METHOD FOR ENERGY DISTRIBUTION IN A SURGICAL MODULAR ENERGY SYSTEM

A method of operating a modular surgical system including a control module, a first surgical module, and a second surgical module is disclosed. The method includes detachably connecting the first surgical module to the control module by stacking the first surgical module with the control module in a stack configuration, detachably connecting the second surgical module to the first surgical module by stacking the second surgical module with the control module and the first surgical module in the stack configuration, powering up the modular surgical system, and monitoring distribution of power from a power supply of the control module to the first surgical module and the second surgical module. 1. A method of operating a modular surgical system including a control module , a first surgical module , and a second surgical module , the method comprising:detachably connecting the first surgical module to the control module by stacking the first surgical module with the control module in a stack configuration;detachably connecting the second surgical module to the first surgical module by stacking the second surgical module with the control module and the first surgical module in the stack configuration;powering up the modular surgical system; andmonitoring distribution of power from a power supply of the control module to the first surgical module and the second surgical module.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of supplying power to the second surgical module through the first surgical module.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of identifying a physical position of the first surgical module in the stack configuration.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of identifying a physical position of the second surgical module in the stack configuration.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of preventing simultaneous activation of surgical instruments attached to the first surgical module and the second ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENERGY MODULE OUTPUT

A method for controlling an output of an energy module of a modular energy system. The energy module can comprise a plurality of amplifiers configured to generate a drive signal at a frequency range and a plurality of ports coupled to the plurality of amplifiers. The method includes determining to which port of the plurality of ports the surgical instrument is connected, selectively coupling an amplifier of the plurality of amplifiers to the port of the plurality of ports to which the surgical instrument is connected, and controlling the amplifier to deliver the drive signal for driving the energy modality to the surgical instrument through the port. 1. A method for controlling an output of an energy module of a modular energy system , the energy module comprising a plurality of amplifiers and a plurality of ports coupled to the plurality of amplifiers , each of the plurality of amplifiers configured to generate a drive signal at a frequency range , each of the plurality of ports configured to drive an energy modality for a surgical instrument connected thereto according to each drive signal , the method comprising:determining to which port of the plurality of ports the surgical instrument is connected;selectively coupling an amplifier of the plurality of amplifiers to the port of the plurality of ports to which the surgical instrument is connected; andcontrolling the amplifier to deliver the drive signal for driving the energy modality to the surgical instrument through the port.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the energy modality comprises monopolar electrosurgical energy.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the port comprises a first port; andthe plurality of ports further comprises a second port coupled to the amplifier, the second port configured to be connected to a monopolar return pad configured to serve as an electrical ground for the monopolar electrosurgical energy.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the energy module further comprises an isolation ...

FLEXIBLE NEUTRAL ELECTRODE

An energy module is disclosed. The energy module includes a control circuit and a two wire interface coupled to the control circuit. The two wire interface is configured as a power source and as a communication interface between the energy module and a neutral electrode. 1. An energy module , comprising;a control circuit; anda two wire interface coupled to the control circuit, wherein the two wire interface is configured as a power source and as a communication interface between the energy module and a neutral electrode.2. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the neutral electrode is a monopolar electrode.3. The energy module of claim 1 , further comprising a configurable current source circuit to implement multiple communication protocols.4. The energy module of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the multiple communication protocols comprises a 1-Wire protocol.5. The energy module of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the multiple communication protocols comprises a local interconnect network (LIN) protocol.6. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to adjust current and voltage set-points of the configurable current source.7. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is a field programmable logic array (FPGA).8. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is a microprocessor.9. The energy module of claim 1 , further comprising:a semiconductor switch coupled to the configurable current source, wherein the semiconductor switch is configured to short the configurable current source output to ground to signal a logic low to a circuit in an electrode; anda comparator to read the logic state of the output.10. The energy module of claim 9 , wherein the semiconductor switch is an n-channel MOSFET.11. The energy module of claim 9 , further comprising a filter coupled between the current source output and the comparator.12. The energy module of claim 11 , further comprising a semiconductor switch to connect ...

COORDINATED ENERGY OUTPUTS OF SEPARATE BUT CONNECTED MODULES

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for providing coordinated energy outputs of separate but connected modules, in some cases using communication protocols such as the Data Distribution Service standard (DDS). In some aspects, there is provided a communication circuit between a header or main device, a first module, and a second module, each including connection to a segment of a common backplane, where the output from a first module can be adjusted by sensing a parameter from a second module. In some aspects, the signal can pass from the first module through the header to the second module, or in other cases directly from the first module to the second module. Aspects of the present disclosure also include methods for automatically activating a bipolar surgical system in one or more of the modular systems using the DDS standard. 1. A surgical system comprising: an external data communication interface configured to receive and transmit data to an external communication device;', 'an isolated data communication interface configured to receive and transmit data to a first functional surgical module of the plurality of functional surgical modules;', 'a firewall system between the external data communication interface and the isolated data communication interface and configured to prevent data from the external communication device from being transmitted to the first functional surgical module and vice versa; and', 'a module processor configured to process data from the isolated data communication interface;, 'a header module configured to provide communication to a plurality of functional surgical modules, the header module comprising a first data communication switch communicatively coupled to the isolated data communication interface and configured to receive from and transmit data to the isolated data communication interface; and', 'a first processor circuit configured to generate an output associated with a first surgical device; and, 'the first ...

MANAGING SIMULTANEOUS MONOPOLAR OUTPUTS USING DUTY CYCLE AND SYNCHRONIZATION

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for managing simultaneous outputs of surgical instruments. In some aspects, methods are presented for synchronizing the current frequencies. In some aspects, methods are presented for conducting duty cycling of energy outputs of two or more instruments. In some aspects, systems are presented for managing simultaneous monopolar outputs of two or more instruments, including providing a return pad that properly handles both monopolar outputs in some cases. 1. A method of a surgical system for providing simultaneous activation of a first electrosurgical unit and a second electrosurgical unit on a patient , the method comprising:generating, by the system, a first energy output having a first frequency from the first electrosurgical unit;simultaneously, generating, by the system, a second energy output having a second frequency from the second electrosurgical unit; wherein the second frequency is different than the first frequency;measuring, by the system, a magnitude of impedance arising from the simultaneous generation of the first energy output and the second energy output, wherein the magnitude of impedance is proportional to the difference in frequency between the second frequency and the first frequency;determining that the magnitude of the impedance exceeds a predetermined threshold; andbased on the determination, performing an adjustment to correct for the impedance exceeding the predetermined threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment comprises providing an alert that the magnitude of the impedance is in an unacceptable range.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment comprises automatically limiting functionality of one or both of the first electrosurgical unit and the second electrosurgical unit.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment comprises automatically reducing power output of one or both of the first electrosurgical unit and the second electrosurgical unit.5. The method of ...

ENERGY MODULE FOR DRIVING MULTIPLE ENERGY MODALITIES

An energy module for driving electrosurgical and/or ultrasonic surgical instruments is disclosed. The energy module can include an amplifier assembly that is configured to drive a variety of different energy modalities for one or more surgical instruments connected thereto. The energy module can further include a relay assembly for selectively coupling one or more of the amplifiers to different ports to which the surgical instruments are connectable. The amplifier assembly can include amplifiers for driving ultrasonic, bipolar, and/or monopolar energy. 1. An energy module of a modular energy system , the energy module configured to connect to a surgical instrument , the energy module comprising:a first port;a second port;a third port;a fourth port;a first amplifier coupled to the first port, the first amplifier configured to generate a first electrical signal for driving an ultrasonic surgical assembly;a second amplifier coupled to the first port, the second amplifier configured to generate a second electrical signal for driving a bipolar electrosurgical assembly;a third amplifier configured to generate a third electrical signal for driving a monopolar electrosurgical assembly;a relay assembly coupled to the third amplifier, the first port, the second port, and the third port, the relay assembly configured to selectively couple the third amplifier to at least one of the first port, the second port, or the third port; anda fourth amplifier coupled to the fourth port, the fourth amplifier configured to generate a fourth electrical signal for driving a bipolar electrosurgical assembly.2. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein: a first contact coupled to the first amplifier;', 'a second contact coupled to the second amplifier; and', 'a third contact coupled to the third amplifier;, 'the first port comprisesthe third contact is separated from each of the first contact and the second contact by a distance configured to prevent electrical arcing between the third pin and ...

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT UTILIZING DRIVE SIGNAL TO POWER SECONDARY FUNCTION

A surgical instrument connectable to a surgical energy module that is configured to provide a first drive signal at a first frequency range for driving a first energy modality and a second drive signal at a second frequency range for driving a second energy modality is provided. The surgical instrument can comprise a surgical instrument component configured to receive power from a direct current (DC) power source, an end effector, and a circuit. The circuit can be configured to convert the first electrical signal to a DC voltage, apply the DC voltage to the surgical instrument component, and deliver the second energy modality to the end effector according to the second drive signal. Alternatively, the circuit can be disposed within a cable assembly configured to connect the surgical instrument to the surgical energy module. 1. A surgical instrument connectable to a surgical energy module , the surgical energy module configured to provide a first drive signal at a first frequency range for driving a first energy modality and a second drive signal at a second frequency range for driving a second energy modality , the surgical instrument comprising:a surgical instrument component configured to receive power from a direct current (DC) power source;an end effector; and receive the first electrical signal from the surgical energy module;', 'convert the first electrical signal to a DC voltage;', 'apply the DC voltage to the surgical instrument component;', 'receive the second electrical signal from the surgical energy module; and', 'deliver the second energy modality to the end effector according to the second drive signal., 'a circuit coupled to the surgical instrument component and the end effector, the circuit configured to2. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the circuit comprises a rectifier configured to convert the first drive signal to the DC output voltage.3. The surgical instrument of claim 2 , wherein the rectifier is configured to convert an ...

