Abstract: A surgical access assembly includes a cannula including an elongated shaft having a proximal end portion including an anchor inflation port and a distal end portion including an expandable anchor. The elongated shaft includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed over the inner tube. The inner tube includes a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and first and second openings defined in an outer surface thereof that are in communication with the channel. The channel, the first openings, and the second openings form an inflation lumen with an inner surface of the outer tube. The inflation lumen is in communication with the anchor inflation port and the expandable anchor.

Abstract: A retention mechanism for a surgical access assembly is provided. The retention mechanism includes a planar base having first and second extensions each with a free end, a first locking member disposed on the free end of the first extension, and a second locking member disposed on the free end of the second extension. The first locking member includes a U-shaped body having a first set of opposed, inwardly facing teeth. The second locking member includes a U-shaped body having a first set of opposed, outwardly facing teeth configured engage the first set of opposed, inwardly facing teeth when the retention mechanism is in a locked condition. The first set of opposed, inwardly facing teeth and the first set of opposed, outwardly facing teeth are configured to be spaced apart from each other when the retention mechanism is in an unlocked condition.

Abstract: A surgical kit includes a cannula assembly and a sheath. The cannula assembly includes a housing, an elongate shaft defining a lumen and extending from the housing, a fluid port adapted to be coupled to a fluid source, and an expandable body in fluid communication with the fluid port. The sheath is configured to be disposed over the expandable body of the cannula assembly to apply a compressive force to the expandable body. The sheath is transitionable between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A surgical access assembly includes a cannula including an elongated shaft and a retention anchor movably positionable along the elongated shaft. The retention anchor includes an annular body and a fixation body. The annular body includes a proximally-facing surface, a distally-facing surface, an inner side surface defining an opening therethrough, and an outer side surface. The fixation body includes a disc secured to the distally-facing surface of the annular body and wings extending radially outwardly from the disc beyond the outer side surface of the annular body. The disc defines an opening therethrough and the elongated shaft extends through the openings in the annular body and the fixation body.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a cannula assembly, a locking collar, a fixation sleeve assembly, and a tip portion. The cannula assembly includes a housing and a tubular member extending from the housing. The locking collar slidably is received on the tubular member. The fixation sleeve assembly is disposed about the tubular member. The fixation sleeve assembly includes a securing member configured to detachably engage the locking collar, and a sleeve extending distally from the securing member. The tip portion detachably is coupled to a distal portion of the tubular member to retain the fixation sleeve assembly on the tubular member. The fixation sleeve assembly is transitionable between a first configuration, in which, the sleeve has a tubular profile, and a second configuration, in which, the sleeve flexes radially outwards to define a fixation anchor configured to secure the surgical access device relative to an opening in tissue.

Abstract: A packaging clip includes a first portion detachably securing a cannula assembly thereto, a second portion detachably securing a syringe thereto, and a third portion detachably securing an obturator thereto. The first portion includes an arcuate portion and a plurality of fingers. The arcuate portion secures a sleeve portion of a fluid port of the cannula assembly thereto such that the sleeve portion is disposed orthogonal to a longitudinal axis defined by the packaging clip. The plurality of fingers includes a first finger extending from a first lateral side of the packaging clip and second and third fingers extending from a second lateral side of the packaging clip. The plurality of fingers secures the lateral portion of the fluid port such that the lateral portion extends along the longitudinal axis of the packaging clip. The first portion of the packaging clip is formed by straight-pull molding.

Abstract: A retention mechanism for a surgical access assembly includes a first member having a first semi-circular body with first and second ends and a second member having a second semi-circular body with first and second ends. The first end of the first member defines a first recess and the second end of the first member includes a first male connector. The first end of the second member includes a second male connector configured to be received within the first recess and the second end of the second member defines a second recess configured to receive the first male connector. When the first male connector is received within the second recess and the second male connector is received within the first recess, the first and second members are configured to frictionally engage a cannula of the surgical access assembly.

Abstract: A surgical access assembly includes elongated cannula member having proximal end portion and a distal end portion, a cannula housing coupled to the proximal end portion of the elongated cannula member, a balloon anchor coupled to the distal end portion of the elongated cannula member, and a collar having a port disposed along the elongated cannula member and in fluid communication with the balloon anchor. The port includes a first check valve, a second check valve, an actuatable button, and a release valve. The first check valve is disposed between a first end portion of the port and a second end portion of the port thereby defining a first chamber. The second check valve is coupled to the second end portion of the port and defines a second chamber between the second check valve and the first check valve. The actuatable button is configured to control flow of air into the balloon anchor. The release valve is configured to control flow of air out of the balloon anchor.

Abstract: A surgical access assembly includes a cannula including an elongated shaft and a retention anchor movable position along the elongated shaft. The retention anchor includes an annular body and a wiper disposed at a distal end of the annular body. The annular body includes a proximally-facing surface, a distally-facing surface, an outer side surface, and an inner side surface. The inner side surface defines a channel for reception and passage of the elongated shaft therethrough and the proximally-facing surface defines a proximal opening into the channel. The wiper extends radially inwardly of the inner side surface and defines a distal opening into the channel for establishing a sealed relation about the elongated shaft. The distal opening has a smaller diameter than the proximal opening.

