公开(公告)号：US11116565B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16294029

申请日：2019-03-06

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr ,  Glenn A. Horner

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to the shaft and has a pair of first and second jaw members. A jaw insert is operably associated with the first and second jaw members. The jaw insert includes one or more cam slots defined therein configured to receive a cam pin that upon movement thereof rotates the first and second jaw members from an open position to a clamping position and an opening defined therein configured to securely house a pivot pin that provides a point of pivot for the first and second jaw members. The jaw insert is manufactured from an insulative medium to dielectrically isolate the first and second jaw members.

公开(公告)号：US10376306B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15361984

申请日：2016-11-28

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Allan J. Evans ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Mark J. Huseman ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Arlen J. Reschke ,  Robert M. Sharp

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/3213 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. A knife assembly having a cutting blade disposed at a distal end thereof is also provided. The knife assembly is translatable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the cutting blade extends between the jaw members to cut tissue grasped therebetween. The knife assembly includes a proximal component and a first distal component that includes the cutting blade. The proximal and first distal components are removably coupled to one another to facilitate replacement of the first distal component. Methods of preparing such forceps for reuse are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US10278771B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-07

申请号：US15703019

申请日：2017-09-13

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr

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

Abstract: An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical power and an electrosurgical device coupled to the electrosurgical generator. The electrosurgical device includes a transformer and one or more active electrodes coupled thereto, wherein the transformer is adapted to step down the voltage of the power supplied by the electrosurgical generator.

公开(公告)号：US10117708B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US15671859

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/12 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G01K11/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00

Abstract: A surgical device is disclosed, and includes a probe having a handle assembly and an electrode assembly extending distally therefrom. An optical member is disposed on the probe and has a first set of light transmitting properties corresponding to a first set of physical parameters of the probe. The probe is configured to transition to a second set of physical parameters, the second set of physical parameters being different from the first set of physical parameters. The optical member is configured to transition from the first set of light transmitting properties to a second set of light transmitting properties, the second set of light transmitting properties corresponding to the second set of physical parameters, the second set of light transmitting properties being different from the first set of light transmitting properties.

公开(公告)号：US09987079B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US15648571

申请日：2017-07-13

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr ,  William H. Nau, Jr.

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  G01K11/32 ,  G01L1/24 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B90/06 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00095 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00648 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2562/0266 ,  G01K11/3206 ,  G01L1/246

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector including first and second jaw members movable relative to one another between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue. In the second position, the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A first optical fiber is disposed within the first jaw member and is configured to provide a first signal, and a second optical fiber is disposed within the first jaw member and is configured to provide a second signal. A controller is coupled to the first and second fibers and is configured to determine the temperature and the strain of the first jaw member as a function of the first and second signals, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US09775668B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14564720

申请日：2014-12-09

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Kathy E. Rooks ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Jeffrey R. Townsend ,  William H. Nau, Jr. ,  David M. Garrison ,  Edward M. Chojin

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/2926 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/0019 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members moveable with respect to one another between an open position and a closed position. A knife channel having a body and a base is defined within each jaw member. A knife assembly includes a knife having a bifurcated distal end. The bifurcated end includes first and second cutting members each defining an opposed cutting surface and having a tab at a free end thereof for translation through the base of a knife channel. The knife is translatable into the channels when the jaw members are in the closed position such that the cutting members are approximated when translated through the channels. The knife is also translatable into the channels when the jaw members are in the open position such that the cutting members are flexed apart when translated through the jaw members.

公开(公告)号：US09717549B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14513732

申请日：2014-10-14

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Edward M. Chojin ,  Allan J. Evans ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Mark J. Huseman ,  Daniel A. Joseph ,  Arlen J. Reschke ,  Robert M. Sharp

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/3213 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/282 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/3213 ,  A61B18/085 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2017/00473 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2017/2939 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/0097 ,  A61B2018/1452 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1462 ,  Y10T29/49815

Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. A knife assembly having a cutting blade disposed at a distal end thereof is also provided. The knife assembly is translatable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the cutting blade extends between the jaw members to cut tissue grasped therebetween. The knife assembly includes a proximal component and a first distal component that includes the cutting blade. The proximal and first distal components are removably coupled to one another to facilitate replacement of the first distal component while the end effector assembly remains in a substantially assembled condition, i.e., without requiring substantial disassembly of the end effector assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20170135724A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15412137

申请日：2017-01-23

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Gene H. Arts ,  Timothy J. Bahney ,  John D. Carlton ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  William H. Nau, JR.

IPC: A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3421 ,  A61B10/04 ,  A61B10/06 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/00362 ,  A61B2017/00464 ,  A61B2017/320044 ,  A61B2017/320048 ,  A61B2017/320064 ,  A61B2017/3445 ,  A61B2017/3449 ,  A61B2018/00166 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2217/007 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61M1/0058 ,  A61M2025/004

Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure.

公开(公告)号：US09642671B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14335303

申请日：2014-07-18

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Weng-Kai K. Lee ,  Christopher A. Deborski ,  Duane E. Kerr

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2017/2931 ,  A61B2018/00059 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/1457 ,  A61B2090/081 ,  A61B2090/0814 ,  A61F2250/009

Abstract: A medical device including one or more components positioned to contact contaminants during use of the medical device. The one or more components including one or more limited-use portions transitionable upon use from an initial state, wherein the limited-use portion(s) exhibits a clean appearance, to a used state, wherein the limited-use portion(s) exhibits a contaminated appearance that visually indicates to a user that the at least one component is not further usable.

公开(公告)号：US09636166B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US15082773

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

Inventor： Duane E. Kerr ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Paul Hrenchir ,  Peter M. Mueller ,  Robert B. Stoddard ,  Luke Waaler

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B90/08 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/1226

Abstract: A surgical system includes a portable surgical instrument and a sleeve. The portable surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly and a housing operably coupled to the end effector assembly. The housing includes a generator and a battery assembly coupled thereto and configured to supply energy to the end effector assembly for treating tissue. The sleeve is shaped complementarily to the housing and is removably positionable about the housing. The sleeve is configured to cool the housing and/or remove heat from the housing to inhibit overheating of the generator and/or the battery assembly.