Modular surgical stapling system comprising a display

• US 10,271,851 B2
• Filed: 04/01/2016
• Issued: 04/30/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cilag Gmbh International (Johnson & Johnson)
• Original Assignee: Ethicon, LLC (Johnson & Johnson)
• Inventors: Shelton, IV, Frederick E., Harris, Jason L., Hensel, Adam D.
• Primary Examiner(s): Smith, Scott A
• Application Number:
  US15/089,321
• Publication Number:
  US 20170281163A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,124 Days
• Field of Search: 227 19, 2271751, 2271761, 2271752, 2271801, 606139, 606153, 606219
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/00234 for minimally invasive surgery A61B17/0218, A61B17/0469, A61B17/12013, A61B17/1285, A61B17/29, A61B17/320016 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/0644 penetrating the tissue, deformable to closed position
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/068 Surgical staplers , e.g. containing multiple staples or clampsstaplers containing only one staple A61B17/10; magazines or containers for staples A61B17/105; for performing anastomosis A61B17/115; staplers in general B25C5/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/0686 having a forming anvil staying below the tissue during stapling
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/072 for applying a row of staples in a single action , e.g. the staples being applied simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/07207 the staples being applied sequentially
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/07292 Reinforcements for staple line, e.g. pledgets
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/105 Wound clamp magazines for packaging sharps A61B50/3001
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/115 Staplers for performing anastomosis in a single operation
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/1155 Circular staplers comprising a plurality of staples
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/29 Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/32 Surgical cutting instruments A61B18/042 takes precedence; suture cutters A61B17/0467; instruments for ligaturing or cutting A61B17/128; instruments for rupturing the amniotic membrane A61B17/4208; specially adapted knives for eye surgery A61F9/0133
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/320092 with additional movable means for clamping or cutting tissue, e.g. with a pivoting jaw
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/3211 Surgical scalpels, knives; Accessories therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00017 Electrical control of surgical instruments
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00022 Sensing or detecting at the treatment site
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00115 with audible or visual output with imaging means A61B90/37, A61B34/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00128 related to intensity or progress of surgical action
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00199 with a console, e.g. a control panel with a display
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00305 Constructional details of the flexible means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00367 : Details of actuation of instruments, e.g. relations between pushing buttons, or the like, and activation of the tool, working tip, or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00398 : using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors, solenoids
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00407 : Ratchet means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00424 : ergonomic, e.g. fitting in fist
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0046 : with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable for prosthetic joint-implanting tools A61F2/4603
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00464 : for use with different instruments with hole for different instruments A61B2017/22072
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00473 : Distal part, e.g. tip or head A61B2017/00464 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00477 : Coupling A61B2017/0046 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00734 : battery operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00818 : Treatment of the gastro-intestinal system
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00946 : malleable
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00964 : composite
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07214 : Stapler heads
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07221 : curved
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07228 : Arrangement of the staples
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07235 : containing different staples, e.g. staples of different shapes, sizes or materials
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07242 : achieving different staple heights during the same shot, e.g. using an anvil anvil having different heights or staples of different sizes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07257 : characterised by its anvil
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07264 : characterised by its staple forming cavities, e.g. geometry or material
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07271 : characterised by its cartridge
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07278 : characterised by its sled or its staple holder
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07285 : characterised by its cutter
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2903 : transferring rotary motion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2905 : flexible
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/291 : the position of the handle being adjustable with respect to the shaft
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2912 : transmission of forces to actuating rod or piston
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/292 : connection of actuating rod to handle, e.g. ball end in recess
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2922 : toggle linkages
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2923 : Toothed members, e.g. rack and pinion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2927 : the angular position of the head being adjustable with respect to the shaft
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2932 : Transmission of forces to jaw members
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2946 : Locking means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/034 : abutting on parts of the device itself
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/08021 : of the patient or his organs
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/0808 : for indicating correct assembly of components, e.g. of the surgical apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/0811 : for the position of a particular part of an instrument with respect to the rest of the instrument, e.g. position of the anvil of a stapling instrument
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/0814 : Preventing re-use
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/37 : Surgical systems with images on a monitor during operation

Abstract

A surgical stapling system kit is disclosed which comprises a first module comprising, one, a first display system configured to display a first set of data regarding the operation of the first module and, two, a first attachment portion. The kit further comprises, one, a second module comprising a second display system configured to display a second set of data regarding the operation of the second module and, two, a second attachment portion attachable to the first module. The kit further comprises a third module comprising, one, a third display system configured to display a third set of data regarding the operation of the third module and, two, a third attachment portion attachable to the third module to the first module.

