Surgical instrument system

• US 10,702,266 B2
• Filed: 01/12/2018
• Issued: 07/07/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cilag Gmbh International (Johnson & Johnson)
• Original Assignee: Ethicon, LLC (Johnson & Johnson)
• Inventors: Parihar, Shailendra K., Koch, Jr., Robert L., Baxter, III, Chester O., Shelton, IV, Frederick E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Smith, Scott A
• Application Number:
  US15/869,706
• Publication Number:
  US 20180249999A1
• Time in Patent Office: 907 Days
• Field of Search: 227 19, 2271751, 2271761, 2271801, 2271752, 2271753, 606139, 606153, 606219
• 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 17/115 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 17/282 Jaws
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00017 Electrical control of surgical instruments
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00115 with audible or visual output with imaging means A61B90/37, A61B34/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00199 with a console, e.g. a control panel with a display
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0023 disposable
• 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 2017/00393 with means for switching between functions
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00398 using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors, solenoids
• 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 2017/0688 Packages or dispensers for surgical staplers
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07214 : Stapler heads
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/07221 : curved
• 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 2017/0725 : with settable gap between anvil and cartridge, e.g. for different staple heights at different shots
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2902 : characterized by features of the actuating rod
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2903 : transferring rotary motion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2912 : transmission of forces to actuating rod or piston
• 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 2017/2932 : Transmission of forces to jaw members
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2933 : camming or guiding means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2936 : Pins in guiding slots
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2943 : Toothed members, e.g. rack and pinion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2946 : Locking means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/038 : during shipment
• 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 34/30 : Surgical robots
• CPC Class Codes: Y02A 90/10 : Information and communication technologies [ICT] supporting adaptation to climate change, e.g. for weather forecasting or climate simulation

Abstract

A surgical instrument system comprising a housing, a first drive, a second drive, a first stapling assembly, and a second stapling assembly is disclosed. The housing comprises an electric motor configured to output rotary motions. The first drive is configured to translate in response to the rotary motions. The second drive is configured to translate independently of the first drive in response to the rotary motions. The first stapling assembly is releasably attachable to the housing. The first stapling assembly is configured to perform a first surgical function in response to the translation of the first drive. The second stapling assembly is releasably attachable to the housing when the first stapling assembly is not attached to the housing. The second stapling assembly is configured to perform a second surgical function in response to the translation of the first drive. The second surgical function and the first surgical function are different.

Claims

1. A surgical instrument system, comprising:

an electric motor configured to output rotary motion;

a housing;

a first drive configured to translate in response to said rotary motion;

a second drive configured to translate independently of said first drive in response to said rotary motion;

a first stapling assembly releasably attachable to said first housing, wherein said first stapling assembly comprises;

an end effector, comprising;

a cartridge jaw comprising staples removably stored therein; and

an anvil;

a closure member configured to close said end effector in response to the translation of said first drive;

a firing member configured to perform a firing motion in response to the translation of said second drive; and

a second stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing when said first stapling assembly is not attached to said housing, wherein said second stapling assembly comprises;

a first jaw;

a second jaw movable relative to said first jaw between an open position and a closed position, wherein said second jaw is configured to move toward said open position in response to the translation of said first drive; and

a firing member configured to perform a firing motion in response to the translation of said second drive.

2. A surgical instrument system, comprising:

a housing, comprising;

an electric motor configured to output rotary motions;

a first drive configured to translate in response to said rotary motions;

a second drive configured to translate independently of said first drive in response to said rotary motions;

a first stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing, wherein said first stapling assembly is configured to;

perform a jaw closing motion in response to the translation of said first drive; and

perform a staple firing motion in response to the translation of said second drive; and

a second stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing when said first stapling assembly is not attached to said housing, wherein said second stapling assembly is configured to;

perform a jaw opening motion in response to the translation of said first drive; and

perform a staple firing motion in response to the translation of said second drive.

3. A surgical instrument system, comprising:

a housing comprising an electric motor configured to output rotary motions;

a first drive configured to translate in response to said rotary motions;

a second drive configured to translate independently of said first drive in response to said rotary motions;

a first stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing, wherein said first stapling assembly is configured to perform a first jaw motion in response to the translation of said first drive; and

a second stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing when said first stapling assembly is not attached to said housing, wherein said second stapling assembly is configured to perform a second jaw motion in response to the translation of said first drive, and wherein said second jaw motion and said first jaw motion are in different directions.

4. A surgical instrument system, comprising:

a housing comprising an electric motor configured to output rotary motions;

a first drive configured to translate in response to said rotary motions;

a second drive configured to translate independently of said first drive in response to said rotary motions;

a first stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing, wherein said first stapling assembly is configured to perform a first surgical function in response to the translation of said first drive; and

a second stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing when said first stapling assembly is not attached to said housing, wherein said second stapling assembly is configured to perform a second surgical function in response to the translation of said first drive, and wherein said second surgical function and said first surgical function are different.

5. A surgical instrument system, comprising:

a rotary input configured to transmit a rotary motion;

a housing;

a first drive configured to translate in response to said rotary motion;

a second drive configured to translate independently of said first drive in response to said rotary motion;

a first stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing, wherein said first stapling assembly comprises;

an end effector, comprising;

a cartridge jaw comprising staples removably stored therein; and

an anvil;

a closure member configured to close said end effector in response to the translation of said first drive;

a firing member configured to perform a firing motion in response to the translation of said second drive; and

a second stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing when said first stapling assembly is not attached to said housing, wherein said second stapling assembly comprises;

a first jaw;

a second jaw movable relative to said first jaw between an open position and a closed position, wherein said second jaw is configured to move toward said open position in response to the translation of said first drive; and

a firing member configured to perform a firing motion in response to the translation of said second drive.

6. A surgical instrument system, comprising:

a housing comprising a rotary input configured to transmit rotary motions;

a first drive configured to translate in response to said rotary motions;

a second drive configured to translate independently of said first drive in response to said rotary motions;

a first stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing, wherein said first stapling assembly is configured to perform a first surgical function in response to the translation of said first drive; and

a second stapling assembly releasably attachable to said housing when said first stapling assembly is not attached to said housing, wherein said second stapling assembly is configured to perform a second surgical function in response to the translation of said first drive, and wherein said second surgical function and said first surgical function are different.