Patent ID: 7691089

Claim:
An adjustable trocar washer for use with a cannula assembly having an elongate tubular member comprising: a collar including an outer wall defining an internal opening for accommodating an elongate tubular member, the collar being split along at least a portion of a longitudinal length of the outer wall, to thereby permit the collar to move between at least a first condition where the outer wall defines the internal opening having a first internal dimension and at least a second condition where the outer wall defines the internal opening having a second internal dimension different from the first internal dimension; a skirt connected to the collar, the skirt extending radially and longitudinally relative to the longitudinal axis of the collar, the skirt dimensioned for being positioned against body tissue; and a latch member pivotally mounted to the collar, the latch member being selectively and releasably lockable relative to the collar between at least first and second secured positions to respectively releasably secure the collar in the first condition or the second condition thereof whereby the collar engages the elongate tubular member in secured relation.