Multi-function clamping device with stapler and ablation heads
First Claim
1. An actuation mechanism, comprising:
- a handle assembly including at least a first user-operable portion;
an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly;
a first actuation member carried within the elongated body and extending to a distal end of the elongated body;
wherein the first actuation member is moveable in response to movement of the first user-operable portion;
an electrical supply line extending from the handle assembly to the distal end of the elongated body; and
a coupling at the distal end of the elongated body for releasably coupling the elongated body in turn to a clamping head and an electrically-energizable head;
wherein, when the elongated body is coupled to the clamping head, the first actuation member controls clamping of the clamping head, and when the elongated body is coupled to the electrically-energizable head, the electrical supply line electrically energizes the electrically-energizable head.
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Abstract
Stapler and ablation clamping heads can be interchangeably coupled to a hand-operated actuation mechanism using a quick connect/quick release coupling. In the actuation mechanism, a first user-operable lever controls clamping of the jaws of either head, while a second user-operable lever controls the firing of staples in the stapler head. A removable staple holder may be used with the stapler head to allow easy reloading of staples as well as the use of different sizes and type of staples. A corresponding removable anvil may be used as well. A removable electrode holder may be used with the ablation head to allow the use of different electrode configurations. Moreover, a removable electrode holder may be used over the jaws of a stapler head as an overlay.
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24 Claims
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1. An actuation mechanism, comprising:
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a handle assembly including at least a first user-operable portion; an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly; a first actuation member carried within the elongated body and extending to a distal end of the elongated body; wherein the first actuation member is moveable in response to movement of the first user-operable portion; an electrical supply line extending from the handle assembly to the distal end of the elongated body; and a coupling at the distal end of the elongated body for releasably coupling the elongated body in turn to a clamping head and an electrically-energizable head; wherein, when the elongated body is coupled to the clamping head, the first actuation member controls clamping of the clamping head, and when the elongated body is coupled to the electrically-energizable head, the electrical supply line electrically energizes the electrically-energizable head. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An ablation device, comprising:
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a first jaw including a first electrode; a second jaw having a proximal end and including a second electrode, the second jaw operatively associated with the first jaw and opposing the first jaw; an actuation mechanism releasably coupled to the proximal end of the second jaw; a first actuation member responsive to the actuation mechanism, and extending from the proximal end of the second jaw for causing a clamping movement of the first and second jaws, wherein the proximal end of the second jaw comprises a quick connect/quick release coupling; and an electrical supply line responsive to the actuation mechanism, and extending from the proximal end of the second jaw for electrically energizing the first and second electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A clamping ablation head, comprising:
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a first jaw having an associated first electrode; a second jaw operatively associated with the first jaw, opposing the first jaw, and including an electrical contact; and an electrode holder holding a second electrode;
whereinthe electrode holder is removably receivable by the second jaw; and the second electrode includes an electrical contact that is electrically coupled to the electrical contact of the second jaw when the electrode holder is received by the second jaw. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An ablation head, comprising:
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a first jaw having a first electrical contact and a second jaw having a second electrical contact; a first electrode holder and a second electrode holder removably receivable by the first jaw and the second jaw, respectively; a first electrode comprising a third electrical contact, the first electrode carried by the first electrode holder; and a second electrode comprising a fourth electrical contact, the second electrode carried by the second electrode holder; wherein the first and second contacts of the first and second jaws are respectively electrically coupled to the third and fourth contacts of the first and second electrodes when the first and second electrode holders are received by the first and second jaws. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A combination stapler and ablation head, comprising:
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a first jaw including an anvil; a second jaw operatively associated with the first jaw, opposing the first jaw and including a staple driving mechanism; and a staple holder operatively associated with the second jaw, wherein the staple holder is actuable by the staple driving mechanism, and includes a staple supply; an electrode holder; and an electrode carried by the electrode holder and including an electrical contact; wherein the electrode holder is removably receivable by at least one of the first and second jaws such that the electrical contact of the electrode is electrically coupled to an electrical contact of the at least one of the first and second jaws. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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23. A clamping device, comprising:
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a handle assembly including first and second user-operable portions;
an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly;first and second actuation members carried within the elongated body and extending to a distal end of the elongated body; wherein the first actuation member is moveable in response to movement of the first user-operable portion, and the second actuation member is movable in response to movement of the second user-operable portion; an electrical supply line extending from the handle assembly to the distal end of the elongated body; a coupling at the distal end of the elongated body; and a clamping head comprising a first jaw, and a second jaw operatively associated with the first jaw and opposing the first jaw, the second jaw having a proximal end configured to releasably couple to the coupling at the distal end of the elongated body; wherein the clamping head is actuable by the first and second actuation members. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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