SMART RETURN PAD SENSING THROUGH MODULATION OF NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION AND CONTACT QUALITY MONITORING SIGNALS

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for systems and methods for identifying characteristics of a return pad in a monopolar electrosurgical system using contact quality monitoring (CQM) and near field communication (NFC) signals. In some aspects, resistance or impedance materials are sensed that may help identify what kind of return pad is being used, including what is the structure of the pad. In some aspects, NFC signals are used to identify characteristics of the return pad. In some aspects, the grounding or return pad may include two separate materials that form an interconnecting or interwoven mesh and both act as non-active electrodes when both contact the patient. A non-zero impedance may separate conductive lines connecting the two separate materials that may be analyzed to obtain a defining signature about that is linked to structural characteristics about the return pad. 1. A grounding pad for use in a monopolar surgical system , comprising:a first non-active electrode;a second non-active electrode;a first conductive line electrically coupled to the first non-active electrode;a second conductive line electrically coupled to the second non-active electrode; anda non-zero impedance separating the first conductive line from the second conductive line;wherein the non-zero impedance provides an impedance measurement that provides defining information about what type of pad is the grounding pad.2. The grounding pad of claim 1 , wherein the first non-active electrode comprises a first plurality of elongated members claim 1 , and the second non-active electrode comprises a second plurality of elongated members.3. The grounding pad of claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of elongated members interweave with the second plurality of elongated members.4. The grounding pad of claim 3 , wherein the non-zero impedance comprises a resistive material that is coupled in between the interwoven first and second plurality of elongated members.5. The grounding pad ...

Method for controlling a modular energy system user interface

A method for controlling a user interface of a modular energy system. The modular energy system comprises a header module and a display screen on which the user interface is displayed. The modular energy system can detect attachment of a first module thereto, control the user interface to display one or more first user interface elements corresponding to the first module, detect attachment of a second module to the modular energy system, control the user interface to resize the one or more first user interface elements to accommodate display of one or more second user interface elements corresponding to the second module, and control the user interface to display the one or more second user interface elements. The various UI elements can correspond to the particular module type that is being connected to the modular energy system.

PASSIVE HEADER MODULE FOR A MODULAR ENERGY SYSTEM

A modular energy system including a header module and a module. The header module includes a display screen for displaying a user interface. The header module is configured to receive data, including safety critical data, from the module, control the display screen to cause the UI to display UI content based on the received data, the UI content including safety critical UI content based on the safety critical data, and transmit the displayed safety critical UI content to the module for verification thereby. The module is configured to confirm whether the transmitted safety critical data coincides with the displayed safety critical UI content. In the event that it is determined that they do not coincide, the header module and/or the module can be configured to stop the function(s) of the module, display an alert on the display screen, and take various other actions. 1. A header module of a modular energy system , the header module configured to engage with a module of the modular energy system , the header module comprising:a display screen configured to display a user interface (UI); and receive data from the module, the data comprising safety critical data;', 'control the display screen to cause the UI to display UI content based on the received data, the UI content including safety critical UI content based on the safety critical data; and', 'transmit the displayed safety critical UI content to the module for verification thereby., 'a control circuit coupled to the display screen, the control circuit configured to2. The header module of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is further configured to:determine whether there is an error associated with the display screen; andprovide an alert indicating that the display screen may not be displaying the safety critical UI content correctly.3. The header module of claim 1 , wherein the control is further configured to:receive a warning from the module that the displayed safety critical UI content does not coincide with ...

SURGICAL MODULAR ENERGY SYSTEM WITH A SEGMENTED BACKPLANE

A modular surgical system is disclosed includes a header module including a power supply, a first surgical module, a second surgical module, and a segmented power backplane. The first surgical module is arrangeable in a stack configuration with the header module and the second surgical module. The segmented power backplane includes a first backplane segment in the header module, a second backplane segment in the first surgical module, and a third backplane segment in the second surgical module. The second backplane segment is detachably coupled to the first backplane segment in the stack configuration and the third backplane segment is detachably coupled to the second backplane segment in the stack configuration. The first backplane segment, the second backplane segment, and the third backplane segment are configured to cooperate to transmit energy from the power supply to the second surgical module in the stack configuration. 1. A modular surgical system , comprising:a header module comprising a power supply;a first surgical module;a second surgical module, wherein the first surgical module is arrangeable in a stack configuration with the header module and the second surgical module; and a first backplane segment in the header module;', 'a second backplane segment in the first surgical module, wherein the second backplane segment is detachably coupled to the first backplane segment in the stack configuration; and', 'a third backplane segment in the second surgical module, wherein the third backplane segment is detachably coupled to the second backplane segment in the stack configuration, and wherein the first backplane segment, the second backplane segment, and the third backplane segment are configured to cooperate to transmit energy from the power supply to the second surgical module in the stack configuration., 'a segmented power backplane, comprising2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the second surgical module comprises an energy port couplable ...

Energy module for drivig multiple energy modalities through a port

An energy module connectable to a surgical instrument is disclosed. The energy module can include a circuit, which can include a first amplifier and a second amplifier coupled to a port of the energy module to which a surgical instrument is connectable. The first amplifier can be configured to generate a first drive signal at a first frequency range and the second amplifier can be configured to generate a second drive signal at a second frequency range. The circuit can be configured to control the amplifiers to deliver the first drive signal, the second drive signal, and/or a combination of the first and second drive signals to a surgical instrument connected to the port.

POWER AND COMMUNICATION MITIGATION ARRANGEMENT FOR MODULAR SURGICAL ENERGY SYSTEM

A modular surgical system for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The modular surgical system includes a control module including a power supply and surgical modules including a first surgical module and a second surgical module. The first surgical module is arranged in a stack configuration with the control module and the second surgical module. The power supply is configured to output power to the first surgical module and the second surgical module. A power backplane is configured to deliver the power to the first surgical module and the second surgical module through the first surgical module. A control circuit is configured to adaptively adjust power allocations to the first surgical module and the second surgical module. 1. A modular surgical system for use in a surgical procedure , the modular surgical system comprising:a control module comprising a power supply; a first surgical module; and', 'a second surgical module, wherein the first surgical module is arranged in a stack configuration with the control module and the second surgical module, wherein the power supply is configured to output power to the first surgical module and the second surgical module;, 'surgical modules, comprisinga power backplane configured to deliver the power to the first surgical module and the second surgical module through the first surgical module; anda control circuit configured to adaptively adjust power allocations to the first surgical module and the second surgical module.2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to adaptively adjust the power allocations to the first surgical module and the second surgical module based on a surgical procedure type.3. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to adaptively adjust the power allocations to the first surgical module and the second surgical module based on a number of the surgical modules in the stack configuration.4. The modular ...

MODULAR SURGICAL ENERGY SYSTEM WITH MODULE POSITIONAL AWARENESS SENSING WITH VOLTAGE DETECTION

A modular surgical system is disclosed. The modular surgical system comprises a header module, a first surgical module, a second surgical module, and a module identification circuit. The second surgical module is arrangeable in a stack configuration with the header module and the first surgical module. The module identification circuit is configured to cause a pre-determined current to be transmitted to the first surgical module through the second surgical module in the stack configuration, detect a first voltage indicative of a first position of the first surgical module in the stack configuration, and detect a second voltage indicative of a second position of the second surgical module in the stack configuration. The second voltage is different than the first voltage. 1. A modular surgical system , comprising:a header module;a first surgical module;a second surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the header module and the first surgical module; and cause a pre-determined current to be transmitted to the first surgical module through the second surgical module in the stack configuration;', 'detect a first voltage indicative of a first position of the first surgical module in the stack configuration; and', 'detect a second voltage indicative of a second position of the second surgical module in the stack configuration, wherein the second voltage is different than the first voltage., 'a module identification circuit configured to2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the second voltage is greater than the first voltage.3. The modular surgical system of claim 2 , wherein the second surgical module is located further away from the header module within the stack configuration than the first surgical module.4. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , wherein the first position of the first surgical module and the second position of the second surgical module are visually represented on the display.5. ...

METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN MODULES AND DEVICES IN A MODULAR SURGICAL SYSTEM

A method for controlling an output of an energy module of a modular energy system is disclosed. The modular energy system includes a header module, the energy module, and a secondary module communicably coupled together. The energy module configured to provide an output driving an energy modality deliverable by a surgical instrument connected thereto. The method includes causing the energy module to provide the output driving the energy modality delivered by the surgical instrument; sensing a parameter associated with the secondary module; receiving the parameter as sensed by the secondary module at the energy module; and adjusting the output of the energy module from a first state to a second state according to the received parameter. 1. A method for controlling an output of an energy module of a modular energy system , the modular energy system comprising a header module , the energy module , and a secondary module communicably coupled together , the energy module configured to provide an output driving an energy modality deliverable by a surgical instrument connected thereto , the method comprising:causing the energy module to provide the output driving the energy modality delivered by the surgical instrument;sensing a parameter associated with the secondary module;receiving the parameter as sensed by the secondary module at the energy module; andadjusting the output of the energy module from a first state to a second state according to the received parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameter is communicated from the secondary module to the energy module via the header module.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameter is communicated directly from the secondary module to the energy module.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the header module comprises a first communications interface;the energy module comprises a secondary communications interface;the secondary module comprises a third communications interface; andthe first communications ...

METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AND USING A MODULAR SURGICAL ENERGY SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES

A method for constructing a modular surgical system is disclosed. The method comprises providing a header module comprising a first power backplane segment, providing a surgical module comprising a second power backplane segment, assembling the header module and the surgical module to electrically couple the first power backplane segment and the second power backplane segment to each other to form a power backplane, and applying power to the surgical module through the power backplane. 1. A method for constructing a surgical energy module system , wherein the method comprises:providing a header module comprising a first array of connectors;providing a surgical energy module comprising a second array of connectors; andstacking the header module and the surgical energy module to electrically couple the first array of connectors and the second array of connectors to each other, wherein the stacking step electrically couples the first array of connectors and the second array of connectors.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein stacking the header module and the surgical energy module comprises stacking the header module on top of the surgical energy module.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first array of connectors are positioned on a bottom of the header module and the second array of connectors are positioned on a top of the surgical energy module.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the surgical energy module comprises a first surgical energy module claim 3 , and wherein the method further comprises:providing a second surgical energy module comprising a third array of connectors; andstacking the second surgical energy module with the stacked first surgical energy module and header module to electrically couple the third array of connectors with the first array of connectors and the second array of connectors.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the header module and the surgical energy module are configured to communicate data and power through the first array of ...

FLEXIBLE HAND-SWITCH CIRCUIT

An energy module is disclosed. The energy module includes a hand-switch circuit, a surgical instrument interface coupled to the hand-switch circuit, and a control circuit coupled to the surgical instrument interface and the hand-switch circuit. The control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to communicate with a surgical instrument coupled to the hand-switch circuit using a plurality of communication protocols over a single wire. The control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to supply power to the instrument over the single wire. 1. An energy module , comprising:a hand-switch circuit;a surgical instrument interface coupled to the hand-switch circuit; anda control circuit coupled to the surgical instrument interface and the hand-switch circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to communicate with a surgical instrument coupled to the hand-switch circuit using a plurality of communication protocols over a single wire.2. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the hand-switch circuit is configured to supply power to a circuit of the surgical instrument over the single wire.3. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication protocols comprises controller area network (CAN) claim 1 , CAN with flexible data rates (CAN-FD) claim 1 , local interconnect network (LIN) claim 1 , 1-Wire claim 1 , or other proprietary single wire protocols.4. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the hand-switch circuit comprises a bidirectional current source with adjustable voltage and current set-points.5. The energy module of claim 4 , wherein the control circuit is configured to short an output of the bidirectional current source to ground to provide a logic signal to the circuit of the surgical instrument.6. The energy module of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to short an output of the bidirectional current source to a positive voltage supply to source current ...

METHOD OF USING A SURGICAL MODULAR ROBOTIC ASSEMBLY

A method of using a surgical modular robotic assembly including an interchangeable motor pack, a hand-held surgical instrument, and a robotic surgical instrument is disclosed. The method includes releasably attaching an interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the hand-held surgical instrument, causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a first surgical tool of the hand-held surgical instrument, stopping the interchangeable motor pack from driving the first surgical tool, disconnecting the interface portion from the hand-held surgical instrument, and releasably attaching the interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the robotic surgical instrument. 1. A method of using a surgical modular robotic assembly including an interchangeable motor pack , a hand-held surgical instrument , and a robotic surgical instrument , the method comprising:releasably attaching an interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the hand-held surgical instrument;causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a first surgical tool of the hand-held surgical instrument;stopping the interchangeable motor pack from driving the first surgical tool;disconnecting the interface portion from the hand-held surgical instrument; andreleasably attaching the interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the robotic surgical instrument.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a second surgical tool.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising establishing a first connection between the robotic surgical instrument and a first surgical hub.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising establishing a second connection between the robotic surgical instrument and a second surgical hub.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising transmitting a data communication through the first connection.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising verifying integrity of the data communication.7. The method of claim 6 , ...

STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING AN IMPLANTABLE LAYER

A staple cartridge comprising an implantable adjunct is disclosed. 1. A staple cartridge for use with a stapling instrument comprising an anvil , wherein said staple cartridge comprises: a proximal cartridge end;', 'a distal cartridge end;', 'a deck extending between said proximal cartridge end and said distal cartridge end, wherein said deck faces the anvil of the stapling instrument when the stapling instrument is in a clamped configuration;', 'a longitudinal slot defined in said deck extending from said proximal cartridge end toward said distal cartridge end, wherein said longitudinal slot separates a first lateral side of said deck from a second lateral side of said deck, and wherein said first lateral side of said deck is connected to said second lateral side of said deck at said distal cartridge end;', 'staple cavities defined in said deck, wherein said staple cavities are arranged in longitudinal rows;', 'dimples defined in said deck, wherein each said dimple surrounds a said staple cavity;', 'a first longitudinal mounting slot defined in said first lateral side of said deck, wherein said first longitudinal mounting slot comprises a first distal opening at said distal cartridge end; and', 'a second longitudinal mounting slot defined in said second lateral side of said deck, wherein said second longitudinal slot comprises a second distal opening at said distal cartridge end;, 'a cartridge body, comprisingstaples removably stored in said staple cavities; and a layer body;', 'a proximal layer end positioned adjacent said proximal cartridge end;', 'a distal layer end positioned adjacent said distal cartridge end;', 'swells extending from said layer body, wherein said each said swell extends into and is closely received within a said dimple;', 'a first mounting rib releasably engaged with said first longitudinal mounting slot; and', 'a second mounting rib releasably engaged with said second longitudinal mounting slot., 'an implantable layer releasably attached to ...

STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING STAPLES CONFIGURED TO APPLY DIFFERENT TISSUE COMPRESSION

A stapling assembly configured to produce staples having different formed configurations is disclosed. 1. A staple cartridge , comprising: a proximal end;', 'a distal end;', 'a deck extending between said proximal end and said distal end;', 'a longitudinal slot extending from said proximal end toward said distal end;', 'staple cavities defined in said deck, wherein said staple cavities are arranged in a first longitudinal row of staple cavities, a second longitudinal row of staple cavities, and a third longitudinal row of staple cavities, wherein said first longitudinal row of staple cavities is adjacent said longitudinal slot, and wherein said second longitudinal row of staple cavities is intermediate said first longitudinal row of staple cavities and said third longitudinal row of staple cavities;, 'a cartridge body, comprisingfirst staples removably stored in said first longitudinal row of staple cavities, wherein said first staples comprise a first unformed height, and wherein said first staples are comprised of wire having a first diameter;second staples removably stored in said second longitudinal row of staple cavities, wherein said second staples comprise a second unformed height, wherein said second unformed height is taller than said first unformed height, wherein said second staples are comprised of wire having a second diameter, and wherein said second diameter is smaller than said first diameter;third staples removably stored in said third longitudinal row of staple cavities, wherein said third staples comprise a third unformed height, wherein said third unformed height is taller than said second unformed height, wherein said third staples are comprised of wire having a third diameter, and wherein said third diameter is smaller than said second diameter; andstaple drivers configured to deform said first staples, said second staples, and said third staples to the same deformed height, wherein said first staples are configured to relax to a first post- ...

ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FLEXIBLE WIRING ASSEMBLIES

An electrosurgical instrument comprising a housing, a shaft extending from the housing, an end effector extending from the shaft, an articulation joint rotatably connecting the end effector to the shaft, and a wiring circuit is disclosed. The housing comprises a printed control board. The wiring circuit extends from the printed control board through the shaft and into the end effector. The wiring circuit is configured to monitor a function of the end effector and communicate the monitored function to the printed control board. The wiring circuit comprises a proximal rigid portion fixed to the shaft, a distal rigid portion fixed to the end effector, and an intermediate portion extending from the proximal rigid portion to the distal rigid portion. The intermediate portion comprises a resilient portion and a stretchable portion. 1. An electrosurgical instrument , comprising:a housing comprising a printed control board;a shaft extending from the housing;an end effector extending from the shaft;an articulation joint rotatably connecting the end effector to the shaft; and a proximal rigid portion fixed to the shaft;', 'a distal rigid portion fixed to the end effector, and', a resilient portion; and', 'a stretchable portion., 'an intermediate portion extending from the proximal rigid portion to the distal rigid portion, wherein the intermediate portion comprises], 'a wiring circuit extending from the printed control board through the shaft and into the end effector, wherein the wiring circuit is configured to monitor a function of the end effector and communicate the monitored function to the printed control board, and wherein the wiring circuit comprises2. The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the resilient portion comprises a first substrate and the stretchable portion comprises a second substrate claim 1 , wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are different.3. The electrosurgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the stretchable portion ...

ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH VARIABLE CONTROL MECHANISMS

A surgical instrument comprising a motor assembly, a shaft defining a shaft axis, a distal head, a rotary drive member, and a distal head lock member movable between a first position where the distal head is unlocked from the shaft and a second position where the distal head is locked to the shaft is disclosed. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a controller configured to operate the motor in first and second operating modes. The distal head comprises an end effector movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The distal head is rotated about the shaft axis when the distal head lock member is in the first position and the rotary drive member is actuated. The end effector is moved from the open configuration toward the closed configuration when the distal head lock member is in the second position and the rotary drive member is actuated. 1. A surgical instrument , comprising:a motor assembly comprising a motor and a motor controller, wherein the motor controller is configured to operate the motor in a first operating mode and a second operating mode;a shaft defining a shaft axis;a distal head extending from the shaft, wherein the distal head is rotatable about the shaft axis, and wherein the distal head comprises an end effector movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration;a rotary drive member operably responsive to the motor, wherein the rotary drive member is operably engaged with the distal head; anda distal head lock member manually movable between a first position where the distal head is unlocked from the shaft and a second position where the distal head is locked to the shaft, wherein the distal head is rotated about the shaft axis relative to the shaft when the distal head lock member is in the first position and the rotary drive member is actuated, and wherein the end effector is moved from the open configuration toward the closed configuration when the distal head lock member is in the second position and the ...

