Patent classifications
A61B90/03
ENDOSCOPE TREATMENT TOOL
Provided is an endoscope treatment tool of which the usability is favorable regardless of which of a syringe and a water supply tube is used by being connected to a water injection connector. A connector body (18) is connected to an operation part body (22) such that the connector body (18) is rotatable around a rotation axis (28). The operation part body (22) includes a rotation stopper (60) that restricts rotation of the connector body (18). The connector body (18) includes an abutting surface (62) that abuts the rotation stopper (60). The connector body (18) is capable of transitioning between a rotation restricted state, in which the abutting surface (62) abuts the rotation stopper (60) such that rotation of the connector body (18) in one direction is restricted, and a rotation allowed state, in which the abutting surface (62) abutting the rotation stopper (60) is released and rotation of the connector body (18) in both directions is allowed, by rotating with respect to the operation part body (22).
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR PERFORMING TONSILLECTOMY, ADENOIDECTOMY, AND OTHER SURGICAL PROCEDURES
A surgical instrument includes a housing having a rounded barrel with a distal end and proximal end configured to seat within a palm of a user. A shaft extends from the distal end of the barrel and supports an end effector at a distal end thereof including first and second jaw members. A rotating assembly is disposed on the barrel and is actuatable to rotate the jaw members. A jaw actuation assembly is disposed on the barrel and is actuatable to move the jaw members between open and closed positions. An energy activation assembly is disposed on the barrel and is actuatable to supply electrosurgical energy to the jaw members. A knife actuation assembly is disposed on the barrel and is actuatable to cut tissue disposed between the jaw members.
System and apparatus for positioning an instrument in a body cavity for performing a surgical procedure
Methods and systems for insertion of an instrument into a body cavity of an animal for performing a surgical procedure using a processor circuit controlled robotic surgery system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method involves receiving body cavity image data representing an interior view of the body cavity captured by a camera inserted into the body cavity, determining, by the processor circuit, instrument parameters associated with physical extents of the instrument to be inserted, determining, by the processor circuit, an instrument envelope identifying a region through which the instrument is capable of moving in the body cavity, and generating, by the processor circuit, display signals operable to display a composite view of the interior of the body cavity on a display, the composite view being based on the body cavity image data and including an envelope overlay image generated to represent the instrument envelope.
Foot pedal apparatus for use with a workstation controlling a robotic surgery system
A foot pedal apparatus for use with a workstation operated by a seated user in controlling a robotic surgery system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a platform mountable to the workstation proximate a floor surface on which the workstation is located. The apparatus also includes a first pedal mounted on the platform and having an upwardly disposed actuation surface, and a second pedal mounted vertically elevated with respect to the first pedal and having an upwardly disposed actuation surface, the second pedal having at least a proximate portion vertically overlapping a distal portion of the first pedal such that the first and second pedals have a mounted depth in a direction away from the user that is less than a sum of the respective individual depths of the first and second pedals.
Surgical anvil assemblies for surgical stapling instruments
A surgical anvil assembly for use with a circular stapling instrument includes an anvil center rod defining a longitudinal axis and an anvil head pivotally coupled to the anvil center rod and movable between a first operative condition and a second tilted condition. The anvil assembly further includes a locking assembly configured to selectively lock the anvil head in each of the first and second conditions.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE USING OBJECT MODELS
Systems and methods for collision avoidance using object models are provided. In one aspect, a robotic medical system, includes a platform, one or more robotic arms coupled to the platform, a console configured to receive input commanding motion of the one or more robotic arms, a processor, and at least one computer-readable memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to control movement of the one or more robotic arms in a workspace based on the input received by the console, receive an indication of one or more objects are within reach of the one or more robotic arms, and update the model to include a representation of the one or more objects in the workspace.
Surgical anvil assemblies for surgical stapling instruments
A surgical anvil assembly for use with a circular stapling instrument includes an anvil center rod defining a longitudinal axis and an anvil head pivotally coupled to the anvil center rod and movable between a first operative condition and a second tilted condition. The anvil assembly further includes a locking assembly configured to selectively lock the anvil head in each of the first and second conditions.
Surgical anvil assemblies for surgical stapling instruments
A surgical anvil assembly for use with a circular stapling instrument includes an anvil center rod defining a longitudinal axis and an anvil head pivotally coupled to the anvil center rod and movable between a first operative condition and a second tilted condition. The anvil assembly further includes a locking assembly configured to selectively lock the anvil head in each of the first and second conditions.
Surgical anvil assemblies for surgical stapling instruments
A surgical anvil assembly for use with a circular stapling instrument includes an anvil center rod defining a longitudinal axis and an anvil head pivotally coupled to the anvil center rod and movable between a first operative condition and a second tilted condition. The anvil assembly further includes a locking assembly configured to selectively lock the anvil head in each of the first and second conditions.
Surgical instrument systems comprising feedback mechanisms
A surgical instrument system comprising a handle assembly is disclosed. The handle assembly comprises an actuation trigger comprising a curved proximal portion and a curved cylinder surrounding the curved proximal portion of the actuation trigger. The curved cylinder comprises an electroactive polymer. The surgical instrument system comprises an actuation rod which is configured to transmit an actuation force and a sensor system which is configured to detect the magnitude of the actuation force. The electroactive polymer is responsive to the actuation force and provides feedback to a user of the surgical instrument system.