SYSTEMS AND METHODS FACILITATING REPROCESSING OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20190321930A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-24

    申请号:US15960849

    申请日:2018-04-24

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: A method of sharpening a cutting edge of a knife of a surgical instrument includes manipulating an end effector assembly of a surgical instrument such that first and second jaw members of the end effector assembly are disposed in a spaced-apart position, retaining the first and second jaw members in the spaced-apart position, advancing a knife of the surgical instrument to an extended position wherein the knife extends between the first and second jaw members, retaining the knife in the extended position, and sharpening a cutting edge of the knife.

    SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING COMPONENTS AND FEATURES FACILITATING THE ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF
    4.
    发明申请
    SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING COMPONENTS AND FEATURES FACILITATING THE ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF 有权
    手术器械,包括组件和特征,促进组装及其制造

    公开(公告)号:US20160345990A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US14722423

    申请日:2015-05-27

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shell having a housing and a shaft. The shell including first and second shell components configured to engage one another to form the shell, each of which is monolithically formed to include a housing portion and a shaft portion. Upon engagement of the first and second shell components with one another, the housing portions cooperate to form the housing of the shell while the shaft portions cooperate to form the shaft of the shell. An end effector assembly is operably coupled to the shaft at a distal end of the shaft. A handle assembly is operably coupled to the housing. A drive assembly disposed within the shell is operably coupled between the handle assembly and the end effector assembly such that actuation of the handle assembly manipulates the end effector assembly.

    Abstract translation: 手术器械包括具有壳体和轴的外壳。 壳体包括被构造为彼此接合以形成壳体的第一和第二壳体部件,每个壳体单片地形成为包括壳体部分和轴部分。 在第一和第二壳体部件彼此接合时,壳体部分协作以形成壳体的壳体,同时轴部配合以形成壳体的轴。 末端执行器组件在轴的远端可操作地联接到轴。 手柄组件可操作地联接到壳体。 设置在壳体内的驱动组件可操作地联接在手柄组件和端部执行器组件之间,使得手柄组件的致动操纵端部执行器组件。

    SURGICAL FORCEPS
    6.
    发明申请
    SURGICAL FORCEPS 有权
    外科手术

    公开(公告)号:US20150245866A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-03

    申请号:US14716387

    申请日:2015-05-19

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. Each of the jaw members includes a proximal flange extending therefrom. Each of the proximal flanges defines a bifurcated configuration having first and second spaced-apart flange components. The first flange component of the first jaw member is configured to pivotably engage the second flange component of the second jaw member via a first protrusion-aperture coupling. The first flange component of the second jaw member is configured to pivotably engage the second flange component of the first jaw member via a second protrusion-aperture coupling different from the first protrusion-aperture coupling. One or both of the jaw members is pivotable relative to the other about the first and second protrusion-aperture couplings between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween.

    Abstract translation: 镊子包括具有第一和第二钳口构件的末端执行器组件。 每个钳口构件包括从其延伸的近侧凸缘。 每个近侧凸缘限定具有第一和第二间隔开的凸缘部件的分叉构造。 第一钳口构件的第一凸缘部件构造成经由第一突起孔联接件可枢转地接合第二钳口构件的第二凸缘部件。 第二钳口构件的第一凸缘部件构造成经由不同于第一突起孔联接器的第二突起孔联接件可枢转地接合第一钳口构件的第二凸缘部件。 钳口构件中的一个或两个可相对于另一个围绕第一和第二突出孔联接器在间隔开的位置和用于抓握其间的组织的近似位置处枢转。

    GAP CONTROL VIA OVERMOLD TEETH AND HARD STOPS
    7.
    发明申请
    GAP CONTROL VIA OVERMOLD TEETH AND HARD STOPS 有权
    通过超过硬度和硬度来控制

    公开(公告)号:US20150112337A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-23

    申请号:US14578953

    申请日:2014-12-22

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having a stop and a plurality of overmold teeth within at least one jaw member. One (or both) of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a stop molded within an insulative housing, and an insulator plate with the overmold teeth formed from plastic. The overmold teeth extend through openings within a sealing plate and protrude past the tissue sealing surface of the sealing plate. The stop primarily controls the gap distance between opposing jaw members by bearing most of an applied load and the overmold teeth assist in controlling the gap distance by bearing the remaining applied load.