METHOD FOR AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE

A method for performing an electrosurgical procedure using an electrosurgical instrument including an end effector is disclosed. The method comprises applying a bipolar energy to a target tissue grasped by the end effector in a tissue-feathering segment, applying an energy blend of the bipolar energy and a monopolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-warming segment and a tissue-sealing segment following the tissue-warming segment, and discontinuing the bipolar energy but continuing to apply the monopolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-cutting segment following the tissue-sealing segment. 1. A method for performing an electrosurgical procedure using an electrosurgical instrument , the method comprising:articulating an end effector of the electrosurgical instrument relative to a shaft of the electrosurgical instrument, wherein the end effector is articulated toward a target tissue;causing the end effector to transition to a closed configuration, wherein the target tissue is grasped by jaws of the end effector in the closed configuration;reversibly moving an electrode by the target tissue relative to the jaws of the end effector; and applying a bipolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-feathering segment;', 'applying an energy blend of the bipolar energy and a monopolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-warming segment and a tissue-sealing segment following the tissue-warming segment, wherein the monopolar energy is applied to the target tissue through the electrode; and', 'discontinuing the bipolar energy but continuing to apply the monopolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-cutting segment following the tissue-sealing segment., 'performing an energy treatment cycle to coagulate and cut the target tissue, wherein the energy treatment cycle comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein articulating the end effector stretches portions of a flexible wiring assembly of the electrosurgical instrument.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT UNDER MEMBRANE

A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and an electrical contact assembly. The includes a power source, while the shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The end effector includes a channel assembly and a cartridge assembly configured to selectively couple with the channel assembly. The cartridge assembly includes an electrically activated component. The electrical contact assembly is capable of electrically coupling the power source with the electrically activated component of the cartridge assembly. The electrical contact assembly includes a first electrical contact, a second electrical contact, and an insulating membrane. The first electrical contact is associated with the channel assembly while the second electrical contact is associated with the cartridge assembly. The insulating membrane is associated with either the first electrical contact or the second electrical contact. The insulating membrane is configured to transition between a closed position and an opened position. Either the first electrical contact or the second electrical contact is configured to transition the insulation membrane to the opened position when the cartridge assembly is coupled to the channel assembly. 1. A surgical instrument comprising:(a) a body comprising a power source;(b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body; (i) a channel assembly, and', '(ii) a cartridge assembly configured to selectively couple with the channel assembly, wherein the cartridge assembly comprises an electrically activated component; and, '(c) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises (i) a first electrical contact associated with the channel assembly,', '(ii) a second electrical contact associated with the cartridge assembly, and', '(iii) an insulating membrane associated with either the first electrical contact or the second electrical contact, wherein the insulating membrane is configured to transition between a closed position and an opened ...

Staple cartridge with short circuit prevention features

A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and an electrical contact assembly. The body includes a power source. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body, the end effector is distal of the shaft assembly. The end effector includes a channel assembly and a cartridge assembly. The cartridge assembly may selectively couple with the channel assembly. The cartridge assembly includes an electrically activated component. The electrical contact assembly is configured to electrically couple the power source with the electrically activated component. The electrical contact assembly includes a first electrical contact associated with the channel assembly, a second electrical contact associated with the channel assembly, and a hydrophobic layer extending between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.

MODULAR SURGICAL ENERGY SYSTEM WITH MODULE POSITIONAL AWARENESS SENSING WITH TIME COUNTER

A modular surgical system for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The modular surgical system includes a control module, a first surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the control module, and a second surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the control module and the first surgical module. The first surgical module includes a first counter module, a first stop-counter module configured to receive a sequence signal that causes the first stop-counter module to disable the first counter module from incrementing at a first final count, and a first delay module. The second surgical module includes a second counter module and a second stop-counter module configured to receive the sequence signal from the first surgical module after a predetermined delay. The sequence signal causes the second stop-counter module to disable the second counter module from incrementing at a second final count. 1. A modular surgical system for use in a surgical procedure , the modular surgical system comprising:a control module; a first counter module;', 'a first stop-counter module configured to receive a sequence signal that causes the first stop-counter module to disable the first counter module from incrementing at a first final count; and', 'a first delay module; and, 'a first surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the control module, the first surgical module comprising a second counter module; and', 'a second stop-counter module configured to receive the sequence signal from the first surgical module after a predetermined delay caused by the first delay module, wherein the sequence signal causes the second stop-counter module to disable the second counter module from incrementing at a second final count., 'a second surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the control module and the first surgical module, the second surgical module comprising2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first final ...

AUDIO TONE CONSTRUCTION FOR AN ENERGY MODULE OF A MODULAR ENERGY SYSTEM

An audio control system for a modular energy system. The audio control system can include a first controller and a second controller. The first controller can be configured to output an audio signal and an audio signal ID associated with the audio signal. The second controller can be coupled to the first controller and configured to receive the audio signal ID from the first controller and determine whether the audio signal ID corresponds to an expected audio signal ID. 1. An audio control system for a modular energy system , the audio control system comprising:an audio output device;an amplifier coupled to the audio output device; and a first controller coupled to the amplifier, the first controller configured to provide the amplifier with an audio signal and an audio signal ID associated with the audio signal;', 'wherein the amplifier is configured to generate an audio output according to the audio signal; and', receive the audio signal ID from the first controller; and', 'determine whether the audio signal ID corresponds to an expected audio signal ID., 'a second controller coupled to the first controller, the second controller configured to], 'a control circuit comprising2. The audio control system of claim 1 , wherein the audio signal corresponds to a function being performed by the modular energy system.3. The audio control system of claim 2 , wherein the function comprises an activation of a surgical instrument connected to the modular energy system.4. The audio control system of claim 2 , wherein the function comprises an alert provided by the modular energy system.5. The audio control system of claim 1 , wherein the second controller is further configured to:receive an amplifier output of the amplifier; anddetermine whether the amplifier output is within an expected output range for the amplifier.6. The audio control system of claim 5 , further comprising:a current shunt coupling the amplifier to the audio output device; anda current sense amplifier ...

METHOD OF USING A SURGICAL MODULAR ROBOTIC ASSEMBLY

A method of using a surgical modular robotic assembly including an interchangeable motor pack, a hand-held surgical instrument, and a robotic surgical instrument is disclosed. The method includes releasably attaching an interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the hand-held surgical instrument, causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a first surgical tool of the hand-held surgical instrument, stopping the interchangeable motor pack from driving the first surgical tool, disconnecting the interface portion from the hand-held surgical instrument, and releasably attaching the interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the robotic surgical instrument. 1. A method of using a surgical modular robotic assembly including an interchangeable motor pack , a hand-held surgical instrument , and a robotic surgical instrument , the method comprising:releasably attaching an interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the hand-held surgical instrument;causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a first surgical tool of the hand-held surgical instrument;stopping the interchangeable motor pack from driving the first surgical tool;disconnecting the interface portion from the hand-held surgical instrument; andreleasably attaching the interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the robotic surgical instrument.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a second surgical tool.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising establishing a first connection between the robotic surgical instrument and a first surgical hub.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising establishing a second connection between the robotic surgical instrument and a second surgical hub.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising transmitting a data communication through the first connection.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising verifying integrity of the data communication.7. The method of claim 6 , ...

DETERMINING ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSEMBLY COUPLING STATUS

Various connection detection assemblies for a robotic surgical assembly are disclosed. The robotic surgical assembly can include a carriage, a carriage housing releasably connectable to the carriage, a motor housing configured to house a motor pack for driving the surgical instrument, wherein the motor housing is releasable connectable to the carriage housing, and an interface module configured to releasably secure the robotic surgical assembly to the surgical instrument. The robotic surgical assembly can also include a series of interconnections defined by mating portions of the carriage, the carriage housing, the motor housing, and the interface module. A control circuit configured to detect a fully engaged configuration of the mating portions based on the interconnections. 1. A carriage configured to be coupled to a robotic arm of a robotic surgical system and a surgical instrument , the carriage comprising:a first interface configured to engage a second interface of the surgical instrument to removably secure the surgical instrument to the carriage;a motor configured to actuate the surgical instrument when the surgical instrument is engaged with the carriage; anda control circuit configured to detect whether the second interface is fully engaged with the first interface.2. The carriage of claim 1 , wherein the detection of the full engagement of the second interface with the first interface causes the control circuit to determine an operational parameter of the surgical instrument.3. The carriage of claim 2 , wherein the operational parameter is selected form the group consisting of a default setting of the surgical instrument claim 2 , a user-selected setting of the surgical instrument claim 2 , a manufacturer-selected setting of the surgical instrument claim 2 , a calibration setting of the surgical instrument claim 2 , or any combination thereof.4. The carriage of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit configured to:detect a fully engaged status of the ...

Heat exchange systems for robotic surgical systems

Various cooling systems are disclosed for a robotic surgical system that comprises a robotic arm and an end effector movable by the robotic arm. A cooling assembly can comprise a first enclosure within a sterile environment and a second enclosure external to the sterile environment. The first enclosure can be fluidically isolated from the sterile environment. The first enclosure can comprises or house a motor configured to actuate the end effector in the sterile environment. The first enclosure and the second enclosure can be thermally and fluidically coupled to transfer thermal energy from the motor housed within the first enclosure.