Claims

1. A surgical stapling system, comprising:

a first module, comprising;

a first display configured to display information regarding said surgical stapling system; and

a first attachment portion;

a second module, comprising;

a second display configured to display information regarding said surgical stapling system; and

a second attachment portion configured to attach said second module to said first module; and

a third module, comprising;

a third attachment portion configured to attach said third module to said first module in lieu of said second module; and

a third display configured to display information regarding said surgical stapling system.

2. The surgical stapling system of claim 1, wherein said first module comprises a first actuator configured to control a first function of said second module, and wherein said second module comprises a second actuator configured to control a second function of said second module.

3. The surgical stapling system of claim 1, wherein said second module comprises an end effector configured to form longitudinal rows of staples, and wherein said third module comprises an end effector configured to form annular rows of staples.

4. The surgical stapling system of claim 3, wherein said first module comprises a first actuator configured to control a function of said second module if said second module is attached to said first module or said third module if said third module is attached to said first module, wherein said second module comprises a second actuator configured to control a second function of said second module, and wherein said third module comprises a third actuator configured to control a third function of said third module.

5. The surgical stapling system of claim 4, wherein said third actuator is configured to adjust the height in which the staples in said annular rows of staples are formed.

6. The surgical stapling system of claim 4, wherein said third actuator comprises a staple cartridge and an anvil, and wherein said third actuator is configured to adjust the distance between said staple cartridge and said anvil.

7. The surgical stapling system of claim 4, wherein said second module comprises:

a longitudinal shaft defining a longitudinal axis;

an end effector;

an electric motor operably coupled to said end effector; and

a rotation joint configured to permit said electric motor to rotate said end effector about an axis which is collinear with said longitudinal axis.

8. A surgical stapling system, comprising:

a handle, comprising;

a first display configured to display a first set of information regarding said surgical stapling system; and

a first attachment portion;

a tool assembly, comprising;

a second display configured to display a second set of information regarding said surgical instrument system; and

a second attachment portion configured to attach said tool assembly to said handle;

a replacement tool assembly, comprising;

a third attachment portion configured to attach said replacement tool assembly to said handle in lieu of said tool assembly; and

a third display configured to display a third set of information regarding said surgical stapling system.

9. The surgical stapling system of claim 8, wherein said handle comprises a first actuator configured to control a first function of said tool assembly, and wherein said tool assembly comprises a second actuator configured to control a second function of said tool assembly.

10. The surgical stapling system of claim 8, wherein said tool assembly comprises an end effector configured to form longitudinal rows of staples, and wherein said replacement tool assembly comprises an end effector configured to form annular rows of staples.

11. The surgical stapling system of claim 10, wherein said handle comprises a first actuator configured to control a function of said tool assembly if said tool assembly is attached to said handle or said replacement tool assembly if said replacement tool assembly is attached to said handle, wherein said tool assembly comprises a second actuator configured to control a second function of said tool assembly, and wherein said replacement tool assembly comprises a third actuator configured to control a third function of said replacement tool assembly.

12. The surgical stapling system of claim 11, wherein said third actuator is configured to adjust the height in which the staples in said annular rows of staples are formed.

13. The surgical stapling system of claim 11, wherein said third actuator comprises a staple cartridge and an anvil, and wherein said third actuator is configured to adjust the distance between said staple cartridge and said anvil.

14. The surgical stapling system of claim 10, wherein said tool assembly comprises:

a longitudinal shaft defining a longitudinal axis;

an end effector;

an electric motor operably coupled to said end effector; and

a rotation joint configured to permit said electric motor to rotate said end effector about an axis which is collinear with said longitudinal axis.

15. The surgical stapling system of claim 8, wherein said third set of information is different than said second set of information.

16. The surgical stapling system of claim 8, wherein said second set of information is different than said first set of information.

17. A surgical stapling system kit, comprising:

a first module, comprising;

a first display system configured to display a first set of data regarding the operation of said first module; and

a first attachment portion;

a second module, comprising;

a second display system configured to display a second set of data regarding the operation of said second module; and

a second attachment portion attachable to said first attachment portion of said first module; and

a third module, comprising;

a third display system configured to display a third set of data regarding the operation of said third module; and

a third attachment portion attachable to said first attachment portion of said first module.

18. The surgical stapling system kit of claim 17, wherein said first display system is configured to display at least a portion of said second set of data when said second module is attached to said first module, and wherein said first display system is configured to display at least a portion of said third set of data when said third module is attached to said first module.

19. The surgical stapling system kit of claim 18, wherein said second module comprises:

a staple cartridge;

staples removably stored in said staple cartridge; and

an anvil configured to deform said staples, wherein said second set of data includes the distance between said staple cartridge and said anvil.

20. The surgical stapling system kit of claim 17, wherein said second module comprises:

a longitudinal shaft defining a longitudinal axis;

an end effector;

an electric motor operably coupled to said end effector; and

a rotation joint configured to permit said electric motor to rotate said end effector about an axis which is collinear with said longitudinal axis.