    Abstract translation: 钳子包括端部执行器组件,其在至少一个钳口构件内具有止动件和多个包覆成型的齿。 钳口构件中的一个(或两个)可相对于另一个在间隔开的位置和近似位置之间移动,以便抓住其间的组织。 一个(或两个)钳口构件包括在绝缘壳体内模制的止动件,以及具有由塑料形成的包覆成型齿的绝缘板。 包覆成型的牙齿延伸穿过密封板内的开口并突出穿过密封板的组织密封表面。 该止挡件主要通过承受大部分施加的载荷来控制相对的夹爪构件之间的间隙距离,并且包覆成型的齿通过承受剩余的施加载荷来辅助控制间隙距离。

    SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SHAFTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SHAFTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 有权
    外科手术器械及手术器械制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140284313A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:US14297404

    申请日:2014-06-05

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a shaft of a surgical instrument including forming a proximal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a first component of the surgical instrument, forming a distal segment of the shaft to include one or more features for operably engaging the shaft to a second component of the surgical instrument and forming an intermediate segment of the shaft. The proximal segment is welded to a proximal end of the intermediate segment; and the distal segment is welded to a distal end of the intermediate segment. The proximal and distal segments are welded to the intermediate segment such that the one or more features thereof are aligned in a pre-determined orientation relative to one another.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造外科器械的轴的方法,包括形成所述轴的近侧段以包括用于将所述轴可操作地接合到所述外科器械的第一部件的一个或多个特征,形成所述轴的远侧段以包括一个或多个 用于将轴可操作地接合到外科器械的第二部件并形成轴的中间段的特征。 近端段焊接到中间段的近端; 并且远端段焊接到中间段的远端。 近端和远端段被焊接到中间段,使得其一个或多个特征相对于彼此以预定方向对准。

    ELECTROSURGICAL PENCIL INCLUDING IMPROVED CONTROLS
    9.
    发明申请
    ELECTROSURGICAL PENCIL INCLUDING IMPROVED CONTROLS 有权
    电磁笔包括改进的控制

    公开(公告)号:US20140171938A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US14187521

    申请日:2014-02-24

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: An electrosurgical device is configured for connection to a source of electrosurgical energy and includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported within the housing. The electrical circuit is connectable to the source of electrosurgical energy. The electrical circuit is provided with at least one tactile enhancement feature. A controller is slidably supported on the housing. The controller is configured to exert a force on the electrical circuit to affect a change in the electrical circuit and to exert a force on a surface of the housing to engage the tactile enhancement feature and provide a tactile feedback to a user of the electrosurgical device as the controller is moved relative to the housing.

    Abstract translation: 电外科装置被配置为连接到电外科能源,并且包括壳体和支撑在壳体内的电路。 电路可连接到电外科手术能源。 电路具有至少一个触觉增强特征。 控制器可滑动地支撑在壳体上。 控制器被配置为在电路上施加力以影响电路的变化并且在壳体的表面上施加力以接合触觉增强特征并且向电外科设备的用户提供触觉反馈,如 控制器相对于壳体移动。

    VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT WITH CUTTING MECHANISM
    10.
    发明申请
    VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT WITH CUTTING MECHANISM 有权
    具有切割机构的密封件密封件

    公开(公告)号:US20140081265A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US14086399

    申请日:2013-11-21

    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP

    Abstract: An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing and cutting tissue includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members movable relative to the to grasp tissue therebetween. Each jaw member including a jaw housing and an electrically conductive surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the electrically conductive surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. One of the electrically conductive surfaces including a channel defined therein and extending along a length thereof that communicates with a nozzle disposed in the jaw housing. The nozzle is configured to direct high pressure fluid from a fluid source into the channel for cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members.

    Abstract translation: 用于与用于密封和切割组织的仪器一起使用的末端执行器组件包括一对相对的第一和第二钳口构件,其相对于在其间抓握组织可移动。 每个钳口构件包括钳口壳体和适于连接到电外科能量源的导电表面,使得导电表面能够通过夹持在其间的组织进行电外科能量以实现组织密封。 导电表面中的一个包括限定在其中并且沿其长度延伸的通道,其与设置在钳口壳体中的喷嘴连通。 喷嘴构造成将来自流体源的高压流体引导到用于切割夹持在夹爪构件之间的组织的通道中。

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