Audio tone construction for an energy module of a modular energy system

An audio control system for a modular energy system. The audio control system can include a first controller and a second controller. The first controller can be configured to output an audio signal and an audio signal ID associated with the audio signal. The second controller can be coupled to the first controller and configured to receive the audio signal ID from the first controller and determine whether the audio signal ID corresponds to an expected audio signal ID.

Passive header module for a modular energy system

A modular energy system including a header module and a module. The header module includes a display screen for displaying a user interface. The header module is configured to receive data, including safety critical data, from the module, control the display screen to cause the Ul to display Ul content based on the received data, the Ul content including safety critical Ul content based on the safety critical data, and transmit the displayed safety critical Ul content to the module for verification thereby. The module is configured to confirm whether the transmitted safety critical data coincides with the displayed safety critical Ul content. In the event that it is determined that they do not coincide, the header module and/or the module can be configured to stop the function(s) of the module, display an alert on the display screen, and take various other actions.

Modular energy system with multi-energy port splitter for multiple energy devices

A multi-energy port splitter for a modular energy system includes an input port configured to couple to an energy output port of an energy module, a first energy output port configured to deliver energy supplied by the energy output port of the energy module, and at least a second energy output port configured to deliver the energy supplied by the energy output port of the energy module. An electronically controlled power switch configured to switch energy received at the input port to one of the first energy output port or the at least second energy output port. A controller is configured to couple to the energy module through a first communication bus. The controller is electrically coupled to the electronically controlled power switch through a power switch control line. A backplane including backplane communication interfaces is configured to receive a multi-energy port splitter and an energy module.

Electrosurgical instruments with electrodes having energy focusing features

An electrosurgical instrument comprising an end effector including a first jaw and a second jaw. The end effector is transitionable from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue. The second jaw comprises a gradually narrowing body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The gradually narrowing body comprises a conductive material, a first conductive portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and a second conductive portion defining a tapered electrode protruding from the first conductive portion and extending distally along at least a portion of the gradually narrowing body. The second jaw further comprises an electrically insulative layer configured to electrically insulate the first conductive portion from the tissue but not the second conductive portion. The first conductive portion is configured to transmit an electrical energy to the tissue only through the second conductive portion.

Flexible hand-switch circuit.

Se describe un módulo de energía; el módulo de energía incluye un circuito de interruptor de mano, una interfaz de instrumento quirúrgico acoplada al circuito de interruptor de mano, y un circuito de control acoplado a la interfaz de instrumento quirúrgico y el circuito de interruptor de mano; el circuito de control se configura para controlar el circuito de interruptor de mano para comunicarse con un instrumento quirúrgico acoplado al circuito de interruptor de mano usando una pluralidad de protocolos de comunicación a través de un solo cable; el circuito de control se configura para controlar el circuito de interruptor de mano para suministrar energía al instrumento a través del un solo cable.

Energy module for driving multiple energy modalities through a port.

Se describe un módulo de energía conectable a un instrumento quirúrgico; el módulo de energía puede incluir un circuito, que puede incluir un primer amplificador y un segundo amplificador acoplado a un puerto del módulo de energía al cual puede conectarse un instrumento quirúrgico; el primer amplificador puede configurarse para generar una primera señal de accionamiento en un primer rango de frecuencia y el segundo amplificador puede configurarse para generar una segunda señal de accionamiento en un segundo rango de frecuencia; el circuito puede configurarse para controlar los amplificadores para suministrar la primera señal de accionamiento, la segunda señal de accionamiento, y/o una combinación de la primera y la segunda señales de accionamiento en un instrumento quirúrgico conectado al puerto.

Surgical instrument with jaw alignment features

A surgical instrument that includes first and second jaws that are movably coupled together to move between an open and a closed position. The first jaw includes a first proximal end, a first distal tip, and a first jaw midpoint between the first proximal end and the first distal tip. The second jaw includes a second proximal end and a second distal tip. The first jaw includes a first alignment feature that is distal to the first jaw midpoint and is configured to engage a corresponding portion of the second jaw when the first and second jaws are moved to the closed position to align the first distal tip with the second distal tip.

Coordinated energy outputs of separate but connected modules.

Se presentan los aspectos de la presente descripción para proporcionar salidas de energía coordinadas de módulos separados pero conectados, en algunos casos usando protocolos de comunicación, tal como el estándar del Servicio de distribución de datos (DDS); en algunos aspectos, se proporciona un circuito de comunicación entre una cabecera o dispositivo principal, un primer módulo y un segundo módulo, cada uno de los cuales incluye conexión a un segmento de un plano posterior común, donde la salida de un primer módulo puede ajustarse mediante la detección de un parámetro de un segundo módulo; en algunos aspectos, la señal puede pasar desde el primer módulo al segundo módulo a través de la cabecera o, en otros casos, directamente desde el primer módulo al segundo módulo; los aspectos de la presente descripción también incluyen métodos para activar automáticamente un sistema quirúrgico bipolar en uno o más de los sistemas modulares usando el estándar del DDS.

Flexible hand-switch circuit

An energy module is disclosed. The energy module includes a hand-switch circuit, a surgical instrument interface coupled to the hand-switch circuit, and a control circuit coupled to the surgical instrument interface and the hand-switch circuit. The control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to communicate with a surgical instrument coupled to the hand-switch circuit using a plurality of communication protocols over a single wire. The control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to supply power to the instrument over the single wire.

ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ELECTRODES THAT HAVE ENERGY CONCENTRATION FEATURES

INSTRUMENTOS ELETROCIRÚRGICOS COM ELETRODOS QUE TÊM RECURSOS DE CONCENTRAÇÃO DE ENERGIA. A presente invenção refere-se a instrumento eletrocirúrgico que compreende um atuador de extremidade que inclui uma primeira garra e uma segunda garra. O atuador de extremidade pode ser transicionado de uma configuração aberta para uma configuração fechada para segurar o tecido. A segunda garra compreende um corpo em estreitamento gradual que se estende desde uma extremidade proximal até uma extremidade distal. O corpo em estreitamento gradual compreende um material condutor, uma primeira porção condutiva que se estende desde a extremidade proximal até a extremidade distal, e uma segunda porção condutiva que define um eletrodo afunilado que se projeta a partir da primeira porção condutiva e que se estende distalmente ao longo de ao menos uma porção do corpo em estreitamento gradual. A segunda garra compreende adicionalmente uma camada eletricamente isolante configurada para isolar eletricamente a primeira porção condutiva em relação ao tecido, porém não a segunda porção condutiva. A primeira porção condutiva é configurada para transmitir uma energia elétrica ao tecido somente através da segunda porção condutiva.

Intelligent data ports for modular energy systems

Disclosed in an accessory circuit for a modular energy system. The accessory circuit includes an accessory port configured to receive an accessory, a power supply, a processor, an isolation barrier configured to electrically isolate the processor and the power supply from the accessory port. A flexible serial communication interface is coupled between the processor and the accessory port. The flexible serial communication interface is configured to support multiple communication protocols. A presence detection circuit is coupled between the accessory port and the processor. The presence detection circuit is configured to detect presence of an accessory connected to the accessory port.

modular surgical power system with tension-sensing positional awareness sensor module

"SISTEMA DE ENERGIA CIRÚRGICO MODULAR COM MÓDULO DE SENSOR DE CONSCIÊNCIA POSICIONAL COM DETECÇÃO DE TENSÃO". A presente invenção refere-se a um sistema cirúrgico modular. O sistema cirúrgico modular compreende um módulo de cabeçalho, um primeiro módulo cirúrgico, um segundo módulo cirúrgico e um circuito de identificação de módulo. O segundo módulo cirúrgico pode ser disposto em uma configuração da pilha com o módulo de cabeçalho e o primeiro módulo cirúrgico. O circuito de identificação de módulo é configurado para fazer com que uma corrente predeterminada seja transmitida para o primeiro módulo cirúrgico através do segundo módulo cirúrgico na configuração da pilha, detectar uma primeira tensão indicativa de uma primeira posição do primeiro módulo cirúrgico na configuração da pilha e detectar uma segunda tensão indicativa de uma segunda posição do segundo módulo cirúrgico na configuração da pilha. A segunda tensão é diferente da primeira tensão. "MODULAR SURGICAL ENERGY SYSTEM WITH POSITIONAL AWARENESS SENSOR MODULE WITH VOLTAGE DETECTION". The present invention relates to a modular surgical system. The modular surgical system comprises a header module, a first surgical module, a second surgical module, and a module identification circuit. The second surgical module may be arranged in a stack configuration with the header module and the first surgical module. The module identification circuit is configured to cause a predetermined current to be transmitted to the first surgical module through the second surgical module in the stack configuration, detecting a first voltage indicative of a first position of the first surgical module in the stack configuration and detecting a second voltage indicative of a second position of the second surgical module in the stack configuration. The second voltage is different from the first voltage.

User interface mitigation techniques for modular energy systems

Several mitigation circuits are disclosed. An audio mitigation circuit includes an audio mitigation control module configured to read a unique tone identification embedded in a digital audio signal to identify a digital audio tone. A video mitigation circuit confirms video to be displayed by a user interface. Another audio mitigation circuit is configured to process super-audible tones in an audio signal to confirm an audio asset. The disclosure also describes various methods associated with the mitigation circuits.

