公开(公告)号：US20190201043A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16115240

申请日：2018-08-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Jason L. Harris ,  David C. Yates ,  Amrita S. Sawhney ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Brian D. Black ,  Eric M. Roberson

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B2017/0003 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/1226 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2090/066

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 an ultrasonic 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 detect an immersion of the end effector in a liquid and compensate for heat flux lost due to the immersion of the end effector in the liquid.

公开(公告)号：US20190200844A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16209385

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: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B1/05 ,  G16H40/67 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/00 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N7/18

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: Disclosed is a method including detecting a modular surgical device within bounds of a surgical operating room; connecting the modular surgical device to a surgical hub; connecting the surgical hub to a cloud-based system; transmitting surgical data associated with a surgical procedure being performed in the surgical operating room from the modular surgical device to the surgical hub; and transmitting the surgical data from the surgical hub to the cloud-based system.

公开(公告)号：US20190000539A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15636180

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: A control circuit for a surgical instrument includes a shaft control segment, a first electrical conductor configured to conduct a first electrical signal between the shaft control segment and a releasable surgical instrument cartridge, an electrosurgical energy control segment, a second electrical conductor configured to conduct a second electrical signal between the electrosurgical energy control segment and the releasable surgical instrument cartridge, and a connector electrically coupled to the electrosurgical energy control segment and configured to receive electrosurgical generator energy from an electrosurgical generator. The electrosurgical energy control segment is configured to detect a connection of the electrosurgical generator to the connector and to electrically isolate the shaft control segment from the electrosurgical generator energy when the electrosurgical energy control segment detects the connection of the electrosurgical generator to the connector.

公开(公告)号：US20190000499A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15972846

申请日：2018-05-07

Applicant: ETHICON LLC

Inventor： Michael J. Stokes ,  Scott R. Bingham ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  Charles J. Scheib ,  Rudolph H. Nobis ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson ,  Carl J. Draginoff, JR. ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  David J. Cagle ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  Omar E. Rios Perez ,  Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Karalyn R. Tellio ,  Benjamin M. Boyd ,  Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz ,  Joël Fontannaz ,  Lukas Glutz ,  Amir Feriani ,  Emmanuel Gremion

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises a body, a user input feature, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a blade cooling system. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade that may be coupled with an ultrasonic transducer. The clamp arm is configured to pivot toward and away from the ultrasonic blade. The cooling system is operable to deliver liquid coolant to the ultrasonic blade to thereby cool the ultrasonic blade. The user input feature is operable to both actuate the clamp arm and actuate the cooling system.

公开(公告)号：US20190000478A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15636096

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/12

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes delivering staples from a surgical staple cartridge of a surgical instrument to a first tissue during a first procedure; removing the surgical staple cartridge from the surgical instrument; and delivering radio-frequency energy from a radio-frequency cartridge of the surgical instrument to a second tissue during a second procedure.

公开(公告)号：US20180153575A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15860896

申请日：2018-01-03

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  David A. Witt ,  Foster B. Stulen ,  Christopher A. Papa ,  Vincent P. Battaglia, JR.

IPC: A61B17/32

Abstract: An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, and an end effector. The acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamp arm is pivotable toward the ultrasonic blade. The end effector defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to sever tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region.

公开(公告)号：US20180055532A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15679960

申请日：2017-08-17

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Brian D. Black ,  Frederick Estera ,  Jason R. Lesko ,  Benjamin M. Boyd ,  Kevin M. Fiebig ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Grace E. Waters ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Amy M. Krumm ,  Amelia Pierce ,  Chad E. Eckert ,  Joseph D. Dennis ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  Monica L. Zeckel ,  William A. Olson ,  Patrick J. Scoggins ,  Larry A. Pummill, JR. ,  John S. Frazier ,  William A. Crawford ,  Brian J. Hemmelgarn ,  Eric Stout ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61N7/02

Abstract: Various ultrasonic surgical instruments are disclosed. At least one disclosed surgical instrument includes a waveguide including a blade and a transducer base plate. The transducer base plate coupled to the waveguide to define a joint at an interface between the waveguide and the transducer base plate. The transducer base plate including first and second sides defining corresponding first and second flat faces configured to receive first and second piezoelectric elements. The first and second piezoelectric elements are configured to operate in a D31 mode.

公开(公告)号：US11602364B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US15798703

申请日：2017-10-31

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Ryan M. Asher ,  Gregory D. Bishop ,  Brian D. Black ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  David J. Cagle ,  William E. Clem ,  Joseph Dennis ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson ,  Kevin M. Fiebig ,  Ellen Burkart ,  Christina M. Hough ,  John V. Hunt ,  Cody R. Jackson ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Gabriel I. Myers ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  William A. Olson ,  Candice Otrembiak ,  John K. Swain ,  Gregory A. Trees ,  John A. Weed, III ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  Eitan T. Wiener ,  Barry C. Worrell ,  David C. Yates ,  Monica L. Zeckel

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/12

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an ultrasonic waveguide extending through a body assembly. An ultrasonic blade connects to the ultrasonic waveguide. A clamp arm assembly of the surgical instrument is able to move from an opened position for receiving a tissue toward a closed position for clamping the tissue. The clamp arm assembly includes a clamp body and a clamp pad facing the ultrasonic blade. A clamp arm actuator of the surgical instrument is able to move from a first position toward a second position to direct the clamp arm assembly from the opened position toward the closed position. A modular coupling of the surgical instrument connects to the clamp pad such that at least the clamp pad can be disconnected relative to the ultrasonic blade for replacement thereof.

公开(公告)号：US11589890B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US16368954

申请日：2019-03-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： John A. Hibner ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Paul F. Riestenberg ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Richard C. Smith ,  David A. Witt ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson

IPC: A61B18/12 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with an ultrasonic transducer via an acoustic waveguide that extends through the shaft assembly. The clamp arm is configured to pivot about a first pivot point toward and away from the ultrasonic blade along a first angular path from a first position to a second position to thereby provide a tissue sealing mode of operation. The clamp arm is further configured to pivot about a second pivot point toward and away from the ultrasonic blade along second angular path from the second position to a third position to thereby provide a tissue cutting and sealing mode of operation. The second pivot point is proximal to the first pivot point.

公开(公告)号：US11266431B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-08

申请号：US16380238

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Tony C. Siebel ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Cory G. Kimball

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a gripping assembly, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a pivoting member. The gripping assembly defines a first opening for receiving a finger or a thumb of a user. The gripping assembly includes a first deformable feature that is configured to be moved in order to increase or decrease a cross-sectional area of the first opening. The shaft assembly extends distally from the gripping assembly. The end effector is positioned at a distal end of the shaft assembly and includes a first member. The pivoting member is pivotably coupled with the shaft assembly. The pivoting member is pivotable with respect to the first member of the end effector between an open position and a closed position to thereby clamp tissue between the first member and the pivoting member.