23 results about "Surgical saw" patented technology

A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base, a first mechanism, and a second mechanism. The base attaches to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot. The first mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to a tool attachment mechanism. The second mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to the tool attachment mechanism. The first and second mechanisms pivot about the rotatable connections to constrain movement of the tool attachment mechanism to a range of movement within a working plane. The tool attachment mechanism is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade for cutting.

A splash guard for use with a surgical tool includes a shield and a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the shield to the surgical tool body. The coupling mechanism cooperates with the shield such that during operation of the saw, the shield is not centered within a plane defined by the reciprocating motion of the saw blade. The shield can be formed from a clean shrink wrap supported by a frame. The coupling mechanism can include a rotatable clip coupling with detents for predefined positions. The splash guard can be configured to fit straight or angled surgical saws and is sterilized and disposable.

A surgical saw blade for removably securing a surgical saw blade to a surgical saw. The surgical saw blade coupler comprises a cassette that is separable from the surgical saw and configured to removably receive a proximal portion of a surgical saw blade. The cassette includes first and second cassette portions configured to be disposed on opposed sides of the surgical saw blade. Each of the cassette portions comprises a shell and a damper. The damper is disposed on the shell and configured to contact the surgical saw blade. The shell of each of the first and second cassette portions are formed of a first material having a first stiffness and the dampers are formed of a second material having a second stiffness that is less than the first stiffness.

A surgical saw blade configured for oscillatory resection of bone, the saw blade including a body defining a longitudinal axis (L). The body including a mounting portion and a distal portion, the distal portion and the mounting portion formed integrally with one another such that oscillation of the mounting portion results in oscillation of the distal portion. The distal portion having teeth formed on a blade head. The mounting portion defining a series of apertures including a first aperture shaped for receiving a biasing actuator, and a second aperture including a second proximal end and a second distal end. The mounting portion includes a peninsula portion extending away from the first aperture and configured for retaining the saw blade in a saw mount, the peninsula portion is partially surrounded by the second aperture, and the peninsula portion defines an area less than an area defined by the rear second aperture.

A surgical saw blade cartridge that includes a guide bar formed from three plates. The cartridge has a blade that extends distally from the guide bar, the blade comprising a blade head including a plurality of teeth. The guide bar may be configured to have opposed edges that define a mounting feature for orienting the guide bar within the mount the surgical saw. One of the plates may be configured to define a reference feature configured to register and / or verify the pose of the cartridge with a navigation system. A method of registering the cartridge within a known coordinate system is disclosed. The method may comprise determining the deviation between an expected position of the cartridge and an actual position of the cartridge based on the reference feature and defining a hybrid position of the cartridge within the known coordinate system based on the deviation.

In general, devices, systems, and methods for assembling and operating a handheld oscillating surgical saw (100) are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a surgical tool includes a handpiece including a coupling head (106) including a slot configured to releasably receive a surgical saw blade (108) configured to cut bone, and a magnet (in a magnet housing 204) configured to magnetically attract the saw blade (108), wherein the coupling head (106) is configured to move between a first position, in which the slot has a first height and the coupling head is configured to selectively receive and release the surgical saw blade (108) therein, and a second position, in which the coupling head (106) has a second height and is configured to selectively receive and release the surgical saw blade (108) therefrom. The slot has a second height less than the first height and a coupling head (106) is configured to fixedly seat a saw blade (108) therein.

A system for providing fixation of first and second bones includes a drill guide that receives a drill bit to create first and second holes in the first and second bones, respectively. Guide pins can be driven into the first and second holes. The guide pins are received by a surgical saw to guide the surgical saw toward a joint between the first and second bones, thereby creating a third hole in each of the bones across the joint. The guide pins are then removed, and an implant can be inserted into the bones, such that a first leg of the implant is disposed in the first hole, a second leg of the implant is disposed in the second hole, and a keel of the implant is disposed in the third hole.

In general, devices, systems, and methods for assembly and operation of a handheld oscillating surgical saw are provided. In exemplary embodiments, a surgical tool includes a handpiece comprising a coupling head that includes a slot and a magnet, the slot being configured to releasably receive a surgical saw blade configured to cut bone, and the magnet being configured to magnetically attract the saw blade, wherein the coupling head is configured to move between a first position, in which the slot has a first height and the coupling head is configured to selectively receive the surgical saw blade therein and release the surgical saw blade therefrom, and a second position, in which the slot has a second height that is less than the first height and the coupling head is configured to fixedly seat the saw blade therein.

