Patent ID: 9161820
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An illuminating ring assembly configured to be used with a surgical access element, comprising: a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and the wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein; an illumination ring disposed within the cavity, wherein the cover includes a cover opening therethrough and the illumination ring includes an illuminating ring opening therethrough, the cover opening and the illumination opening being aligned and configured to receive medical instruments therethrough; and an attachment mechanism selectively attached to the housing and to a surgical access element having a sheath that defines a sheath opening therethrough such that the sheath opening aligns with the openings of the illumination ring and the cover, the attachment mechanism further comprises a hinged clamp member having two arms that are joined together by a hinge, wherein ends of each arm are configured to move together and lock together and engage a portion of the housing to positively secure the attachment mechanism to the housing.