Flexible access assembly with multiple ports

Abstract

An access assembly configured to receive one or more surgical instruments is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible housing having a proximal end and a distal end, the housing defining a longitudinal passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a seal assembly received within the longitudinal passageway of the housing. The seal assembly defining a plurality of ports each configured to receive an instrument inserted therethrough in a sealing manner.

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         19 . A kit comprising:
 a housing configured for receipt through an opening in tissue, the housing defining a longitudinal opening for providing access through the tissue;   a first seal assembly having a first configuration, the first seal assembly being selectively receivable within the longitudinal opening and including at least one port configured to receive an instrument therethrough in a sealing manner; and   a second seal assembly having a second configuration, the second seal assembly being selectively receivable within the longitudinal opening and including at least one port configured to receive an instrument therethrough in a sealing manner.   
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 19 , further including at least a third seal assembly. 
     
     
         21 . The kit of  claim 19 , wherein the housing includes an inner surface, the inner surface defining a groove for selectively receiving one of the first or second seal assemblies in a sealing manner. 
     
     
         22 . The kit of  claim 21 , wherein the groove is formed adjacent a proximal end of the housing. 
     
     
         23 . The kit of  claim 21 , wherein the groove is formed adjacent a distal end of the housing. 
     
     
         24 . The kit of  claim 21 , wherein a circumferential edge of the first or second seal assembly fits within the groove to form a fluid tight seal with the housing. 
     
     
         25 . The kit of  claim 19 , wherein the housing is formed from compressible foam. 
     
     
         26 . The kit of  claim 19 , wherein the housing includes a substantially hour-glass shape. 
     
     
         27 . The kit of  claim 19 , wherein the housing includes a central portion, an upper rim on a first end of the central portion, and a lower rim on a second end of the central portion. 
     
     
         28 . The kit of  claim 27 , wherein the upper and lower rims have a diameter greater than a diameter of the central portion. 
     
     
         29 . The kit of  claim 27 , wherein the central portion is configured to be received within the opening in the tissue and form a seal with the tissue. 
     
     
         30 . The kit of  claim 27 , wherein the upper and lower rims are configured to retain the housing within the opening in tissue. 
     
     
         31 . The kit of claim  13 , wherein the at least one port of the first seal assembly includes a first number of ports and the at least one port of the second seal assembly includes a second number of ports, the first and second number of ports being different. 
     
     
         32 . The kit of claim  13 , wherein the at least one port of each of the first and second seal assemblies includes a zero closure seal for forming a fluid tight seal in the absence of the instrument. 
     
     
         33 . The kit of  claim 32 , wherein the zero closure seal includes a duckbill seal. 
     
     
         34 . The kit as recited in  claim 19 , wherein each of the first and second seal assemblies includes a first layer formed of semi-rigid plastic material and a second layer formed of foam material. 
     
     
         35 . The kit as recited in  claim 19 , wherein at least one of the first or second seal assemblies includes an insufflation cannula. 
     
     
         36 . The kit as recited in  claim 19 , further including at least one instrument configured to be received through the first and second seal members.