Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

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

SUCTION AND IRRIGATION SEALING GRASPER

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a single surgical instrument configured for grasping tissue, performing sealing procedures using electrosurgical or ultrasonic energy, suctioning fluid, and providing irrigation. An end effector of the surgical instrument may include multiple members arranged in various configurations to collectively perform the aforementioned functions. The suction and irrigation elements may comprise one or more fluid paths configured to deliver fluid to or evacuate fluid from a surgical field. In this way, a user, such as a clinician or surgeon, may rely on a single surgical instrument to perform these tasks typical in surgery while having an extra hand available and so as to not need to divert his or her concentration away from the surgical site in order to access multiple devices. Further, the timing for performing each of the functions may be made quicker, due to not needing to switch using multiple devices.

ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING

An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a first arm, a second arm, a firing beam, a lockout feature, and a scissor grip portion. The first and second arms include first and second jaws, respectively. The jaws each include a respective electrode operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue. The firing beam is operable to translate distally through the first and second jaws to sever tissue captured between the first and second jaws. The lockout feature is operable to selectively prevent translation of the firing beam. The scissor grip portion is operable to pivot the first arm toward the second arm. The apparatus may include a disposable cartridge assembly removably coupled with a reusable grip assembly. The cartridge assembly may include the first and second jaws. A sliding actuator may be used to translate a firing beam. A lockout feature may selectively restrict translation of the sliding actuator. 1. An apparatus for operating on tissue , the apparatus comprising:(a) a first arm, wherein the first arm comprises a first jaw, wherein the first jaw includes an electrode operable to deliver RF energy to tissue;(b) a second arm, wherein the second arm comprises a second jaw, wherein the second jaw includes an electrode operable to deliver RF energy to tissue, wherein the first arm is pivotable relative to the second arm;(c) a firing beam, wherein the firing beam is operable to translate distally through the first and second jaws to sever tissue captured between the first and second jaws;(d) a first link pivotably coupled with the first arm, wherein the first link is further pivotably coupled with the firing beam, wherein the first link is operable to advance the firing beam distally in response to pivotal movement of the first arm toward the second arm;(e) a lockout feature operable to selectively prevent translation of the firing beam; and(f) a scissor grip portion associated with the first and second arms, wherein the scissor grip portion is operable to ...

ULTRASONIC SURGICAL SHEARS WITH CLAMPING FEATURE

An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, and an end effector. The acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration, The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamp arm is pivotable toward the ultrasonic blade. The end effector defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region, The end effector is configured to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to sever tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region. 120-. (canceled)21. An ultrasonic surgical instrument , comprising:(a) an acoustic waveguide configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration; (i) an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide and extending along the first and second longitudinal regions, and', '(ii) a clamp arm movably secured relative to the ultrasonic blade from an open position configured to receive a tissue and a closed position configured to clamp the tissue against the ultrasonic blade, wherein the clamp arm in the closed position is positioned proximate to the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region such that the clamp arm is configured to clamp the tissue against the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region and further such that the ultrasonic blade is configured to sever the tissue in the second longitudinal region; and, '(b) an end effector defining a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region, the end effector, including(c) a blade support engaged with the ultrasonic blade at a demarcation position thereby supporting the ultrasonic blade thereon, wherein the demarcation position of the blade support is longitudinally between the first and second longitudinal regions of the end effector.22. The ultrasonic surgical instrument ...

Method and system of collecting, storing and sharing digital coupons, rebates and offers utilizing a uniform data format communicated between multiple providers, platforms, and provisioning systems

A system and method for collecting storing, distributing and tracking digital coupons. The system and method include a platform/interface of a computing system for a plurality of businesses to submit digital coupons to a central coupon database of an application programming interface, and a platform/interface for consumers to create a user account with a user coupon database. The system and method further include a performance tracking database that stores information regarding coupons that are selected and redeemed by each user of the computing system.

MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A BILATERAL JAW CONFIGURATION FOR NERVE STIMULATION

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a single surgical instrument configured to grasp, seal, and/or cut tissue through application of therapeutic energy, and also detect nerves through application of non-therapeutic electrical energy. A medical device may include two jaws at an end effector, used to apply therapeutic energy and to perform surgical procedures. The therapeutic energy may be in the form of ultrasonic vibrations or higher voltage electrosurgical energy. One of the jaws may be configured to cut tissue through application of the blade. In addition, one or both of the two jaws may be configured to apply nontherapeutic energy for nerve stimulation probing. The application of therapeutic energy may be disabled while the nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy is applied, and vice versa. The nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy may be applied to the use of one or more probes positioned near one or both of the jaws. 121-. (canceled)22. A surgical instrument , comprising:a handle assembly; and a first jaw;', 'a second jaw, wherein the first jaw and second jaw are configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and wherein at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is configured to deliver first energy to tissue positioned between the first jaw and the second jaw; and', 'a probe movable relative to the handle assembly between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, wherein the probe is configured to deliver second energy to tissue., 'an end effector operably coupled to the handle assembly, wherein the end effector comprises23. The surgical instrument of claim 22 , wherein the probe comprises a first probe and a second probe.24. The surgical instrument of claim 23 , wherein a gap is defined between a distal end of the first probe and a distal end of the second probe.25. The surgical instrument of claim 24 , wherein the distal end of the first probe and the distal end of the second probe are ...

ULTRASONIC SURGICAL SHEARS WITH CLAMPING FEATURE

An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, and an end effector. The acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamp arm is pivotable toward the ultrasonic blade. The end effector defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to sever tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for operating on tissue , the apparatus comprising:(a) a shaft;(b) an acoustic waveguide configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration, wherein the acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft; and (i) an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide, wherein the ultrasonic blade comprises a first location associated with a nodal point for transmitted ultrasonic vibrations, and', '(ii) a clamp arm pivotable relative to the ultrasonic blade between an open position and a closed position, wherein the clamp arm comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion comprises a second location, wherein the second location of the second portion is configured to be adjacent to the first location of the ultrasonic blade when the clamp arm is in the closed position, wherein the first portion comprises a first coefficient of friction, wherein the second portion comprises a second coefficient of friction, wherein the second coefficient of friction is greater than the first coefficient of friction., '(c) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the second portion is coupled with the first portion such that the second portion is raised from the ...

ULTRASONIC SURGICAL SHEARS WITH CLAMPING FEATURE

An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, and an end effector. The acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamp arm is pivotable toward the ultrasonic blade. The end effector defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to sever tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region. 1. An apparatus for operating on tissue , the apparatus comprising:(a) a shaft;(b) an acoustic waveguide configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration, wherein the acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft; and (i) an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide, and', '(ii) a clamp arm pivotable toward the ultrasonic blade,', 'wherein the end effector defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region,', 'wherein the end effector is configured to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region,', 'wherein the end effector is configured to sever tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region., '(c) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the clamp arm extends along the lengths of the first longitudinal region and the second longitudinal region.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the clamp arm is configured to cooperate with the ultrasonic blade to shear tissue along the second longitudinal region.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the clamp arm is configured to engage tissue along a horizontal plane along the first longitudinal region.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the clamp arm is configured ...

MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A BILATERAL JAW CONFIGURATION FOR NERVE STIMULATION

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a single surgical instrument configured to grasp, seal, and/or cut tissue through application of therapeutic energy, and also detect nerves through application of non-therapeutic electrical energy. A medical device may include two jaws at an end effector, used to apply therapeutic energy and to perform surgical procedures. The therapeutic energy may be in the form of ultrasonic vibrations or higher voltage electrosurgical energy. One of the jaws may be configured to cut tissue through application of the blade. In addition, one or both of the two jaws may be configured to apply nontherapeutic energy for nerve stimulation probing. The application of therapeutic energy may be disabled while the nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy is applied, and vice versa. The nontherapeutic nerve stimulation energy may be applied to the use of one or more probes positioned near one or both of the jaws. 1. A surgical instrument comprising:a first jaw handle and a second jaw handle pivotally coupled about a joint;the first jaw handle comprising a first jaw at a distal end of the first jaw handle;the second jaw handle comprising a second jaw at a distal end of the second jaw handle;the first and second jaws configured to grasp tissue therebetween when the first and second jaw handles are pivotally rotated about the joint into a closed position;at least one of the first and second jaws configured to deliver therapeutic energy at a higher energy level for sealing or cutting tissue at a surgical site; andat least one of the first and second jaws configured to deliver nontherapeutic energy at a lower energy level for providing electrical stimulation to nerve tissue at the surgical site.2. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic energy comprises ultrasonic energy.3. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic energy comprises high frequency electrosurgical energy.4. The surgical instrument of claim ...

Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices

A generator is disclosed to generate a drive signal to a surgical device. The generator includes an ultrasonic generator module to generate a first drive signal to drive an ultrasonic device, an electrosurgery/radio frequency (RF) generator module to generate a second drive signal to drive an electrosurgical device, and a foot switch coupled to each of the ultrasonic generator module and the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The foot switch is configured to operate in a first mode when the ultrasonic device is coupled to the ultrasonic generator module and the foot switch is configured to operate in a second mode when the electrosurgical device is coupled to the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The generator further includes a user interface to provide feedback in accordance with the operation of any one of the ultrasonic device and the electrosurgical device in accordance with a predetermined algorithm.

Medical device with a bilateral jaw configuration for nerve stimulation

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

Suction and irrigation sealing grasper

Aspects of the present disclosure are presented for a single surgical instrument configured for grasping tissue, performing sealing procedures using electrosurgical or ultrasonic energy, suctioning fluid, and providing irrigation. An end effector of the surgical instrument may include multiple members arranged in various configurations to collectively perform the aforementioned functions. The suction and irrigation elements may comprise one or more fluid paths configured to deliver fluid to or evacuate fluid from a surgical field. In this way, a user, such as a clinician or surgeon, may rely on a single surgical instrument to perform these tasks typical in surgery while having an extra hand available and so as to not need to divert his or her concentration away from the surgical site in order to access multiple devices. Further, the timing for performing each of the functions may be made quicker, due to not needing to switch using multiple devices.

electrosurgical device for cutting and coagulation

abstract an apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a first arm, a second arm, a firing beam, a lockout feature, and a scissor grip portion. the first and second arms include first and second jaws, respectively. the jaws each include a respective electrode operable to deliver bipolar rf energy to tissue. the firing beam is operable to translate distally through the first and second jaws to sever tissue captured between the first and second jaws. the lockout feature is operable to selectively prevent translation of the firing beam. the scissor grip portion is operable to pivot the first arm toward the second arm. the apparatus may include a disposable cartridge assembly removably coupled with a reusable grip assembly. the cartridge assembly may include the first and second jaws. a sliding actuator may be used to translate a firing beam. a lockout feature may selectively restrict translation of the sliding actuator. **************************** tradução do resumo resumo patente de invenção "dispositivo eletrocirúrgico para corte e coagulação". a presente invenção refere-se a um aparelho para operar um tecido que compreende um primeiro braço, um segundo braço, um feixe de disparo, um recurso de trava e uma porção de empunhadura de tesoura. o primeiro e o segundo braços incluem primeira e segunda garras, respectivamente. as garras incluem, cada uma, um eletrodo respectivo operável para fornecer energia de rf bipolar ao tecido. o feixe de disparo é operável para transladar distalmente através de a primeira e segunda garras para cortar o tecido capturado entre a primeira e a segunda garras. o recurso de trava é operável para seletivamente impedir a translação do feixe de disparo. a porção de empunhadura de tesoura é operável para pivotar o primeiro braço na direção do segundo braço. o aparelho pode incluir um conjunto de cartucho descartável acoplado a um conjunto de empunhadura reutilizável. o conjunto de cartucho pode incluir a primeira e a segunda garras. ...

