Patent ID: 7931623
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A cannula head for use in a trocar system having an obturator, said cannula head comprising: a housing having a first passageway extending therethrough for receiving the obturator, said housing having a distal opening and a proximal opening to said first passageway; a longitudinal axis extending through said distal opening and said proximal opening, said longitudinal axis being centered within said first passageway; a port having a Luer Lock fitting, said port being connectable in fluid communication with said first passageway; and wherein said housing and said port with said Luer lock fitting are monolithic, and wherein said housing defines a modified oval-shaped cross-section arranged perpendicular to said longitudinal axis, said cross-section being asymmetrically disposed relative to said longitudinal axis such that a forward portion of said cross-section is larger in girth than a rear-portion of said cross-section.