公开(公告)号：US20200346045A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-05

申请号：US16890198

申请日：2020-06-02

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Michael J. Stokes ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Kevin D. Felder ,  Tylor C. Muhlenkamp ,  Patrick J. Scoggins ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  David J. Cagle ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61B17/32

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a shield member. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The end effector is located at a distal end of the shaft assembly. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is configured to vibrate at an ultrasonic frequency. The clamp arm is movable toward the ultrasonic blade to compress tissue against the ultrasonic blade. The shield member is selectively movable from a first position to a second position in response to movement of the clamp arm toward the ultrasonic blade. The shield member is configured cover at least a first portion of the ultrasonic blade in the first position. The shield member is configured to uncover the first portion of the ultrasonic blade in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US10813683B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US15662401

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: ETHICON LLC

Inventor： Chester O. Baxter, III ,  David C. Yates ,  Katherine J. Schmid ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/28

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a first handle, and a second handle. The second jaw is pivotally coupled with the first jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to grasp tissue. The jaws provide offset electrode surfaces that are operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue grasped between the jaws. The apparatus is further operable to sever tissue. A lockout feature selectively prevents tissue severing, based on an energization state of the jaws.

公开(公告)号：US20200229817A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-23

申请号：US16779752

申请日：2020-02-03

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  Eitan T. Wiener ,  Robert A. Kemerling ,  James R. Giordano ,  Vincent P. Battaglia, JR. ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Shan Wan ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Jeffrey A. Bullock ,  John A. Hibner ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  H01R13/66 ,  A61B17/00 ,  H01M2/10 ,  A61B18/14

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft, and an end effector. The shaft extends distally from the body. The end effector is located at a distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes an active feature configured to operate on tissue. The body includes a drive feature operable to drive the active feature of the end effector. The body is operable to selectively couple with a variety of power sources such that the drive feature may receive electrical power form a battery or from a corded power source, based on a user's preference. The body may include a handpiece that has a socket configured to receive a battery or cable adapter. The body may removably receive various kinds of shaft assemblies to provide various operating modalities. The shaft assemblies may include user interface features.

公开(公告)号：US20200078609A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16448089

申请日：2019-06-21

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Eitan T. Wiener ,  Brian T. Noyes ,  Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  James R. Giordano ,  Robert J. Beetel, III ,  Daniel J. Abbott ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Aaron C. Voegele ,  Jeffrey P. Wiley ,  Nathan J. Price ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Robert L. Koch, Jr.

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B18/14 ,  G05B15/02 ,  B06B1/02

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a method of driving an end effector coupled to an ultrasonic drive system of a surgical instrument. The method comprises generating at least one electrical signal. The at least one electrical signal is monitored against a first set of logic conditions. A first response is triggered when the first set of logic conditions is met. A parameter is determined from the at least one electrical signal.

公开(公告)号：US20200078085A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16574843

申请日：2019-09-18

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： David C. Yates ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Cameron D. McLain ,  Peter K. Shires ,  Frederick Estera ,  Cameron R. Nott ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Christopher A. Papa

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/32

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a single surgical instrument configured to grasp, seal, and/or cut tissue through application of therapeutic energy, and also detect nerves through application of non-therapeutic electrical energy. A medical device may include two jaws at an end effector, used to apply therapeutic energy and to perform surgical procedures. The therapeutic energy may be in the form of ultrasonic vibrations or higher voltage electrosurgical energy. One of the jaws may be configured to cut tissue through application of the blade. In addition, one or both of the two jaws may be configured to apply nontherapeutic energy for nerve stimulation probing. The application of therapeutic energy may be disabled while the nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy is applied, and vice versa. The nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy may be applied to the use of one or more probes positioned near one or both of the jaws.