Electrically powered needle holder to assist in suturing

In accordance with the present invention there is provided a device for use with a needle with a suture attached to it. The device is used for suturing bodily tissue and comprises a handle, a right arm and a left arm extending distally from the handle. The distal end of the right arm has a right gripper attached to it for gripping and releasing the needle. The distal end of the left arm has a left gripper attached to it for gripping and releasing the needle. The device further comprises an electrically powered means for operating the left gripper and the right gripper. The left gripper and the right gripper exchange gripping of the needle. One of the left gripper and the right gripper moves near to the other to exchange gripping of the needle and moves apart from the other when not gripping the needle. The device further comprises a control unit for controlling the electrically powered means. In one embodiment, the electrically powered means comprises a drive assembly contained in the handle, and the drive assembly has an electrically powered motor.

Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices

A generator is disclosed to generate a drive signal to a surgical device. The generator includes an ultrasonic generator module to generate a first drive signal to drive an ultrasonic device, an electrosurgery/radio frequency (RF) generator module to generate a second drive signal to drive an electrosurgical device, and a foot switch coupled to each of the ultrasonic generator module and the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The foot switch is configured to operate in a first mode when the ultrasonic device is coupled to the ultrasonic generator module and the foot switch is configured to operate in a second mode when the electrosurgical device is coupled to the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The generator further includes a user interface to provide feedback in accordance with the operation of any one of the ultrasonic device and the electrosurgical device in accordance with a predetermined algorithm. , , L'O @S

Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

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

A needle holder to assist in suturing

In accordance with the present invention there is provided a device for assisting a physician in suture procedures using a needle having a suture attached thereto. The device has a handle with distal and proximal ends. Right and left arms extending distally from the handle. The arms have proximal ends attached tothe handle and distal ends having grippers attached thereto for gripping and releasing a needle. Each of the grippers has first and second opposing members which move closely adjacent to one another to grip the needle. The first portion is an aperture surrounded by a perimeter wall. The second portion is a clamping number opposing the aperture. The clamping member is sized such that it can be at least partially inserted within the aperture so that when the gripper is activated, the perimeter wall presses against a first side of the needle at two spaced apart locations and the clamping member presses against a second opposing side of the needle between the two spaced apart locations. The device further includes at least one means for moving the distal ends of the arms closely adjacent to one another and for passing the needle from one gripper to the other and thereafter for moving the distal ends of the arms further apart from one another.

medical device with a bilateral claw configuration for nerve stimulation

aspectos da presente revelação são apresentados para um único instrumento cirúrgico configurado para segurar, vedar e/ou cortar tecido através da aplicação de energia terapêutica, e também para detectar nervos através da aplicação de energia elétrica não terapêutica. um dispositivo médico pode incluir duas garras em um atuador de extremidade, usado para aplicar energia terapêutica e para executar procedimentos cirúrgicos. a energia terapêutica pode estar sob a forma de vibrações ultrassônicas ou energia eletrocirúrgica de tensão mais alta. uma das garras pode ser configurada para cortar o tecido através da aplicação da lâmina. além disso, uma ou ambas as duas garras podem ser configuradas para aplicar energia não terapêutica para sondagem de estimulação nervosa. a aplicação de energia terapêutica pode ser desabilitada enquanto a energia de estimulação nervosa não terapêutica é aplicada, e vice-versa. a energia de estimulação nervosa não terapêutica pode ser aplicada ao uso de uma ou mais sondas posicionadas próximo a uma ou ambas as garras.

