公开(公告)号：US10405854B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US13763112

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Katherine J. Schmid ,  John L. Stammen ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/072 ,  B25C5/16 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32

Abstract: A fastener cartridge assembly includes a plurality of fasteners and a layer configured to be captured by the fasteners. In addition, the layer includes a tissue contacting surface which includes a plurality of cleats, and/or any other suitable structures, configured to reduce slippage between the layer and the patient tissue. In various embodiments, the layer can include traction features extending therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US09724098B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14540779

申请日：2014-11-13

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Katherine J. Schmid

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00561 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00889 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/00898 ,  A61B2017/00938 ,  A61B2017/00942 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2090/0807

Abstract: A surgical end effector comprising a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a compressible portion intermediate the staple cartridge and the anvil is disclosed. The compressible portion comprises a plurality of tubular members.

公开(公告)号：US09629814B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14220779

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Tamara Widenhouse ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Gary W. Knight ,  Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Kreena R. Modi ,  Katherine J. Schmid

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  A61K9/70 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61K9/70 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00893

Abstract: A tissue thickness compensator may generally comprise a compressible core comprising a plurality of movable particles, and a wrap surrounding the compressible core. The plurality of movable particles may comprise at least one medicament. A tissue thickness compensator may generally comprise a compressible core comprising a plurality of crushable particles, and a wrap surrounding the compressible core. The plurality of crushable particles may comprise at least one medicament. The compressible core may comprise a material selected from a group consisting of a biocompatible material. The wrap may comprise a material selected from a group consisting of a biocompatible material. Articles of manufacture comprising the tissue thickness compensator and methods of making and using the tissue thickness compensator are also described.

公开(公告)号：US09610114B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US13752588

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Chester O. Baxter, III ,  David C. Yates ,  Katherine J. Schmid ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B2017/2825 ,  A61B2018/00071 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1457

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a first handle, and a second handle. The second jaw is pivotally coupled with the first jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to grasp tissue. The jaws provide offset electrode surfaces that are operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue grasped between the jaws. The apparatus is further operable to sever tissue. A lockout feature selectively prevents tissue severing, based on an energization state of the jaws.

公开(公告)号：US09592054B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14932574

申请日：2015-11-04

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Katherine J. Schmid ,  Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Joseph E. Young ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00353 ,  A61B2017/00495 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2017/320052

Abstract: A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler can comprise a cartridge deck and a plurality of staples at least partially positioned within the cartridge deck. In various embodiments, the staples can be supported by a support jaw of the surgical stapler and can comprise legs which can extend upwardly through apertures defined in the cartridge deck. In use, the cartridge deck can be pushed downwardly relative to the staples into a well defined in the support jaw.

Abstract translation: 用于外科缝合器的钉仓可以包括至少部分地定位在药筒甲板内的药筒甲板和多个钉。 在各种实施例中，缝钉可以由外科缝合器的支撑爪支撑，并且可以包括可以向上延伸穿过限定在钉仓甲板中的孔的腿。 在使用中，筒甲板可以相对于缝钉向下推动到在支撑夹爪中限定的井中。

公开(公告)号：US20150201938A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14673254

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Katherine J. Schmid ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/068

Abstract: A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portions of an end-effector to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to at least a portion of the end-effector. Similarly, an end-effector can include features configured to engage portions of a piece of buttress material to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In at least one embodiment, more than one piece of buttress material can be releasably retained to an end-effector.

公开(公告)号：US20150201936A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14673204

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Katherine J. Schmid ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/068

Abstract: A piece of buttress material and an end-effector of a surgical instrument including features which can aid a surgeon in properly and quickly attaching the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In various embodiments, a piece of buttress material can include retention features which can be engaged with portions of an end-effector to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to at least a portion of the end-effector. Similarly, an end-effector can include features configured to engage portions of a piece of buttress material to releasably retain the piece of buttress material to the end-effector. In at least one embodiment, more than one piece of buttress material can be releasably retained to an end-effector.

公开(公告)号：US20140224857A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13763037

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

Inventor： Katherine J. Schmid

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/064

CPC classification number: A61B17/0686 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B2017/07242

Abstract: A layer such as, for example, a tissue thickness compensator for an end effector of a surgical instrument can comprise compressible and non-compressible portions. The tissue thickness compensator can be positioned in the end effector such as adjacent to a deck surface of a fastener cartridge that is positioned in the end effector. The tissue thickness compensator can be maintained in a compressed state and can be released from the compressed state by a cutting member of the end effector.

Abstract translation: 诸如例如用于外科器械的末端执行器的组织厚度补偿器的层可以包括可压缩的和不可压缩的部分。 组织厚度补偿器可以定位在端部执行器中，例如邻近定位在末端执行器中的紧固件卡盘的甲板表面。 组织厚度补偿器可以保持在压缩状态，并且可以通过端部执行器的切割构件从压缩状态释放。

公开(公告)号：US20140214019A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13752588

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

Inventor： Chester O. Baxter, III ,  David C. Yates ,  Katherine J. Schmid ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B2017/2825 ,  A61B2018/00071 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1457

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a first handle, and a second handle. The second jaw is pivotally coupled with the first jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to grasp tissue. The jaws provide offset electrode surfaces that are operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue grasped between the jaws. The apparatus is further operable to sever tissue. A lockout feature selectively prevents tissue severing, based on an energization state of the jaws.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括第一钳口，第二钳口，第一手柄和第二手柄。 第二钳口与第一钳口枢转地联接。 第一颚和第二颚配置成抓住组织。 钳口提供偏移电极表面，其可操作以将双极RF能量传递到夹在夹爪之间的组织。 该装置还可操作以切断组织。 锁定功能基于钳口的通电状态选择性地防止组织切断。

公开(公告)号：US20130256378A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13763106

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.

Inventor： Katherine J. Schmid ,  Bret W. Smith ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/0686 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/00951 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2916 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2090/037 ,  B25C5/1686

Abstract: A fastener cartridge can comprise a cartridge body comprising fastener cavities, fasteners at least partially stored within the cartridge body, and a layer positioned over the cartridge body. The cartridge body can include a proximal end and a distal end. Similarly, the layer can include a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the layer can extend distally with respect to the distal end of the cartridge body. Furthermore, the layer can include a distal portion which extends distally with respect to the fastener cavities defined in the cartridge body. This distal portion can be positioned against the tissue being fastened and can flexibly support the tissue after the layer has been implanted against the tissue. The layer may include a proximal portion which extends proximally with respect to the fastener cavities which can flexibly support the tissue after the layer has been implanted.

Abstract translation: 紧固件盒可以包括包括紧固件空腔的盒体，至少部分地存储在盒体内的紧固件和位于盒体上的层。 药筒主体可以包括近端和远端。 类似地，该层可以包括近端和远端。 该层的远端可相对于盒主体的远端向远端延伸。 此外，该层可以包括相对于限定在盒体中的紧固件空腔向远侧延伸的远侧部分。 该远端部分可以抵靠被紧固的组织定位，并且可以在将层植入组织之后灵活地支撑组织。 该层可以包括相对于紧固件空腔向近侧延伸的近端部分，其可以在植入该层之后灵活地支撑组织。