公开(公告)号：US20170333073A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15491139

申请日：2017-04-19

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Craig N. Faller ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson ,  Jeffrey L. Aldridge ,  Jeffrey A. Bullock ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  Timothy S. Holland ,  Craig T. Davis ,  Christina M. Hough ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  Ashvani K. Madan ,  David C. Yates ,  Shan Wan ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Joseph E. Hollo ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  John B. Schulte ,  Tylor C. Muhlenkamp ,  Brian D. Black

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

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B90/08 ,  A61B2017/0011 ,  A61B2017/00132 ,  A61B2017/00424 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/1226 ,  A61B2090/0803 ,  A61B2090/0807 ,  A61B2560/0266 ,  A61B2560/028 ,  A61N7/02

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are operable to track usage of a surgical instrument and modify the performance of the surgical instrument based on the prior usage of the surgical instrument. Some surgical instruments are designed to have a limited service life beginning at their first use, or a limit to their overall usage in order to ensure safe use of the sensitive instruments. However, a lack of ability to track usage characteristics when the instrument is separated from an external power supply allows for user abuse and avoidance of such safety mechanisms. Adding a battery or capacitor to the instrument may allow for an ability to track usage when the instrument is separated from an external power supply. Implementing special user prompts, device use ratios, and device use half-life upon powering down of an instrument may additionally be used to prevent circumvention of safety features.

公开(公告)号：US20170224409A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15437638

申请日：2017-02-21

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

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B2017/2825 ,  A61B2018/00071 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1457

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：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：US11571236B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US16696296

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： David C. Yates ,  Benjamin M. Boyd ,  Benjamin D. Dickerson ,  Brian D. Black ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Paul F. Riestenberg ,  David M. Locke ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Joseph Dennis ,  Ashvani K. Madan

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/3211 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body assembly, an acoustic waveguide, an ultrasonic blade, a liquid dispensing feature, and a control module. The liquid dispensing feature is positioned distally relative to the body assembly. The liquid dispensing feature is positioned adjacent to the ultrasonic blade. The liquid dispensing feature is configured to deliver a flow of cooling liquid to the ultrasonic blade. The control module is operable to regulate fluid flow through the liquid dispensing feature.

公开(公告)号：US11517304B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US16896647

申请日：2020-06-09

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： David C. Yates ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Brett E. Swensgard ,  Ryan J. Laurent

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  G16Z99/00 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/3205 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: A motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument that comprises an end effector, an electric motor, and a motor control circuit. The motor control circuit is for monitoring a parameter of the electric motor that is indicative of movement of a moveable member of the end effector, and for adjustably controlling the electric motor based on the monitored parameter to thereby adjustably control movement of the moveable member of the end effector during forward rotation of the electric motor.

公开(公告)号：US11382638B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-12

申请号：US15628060

申请日：2017-06-20

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jason L. Harris ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Raymond E. Parfett ,  Shane R. Adams ,  David C. Yates

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/32

Abstract: A motorized surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a displacement member, a motor coupled to the displacement member, a control circuit coupled to the motor, a position sensor coupled to the control circuit, and a timer circuit coupled to the control circuit. The control circuit is configured to receive, from the position sensor, a position of the displacement member in a current zone defined by a set displacement interval, measure time at a set position of the displacement interval, wherein the measured time is defined as the time taken by the displacement member to traverse the displacement interval, and set a command velocity of the displacement member for a subsequent zone based on the measured time in the current predefined zone.

公开(公告)号：US11202570B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US15940640

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G16H30/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H80/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

Abstract: Various surgical hubs are disclosed. A surgical hub comprises a storage device; a processor coupled to the storage device; and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to: receive data from a surgical instrument coupled to the surgical hub; and determine a rate at which to transfer the data from the surgical hub to a remote cloud-based medical analytics network based on available storage capacity of the storage device.

公开(公告)号：US11134975B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-05

申请号：US15692310

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: ETHICON LLC

Inventor： Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  David C. Yates

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

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, a first acoustic sensor, and a processor. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft assembly. The end effector is operable to apply energy to tissue and thereby change a state of the tissue. The first acoustic sensor is configured to pick up sound emitted by tissue. The processor is in communication with the first acoustic sensor. The processor is configured to provide an automated response in response to a signal from the first acoustic sensor indicating a change in the state of the tissue.

公开(公告)号：US11114195B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-07

申请号：US16024141

申请日：2018-06-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  David C. Yates ,  Kevin L. Houser

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  G16H40/20 ,  A61B34/37 ,  G16H40/40 ,  G16H40/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W84/20 ,  H04W4/33 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/32 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/24 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/30 ,  G16H40/63 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector and a marking assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw; a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw to grasp tissue therebetween; and a tissue-treatment mechanism configured to apply a tissue treatment to tissue grasped between the first jaw and the second jaw. The marking assembly configured to apply a distinct marking to the tissue unique to each tissue treatment application, wherein the distinct marking distinguishes the tissue treatment application from other tissue treatment applications.

公开(公告)号：US11103301B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-31

申请号：US15636134

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B18/16

Abstract: An interchangeable tool assembly is disclosed. The interchangeable tool assembly includes a first jaw configured to support a staple cartridge during a first time period and a radio-frequency cartridge during a second time period. A second jaw is coupled to the first jaw. A surface of the second jaw defines a plurality of staple forming pockets configured to form staples driven from the staple cartridge. An electrically insulative material covers segments of the surface of the second jaw other than the staple forming pockets. The staple forming pockets define at least one return path for radio-frequency energy delivered by the radio-frequency cartridge.