Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible sheath assemblies capable of maintaining a desired positioning at a desired tissue region during medical procedures involving use insertion and withdrawal of medical tools through the flexible sheath, and related systems and methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible sheath assemblies capable of maintaining a desired positioning at a desired tissue region during medical procedures involving use insertion and withdrawal of medical tools through the flexible sheath, and related systems and methods.

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly disposed in the housing, a shaft extending from a distal end of the housing, and an end effector assembly coupled to the shaft and operatively connected to the ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly. The ultrasonic surgical instrument further includes a handle assembly having a first set of power contacts formed thereon and being removably attachable to the housing, a power receiving mechanism having a second set of power contacts formed thereon, and a power cable electrically connected between the first and second power contacts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible sheath assemblies capable of maintaining a desired positioning at a desired tissue region during medical procedures involving use insertion and withdrawal of medical tools through the flexible sheath, and related systems and methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy using ablation tools configured to allow lower insertion forces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for directing endoscopy devices. In particular, provided herein are endoscopy directing devices and uses thereof. The devices described herein find use in a variety of endoscopy (e.g., bronchoscopy) applications.

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly disposed in the housing, a shaft extending from a distal end of the housing, and an end effector assembly coupled to the shaft and operatively connected to the ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly. The ultrasonic surgical instrument further includes a handle assembly having a first set of power contacts formed thereon and being removably attachable to the housing, a power receiving mechanism having a second set of power contacts formed thereon, and a power cable electrically connected between the first and second power contacts.

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly disposed in the housing, a shaft extending from a distal end of the housing, and an end effector assembly coupled to the shaft and operatively connected to the ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly. The ultrasonic surgical instrument further includes a handle assembly having a first set of power contacts formed thereon and being removably attachable to the housing, a power receiving mechanism having a second set of power contacts formed thereon, and a power cable electrically connected between the first and second power contacts.

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly disposed in the housing, a shaft extending from a distal end of the housing, and an end effector assembly coupled to the shaft and operatively connected to the ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly. The ultrasonic surgical instrument further includes a handle assembly having a first set of power contacts formed thereon and being removably attachable to the housing, a power receiving mechanism having a second set of power contacts formed thereon, and a power cable electrically connected between the first and second power contacts.

Abstract: A charging assembly includes a container and an external charging portion. The container includes a base and a cover. The base defines an interior volume. The cover is releasably engagable with the base for enclosing the interior volume. The container is configured to maintain the interior volume in a sterile condition. At least one electrical contact is disposed within the interior volume of the base. The external charging portion is operably couplable to the container for charging a battery assembly positioned within the interior volume of the base via the at least one electrical contact.

Abstract: A first surgical instrument includes a shaft having an extension member such as a pair of jaw members at a distal end that are movable about a pivot for grasping tissue. The first surgical instrument enables a user to move the shaft and the pair of jaw members. A cleaning material is disposed on an external surface of the extension member such as at least one jaw member or disposed on the shaft. The first surgical instrument and the second surgical instrument define a distance between each other. The cleaning material is configured to clean at least a portion of at least a second surgical instrument in proximity to the first surgical instrument when the distance between the first surgical instrument and the second surgical instrument is reduced. A corresponding method of cleaning the second surgical instrument with the cleaning material of the first surgical instrument is also disclosed.