Staple cartridge including a tissue thickness compensator for a surgical stapler

• US 10,335,148 B2
• Filed: 06/17/2015
• Issued: 07/02/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cilag Gmbh International (Johnson & Johnson)
• Original Assignee: Ethicon, LLC (Johnson & Johnson)
• Inventors: Shelton, IV, Frederick E., Baxter, III, Chester O.
• Primary Examiner(s): Chukwurah, Nathaniel C
• Application Number:
  US14/742,321
• Publication Number:
  US 20150342607A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,476 Days
• Field of Search: 2271751, 2271761, 2271791, 2271801, 606153, 606139, 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 17/00491 Surgical glue applicators surgical adhesives A61L24/00; two-component delivery syringes A61M5/19
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/064 Surgical staples, i.e. penetrating the tissue
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/0643 with separate closing member, e.g. for interlocking with staple
• 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 17/0682 for applying U-shaped staples or clamps, e.g. without a forming anvil
• 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 17/1155 Circular staplers comprising a plurality of staples
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/29 Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/2909 Handles
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/295 combined with cutting implements
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00004 (bio)absorbable, (bio)resorbable, resorptive for implantable prostheses A61F2210/0004
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/003 Steerable
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00314 Separate linked members
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00323 Cables or rods
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00327 : with actuating members moving in opposite directions
• 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 2017/00526 : Methods of manufacturing
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0053 : Loading magazines or sutures into applying tools
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00818 : Treatment of the gastro-intestinal system
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00862 : elastic or resilient for sutures A61B2017/0618
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00884 : enhancing wound closure
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00893 : pharmaceutically effective
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00951 : adhesive
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0409 : Instruments for applying suture anchors for applying suture clamps, clips or locks A61B2017/0488
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0641 : having at least three legs as part of one single body
• 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 2017/07228 : 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 2017/0725 : with settable gap between anvil and cartridge, e.g. for different staple heights at different shots
• 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 2017/2902 : characterized by features of the actuating rod
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2908 : Multiple segments connected by articulations
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/291 : the position of the handle being adjustable with respect to the shaft
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2916 : pins in guiding slots
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2919 : details of linkages or pivot points
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/292 : connection of actuating rod to handle, e.g. ball end in recess
• 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 2017/2931 : with releasable head
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2933 : camming or guiding means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2936 : Pins in guiding slots
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2944 : Translation of jaw members
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2946 : Locking means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320052 : Guides for cutting instruments by marking A61B2090/395
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/034 : abutting on parts of the device itself
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/037 : with a frangible part, e.g. by reduced diameter
• 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 90/92 : coded with colour
• CPC Class Codes: B25C 5/1686 : using pre-loaded cassettes

Abstract

A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened.

Claims

1. A staple cartridge, comprising:

a support portion including a cartridge body, comprising;

a plurality of staple cavities that define a staple field, wherein said staple field extends between said staple cavities;

a deck; and

a plurality of cartridge cleats; and

a layer assembly, comprising;

a first layer covering said staple cavities, wherein said first layer comprises a fibrous polymeric composition containing structural voids; and

a second layer for releasably holding said first layer to said support portion;

wherein said cartridge cleats are configured to interact with said layer assembly to limit movement of said layer assembly relative to said deck, and wherein said cartridge cleats are present in said staple field.

2. The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said structural voids are configured to promote tissue in-growth.

3. The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said first layer further comprises a fibrous non-woven material configured to reinforce said first layer.

4. The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said first layer further comprises a fibrous mesh element configured to reinforce said first layer.

5. The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said fibrous polymeric composition comprises oxidized regenerated cellulose.

6. The staple cartridge of claim 1, wherein said second layer comprises a biodegradable film wrap.

7. A staple cartridge, comprising:

a support portion including a cartridge body, comprising;

a plurality of staple cavities;

a deck; and

a plurality of cartridge cleats; and

a layer assembly, comprising;

a first layer covering said staple cavities, wherein said first layer comprises a fibrous polymeric composition containing structural voids; and

a second layer for releasably holding said first layer to said support portion;

wherein said cartridge cleats are configured to interact with said layer assembly to limit movement of said layer assembly relative to said deck, wherein said second layer comprises a plurality of apertures alignable with said staple cavities of said cartridge body, and wherein said first layer further comprises a plurality of openings alignable with said apertures of said second layer.

8. A staple cartridge, comprising:

a support portion including a cartridge body defining a plurality of staple cavities and a deck; and

a layer portion, comprising;

a first layer covering said staple cavities of said cartridge body, wherein said first layer comprises a fibrous polymeric composition containing voids; and

a second layer for detachably retaining said first layer to said support portion, wherein said second layer comprises a plurality of apertures alignable with said staple cavities of said cartridge body, and wherein said first layer further comprises a plurality of apertures aligned with said apertures of said second layer.

9. The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said support portion further includes a plurality of protrusions extending from said deck, and wherein said protrusions are configured to interact with said layer portion to limit movement of said layer portion relative to said deck.

10. The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said voids are structured to promote tissue in-growth.

11. The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said first layer further comprises a fibrous non-woven material configured to reinforce said first layer.

12. The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said first layer further comprises a fibrous mesh element configured to reinforce said first layer.

13. The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said fibrous polymeric composition comprises oxidized regenerated cellulose.

14. The staple cartridge of claim 8, wherein said second layer comprises a film wrap.

15. A staple cartridge, comprising:

a support portion, comprising;

a plurality of staple cavities;

a deck; and

a plurality of spikes extending from said deck; and

a layer arrangement, comprising;

a first layer extending over said staple cavities, wherein said first layer comprises a compressible polymeric composition containing structural voids; and

a second layer for releasably attaching said first layer to said support portion;

wherein said spikes are configured to interact with said layer arrangement to limit movement of said layer arrangement relative to said deck, and wherein said spikes extend along the entire length and width of said deck in between said staple cavities.

16. The staple cartridge of claim 15, wherein said compressible polymeric composition is fibrous.

17. The staple cartridge of claim 16, wherein said structural voids are configured to promote tissue in-growth.

18. The staple cartridge of claim 15, wherein said first layer further comprises a fibrous non-woven material configured to reinforce said first layer.

19. The staple cartridge of claim 15, wherein said first layer further comprises a fibrous mesh element configured to reinforce said first layer.

20. A staple cartridge, comprising:

a support portion, comprising;

a plurality of staple cavities;

a deck; and

a plurality of spikes extending from said deck; and

a layer arrangement, comprising;

a first layer extending over said staple cavities, wherein said first layer comprises a compressible polymeric composition containing structural voids; and

a second layer for releasably attaching said first layer to said support portion;

wherein said spikes are configured to interact with said layer arrangement to limit movement of said layer arrangement relative to said deck, wherein said second layer comprises a plurality of apertures alignable with said staple cavities, and wherein said first layer comprises a plurality of openings alignable with said apertures of said second layer.