Patent classifications
A61B2017/00424
Treatment instrument with vibration generating device
The disclosed technology is directed to a treatment instrument having a vibration generating device and a handle for operation. The vibration generating device comprises a housing and a generator including a transducer disposed within the housing. The transducer generates vibration by using electric energy and a first electric contact disposed on the housing. A connector is rotatable about a predetermined rotational axis with respect to the housing of the generator. A coupler is disposed in the connector and having a second electric contact rotatable about the predetermined rotational axis with respect to the first electric contact in a state in which an electric connection of the second electric contact to the first electric contact is maintained. The connector further includes a conductive member forming a part of an electric path of a current that flows based on an operating input at an operating member provided on the handle.
Surgical suturing instrument configured to manipulate tissue using mechanical and electrical power
A surgical instrument comprising a jaw assembly is disclosed. The surgical instrument further comprises a motor-driven drive system configured to open the jaw assembly. The surgical instrument also comprises a control system configured to control the drive system and, also, control a power supply system configured to supply electrical power to electrodes defined in the outer surface, or outer surfaces, of the jaw assembly. In use, the surgical instrument can be used to apply mechanical energy and electrical energy to the tissue of a patient at the same time, or at different times. In certain embodiments, the user controls when the mechanical and electrical energies are applied. In some embodiments, the control system controls when the mechanical and electrical energies are applied.
MEDICAL INTERVENTION DEVICE WITH VERSATILE HANDLE
A medical intervention device may include a distal end comprising a pair of jaws and a handle operably coupled to the distal end. The handle may include a pair of pivoting finger arms each having at least one finger loop, the pivoting finger arms being configured for opening and closing the pair of jaws at the distal end. The handle may also include at least one actuation interface arranged on the handle and in a position distal to the pair of finger arms.
Adjustable bowel treatment arm
An adjustable bowel treatment arm (110) features a telescoping shaft (112) having a proximal end and a distal end. A handle (118) is secured to the distal end of the telescoping shaft, while a pivot junction (122) positioned at the proximal end of the telescoping shaft. A stem has a proximal end and a distal end, where the distal end of the stem is attached to the pivot junction. A head (124) is attached to the proximal end of the stem.
Laparoscopic grasper with force-limiting grasping mechanism
A surgical instrument is provided having an actuator mechanism with an integrated extension element. The surgical instrument comprises a handle assembly, an elongate shaft, and an end effector. The end effector comprises a jaw assembly having atraumatic pads to reduce force on grasped tissue. An actuator is movable within the elongate shaft to actuate jaws of the jaw assembly responsive to a movable handle of the handle assembly. The actuator can have an integrated extension element that allows the actuator to translate within the elongate shaft upon application of a relatively low force and translate and extend upon application of a relatively higher force to the actuator to limit the force applied by the jaw assembly. The actuator also utilizes forces stored with the integrated extension element to provide a dynamic amount of force used to grasp the tissue when the tissue volume decreases while in the jaws.
Hand controller apparatus including ergonomic features for a robotic surgery system
A hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system has a body with a proximal end and a distally located interface end that can be coupled to an input apparatus for controlling a surgical tool. The hand controller apparatus includes a control lever attached to a pivot joint proximate a side surface of the body and extending along the body and away from the proximal end, the control lever being laterally moveable relative to the side surface of the body about the pivot joint. The control lever includes a tail region adjacent to the pivot joint and a paddle region connected to the tail region and extending toward the distally located interface end. The tail region includes an inner surface facing the body and an outer surface opposing the inner surface, and at least part of the outer surface of the tail region is outwardly curved.
Hand grip system for surgical retractor
A hand grip system for a surgical retractor includes a grip region of a rigid surgical retractor tool having at least two holes passing there through. The hand grip system also includes a monolithic hand grip encasing the grip region and filling the holes. The monolithic hand grip includes a first elongate region having a convex cylindrical shape adjoining a second elongate region having a concave cylindrical shape.
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING THE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE
Disclosed herein are methods and devices for the treatment of cellulite. The methods comprise cutting the septae connecting the dermis from the underlying fascia, reducing the appearance of dimples and applying a patch to the skin over the cut septae to hold in place or remodel the skin to allow it to heal in the desired shape and to minimize the recurrence of dimples.
ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT
A handheld electrosurgical instrument is disclosed, which comprises an upper lobe and a lower lobe, which join at and extend from a narrow neck region substantially perpendicular to one another. The instrument typically includes a surgical tool extending from a distal portion of the upper lobe. The tool may be modular, and the instrument may accommodate any of a plurality of different types and configurations of surgical tools.
METHOD FOR OPERATING SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS
A method for adjusting the operation of a surgical instrument using machine learning in a surgical suite is disclosed.