公开(公告)号：US10456193B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15493122

申请日：2017-04-20

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： David C. Yates ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Cameron D. McLain ,  Peter K. Shires ,  Frederick Estera ,  Cameron R. Nott ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Christopher A. Papa

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a single surgical instrument configured to grasp, seal, and/or cut tissue through application of therapeutic energy, and also detect nerves through application of non-therapeutic electrical energy. A medical device may include two jaws at an end effector, used to apply therapeutic energy and to perform surgical procedures. The therapeutic energy may be in the form of ultrasonic vibrations or higher voltage electrosurgical energy. One of the jaws may be configured to cut tissue through application of the blade. In addition, one or both of the two jaws may be configured to apply nontherapeutic energy for nerve stimulation probing. The application of therapeutic energy may be disabled while the nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy is applied, and vice versa. The nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy may be applied to the use of one or more probes positioned near one or both of the jaws.

公开(公告)号：US10433865B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US15424166

申请日：2017-02-03

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： David A. Witt ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kevin L. Houser

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61L31/08 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61N7/02

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument including a wavequide extending along a longitudinal axis and an ultrasonic blade is disclosed. The ultrasonic blade includes a proximal end coupled to the waveguide, a distal end movable relative to the longitudinal axis in accordance with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the wavequide, and a tissue treatment region including a coated portion and an uncoated portion. The coated portion includes a distal-facing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20190206562A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16209416

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  David C. Yates ,  Eitan T. Wiener ,  Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Tamara Widenhouse

IPC: G16H40/63 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B90/35 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/026

CPC classification number: A61B17/072 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0261 ,  A61B6/5247 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/1285 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B90/35 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00039 ,  A61B2017/00044 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2017/00075 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00097 ,  A61B2017/0011 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00203 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00402 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/00809 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/1132 ,  A61B2017/32007 ,  A61B2017/320074 ,  A61B2017/320084 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2017/320097 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2090/309 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61M1/0056 ,  A61M1/0066 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G16H40/63 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/189

Abstract: A method of displaying an operational parameter of a surgical system is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a cloud computing system of the surgical system, first usage data, from a first subset of surgical hubs of the surgical system; receiving, by the cloud computing system, second usage data, from a second subset of surgical hubs of the surgical system; analyzing, by the cloud computing system, the first and the second usage data to correlate the first and the second usage data with surgical outcome data; determining, by the cloud computing system, based on the correlation, a recommended medical resource usage configuration; and displaying, on respective displays on the first and the second subset of surgical hubs, indications of the recommended medical resource usage configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20190201135A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US15940680

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jason L. Harris ,  David C. Yates ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly

IPC: A61B34/32 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/32 ,  G16H20/40

CPC classification number: A61B34/35 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B34/77 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B90/37 ,  A61B90/53 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00039 ,  A61B2017/00044 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00123 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/00225 ,  A61B2017/00393 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00442 ,  A61B2017/00464 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/320074 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2018/00541 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2034/2059 ,  A61B2034/254 ,  A61B2034/302 ,  A61B2034/304 ,  A61B2034/305 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/066 ,  A61B2090/0808 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2090/3945 ,  A61B2090/3975 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2217/007 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61N1/0412 ,  A61N1/327 ,  G16H20/30 ,  G16H20/40 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: Various robotic surgical systems are disclosed. A robotic surgical system comprises a robotic tool, a control system, and a secondary control module. The control system comprises a control console configured to receive a first user input, and also comprises a control unit in signal communication with the control console and the robotic tool. The secondary control module is configured to receive a second user input, and is in signal communication with the control system.

公开(公告)号：US20190201075A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16115226

申请日：2018-08-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Jason L. Harris ,  David C. Yates

IPC: A61B18/12 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B34/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/0206 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00039 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2017/00075 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/00128 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/00809 ,  A61B2017/32007 ,  A61B2017/320074 ,  A61B2017/320084 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2017/320097 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/0225 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2218/008

Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises an end effector comprising an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The clamp arm is movable relative to the ultrasonic blade to transition the end effector between an open configuration and a closed configuration to clamp tissue between the ultrasonic blade and the clamp arm. The surgical instrument further comprises a transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic energy output and a waveguide configured to transmit the ultrasonic energy output to the ultrasonic blade. The surgical instrument further comprises a control circuit configured to monitor a parameter of the surgical instrument, wherein crossing an upper predetermined threshold of the parameter causes the control circuit to effect a first electromechanical system, and wherein crossing a lower predetermined threshold of the parameter causes the control circuit to effect a second electromechanical system different than the first electromechanically system.