1344 results about "Surgical instrumentation" patented technology

The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument, which comprises a lockout assembly that can be unlocked by a surgical staple cartridge, wherein the lockout assembly prevents a pair of closure plates and a firing bar of the surgical instrument from advancing distally when in a locked position, and allows the pair of closure plates and the firing bar to advance distally when in an unlocked position.

The present disclosure provides a surgical staple cartridge and a surgical end effector assembly with bumps. The bumps are provided on the surgical staple cartridge and / or a staple anvil portion, the bumps are positioned and sized to limit rotation of the surgical staple cartridge and the staple anvil portion relative to each other in a closed configuration, and to define a gap between the surgical staple cartridge and the staple anvil, the gap limits a maximum pressure applied to tissue by the surgical staple cartridge and the staple anvil, and prevents the tissue from being excessively squeezed to flow to area with no staple line coverage or being unevenly squeezed within the area with staple line coverage and thus affecting a tissue sealing quality. The present disclosure also provides a surgical instrument comprising the surgical staple cartridge or the surgical end effector assembly.

A surgical staple cartridge includes installation poka-yoke features. The surgical staple cartridge is configured to be installed between a pair of closure plates of a surgical instrument. The closure plates are configured to push the surgical staple cartridge towards a staple anvil portion of the surgical instrument to clamp tissue between the surgical staple cartridge and the staple anvil portion. The surgical staple cartridge includes two opposite side walls extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to an installation direction of the surgical staple cartridge. A protrusion and / or a slot are provided on an outer surface of at least one of the side walls. The protrusion as well as the slot are configured to cooperate with corresponding features on the closure plates, so as to prevent an inappropriate installation of the surgical staple cartridge.

The present disclosure provides a staple cartridge for a surgical instrument having a staple and a staple pusher. The staple pusher has a recess forming a pocket in its top surface for receiving at least the backspan of the staple. The pocket is at least partially surrounded by a circumferential supporting element in the staple pusher body to support the backspan. The pocket provides additional vertical space and support for the staple such that a smaller staple cartridge may provide a substantially similar performance as conventional staple cartridges, allowing for a more compact and maneuverable surgical instrument. In addition, the pocket in the staple pusher allows for a staple having a larger bend radius than conventional staples, thereby providing additional support for the staple and minimizing malformation of the staple during use.

An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes an end effector having an ultrasonic blade, an ultrasonic transducer assembly, and a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly includes a tube, and an waveguide. The waveguide is received within the tube and is acoustically connected between the ultrasonic blade and ultrasonic transducer assembly to communicate ultrasonic vibrations from the ultrasonic transducer assembly to the ultrasonic blade. The waveguide includes an acoustic body, a first isolation structure, a second isolation structure and a sheath. The acoustic body extends along a longitudinal axis. The first isolation structure radially extends about the acoustic body. The second isolation structure radially extends about the acoustic body and is longitudinally spaced from the first isolation structure. The sheath is radially positioned between the first isolation structure and the tube and is further radially positioned between the second isolation structure.

A system and method for using augmented reality device for use during a surgical procedure are described. A system may include an augmented reality device to present a virtual indication, such as a virtual indication of a surgical instrument, a force vector, a direction, or the like. The augmented reality device may present a virtual aspect of a procedure, such as a virtual animation of a step of a procedure. The augmented reality device may present a virtual object, indication, aspect, etc., within a surgical field while permitting the surgical field or aspects of the surgical field to be viewed through the augmented reality display (e.g., presenting virtual objects mixed with real objects).

Systems and subsystems for closing an end effector of a stapler are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. The surgical instrument is a robotic attachment. The surgical instrument includes a closure subsystem that moves independently of other subsystems that are operable independently of each other.

A system and apparatus for automatic smoke evacuation using an RF sensor. The system and apparatus utilizes an RF sensor for automatic activation of an evacuator that evacuates smoke and / or debris during the use of any electrosurgical instrument or surgical instrument that is capable of generating smoke and / or debris and capable of producing a radiofrequency during its operation. Exemplary embodiments of the system and apparatus for automatic smoke evacuation include both wired and wireless embodiments.

The present disclosure provides a staple cartridge for a surgical instrument, such as a tissue sealing instrument. The staple cartridge includes a housing and one or more staple assemblies within the housing. The staple assemblies each include one or more staple pushers and associated staples. The staple pushers and housing include coupling elements configured to cooperate with each other to retain the staple assemblies to the housing prior to use in surgery. The coupling elements, along with other components of the cartridge and instrument, result in a smaller staple cartridge relative to conventional devices, allowing for a more compact and maneuverable surgical instrument.

