#$%^&*AU2011253554B220140710.pdf#####HAND ACCESS DEVICE Abstract A device (100) for accessing a body cavity through an opening in tissue is provided. The access device (100) includes a unitary compressible body (112) configured to be received in an opening in tissue. The compressible body (112) includes a central portion (120), an upper rim (122) located on a proximal end (I 12a) of the body (112) and a lower rim (124) located on a distal end (1 12b) of the body (112). The central portion (120) defines a slit (115) configured to permit the passage of a hand therethrough in a sealing manner.2/3 122 ~~ -- 100 112 124 FIG. 3 -so 115 122 112a "T - -- ----- 120 124112b - 112 FIG. 4
