公开(公告)号：US11890491B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

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 ,  Matthew C. Miller ,  Aaron C. Voegele ,  Jeffrey P. Wiley ,  Nathan J. Price ,  Daniel W. Price ,  Robert L. Koch, Jr.

IPC: A61N7/00 ,  B06B1/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61N7/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61N7/02 ,  B06B1/0284 ,  G05B15/02 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00176 ,  A61B2017/00203 ,  A61B2017/00973 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2018/00005 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00303 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00845 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  B06B2201/76

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：US11771487B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

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: A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/90

CPC classification number: A61B18/1206 ,  A61B5/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/0206 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B90/37 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B2017/0003 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00039 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2017/00075 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00123 ,  A61B2017/00128 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00464 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/00809 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/32007 ,  A61B2017/320074 ,  A61B2017/320084 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2017/320097 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00803 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/0225 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1452 ,  A61B2034/2046 ,  A61B2034/2059 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2090/066 ,  A61B2090/0809 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2090/373 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2217/007 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  A61B2218/008 ,  A61B2505/05

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.

公开(公告)号：US11540855B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US16115220

申请日：2018-08-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: Various systems and methods for selectively controlling the activation of an ultrasonic surgical instrument according to the presence of tissue within an end effector are disclosed. A control circuit can be configured to determine whether tissue is present within the end effector and permit activation of the ultrasonic transducer at a power level according to whether tissue is present within the end effector. In some aspects, the control circuit can be configured to automatically activate the ultrasonic transducer in response to tissue being detected within the end effector.

公开(公告)号：US11065048B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US15636123

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/3205 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/295

Abstract: A flexible assembly of a motor driven surgical system may include a flexible shaft circuit strip and a knife bar having a first laminated plate disposed along a first side of the circuit strip and a second laminated plate disposed along a second side of the circuit strip. The knife bar may reciprocate along a longitudinal axis of the circuit strip. Each laminated plate may be composed of a pair of laminated plates. The flexible assembly may include a first leaf spring disposed between the first side of the circuit strip and the first laminated plate, and a second leaf spring disposed between the second side of the circuit strip and the second laminated plate. The flexible assembly may be disposed within at least a portion of a distal portion of an articulating shaft and at least a portion of an articulation connector of the surgical device.

公开(公告)号：US20210212782A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-15

申请号：US17216005

申请日：2021-03-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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

IPC: A61B34/35 ,  G16H40/40 ,  G16H40/20 ,  A61B34/00 ,  G16H40/60

Abstract: Various surgical hubs are disclosed. A surgical hub is for use with a surgical system in a surgical procedure performed in an operating room. The surgical hub comprises a control circuit configured to: pair the surgical hub with a first device of the surgical system; assign a first identifier to the first device; pair the surgical hub with a second device of the surgical system; assign a second identifier to the second device; and selectively pair the first device with the second device based on perioperative data.

公开(公告)号：US20210212744A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-15

申请号：US17131097

申请日：2020-12-22

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  David C. Yates ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl

IPC: A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14

Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a shaft assembly comprising a shaft and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the shaft; a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the shaft; a battery assembly coupled to the handle assembly; a radio frequency (RF) energy output powered by the battery assembly and configured to apply RF energy to a tissue; an ultrasonic energy output powered by the battery assembly and configured to apply ultrasonic energy to the tissue; and a controller configured to, based at least in part on a measured tissue characteristic, start application of RF energy by the RF energy output or application of ultrasonic energy by the ultrasonic energy output at a first time.

公开(公告)号：US20210196346A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-01

申请号：US16887561

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Stephen M. Leuck ,  John E. Brady ,  Nina Mastroianni ,  Wei Guo ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/12

Abstract: An end-effector is disclosed. The end-effector includes a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade configured to acoustically couple to an ultrasonic transducer and electrically couple to a pole of an electrical generator. The clamp arm includes a clamp jaw and an electrode configured to electrically couple to an opposite pole of the electrical generator. In one configuration, the electrode is segmented. In another configuration, the ultrasonic blade includes electrically insulative material deposited on selected areas to prevent electrical shorting in the event of the ultrasonic blade contacts the electrode. In another configuration, the clamp arm, the ultrasonic blade, or both include selectively coated components.

公开(公告)号：US20210128191A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US16952769

申请日：2020-11-19

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Cory G. Kimball ,  William E. Clem ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  Foster B. Stulen

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61N7/00

Abstract: Ultrasonic surgical instruments having angularly and/or linearly off-set blades are described. The angularly and/or linearly off-set blades may facilitate increased surgical site access, visibility, and manipulability.

公开(公告)号：US20210052313A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US17036095

申请日：2020-09-29

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  David C. Yates ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl

IPC: A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14

Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a shaft assembly comprising a shaft and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the shaft; a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the shaft; a battery assembly coupled to the handle assembly; a radio frequency (RF) energy output powered by the battery assembly and configured to apply RF energy to a tissue; an ultrasonic energy output powered by the battery assembly and configured to apply ultrasonic energy to the tissue; and a controller configured to, based at least in part on a measured tissue characteristic, start application of RF energy by the RF energy output or application of ultrasonic energy by the ultrasonic energy output at a first time.

公开(公告)号：USD908216S1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-19

申请号：US29609128

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Ethicon LLC

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