Portas de dados inteligentes para sistemas de energia modulares

portas de dados inteligentes para sistemas de energia modulares. a presente invenção refere-se a um circuito de acessório para um sistema de energia modular. o circuito de acessório inclui uma porta de acessório configurada para receber um acessório, uma fonte de alimentação, um processador, uma barreira de isolamento configurada para isolar eletricamente o processador e a fonte de alimentação da porta de acessório. uma interface de comunicação serial flexível é acoplada entre o processador e a porta de acessório. a interface de comunicação serial flexível é configurada para suportar múltiplos protocolos de comunicação. um circuito de detecção de presença é acoplado entre a porta de acessório e o processador. o circuito de detecção de presença é configurado para detectar a presença de um acessório conectado à porta de acessório.

Indicação do par de acoplamento de controles remotos com funções de dispositivos remotos

indicação do par de acoplamento de controles remotos com funções de dispositivos remotos. a presente invenção refere-se a um método para avaliar o emparelhamento de comunicação entre dispositivos em um ambiente cirúrgico que pode incluir transmitir, por meio de um primeiro dispositivo médico inteligente, dados de comunicação sem fio no ambiente cirúrgico, receber, por meio de um segundo dispositivo médico inteligente, os dados de comunicação sem fio do primeiro dispositivo médico inteligente, determinar, por meio do segundo dispositivo médico inteligente, dados de emparelhamento de comunicação indicativos de um emparelhamento de comunicação entre dispositivos do segundo dispositivo médico inteligente com o primeiro dispositivo médico inteligente, transmitir, por meio do segundo dispositivo médico inteligente, os dados de emparelhamento de comunicação para uma torre de controle modular, e exibir, por meio da torre de controle modular em um dispositivo de exibição, uma tela de realidade aumentada que compreende um ou mais objetos virtuais indicativos do emparelhamento de comunicação entre dispositivos. um sistema cirúrgico interativo pode incluir múltiplos dispositivos médicos inteligentes e telas que podem formar pares de comunicação dessa maneira.

Electrosurgical instruments with electrodes having variable energy densities

Method for an electrosurgical procedure

A method for performing an electrosurgical procedure using an electrosurgical instrument including an end effector is disclosed. The method comprises applying a bipolar energy to a target tissue grasped by the end effector in a tissue-feathering segment, applying an energy blend of the bipolar energy and a monopolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-warming segment and a tissue-sealing segment following the tissue-warming segment, and discontinuing the bipolar energy but continuing to apply the monopolar energy to the target tissue in a tissue-cutting segment following the tissue-sealing segment.

Electrosurgical instrument with asynchronous energizing electrodes

Modular surgical energy system with module positional awareness sensing with voltage detection

A modular surgical system is disclosed. The modular surgical system comprises a header module, a first surgical module, a second surgical module, and a module identification circuit. The second surgical module is arrangeable in a stack configuration with the header module and the first surgical module. The module identification circuit is configured to cause a pre-determined current to be transmitted to the first surgical module through the second surgical module in the stack configuration, detect a first voltage indicative of a first position of the first surgical module in the stack configuration, and detect a second voltage indicative of a second position of the second surgical module in the stack configuration. The second voltage is different than the first voltage.

Smart return pad sensing through modulation of near field communication and contact quality monitoring signals

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for systems and methods for identifying characteristics of a return pad in a monopolar electrosurgical system using contact quality monitoring (CQM) and near field communication (NFC) signals. In some aspects, resistance or impedance materials are sensed that may help identify what kind of return pad is being used, including what is the structure of the pad. In some aspects, NFC signals are used to identify characteristics of the return pad. In some aspects, the grounding or return pad may include two separate materials that form an interconnecting or interwoven mesh and both act as non-active electrodes when both contact the patient. A non-zero impedance may separate conductive lines connecting the two separate materials that may be analyzed to obtain a defining signature about that is linked to structural characteristics about the return pad.

Surgical instrument with jaw alignment features

A surgical instrument that includes first and second jaws that are movably coupled together to move between an open and a closed position. The first jaw includes a first proximal end, a first distal tip, and a first jaw midpoint between the first proximal end and the first distal tip. The second jaw includes a second proximal end and a second distal tip. The first jaw includes a first alignment feature that is distal to the first jaw midpoint and is configured to engage a corresponding portion of the second jaw when the first and second jaws are moved to the closed position to align the first distal tip with the second distal tip.

Method for system architecture for modular energy system

Mitigating a user interface display function of a modular energy system includes receiving formatted video data at a video data converter circuit, providing differential video signaling data to the display from the video data converter circuit, providing a copy of the differential video signaling data to a processor, and determining that the differential video signaling data is changing over time. Mitigating erroneous outputs from an isolated interface includes receiving a state of a first switch of a first footswitch coupled to a first comparator and a reference voltage coupled to the first comparator, receiving the state of the first switch coupled to the first duplicate comparator and the reference voltage coupled to the first duplicate comparator, comparing the output of the first comparator with the output of the first duplicate comparator, and determining activation or deactivation of a surgical instrument coupled to the controller based on the comparison.

Method for intelligent instruments for modular energy system

Various methods are disclosed. One method includes reading an RFID card that is associated with a surgical instrument when the RFID card is located proximal to an RFID reader and initiating a wireless pairing process with the surgical instrument by the header module. Another method includes receiving an accessory at an accessory port of a modular energy system, communicating via a flexible serial communication interface coupled between a processor and the accessory port, the flexible serial communication interface configured to support multiple communication protocols, and detecting, by a presence detection circuit coupled between the accessory port and the processor, presence of the accessory connected to the accessory port. Other methods include a flexible serial bus power configuration method for a modular energy system and a remote power control interface method for a modular energy system.

Electrosurgical instrument for delivering blended energy modalities to tissue

An electrosurgical system comprising an end effector and a control circuit is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is movable to transition the end effector from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue therebetween. The control circuit is configured to cause an application of two different energy modalities to the tissue simultaneously and separately during a tissue treatment cycle comprising a tissue coagulation stage and a tissue transection stage.

Electrosurgical instrument with electrodes operable in bipolar and monopolar modes

An electrosurgical instrument comprising an end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw comprises a first electrode. The end effector is movable from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue. The second jaw comprises a second electrode configured to deliver a first monopolar energy to the tissue, a third electrode, and a conductive circuit selectively transitionable between a connected configuration with the third electrode and a disconnected configuration with the third electrode. In the connected configuration, the third electrode is configured to cooperate with the first electrode to deliver bipolar energy to the tissue. The conductive circuit defines a return path for the bipolar energy. In the disconnected configuration, the first electrode is configured to deliver a second monopolar energy to the tissue.

User interface mitigation techniques for modular energy systems

Several mitigation circuits are disclosed. An audio mitigation circuit includes an audio mitigation control module configured to read a unique tone identification embedded in a digital audio signal to identify a digital audio tone. A video mitigation circuit confirms video to be displayed by a user interface. Another audio mitigation circuit is configured to process super-audible tones in an audio signal to confirm an audio asset. The disclosure also describes various methods associated with the mitigation circuits.

Modular energy system with hardware mitigated communication

A modular energy system includes modules, at least two having a transceiver timer. The modules communicate data messages over an internal bus. A first module obtains a transmission time from its transceiver timer, which it appends to the message, and transmits the appended message over the internal data bus. The second module receives the data message, obtains a receipt time from its transceiver timer, and extracts the transmission time from the message. A smart surgical system includes a plurality of surgical subsystems including a modular energy system all in mutual data communication over a system data bus. The components of the smart surgical system may each have a transceiver timer. The components of the smart surgical system transmit and receive data across the system data bus using the respective transceiver timers in a manner like the communications between the modular energy system modules.

Architecture for modular energy system

A modular energy system for use in a surgical environment includes a plurality of functional modules including at least an initial module, a functional module, and a terminal module. Each of the plurality of modules has a module control circuit, and a local data bus. An internal data bus is composed of a serial array of the local data busses of the modules. The local data bus may includes a communication switch, a first switch data path between the communication switch and the module control circuit, a second switch data path in communication with the communication switch, and a third switch data path in communication with the communication switch. The third switch data path of a module N is in communication with a second switch data path of a module N+1. The system further includes a termination unit in communication with the third data path of the terminal module.

Method for controlling an energy module output

A method for controlling an output of an energy module of a modular energy system. The energy module can comprise a plurality of amplifiers configured to generate a drive signal at a frequency range and a plurality of ports coupled to the plurality of amplifiers. The method includes determining to which port of the plurality of ports the surgical instrument is connected, selectively coupling an amplifier of the plurality of amplifiers to the port of the plurality of ports to which the surgical instrument is connected, and controlling the amplifier to deliver the drive signal for driving the energy modality to the surgical instrument through the port.

User interface mitigation techniques for modular energy systems

Several mitigation circuits are disclosed. An audio mitigation circuit includes an audio mitigation control module configured to read a unique tone identification embedded in a digital audio signal to identify a digital audio tone. A video mitigation circuit confirms video to be displayed by a user interface. Another audio mitigation circuit is configured to process super-audible tones in an audio signal to confirm an audio asset. The disclosure also describes various methods associated with the mitigation circuits.

Sistema de energia modular cirúrgico com detecção de reconhecimento posicional de módulos com contador de tempo

sistema de energia modular cirúrgico com detecção de reconhecimento posicional de módulos com contador de tempo. a presente invenção refere-se a sistema cirúrgico modular para ser usado em procedimento cirúrgico. o sistema cirúrgico modular inclui um módulo de controle, um primeiro módulo cirúrgico que pode ser disposto em uma configuração de pilha com o módulo de controle, e um segundo módulo cirúrgico que pode ser disposto em uma configuração de pilha com o módulo de controle e o primeiro módulo cirúrgico. o primeiro módulo cirúrgico inclui um primeiro módulo de contador, um primeiro módulo de parada de contador configurado para receber um sinal de sequência que acarreta o primeiro módulo de parada de contador desabilitar o primeiro módulo de contador a incrementar em uma primeira contagem final, e um primeiro módulo de atraso. o segundo módulo cirúrgico inclui um segundo módulo de contador e um segundo módulo de parada de contador configurado para receber o sinal de sequência a partir do primeiro módulo cirúrgico após um atraso predeterminado. o sinal de sequência acarreta o segundo módulo de parada de contador desabilitar o segundo módulo de contador de incrementar em uma segunda contagem final.