The invention discloses a surgical instrument, and belongs to the field of medical instruments. The surgical instrument comprises a handle assembly, the handle assembly comprises a handle shell and a driving assembly located in the handle shell, and the driving assembly is suitable for providing driving force for an end executing assembly; the manual reset assembly is suitable for being matched with a clutch wrench, and the clutch wrench can be operated to release the transmission connection of the driving assembly through the manual reset assembly; the shielding shell is detachably arranged on the outer side of the handle assembly in a covering mode; the clutch transmission part is arranged on the shielding shell, the clutch transmission part comprises a clutch trigger rod, the near side end part of the clutch trigger rod is in transmission connection with the clutch wrench in an operable mode, and the far side end part of the clutch trigger rod is in transmission connection with the manual reset assembly in an operable mode. Manual resetting of the surgical instrument is safe and reliable, part of structures can be reused, and reused components make sterile contact with the outside in the manual resetting process.

The invention discloses a calculation method and system for the optimal placement orientation of an acetabular cup in a total hip joint operation, and belongs to the field of surgical instruments. The calculation method comprises the steps that CT data of a patient is obtained, a three-dimensional model is constructed, point locations in the three-dimensional model are recognized, a three-dimensional coordinate system is established according to a pelvis mark point and a femoral head rotation center point, and the optimal placement orientation of the acetabular cup is calculated; and determining the initial position of femoral motion according to the femoral head rotation center point and the femoral mark point. And drawing a space femoral neck movement range according to the femoral form and a preset hip joint movement range. The centroid of the curved surface is calculated based on the space femoral neck movement range, the rotation center point of the femoral head serves as the starting point and extends towards the centroid to form a ray, and the orientation of the ray in three-dimensional coordinates serves as the optimal placement orientation of the acetabular cup. According to the method, the individualized thighbone shape and the joint movement range of a patient are considered, the optimal acetabulum orientation is given according to different prostheses, and a definite operation target and guidance are given to an operator, so that the dislocation risk after hip replacement is reduced, and the acetabular cup placement reliability is greatly improved.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to controlling electrical power of an electrotherapeutic signal that is provided to a biological tissue engaged by an electrosurgical instrument during a medical procedure. Electrical power—a product of a voltage difference across and an electrical current conducted by the engaged biological tissue—is controlled according to a therapeutic schedule. The electrotherapeutic schedule can be reduced or terminated in response to a termination criterion being met. In some examples, the termination criterion is a current characteristic, such as, for example, a decrease in current conducted by the engaged biological tissue. In some examples, the termination criterion is a biological tissue resistance characteristic, such as, for example, an increase in the biological tissue resistance that exceeds a predetermined delta resistance value.

An assembly including an adapter assembly and an extension assembly for connecting an end effector to an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes first and second pusher assemblies configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion and a drive member for transferring rotational motion. The extension assembly includes at least one flexible band assembly for transferring the linear motion from the adapter assembly and a trocar assembly configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. Also provided is a connection assembly for connecting a first tubular member to a second tubular member.

An electrosurgical instrument includes jaws having an electrode configuration utilized to electrically modify tissue in contact with one or more electrodes. The instrument is removably connectable to an electrosurgical unit via an electrosurgical connector extending from the instrument and a receptacle on the electrosurgical unit. The electrosurgical instrument is rotatable without disrupting electrical connection to the electrodes of the jaws. One or more of the electrodes is retractable. The electrosurgical unit and instrument optimally seals and / or cuts tissue based on identifying the tissue and monitoring the modification of the tissue by the application of radio frequency energy.

The invention discloses a surgical instrument, comprising an end effector and a cannula assembly, the cannula assembly comprising a pusher, the end effector comprising: a jaw assembly comprising a staple cartridge seat having a limiting structure; the nail bin assembly is detachably mounted in the nail bin seat, and the nail bin assembly comprises a nail pushing plate; the propeller is provided with a cutter lifting part, the nail pushing plate is provided with a supporting structure, the cutter lifting part is supported by the supporting structure when the nail bin assembly is installed in the nail bin base and the nail pushing plate is located at the near-side position, and in response to operation of a user, the propeller crosses the limiting structure to move towards the far side so as to be matched with the nail pushing plate, and then the nail pushing plate is driven to move towards the far side; when the nail bin assembly is not installed in the nail bin base or the nail pushing plate is located at the far-side position, the operation of a user is responded, and the propeller is blocked by the limiting structure when moving towards the far side. The problem that in the prior art, when a surgical instrument with a knife nail bin is provided with a used nail bin assembly or is not provided with the nail bin assembly, the risk of hurting the human body exists is solved.

