Hand access device

Abstract

A device for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access device includes a unitary compressible body configured to be received in an opening in tissue. The compressible body includes a central portion, an upper rim located on a proximal end of the body and a lower rim located on a distal end of the body. The central portion defines a slit configured to permit the passage of a hand therethrough in a sealing manner.

1 . An access device comprising:
 a unitary, compressible body configured to be received in an opening in tissue, the compressible body including a central portion, an upper rim located on a proximal end of the body and a lower rim located on a distal end of the body, wherein the central portion defines a slit configured to permit the passage of a hand therethrough in a sealing manner.   
     
     
         2 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible body defines a substantially hour-glass shape. 
     
     
         3 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower rims and the central portion are substantially circular. 
     
     
         4 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower rims and the central portion are substantially oval. 
     
     
         5 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower rims are substantially similar. 
     
     
         6 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the opening in the tissue is an incision. 
     
     
         7 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the opening in tissue is a natural orifice. 
     
     
         8 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each of the upper and lower rims include a width of four inches (4″) and a depth of four inches (4″). 
     
     
         9 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each of the upper and lower rims include a width of four inches (5″) and a depth of four inches (3″). 
     
     
         10 . The access assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the slit includes a length of at least two and one-half inches (2.5″). 
     
     
         11 . The access assembly  claim 1 , wherein the compressible body is composed of at least one of silicone, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and rubber. 
     
     
         12 . The access assembly  claim 1 , wherein the compressible body is composed of foam. 
     
     
         13 . The access assembly  claim 1 , wherein the compressible body is composed of gel.