A61B17/14

Surgical saw blade
11490898 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A surgical saw blade has an upper surface and a lower surface, and includes a first end having right and left side edges, where the first end is configured to connect to an oscillating head of a powered saw. The saw blade also has a cutting end; and an elongated shank connecting the first end and the cutting end. The first end of the saw blade may be narrower than the shank, and a stopping surface may connect the first end to the elongated shank. The stopping surface is configured to engage the oscillating head of the powered saw, so as to ensure correct positioning of the saw blade relative to the oscillating head. The elongated shank of the saw blade may have an elongated hole through the shank, where the size and shape of the elongated hole are configured to optimize a resonant frequency and/or a dynamic stiffness of the saw blade. The cutting end of the saw blade may have a plurality of first teeth thereon, where each first tooth is mounted on a distal end of a tine. Each pair of adjacent tines is separated by a longitudinal slot, with a distal end of each longitudinal slot being bridged by a web connecting a corresponding pair of adjacent tines.

FIBROTIC TISSUE TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
20230092149 · 2023-03-23 · ·

A device for treating fibrotic tissue, comprising a base formed from a solid material, a plurality of first teeth formed in the base, each of the plurality of first teeth separated from at least one other first tooth by a groove, a handle disposed on the base opposite the plurality of teeth, the handle having a first gripping surface and a second gripping surface disposed adjacent to the first gripping surface and a plurality of second teeth formed in the base and opposite from the second gripping surface, each of the plurality of second teeth separated from at least one other second tooth by a groove.

Surgical system for cutting an anatomical structure according to at least one target plane

The invention relates to a surgical system for cutting an anatomical structure (F, T) of a patient according to at least one target plane defined in a coordinate system of the anatomical structure, comprising: i) a robotic device (100) comprising: —a cutting tool, —an actuation unit (4) comprising from three to five motorized degrees of freedom, said actuation unit comprising at least one portion having a parallel architecture comprising a base (40) and a platform (41) selectively orientable relative to the base (40) according to at least two of said motorized degrees of freedom, —a planar mechanism (24) connecting a terminal part of the actuation unit (4) to the cutting tool (2), ii) a passive articulated lockable holding arm (51) supporting the actuation unit, iii) a tracking unit (200) configured to determine in real time the pose of the cutting plane with respect to the coordinate system of the anatomical structure, iv) a control unit (300) configured to determine the pose of the cutting plane with respect to the target plane, to detect whether the cutting plane can be aligned with one target plane without changing the pose of the actuation unit, the control unit being further configured to, if the cutting plane cannot be aligned with the target plane, compute indication to a user to reposition the actuation unit with respect to the anatomical structure and, if the cutting plane can be aligned with the target plane, control the actuation unit (4) so as to bring the cutting plane into alignment with the target plane, v) a user interface coupled to the control unit, configured to indicate directions to a user to position the actuation unit with respect to the anatomical structure according to a pose allowing aligning the cutting plane with the target plane.

Surgical system for cutting an anatomical structure according to at least one target plane

The invention relates to a surgical system for cutting an anatomical structure (F, T) of a patient according to at least one target plane defined in a coordinate system of the anatomical structure, comprising: i) a robotic device (100) comprising: —a cutting tool, —an actuation unit (4) comprising from three to five motorized degrees of freedom, said actuation unit comprising at least one portion having a parallel architecture comprising a base (40) and a platform (41) selectively orientable relative to the base (40) according to at least two of said motorized degrees of freedom, —a planar mechanism (24) connecting a terminal part of the actuation unit (4) to the cutting tool (2), ii) a passive articulated lockable holding arm (51) supporting the actuation unit, iii) a tracking unit (200) configured to determine in real time the pose of the cutting plane with respect to the coordinate system of the anatomical structure, iv) a control unit (300) configured to determine the pose of the cutting plane with respect to the target plane, to detect whether the cutting plane can be aligned with one target plane without changing the pose of the actuation unit, the control unit being further configured to, if the cutting plane cannot be aligned with the target plane, compute indication to a user to reposition the actuation unit with respect to the anatomical structure and, if the cutting plane can be aligned with the target plane, control the actuation unit (4) so as to bring the cutting plane into alignment with the target plane, v) a user interface coupled to the control unit, configured to indicate directions to a user to position the actuation unit with respect to the anatomical structure according to a pose allowing aligning the cutting plane with the target plane.