In general, apparatus, systems and methods are provided for assembling and operating a handheld vibrating surgical saw (100). In exemplary embodiments, the surgical tool includes a handpiece comprising a connecting head (106) including a slot and a magnet (in a magnetic housing 204), wherein the slot is configured to releasably receive a surgical saw blade (108) configured to cut bone, the magnet is configured to magnetically attract the saw blade (108), and the connecting head (106) is configured to move between a first position in which the slot has a first height and the connecting head is configured to selectively receive the surgical saw blade (108) internally and release the surgical saw blade (108) therefrom, and a second position in which the slot has a second height lower than the first height and the connecting head (106) is configured to fixally seat the saw blade (108) internally.

The utility model provides an orthopedic surgery saw, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. The orthopedic surgery saw comprises a barrel, a power device, a switch device, a saw blade and a power source. The power device comprises a motor, an eccentric wheel, a transmission wheel and a transmission part; the motor is installed on the barrel, the eccentric wheel is fixedly connected with the output end of the motor and arranged in the barrel, the transmission wheel is fixedly connected with the eccentric wheel, and the transmission part is in transmission connection with the transmission wheel and hinged to the barrel. The saw blade is detachably mounted on the transmission part; the switch device comprises a pressing piece, a spring and a pressing switch; the pressing piece is inserted into the barrel, one end of the spring is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the barrel, the other end of the spring is fixedly connected with the pressing piece, the pressing switch is arranged in the barrel, and one end of the pressing switch is electrically connected with the motor. According to the orthopedic operation saw, the technical problems that when an existing orthopedic operation saw is used by medical staff, the cutting angle is inconvenient to adjust, and the flexibility of using the orthopedic operation saw is poor are solved.

A saw blade cartridge comprises a saw blade and a cassette. The cassette is disposed over a proximal portion of the saw blade and includes first and second cassette portions opposing each other across the proximal portion. Each portion comprises a shell and a damper. The shells are of a first stiffness and have an outer side. The dampers are of a second stiffness less than the first stiffness and are disposed on an inner side of the shell. The cassette portions are substantially fixed relative to the proximal portion and are substantially aligned with each other. The shells are fixed to each other. The dampers contact the proximal portion. A handpiece coupler for engaging either of the saw blade cartridge or a saw blade includes a release button with a lock button slidably disposed therein to resist unintended opening.

A surgical saw blade is provided having an upper surface and a lower surface and including a first end having a right side edge and a left side edge, wherein the first end is configured to connect to a vibrating head of a powered saw. The saw blade also has a cutting end; and an elongated shank connecting the first end and the cutting end. The first end of the saw blade can be narrower than the shank, and a stop surface can connect the first end to the elongated shank. The stop surface is configured to engage the vibrating head of the powered saw in order to ensure proper positioning of the saw blade relative to the vibrating head. The elongated shank of the saw blade can have an elongated aperture through the shank, wherein the elongated aperture is sized and shaped to optimize the resonant frequency and / or dynamic stiffness of the saw blade. The cutting end of the saw blade can have a plurality of first teeth thereon, wherein each first tooth is mounted on a distal end of a tine. Each pair of adjacent tines is separated by a longitudinal slot, wherein a distal end of each longitudinal slot is bridged by a web connecting the corresponding pair of adjacent tines.

This invention relates to a surgical blade assembly having a gap between the outer sheath and the inner blade in order to minimize wear. [Solution] A covered blade assembly for minimizing or preventing contact between a movable inner blade 108 and an outer sheath. The assembly includes an outer sheath having a first portion 110 and a second portion 112 with an inner lumen 132 between them; an inner blade movable within the inner lumen of the outer sheath; a first pocket within the first surface of the inner blade; and a first ball bearing 148 within the first pocket. The first ball bearing creates a clearance between the first surface of the inner blade and the first portion of the outer sheath. The assembly may also include a second pocket for a second ball bearing 148 within the second surface of the inner blade. The second ball bearing creates a clearance between the second surface of the inner blade and the second portion of the outer sheath. The second pocket is configured to be offset from the first pocket.

A surgical sagittal saw blade for use with a surgical saw. The saw blade including a planar blade body having a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal portion. The proximal portion defines a geometric feature configured for mounting the saw blade to the surgical saw. The saw blade including a blade head extending from the distal portion of the planar blade body and including a plurality of teeth arranged adjacent to one another across at least a portion of a width of the blade head. Each of the plurality of teeth having a top surface and an opposed bottom surface and one of the top or the bottom surface of each of the plurality of teeth comprises is beveled. The beveling is alternatingly applied to the opposite of the top or the bottom surface of the adjacent teeth of each of the plurality of teeth.

Surgical systems and methods involve a surgical cutting that includes a housing, a saw blade configured to attach to the housing, and a motor located in the housing to operate the saw blade for cutting a bone. A blade guide is coupled to the housing and includes at least one wall configured to slidably contact the saw blade to prevent flexion of the saw blade. The blade guide includes a biasing device configured to passively bias the blade guide towards an extended position. In response to contact between the blade guide and the bone, the blade guide is configured to passively retract away from the extended position and against the bias of the biasing device.

