#$%^&*AU2010253484B220150604.pdf#####SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CLEANING ARRANGEMENT Abstract The instrument cleaning apparatus of the present disclosure facilitates the cleaning of a scope (60) inserted through a sealed portal during a surgical procedure by 5 providing a cleaning solution within the operating cavity so that the surgical instrument doesnt have to be removed therefrom. In an embodiment, a surgical access device (10) is provided with a housing, a sleeve extending distally from the housing (38), and a conduit (20) disposed in mechanical cooperation with the sleeve (32). The sleeve defines a longitudinal axis and is dimensioned for passage through a tissue tract. The sleeve also 1o defines a longitudinal bore for reception and passage of a surgical instrument. The conduit (20) has a first portion configured to receive a fluid and a second portion configured to discharge the fluid. In another embodiment, an instrument cleaning apparatus includes a base portion and a fluid retention portion. The base portion (80) includes a substantially tubular wall having a proximal end and a distal end and a 15 longitudinal passageway extending therethrough. The fluid retention portion (90) is in mechanical cooperation with the base portion and is adapted to retain a cleaning fluid therein.1/3 36 33839 100 FIG 22 30 24 32 238 2862 2632 30 36 FIG.1I 26 28 29 20 2 3536 34 38 FIG. 2 30 38 "a" 28 29 20 24\_ 26 N 0 45 40 42 FIG. 3 3*