A surgical stapling instrument is configured to dissect tissue, apply a linear staple line along one side of the tissue dissection and apply a suture, such as a purse string suture, to the other side of the tissue dissection. The instrument comprises an elongate shaft, first and second jaws configured to open and close and a cutting element. The instrument includes a first row of staples in each of the first and second jaws having a suture extending therethrough and a second row of staples in the second jaw. A drive member is configured to translate distally through the end effector to dissect tissue with the cutting element, drive the second row of staples into the tissue on one side of the dissection and to apply the first row of staples and suture in combination to form a purse string suture on the other side of the tissue dissection.

Co-manipulation robotic systems are described herein that may be used for assisting with laparoscopic surgical procedures. The co-manipulation robotic systems allow a surgeon to use commercially-available surgical tools while providing benefits associated with surgical robotics. Advantageously, the surgical tools may be seamlessly coupled to the robot arms using a disposable coupler while the reusable portions of the robot arm remain in a sterile drape. Further, the co-manipulation robotic system may operate in multiple modes to enhance usability and safety, while allowing the surgeon to position the instrument directly with the instrument handle and further maintain the desired position of the instrument using the robot arm.

A surgical instrument includes an end tool rotatable in at least one direction, the end tool including a jaw unit having a first jaw configured to accommodate a cartridge, and a second jaw facing the first jaw, a working member configured to be movable in a lengthwise direction of the first jaw, and a first elastic member disposed on a proximal side of the first jaw and configured to restrict a movement of the working member depending on whether the cartridge is accommodated in the first jaw, wherein when the cartridge is disposed on the first jaw, one end of the first elastic member is supported by the cartridge and then elastically deformed, and the first elastic member releases the restriction on the movement of the working member.

The invention discloses a surgical instrument and a manual reset unit adapted to the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument comprises an adaptation unit, the adaptation unit comprises a handle shell, and a first insertion opening is formed in the near end of the handle shell; the reusable power unit comprises a driving shell and a driving assembly contained in the driving shell, and a second inserting opening is formed in the near end of the driving shell; the manual reset unit is detachably connected to the power unit along the first insertion opening of the handle shell and the second insertion opening of the driving shell, the manual reset unit comprises a reset transmission assembly, and the transmission input end of the reset transmission assembly is operably connected with a reset wrench in a transmission mode; a transmission output end of the reset transmission assembly is operably in transmission engagement with the drive assembly. The manual reduction of the surgical instrument is safe and reliable, and sterile contact with the outside in the manual reduction process is achieved.

An end tool includes a jaw configured to accommodate at least one region of an operation member that is movable in at least one direction, a reciprocating moving part spaced apart from the operation member, disposed on a proximal end side of the jaw rather than the operation member, and configured to receive a driving force from a separate driving part and perform at least a linear reciprocating motion, and a plurality of transmission gears configured to receive a driving force of a linear motion of the reciprocating moving part, perform a rotational motion, and transmit the driving force to the operation member so that the operation member is moved in the one direction.

Surgical instruments, systems, and methods for performing an osteotomy are disclosed herein. A surgical system includes a body with a distal end, a proximal end, a first surface, and a second surface. The surgical system can include cutting blades positioned on the first surface and / or the second surface. The surgical system can include columns of cutting blades positioned on the first surface and / or the second surface. The surgical system can include rows of cutting blades positioned on the first surface and / or the second surface.

A surgical instrument for applying surgical clips to tissue comprises an end effector having first and second jaws that are movable between open and closed positions and configured to receive first and second rows of clips in the open position. The instrument further includes an actuator coupled to the end effector and configured to move the jaws into the closed position and to discharge the first and second rows of clips. This allows an operator to apply multiple rows of clips to tissue with a single instrument insertion, which obviates the need to remove the surgical instrument from the cannula to manually reload a new cartridge, thereby reducing the overall time of the surgical procedure.