To provide a saw blade cartridge which reduces blade whipping.SOLUTION: A saw blade cartridge 48 includes a saw blade 28' and a cassette 50. The cassette is disposed over a proximal portion of the saw blade and includes a first cassette portion and a second cassette portion opposite each other across the proximal portion. Each portion includes a shell and a damper. The shell is of a first stiffness and has an outer surface. The damper is of a second stiffness less than the first stiffness and is disposed on the inner surface of the shell. The cassette portions are substantially fixed relative to the proximal portion and substantially aligned with each other. The shells are fixed to each other. The damper is in contact with the proximal portion. A handpiece coupler 26 for engaging either the saw blade cartridge or a saw blade includes a release button with a lock button slidably disposed therein to resist unintentional opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

This application relates to the field of medical devices and discloses a multifunctional orthopedic surgical saw, including a swing saw body. A saw blade is mounted on the left side of the swing saw body. A fixing ring is disposed on the outer surface of the swing saw body, and two sets of mounting half rings are mounted on the outer surface of the fixing ring. A support block is fixedly mounted on the left side of the mounting half rings. A connecting column is elastically mounted inside the support block. This device uses the pressure generated by the spring on the connecting column, the support frame, and the sealing block to make the sealing block abut against the patient's limb to form a seal. Then, the reciprocating motion generated by the back-and-forth swing of the saw blade drives the synchronous frame and the sliding column to move. The sliding column penetrates into the fitting groove, thereby converting the swing motion of the saw blade into the reciprocating linear motion of the air plate along the inner wall of the sliding groove. This creates a vertical airflow from the air plate towards the exhaust groove in the inner cavity of the placement cavity. Under the guidance of the guide plate, a negative pressure is formed inside the suction port, which finally improves the stability of the swing saw body.

A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base, a first mechanism, and a second mechanism. The base attaches to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot. The first mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to a tool attachment mechanism. The second mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to the tool attachment mechanism. The first and second mechanisms pivot about the rotatable connections to constrain movement of the tool attachment mechanism to a range of movement within a working plane. The tool attachment mechanism is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade for cutting.

A surgical saw blade has an upper surface and a lower surface, and includes a first end having right and left side edges, where the first end is configured to connect to an oscillating head of a powered saw. The saw blade also has a cutting end; and an elongated shank connecting the first end and the cutting end. The first end of the saw blade may be narrower than the shank, and a stopping surface may connect the first end to the elongated shank. The stopping surface is configured to engage the oscillating head of the powered saw, so as to ensure correct positioning of the saw blade relative to the oscillating head. The elongated shank of the saw blade may have an elongated hole through the shank, where the size and shape of the elongated hole are configured to optimize a resonant frequency and / or a dynamic stiffness of the saw blade. The cutting end of the saw blade may have a plurality of first teeth thereon, where each first tooth is mounted on a distal end of a tine. Each pair of adjacent tines is separated by a longitudinal slot, with a distal end of each longitudinal slot being bridged by a web connecting a corresponding pair of adjacent tines.

A surgical saw system including an attachment disposed between and connecting a bar of a saw blade cartridge to a surgical saw. The attachment including a body having a first coupling feature in releasable engagement with a distal end of a housing to releasably hold the body to the saw. The attachment further comprising a second coupling feature in selective releasable engagement with a first holding feature of the bar, such that the second coupling feature of the attachment is an opening dimensioned to receive the first holding feature of the bar. The attachment may be disposed between and connecting the bar of the blade cartridge to the surgical saw.

A method of navigating a surgical saw with a navigation system having a navigation processor. The method comprising attaching a saw blade to a head of the surgical saw and determining a position of the surgical saw. The method also comprises touching a tracked pointer to one or more reference points on the saw blade and tracking the position and orientation of the tracked pointer as the tracked pointer is touched to the one or more reference points on the saw blade. The method further comprises determining an angular orientation of the saw blade based on the tracked pointer and the one or more reference points on the saw blade, and the navigation system determining the position and orientation of the saw blade relative to saw based on the position and orientation of the saw, the angular orientation of the saw blade, and a characteristic of the saw blade.

A surgical saw system including a saw, a blade cartridge and an attachment. The saw including a housing and a reciprocating shaft. The blade cartridge that may be removably coupled to the saw includes a bar and a rack. The bar includes a first holding feature. The rack is moveably disposed within the bar and is configured to removably couple to the reciprocating shaft of the saw. The attachment is disposed between and connecting the bar of the blade cartridge to the saw. The attachment may include a coupling feature in selective releasable engagement with the first holding feature of the bar to hold the bar static relative to the saw. The blade cartridge may also include a drive link that extends from reciprocating shaft of the saw and the rack for imparting the reciprocal motion of the reciprocating shaft to the rack.