Surgical instrument ports configured for use with wound retractors, and related devices and methods
Grant
US12594408B2
Kind: B2
Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Inventors
Brian M. Crews, Sam Crews, Craig R. Gerbi, Michael Hurst, Sumona Adhya
Abstract
A surgical port includes an end face comprising a channel extending through the end face, the channel having a cross section shaped to receive a surgical instrument cannula, and a lateral wall extending around a perimeter of the end face, the lateral wall and end face enclosing an open volume. An end portion of a wound retractor is received in the open volume of the surgical port and in engagement with an inner surface of the lateral wall, and the surgical port is configured to abut a body wall in an inserted position of the wound retractor through the body wall.
CPC Classifications
A61M 39/0247
Filing Date
2023-09-15
Application No.
18467989
Claims
22