Kii Shielded Bladed Obturator.txt

allows a single cycle of shield retraction to expose and then lock over the blade

snap locks into the seal providing secure alignment of the obturator tip and cannula during insertion

provides smooth entry and low insertion force

provides audible and tactile conformation that the shield has retracted and the blade exposed

provides audible and tactile confirmation that the shield has snapped back to lock over the blade

reduces the shield mass, and subsequently reduces the insertion force