The invention aims at providing a breast surgery retractor capable of avoiding skin scald, and relates to the field of medical surgical instruments, the breast surgery retractor comprises a fixing device, the fixing device comprises a first sliding rail, a supporting rod, a limiting stopper and a pressing plate, and the fixing device is used for adjusting the position and angle of the surgery retractor, so that the surgery retractor is more practical; the auxiliary device comprises a second sliding block, a second sliding rail, a third sliding rail and a first auxiliary drag hook assembly and assists the heat dissipation plate in traction, and the operation difficulty is reduced; the isolation device comprises a second auxiliary drag hook assembly, a traction rod, a shifting block, a sleeve, a connecting rod and a diaphragm, the skin can be isolated through the diaphragm, and the skin is prevented from being scalded due to heat conduction of metal. The problem that a metal drag hook easily scalds the skin is solved.

The invention discloses a surgical instrument, and belongs to the field of medical instruments. The surgical instrument comprises a handle assembly, the handle assembly comprises a handle shell and a driving assembly located in the handle shell, and the driving assembly comprises a driving motor and a driving gear set and is suitable for providing driving force for an end executing assembly; the manual reset assembly comprises a clutch screw rod which can be operated by a wrench to rotate relative to the handle shell, and a gear bracket which is in threaded connection with the clutch screw rod; partial area of the gear bracket acts on the driving gear set; the clutch screw rotates to drive the gear support to move in the axis direction of the clutch screw, and the drive gear set is made to be in the meshing releasing state or the meshing state. According to the surgical instrument, part of structures can be reused, and manual resetting is safe, reliable, convenient and fast.

A method of manufacturing a surgical instrument that includes a tissue contacting surface operable to apply ultrasonic energy or RF energy to tissue. The method includes applying a hydrophobic coating that includes silicone to a base surface of the tissue contacting surface to form an applied coating layer having a coating application thickness. The method also includes removing portions of the applied coating layer with a resiliently biased mechanical coating removal tool to form a plurality of removed portions of coating. A removal depth of each removed portion of the plurality of removed portions can each be from 50% to 100% of the coating application thickness such that from 10% to 50% of the applied coating layer is removed from the base surface.

A surgical hub is for use with a surgical instrument configured to deliver therapeutic energy to tissue at a surgical site of a surgical procedure. The surgical hub comprises: a hub enclosure, comprising a docking station including a docking port comprising data and power contacts; and a combo generator module removably retainable in the docking station. The combo generator module comprises: an ultrasonic energy generator component; a radio frequency (RF) energy generator component; a smoke evacuation component; and a connection port. At least one of the ultrasonic energy generator component and the radio frequency (RF) generator component are couplable to the surgical instrument through the connection port. The combo generator module further comprises at least one smoke evacuation component, configured to evacuate smoke generated by an application of therapeutic energy to the tissue by the surgical instrument.

An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes an assembly collar having a cavity extending between a superior opening and an inferior opening. The cavity is sized to receive a tapered trunnion of an implanted femoral stem. A bore extends between an inferior end and a superior end of the assembly collar and is configured to align with an implant bore formed in the implanted femoral stem. The bore and the implant bore are configured to receive a fastener to secure the assembly collar to the implanted femoral stem. A method of utilizing the orthopaedic surgical instrument is also contemplated.

The invention relates to a valve used in medical procedures. More specifically the invention relates to an introducer sheath valve used in minimally invasive and conventional surgical procedures. The valve may accommodate a wide range of surgical implement diameters, shapes, and multiple implements without imposing the high frictional forces of known valves.

A surgical computing system may receive usage data associated with movement of a surgical instrument and user inputs to the surgical instrument. The surgical computing system may receive motion and / or biomarker sensor data from sensing systems applied to the operator of the surgical instrument. The surgical computing system may determine, based on at least one of the usage data and / or the sensor data, a control feature for implementation by the surgical instrument. The surgical computing system may communicate the determined control feature(s) to the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may modify its operation based on the control features.

A method of reclaiming portions of a surgical kit having a surgical instrument includes disassembling the surgical instrument and determining a disposal methodology of the surgical kit. Furthermore, reclaiming further includes verifying reuse capacity of a portion of the surgical instrument and determining a waste stream for the portion of the surgical instrument. The method also includes disassembling the portion of the surgical instrument from a remainder of the surgical instrument at a predetermined region of the surgical instrument to thereby reclaim the portion of the surgical instrument according to the waste stream.