Surgical modular energy system with a segmented backplane

A modular surgical system is disclosed includes a header module including a power supply, a first surgical module, a second surgical module, and a segmented power backplane. The first surgical module is arrangeable in a stack configuration with the header module and the second surgical module. The segmented power backplane includes a first backplane segment in the header module, a second backplane segment in the first surgical module, and a third backplane segment in the second surgical module. The second backplane segment is detachably coupled to the first backplane segment in the stack configuration and the third backplane segment is detachably coupled to the second backplane segment in the stack configuration. The first backplane segment, the second backplane segment, and the third backplane segment are configured to cooperate to transmit energy from the power supply to the second surgical module in the stack configuration.

Intelligent data ports for modular energy systems

Disclosed in an accessory circuit for a modular energy system. The accessory circuit includes an accessory port configured to receive an accessory, a power supply, a processor, an isolation barrier configured to electrically isolate the processor and the power supply from the accessory port. A flexible serial communication interface is coupled between the processor and the accessory port. The flexible serial communication interface is configured to support multiple communication protocols. A presence detection circuit is coupled between the accessory port and the processor. The presence detection circuit is configured to detect presence of an accessory connected to the accessory port.

Method for constructing and using a modular surgical energy system with multiple devices

A method for constructing a modular surgical system is disclosed. The method comprises providing a header module comprising a first power backplane segment, providing a surgical module comprising a second power backplane segment, assembling the header module and the surgical module to electrically couple the first power backplane segment and the second power backplane segment to each other to form a power backplane, and applying power to the surgical module through the power backplane.

Flexible hand-switch circuit

An energy module is disclosed. The energy module includes a hand-switch circuit, a surgical instrument interface coupled to the hand-switch circuit, and a control circuit coupled to the surgical instrument interface and the hand-switch circuit. The control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to communicate with a surgical instrument coupled to the hand-switch circuit using a plurality of communication protocols over a single wire. The control circuit is configured to control the hand-switch circuit to supply power to the instrument over the single wire.

Electrosurgical instrument with asynchronous energizing electrodes

Instrumento eletrocirúrgico com suporte de propensão de eletrodos

INSTRUMENTO ELETROCIRÚRGICO COM SUPORTE DE PROPENSÃO DE ELETRODOS. A presente invenção refere-se a um atuador de extremidade eletrocirúrgico para uso com um instrumento cirúrgico. O atuador de extremidade compreende uma primeira garra que inclui um primeiro eletrodo e uma segunda garra que inclui um segundo eletrodo. O atuador de extremidade é transicionável de uma configuração aberta para uma configuração fechada para prender o tecido. O segundo eletrodo é deslocado lateralmente do primeiro eletrodo. O primeiro eletrodo e o segundo eletrodo são configurados para cooperar para fornecer uma energia bipolar ao tecido. A segunda garra compreende adicionalmente um eletrodo monopolar configurado para fornecer uma energia monopolar ao tecido e um substrato maleável. O eletrodo monopolar e o segundo eletrodo são fixados de modo fixo ao substrato maleável em uma disposição espaçada. O substrato maleável é configurado para aplicar uma força de propensão ao segundo eletrodo e ao eletrodo monopolar em direção à primeira garra na configuração fechada.

Electrosurgical instrument with electrodes biasing support

A surgical end effector for use with an electrosurgical instrument is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw including a first electrode and a second jaw including a second electrode. The end effector is transitionable from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue. The second electrode is laterally offset from the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to cooperate to deliver a bipolar energy to the tissue. The second jaw further comprises a monopolar electrode configured to deliver a monopolar energy to the tissue and a compliant substrate. The monopolar electrode and the second electrode are fixedly attached onto the compliant substrate in a spaced apart arrangement. The compliant substrate is configured to apply a biasing force to the second electrode and the monopolar electrode toward the first jaw in the closed configuration.

Electrosurgical instrument with flexible wiring assemblies

An electrosurgical instrument comprising a housing, a shaft extending from the housing, an end effector extending from the shaft, an articulation joint rotatably connecting the end effector to the shaft, and a wiring circuit is disclosed. The housing comprises a printed control board. The wiring circuit extends from the printed control board through the shaft and into the end effector. The wiring circuit is configured to monitor a function of the end effector and communicate the monitored function to the printed control board. The wiring circuit comprises a proximal rigid portion fixed to the shaft, a distal rigid portion fixed to the end effector, and an intermediate portion extending from the proximal rigid portion to the distal rigid portion. The intermediate portion comprises a resilient portion and a stretchable portion.

Surgical instrument with jaw alignment features

Instrumento cirúrgico com recursos de alinhamento de garras

INSTRUMENTO CIRÚRGICO COM RECURSOS DE ALINHAMENTO DE GARRAS. A presente invenção refere-se a um instrumento cirúrgico que inclui uma primeira e uma segunda garras que são acopladas de maneira móvel para se moverem entre uma posição aberta e uma posição fechada. A primeira garra inclui uma primeira extremidade proximal, uma primeira ponta distal e um ponto médio da primeira garra entre a primeira extremidade proximal e a primeira ponta distal. A segunda garra inclui uma segunda extremidade proximal e uma segunda ponta distal. A primeira garra inclui um primeiro recurso de alinhamento que é distal ao ponto médio da primeira garra e é configurado para engatar com uma porção correspondente da segunda garra quando a primeira e a segunda garras são movidas para a posição fechada para alinhar a primeira ponta distal com a segunda ponta distal.

Surgical instrument with jaw alignment features

Method for intelligent instruments for modular energy system

Various methods are disclosed. One method includes reading an RFID card that is associated with a surgical instrument when the RFID card is located proximal to an RFID reader and initiating a wireless pairing process with the surgical instrument by the header module. Another method includes receiving an accessory at an accessory port of a modular energy system, communicating via a flexible serial communication interface coupled between a processor and the accessory port, the flexible serial communication interface configured to support multiple communication protocols, and detecting, by a presence detection circuit coupled between the accessory port and the processor, presence of the accessory connected to the accessory port. Other methods include a flexible serial bus power configuration method for a modular energy system and a remote power control interface method for a modular energy system.

Electrosurgical instrument with electrodes biasing support

Staple cartridge comprising staples configured to apply different tissue compression

Electrosugical systems with integrated and external power sources

Electrosurgical instruments with electrodes having variable energy densities

An electrosurgical instrument comprising an end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is movable to transition the end effector from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue therebetween. The second jaw comprises linear portions cooperating to form an angular profile and a treatment surface comprising segments extending along the angular profile. The segments comprise different geometries and different conductivities. The segments are configured to produce variable energy densities along the treatment surface.

Electrosurgical instruments with electrodes having variable energy densities

An electrosurgical instrument comprising an end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is movable to transition the end effector from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue therebetween. The second jaw comprises linear portions cooperating to form an angular profile and a treatment surface comprising segments extending along the angular profile. The segments comprise different geometries and different conductivities. The segments are configured to produce variable energy densities along the treatment surface.

Electrosurgical instruments with electrodes having variable energy densities

Sistema de energia modular com divisor de porta de múltiplas energias para múltiplos dispositivos de energia

sistema de energia modular com divisor de porta de múltiplas energias para múltiplos dispositivos de energia. a presente invenção refere-se a divisor de porta de múltiplas energias para um sistema de energia modular que inclui uma porta de entrada configurada para se acoplar a uma porta de saída de energia de um módulo de energia, uma primeira porta de saída de energia configurada para aplicar energia fornecida pela porta de saída de energia do módulo de energia, e pelo menos uma segunda porta de saída de energia configurada para aplicar a energia fornecida pela porta de saída de energia do módulo de energia. uma chave de potência eletronicamente controlada configurada para comutar a energia recebida na porta de entrada para uma dentre a primeira porta de saída de energia ou a pelo menos uma segunda porta de saída de energia. um controlador é configurado para se acoplar ao módulo de energia através de um primeiro barramento de comunicação. o controlador é acoplado eletricamente à chave de potência eletronicamente controlada através de uma linha de controle de chave de potência. um painel traseiro incluindo interfaces de comunicação de painel traseiro é configurado para receber um divisor de porta de múltiplas energias e um módulo de energia.

Method for system architecture for modular energy system

Mitigating a user interface display function of a modular energy system includes receiving formatted video data at a video data converter circuit, providing differential video signaling data to the display from the video data converter circuit, providing a copy of the differential video signaling data to a processor, and determining that the differential video signaling data is changing over time. Mitigating erroneous outputs from an isolated interface includes receiving a state of a first switch of a first footswitch coupled to a first comparator and a reference voltage coupled to the first comparator, receiving the state of the first switch coupled to the first duplicate comparator and the reference voltage coupled to the first duplicate comparator, comparing the output of the first comparator with the output of the first duplicate comparator, and determining activation or deactivation of a surgical instrument coupled to the controller based on the comparison.