SURGICAL SAW BLADE FOR WEDGE OSTEOTOMIES
20230081365 · 2023-03-16 ·

A surgical blade having an attachment base positioned at a proximal end and a wedge-shaped blade. The wedge-shaped blade includes a cutting tip having a first plurality of cutting teeth, which define a cutting edge along the distal end for starting an osteotomy. The wedge-shaped blade includes a second plurality of teeth positioned along rows. Each row is positioned at offset planes from adjacent rows along the wedge-shaped blade.

SURGICAL SAW BLADE FOR WEDGE OSTEOTOMIES
20230081365 · 2023-03-16 ·

A surgical blade having an attachment base positioned at a proximal end and a wedge-shaped blade. The wedge-shaped blade includes a cutting tip having a first plurality of cutting teeth, which define a cutting edge along the distal end for starting an osteotomy. The wedge-shaped blade includes a second plurality of teeth positioned along rows. Each row is positioned at offset planes from adjacent rows along the wedge-shaped blade.

Surgical Systems With Twist-Lock Battery Connection

A surgical system comprises a handpiece and a battery. The handpiece includes a body and a handpiece connector operatively coupled to the body, the handpiece connector including a first coupler. The battery includes a housing, a rechargeable cell for storing an electric charge, and a battery connector operatively coupled to the housing, the battery connector including a second coupler configured to rotatably engage the first coupler. The second coupler receives the first coupler along an axis at an initial radial position where relative axial movement between the battery and the handpiece is permitted and permits rotation of the battery relative to the handpiece from the initial radial position to a first secured radial position and a second secured radial position. Relative axial movement between the battery and the handpiece is constrained in the first secured radial position and in the second secured radial position.

Surgical Systems With Twist-Lock Battery Connection

A surgical system comprises a handpiece and a battery. The handpiece includes a body and a handpiece connector operatively coupled to the body, the handpiece connector including a first coupler. The battery includes a housing, a rechargeable cell for storing an electric charge, and a battery connector operatively coupled to the housing, the battery connector including a second coupler configured to rotatably engage the first coupler. The second coupler receives the first coupler along an axis at an initial radial position where relative axial movement between the battery and the handpiece is permitted and permits rotation of the battery relative to the handpiece from the initial radial position to a first secured radial position and a second secured radial position. Relative axial movement between the battery and the handpiece is constrained in the first secured radial position and in the second secured radial position.

ROTARY MOTION PASSIVE END EFFECTOR FOR SURGICAL ROBOTS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES
20230077678 · 2023-03-16 ·

A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base connected to a rotational disk, and a saw attachment connected to the rotational disk. The base is attached to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot, and includes a base arm extending away from the end effector coupler. The rotational disk is rotatably connected to the base arm and rotates about a first location on the rotational disk relative to the base arm. The saw attachment is rotatably connected to the rotational disk and rotates about a second location on the rotational disk. The first location on the rotational disk is spaced apart from the second location on the rotational disk. The saw attachment is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade configured to oscillate for cutting. The saw attachment rotates about the rotational disk and the rotational disk rotates about the base arm to constrain cutting of the saw blade to a range of movement along arcuate paths within a cutting plane.

ROTARY MOTION PASSIVE END EFFECTOR FOR SURGICAL ROBOTS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES
20230077678 · 2023-03-16 ·

A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base connected to a rotational disk, and a saw attachment connected to the rotational disk. The base is attached to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot, and includes a base arm extending away from the end effector coupler. The rotational disk is rotatably connected to the base arm and rotates about a first location on the rotational disk relative to the base arm. The saw attachment is rotatably connected to the rotational disk and rotates about a second location on the rotational disk. The first location on the rotational disk is spaced apart from the second location on the rotational disk. The saw attachment is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade configured to oscillate for cutting. The saw attachment rotates about the rotational disk and the rotational disk rotates about the base arm to constrain cutting of the saw blade to a range of movement along arcuate paths within a cutting plane.