Abstract: A surgical access system includes a clip, a cannula, and an obturator. The clip includes a first housing half and a second housing half. The first and second housing halves have first end portions pivotably coupled together and second end portions having respective first and second fastener portions. The clip is movable between an open position in which the second end portions are spaced apart from each other and a closed position in which the first and second fastener portions of the second end portions are engaged with each other. The cannula and the obturator are retained between the first and second housing halves when the clip is in the closed position.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a cannula body and a fixation mechanism. The cannula body includes a housing, and an elongated portion extending distally from the housing and defining a longitudinal axis. The fixation mechanism includes a flange, a fixation sleeve, and a proximal sleeve. The flange is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The fixation sleeve extends distally from the flange and radially surrounds a portion of the elongated portion of the cannula body. The proximal sleeve extends distally from the flange and radially surrounds a proximal portion of the fixation sleeve. Rotation of the flange causes a radially-expandable portion of the fixation sleeve to move between a first position defining a first gap between the radially-expandable portion and the elongated portion, and a second position defining a second, greater, gap between the radially-expandable portion and the elongated portion.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line; and bypass lines fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. A bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A surgical cannula assembly includes an elongate cannula member having a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending along the longitudinal axis with adjacent longitudinal ribs defining a longitudinal channel therebetween, a fluid port mounted adjacent the proximal end of the cannula member and configured for coupling to a source of inflation fluids, a conduit positioned within at least one longitudinal channel of the cannula member and in fluid communication with the fluid port, and an expandable balloon mounted adjacent the distal end of the cannula member and in fluid communication with the conduit. The expandable balloon is configured to transition from an initial unexpanded condition to an at least partially expanded condition upon passage and entry of inflation fluids from the fluid port, through the conduit and within an internal volume of the expandable balloon.

Abstract: A foldable card for retaining a plurality of surgical instruments is disclosed. The foldable card includes a first panel, a second panel hingedly connected to the first panel, a third panel hingedly connected to the second panel, a fourth panel hingedly connected to the third panel, a fifth panel hingedly connected to the fourth panel, and a sixth panel hingedly connected to the fifth panel. The first panel defines a first opening configured to allow a portion of a first surgical instrument to pass therethrough, and a second opening configured to allow a portion of a second surgical instrument to pass therethrough. The third panel defines a first opening configured to allow a portion of the first surgical instrument to pass therethrough, and a second opening configured to allow a portion of the second surgical instrument to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A cannula assembly includes a housing supporting a seal assembly, a cannula shaft extending from the housing, and a sleeve positioned about the cannula shaft including an inner fixation device that is supported on a distal end of the cannula shaft. The inner fixation device includes an anchor member that is deployable within a body cavity to obstruct withdrawal of the cannula assembly from within the body cavity. The anchor member is formed of a material that will deactivate or allow removal of the catheter assembly from the body cavity when the anchor member is deployed and an excessive force is applied to the cannula assembly to prevent ripping or tearing of tissue.

Abstract: A surgical cannula assembly includes an elongate cannula member having a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending along the longitudinal axis with adjacent longitudinal ribs defining a longitudinal channel therebetween, a fluid port mounted adjacent the proximal end of the cannula member and configured for coupling to a source of inflation fluids, a conduit positioned within at least one longitudinal channel of the cannula member and in fluid communication with the fluid port, and an expandable balloon mounted adjacent the distal end of the cannula member and in fluid communication with the conduit. The expandable balloon is configured to transition from an initial unexpanded condition to an at least partially expanded condition upon passage and entry of inflation fluids from the fluid port, through the conduit and within an internal volume of the expandable balloon.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line; and bypass lines fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. A bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A balloon trocar includes a housing and a cannula assembly. The housing includes an inflation port. The housing defines a cavity configured to receive a seal therein. The cannula assembly includes a tubular member extending from the housing, an inflatable balloon secured to the tubular member, and a pin. The tubular member defines a lumen, a fluid channel, and an actuation channel. The lumen is in communication with the cavity of the housing. The lumen is configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. The fluid channel provides fluid communication between the inflatable balloon and the inflation port. The actuation channel is configured to slidably receive the pin therein. The pin includes a tip configured to pierce the inflatable balloon to deflate the inflatable balloon.

Abstract: A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line. Each print module has a bypass line fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. The bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.

Abstract: A surgical cannula assembly includes an elongated cannula member, first and second expandable members mounted to respective proximal and distal portions of the cannula member, and a fluid-transfer assembly. The fluid-transfer assembly includes proximal and distal flanges coupled to the proximal portion of the cannula member. The first expandable member is disposed between the proximal and distal flanges such that movement of one of the proximal or distal flanges along the cannula member adjusts a pressure applied by the proximal and distal flanges on the first expandable member to transfer an inflation medium between the first and second expandable members.