#$%^&*AU2008221527B220140911.pdf#####SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE Abstract Seal assemblies are provided, comprising a seal holder (110) including a cylindrical wall portion having a tapered distal portion, wherein the cylindrical wall 5 portion defines a central passage. The seal assembly comprises a ball seal (120) supported in the central passage of the seal holder. The ball seal (120) includes a distal aperture (122) and a proximal aperture (124), wherein the distal and/or proximal aperture (122, 124) is dimensioned for substantial sealed reception with a surgical instrument. The ball seal (120) is adapted for angular movement relative to a central longitudinal axis of 1o the seal holder (110) upon angulation of the surgical instrument, whereby the ball seal (120) substantially maintains the seal with the surgical instrument. The seal assembly comprises a seal cover (130) defining an aperture formed in a transverse wall (132) thereof. The seal cover (130) is configured for connection with the seal holder (1 10) for maintaining the ball seal (120) within the central passage (136) of the seal holder (110).1/7 0 0 400
