Short Overview

The Bladeless Trocar with or without integrated handle, is a sterile single patient use instrument consisting of a radiolucent sleeve and obturator in 5 mm, 8 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm and I5 mm diameter. The obturator contains a clear, tapered optical element. The 5 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm and I5mm diameter obturators accommodate an approximately sized 0 endoscope and provide visibility of individual tissue layers during insertion. The 8mm device does not provide optical entry capabilities. The trocar sleeves for 8 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm and I5 mm devices contain two seals, an outer integrated removable self-adjusting seal that accommodates instruments ranging from 5 mm to 15 mm in diameter where indicated and an internal seal. Together, these two seals minimize gas leakage when instruments are inserted or withdrawn through the trocar. The 5 mm trocar sleeve does not contain an integrated removable outer seal and accommodates only 5 mm instruments. A stopcock valve is compatible with standard luer lock fittings and provides attachment for gas insufflation and desufflation. The stopcock is in the closed position when it is parallel to the sleeve.

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