PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an access port and an associated introducer which can position the access port with relative ease and with minor inconvenience.;SOLUTION: A surgical port and introducer assembly includes: the introducer having a longitudinal passageway and a portal member positionable within the longitudinal passageway of the introducer. The portal member is adapted for positioning within a tissue tract and has at least one longitudinal port for passage of a surgical object. The portal member comprises a compressible material and the portal member is adapted to transition between a first expanded condition and a second compressed condition, the first expanded condition facilitates securing of the portal member within the tissue tract, and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining the tissue tract. The second compressed condition facilitates at least partial insertion of the portal member within the tissue tract. The assembly may further include an expandable restraining member at least partially disposed within the longitudinal passageway of introducer.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
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