Surgical stapling instrument comprising an articulation joint
    41.
    发明授权
    Surgical stapling instrument comprising an articulation joint 有权
    包括关节连接的外科缝合器械

    公开(公告)号:US08485413B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-16

    申请号:US12366514

    申请日:2009-02-05

    Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical stapling instrument can comprise a plurality of magnetic elements configured to articulate an end effector of the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument can comprise at least one electromagnet which can be selectively activated, or polarized, to generate a magnetic field sufficient to motivate a second magnetic element, such as a permanent magnet and/or an iron core, for example, mounted to the end effector. In certain embodiments, a surgical stapling instrument can comprise a plurality of magnetic elements configured to open and/or close an end effector of the surgical instrument. In at least one embodiment, a surgical stapling instrument can comprise a plurality of magnetic elements configured to advance and/or retract a firing bar, cutting member, and/or staple sled within the surgical instrument in order to incise and/or staple tissue positioned within an end effector of the surgical instrument.

    Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中,外科缝合器械可以包括被配置为将外科器械的末端执行器铰接的多个磁性元件。 外科器械可以包括至少一个电磁体,其可以被选择性地激活或极化,以产生足以激励第二磁性元件(例如永磁体和/或铁芯)的磁场,例如安装到端部 效应器。 在某些实施例中,外科缝合器械可包括构造成打开和/或闭合外科器械的末端执行器的多个磁性元件。 在至少一个实施例中,外科缝合器械可以包括多个磁性元件,其被构造成在手术器械内推进和/或缩回击发杆,切割构件和/或缝合钉,以便切割和/或定位组织定位的组织 在外科器械的末端执行器内。

    SURGICAL FASTENER INSTRUMENTS
    44.
    发明申请
    SURGICAL FASTENER INSTRUMENTS 有权
    手术紧固件仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20120234899A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13048559

    申请日:2011-03-15

    Abstract: Surgical instruments and cartridges for cutting and fastening tissues and organs such as vessels are disclosed. In various non-limiting forms, the surgical instrument includes a first jaw that operably supports a substantially flexible elongated tissue closure assembly therein. A second jaw is movably supported relative to the first jaw and is selectively movable between open and closed positions in response to opening and closing motions applied thereto. A closure retraction assembly is configured to selectively apply cinching motions to the substantially flexible elongated tissue closure assembly.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于切割和紧固诸如血管的组织和器官的手术器械和药筒。 在各种非限制性形式中,手术器械包括第一钳口,其可操作地支撑其中基本上柔性的细长组织封闭组件。 第二钳口相对于第一钳口可移动地支撑,并且响应于施加到其上的打开和关闭动作而在打开位置和关闭位置之间选择性地移动。 闭合回缩组件被构造成选择性地将紧固运动施加到基本上柔性的细长组织闭合组件。

    Active seal components
    45.
    发明授权
    Active seal components 有权
    主动密封组件

    公开(公告)号:US08241209B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US12479092

    申请日:2009-06-05

    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided to allow for easy manipulation of a configuration and/or an orientation of seal elements of a surgical access device by an end user. In one exemplary embodiment a surgical access device is provided that includes a retractor configured to be positioned within a surgical incision to provide access to a body cavity, seal elements disposed within a lumen of the retractor, and adjustment mechanisms in communication with the seal elements and which are configured to manipulate an orientation of one or more of the seal elements. Types of adjustment mechanisms capable of manipulating the seal elements as desired include inflatable bladders and electroactive polymers. Exemplary methods for providing easy manipulation of the configuration and/or orientation of seal elements of a surgical access device on location are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了方法和装置,以允许最终用户容易地操纵外科进入装置的构造和/或定向的密封元件。 在一个示例性实施例中,提供了一种手术进入装置,其包括构造成定位在手术切口内的牵开器,以提供对体腔的通路,设置在牵开器的内腔内的密封元件,以及与密封元件连通的调节机构, 其构造成操纵一个或多个密封元件的取向。 能够根据需要操纵密封元件的调节机构的类型包括可膨胀气囊和电活性聚合物。 还提供了用于提供对位置上的外科进入装置的密封元件的构造和/或取向的容易操作的示例性方法。

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