clamping ultrasonic surgical scissors

resumo patente de invenção: "tesouras cirúrgicas ultrassônicas com recurso de aperto". a presente invenção refere-se a um aparelho para operar em tecido, que compreende uma haste, um guia de ondas acústicas, e um atuador de extremidade. o guia de ondas acústicas estende-se ao longo da haste e é configurado para transmitir vibração ultrassônica. o atuador de extremidade compreende uma lâmina ultrassônica e um braço de aperto. a lâmina ultrassônica está em comunicação acústica com o guia de ondas acústicas. o braço de aperto é articulável na direção da lâmina ultrassônica. o atuador de extremidade define uma primeira região longitudinal e uma segunda região longitudinal. o atuador de extremidade é configurado para apertar o tecido entre o braço de aperto e a lâmina ultrassônica na primeira região longitudinal. o atuador de extremidade é configurado para cortar o tecido com a lâmina ultrassônica na segunda região longitudinal. patent summary: "ultrasonic surgical scissors with clamping feature". The present invention relates to a fabric operating apparatus comprising a rod, an acoustic waveguide, and an end actuator. The acoustic waveguide extends along the rod and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration. The end actuator comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamping arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamping arm is pivotable towards the ultrasonic blade. the end actuator defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region. The end actuator is configured to clamp the tissue between the clamping arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end actuator is configured to cut tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region.

Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices

A generator is disclosed to generate a drive signal to a surgical device. The generator includes an ultrasonic generator module to generate a first drive signal to drive an ultrasonic device, an electrosurgery/radio frequency (RF) generator module to generate a second drive signal to drive an electrosurgical device, and a foot switch coupled to each of the ultrasonic generator module and the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The foot switch is configured to operate in a first mode when the ultrasonic device is coupled to the ultrasonic generator module and the foot switch is configured to operate in a second mode when the electrosurgical device is coupled to the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The generator further includes a user interface to provide feedback in accordance with the operation of any one of the ultrasonic device and the electrosurgical device in accordance with a predetermined algorithm.

Medical device with a bilateral jaw configuration for nerve stimulation

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

Tissue stabilization device for use with surgical retractors

The present invention is a device for stabilizing moving tissues or an organ such as the heart within the body during a surgical procedure such as a coronary artery bypass graft procedure. The device comprises a stem (65) having proximal and distal ends, a compressible ball (66) slideably attached onto the stem, and at least one foot (68 or 69) connected to the distal end of the stem. Each foot extends laterally from the stem and has a distal surface for placement on moving tissue (138). The device also comprises a retractor mount (20) with a first locking means for operational engagement with the compressible ball on the stem for adjustably holding the stem in a desired orientation during the surgical procedure. The device also comprises a second locking means for releaseably attaching the stem to the surgical retractor.

Medical device with a bilateral jaw configuration for nerve stimulation

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

Electrosurgical device for cutting and coagulating

An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a first arm, a second arm, a firing beam, a lockout feature, and a scissor grip portion. The first and second arms include first and second jaws, respectively. The jaws each include a respective electrode operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue. The firing beam is operable to translate distally through the first and second jaws to sever tissue captured between the first and second jaws. The lockout feature is operable to selectively prevent translation of the firing beam. The scissor grip portion is operable to pivot the first arm toward the second arm. The apparatus may include a disposable cartridge assembly removably coupled with a reusable grip assembly. The cartridge assembly may include the first and second jaws. A sliding actuator may be used to translate a firing beam. A lockout feature may selectively restrict translation of the sliding actuator.

Quick load mechanism for a surgical suturing apparatus

A surgical suturing apparatus includes a flexible member having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end has a handle attached thereto and the distal end has a suturing body attached thereto. The handle is operatively connected to the suturing body. The suturing body includes a suture housing in which a needle and drive assembly are housed for movement of the needle with a suture secured thereto about an arcuate path facilitating application of a suture to tissue. A mechanism is provided for accommodating and operating different sized needles and different sized sutures while maintaining the operative connection between the handle and the suturing body.

A needle holder to assist in suturing

Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

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

Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

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

Medical device with a bilateral jaw configuration for nerve stimulation

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

Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

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

Ultrasonic surgical shears with clamping feature

Medical device with a bilateral jaw configuration for nerve stimulation

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