Electrosurgical instrument with electrodes biasing support

Electrosugical systems with integrated and external power sources

A surgical system comprising a generator and a surgical instrument configured to receive power from the generator is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises a housing, a shaft defining a longitudinal axis, an end effector, and an internal charge accumulator. The housing comprises a motor. The end effector is operably responsive to actuations from the electric motor, transitionable between an open and closed configuration, and rotatable about an articulation axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The generator is incapable of supplying a sufficient power directly to the motor to perform the actuations. The internal charge accumulator is in electric communication with the generator and supplies power to the motor. The internal charge accumulator is chargeable by the generator to a threshold value at a charge rate dependent on a charge level of the internal charge accumulator. The charge rate is independent of a charge expenditure by the surgical instrument.

Electrosurgical instrument with electrodes biasing support

A surgical end effector for use with an electrosurgical instrument is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw including a first electrode and a second jaw including a second electrode. The end effector is transitionable from an open configuration to a closed configuration to grasp tissue. The second electrode is laterally offset from the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to cooperate to deliver a bipolar energy to the tissue. The second jaw further comprises a monopolar electrode configured to deliver a monopolar energy to the tissue and a compliant substrate. The monopolar electrode and the second electrode are fixedly attached onto the compliant substrate in a spaced apart arrangement. The compliant substrate is configured to apply a biasing force to the second electrode and the monopolar electrode toward the first jaw in the closed configuration.

Electrosurgical instrument with asynchronous energizing electrodes

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector including a proximal end, a distal end, a first jaw, and a second jaw is disclosed. The first jaw comprises a first electrode. The second jaw comprises a second electrode and a monopolar electrode centrally disposed down a length of the end effector. The first electrode and the second electrode cooperate to deliver bipolar energy to the tissue in a bipolar cycle. The monopolar electrode comprises a wedge shape that graduates in width along the length of the end effector. The monopolar electrode is electrically isolated from the first and second electrodes. The monopolar electrode is configured to employ monopolar energy to cut the tissue in a monopolar cycle.

Electrosurgical instrument with variable control mechanisms

A surgical instrument comprising a motor assembly, a shaft defining a shaft axis, a distal head, a rotary drive member, and a distal head lock member movable between a first position where the distal head is unlocked from the shaft and a second position where the distal head is locked to the shaft is disclosed. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a controller configured to operate the motor in first and second operating modes. The distal head comprises an end effector movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The distal head is rotated about the shaft axis when the distal head lock member is in the first position and the rotary drive member is actuated. The end effector is moved from the open configuration toward the closed configuration when the distal head lock member is in the second position and the rotary drive member is actuated.

Electrosurgical instrument with variable control mechanisms

A surgical instrument comprising a motor assembly, a shaft defining a shaft axis, a distal head, a rotary drive member, and a distal head lock member movable between a first position where the distal head is unlocked from the shaft and a second position where the distal head is locked to the shaft is disclosed. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a controller configured to operate the motor in first and second operating modes. The distal head comprises an end effector movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The distal head is rotated about the shaft axis when the distal head lock member is in the first position and the rotary drive member is actuated. The end effector is moved from the open configuration toward the closed configuration when the distal head lock member is in the second position and the rotary drive member is actuated.

Electrosurgical instrument with flexible wiring assemblies

An electrosurgical instrument comprising a housing, a shaft extending from the housing, an end effector extending from the shaft, an articulation joint rotatably connecting the end effector to the shaft, and a wiring circuit is disclosed. The housing comprises a printed control board. The wiring circuit extends from the printed control board through the shaft and into the end effector. The wiring circuit is configured to monitor a function of the end effector and communicate the monitored function to the printed control board. The wiring circuit comprises a proximal rigid portion fixed to the shaft, a distal rigid portion fixed to the end effector, and an intermediate portion extending from the proximal rigid portion to the distal rigid portion. The intermediate portion comprises a resilient portion and a stretchable portion.

Energy module for driving multiple energy modalities

An energy module for driving electrosurgical and/or ultrasonic surgical instruments is disclosed. The energy module can include an amplifier assembly that is configured to drive a variety of different energy modalities for one or more surgical instruments connected thereto. The energy module can further include a relay assembly for selectively coupling one or more of the amplifiers to different ports to which the surgical instruments are connectable. The amplifier assembly can include amplifiers for driving ultrasonic, bipolar, and/or monopolar energy.

Surgical instrument with jaw alignment features

A surgical instrument that includes first and second jaws that are movably coupled together to move between an open and a closed position. The first jaw includes a first proximal end, a first distal tip, and a first jaw midpoint between the first proximal end and the first distal tip. The second jaw includes a second proximal end and a second distal tip. The first jaw includes a first alignment feature that is distal to the first jaw midpoint and is configured to engage a corresponding portion of the second jaw when the first and second jaws are moved to the closed position to align the first distal tip with the second distal tip.

Energy delivery mitigations for modular energy systems

Disclosed is an isolated interface circuit for a modular energy system. A comparator is configured to couple to a switch and a reference voltage, and an output. A duplicate comparator is configured to couple to the switch and the reference voltage. An expander circuit is coupled to the comparator and the duplicate comparator. An isolator circuit is coupled to the expander circuit. A controller is coupled to the isolator circuit. The controller is configured to compare the output of the comparator with the output of the duplicate comparator and determine activation or deactivation of a surgical instrument coupled to the controller based on the comparison.

Architecture for modular energy system

A modular energy system for use in a surgical environment includes a plurality of functional modules including at least an initial module, a functional module, and a terminal module. Each of the plurality of modules has a module control circuit, and a local data bus. An internal data bus is composed of a serial array of the local data busses of the modules. The local data bus may includes a communication switch, a first switch data path between the communication switch and the module control circuit, a second switch data path in communication with the communication switch, and a third switch data path in communication with the communication switch. The third switch data path of a module N is in communication with a second switch data path of a module N+1. The system further includes a termination unit in communication with the third data path of the terminal module.

Arquitetura para sistema de energia modular

arquitetura para sistema de energia modular. a presente invenção refere-se a um sistema de energia modular para uso em um ambiente cirúrgico que inclui uma pluralidade de módulos funcionais incluindo ao menos um módulo inicial, um módulo funcional e um módulo terminal. cada um dentre a pluralidade de módulos tem um circuito de controle de módulo e um barramento de dados local. um barramento de dados interno é composto de uma matriz serial dos barramentos de dados locais dos módulos. o barramento de dados local pode incluir uma chave de comunicação, uma primeira trajetória de dados de chave entre a chave de comunicação e o circuito de controle de módulo, uma segunda trajetória de dados de chave em comunicação com a chave de comunicação e uma terceira trajetória de dados de chave em comunicação com a chave de comunicação. a terceira trajetória de dados de chave de um módulo n está em comunicação com uma segunda trajetória de dados de chave de um módulo n+1. o sistema inclui adicionalmente uma unidade de terminação em comunicação com a terceira trajetória de dados do módulo terminal.

Architecture for modular energy system

A modular energy system for use in a surgical environment includes a plurality of functional modules including at least an initial module, a functional module, and a terminal module. Each of the plurality of modules has a module control circuit, and a local data bus. An internal data bus is composed of a serial array of the local data busses of the modules. The local data bus may includes a communication switch, a first switch data path between the communication switch and the module control circuit, a second switch data path in communication with the communication switch, and a third switch data path in communication with the communication switch. The third switch data path of a module N is in communication with a second switch data path of a module N+1. The system further includes a termination unit in communication with the third data path of the terminal module.

Sistema de energia modular com comunicação mitigada de hardware

sistema de energia modular com comunicação mitigada de hardware. trata-se de um sistema de energia modular que inclui módulos, sendo que pelo menos dois têm um temporizador transceptor. os módulos comunicam mensagens de dados através de um barramento interno. um primeiro módulo obtém um tempo de transmissão a partir de seu temporizador transceptor, que o anexa à mensagem e transmite a mensagem anexada através do barramento de dados interno. o segundo módulo recebe a mensagem de dados, obtém um tempo de recepção de seu temporizador transceptor e extrai o tempo de transmissão da mensagem. um sistema cirúrgico inteligente inclui uma pluralidade de sub-sistemas cirúrgicos que incluem um sistema de energia modular, todos em comunicação mútua de dados através de um barramento de dados de sistema. os componentes do sistema cirúrgico inteligente podem ter, cada um, um temporizador transceptor. os componentes do sistema cirúrgico inteligente transmitem e recebem dados através do barramento de dados do sistema com o uso dos respectivos temporizadores transceptores de uma maneira semelhante às comunicações entre os módulos de sistema de energia modular.

Modular energy system with hardware mitigated communication

A modular energy system includes modules, at least two having a transceiver timer. The modules communicate data messages over an internal bus. A first module obtains a transmission time from its transceiver timer, which it appends to the message, and transmits the appended message over the internal data bus. The second module receives the data message, obtains a receipt time from its transceiver timer, and extracts the transmission time from the message. A smart surgical system includes a plurality of surgical subsystems including a modular energy system all in mutual data communication over a system data bus. The components of the smart surgical system may each have a transceiver timer. The components of the smart surgical system transmit and receive data across the system data bus using the respective transceiver timers in a manner like the communications between the modular energy system modules.

Staple cartridge comprising staples configured to apply different tissue compression

Electrosurgical instruments with electrodes having energy focusing features

Control program adaptation based on device status and user input

A surgical system comprising a surgical instrument, a generator configured to supply power to an end effector, and a processor configured to run a control program to operate the surgical system is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises the end effector which includes a first jaw and a second jaw. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is moved with respect to one another between an open position and a closed position. Tissue is configured to be positioned between the first jaw and the second jaw. The processor is configured to detect a first parameter of the surgical system, detect at least one user input, and modify the control program in response to the detected first parameter and the at least one user input.