Abstract: A clip applier for deploying a surgical clip includes an actuator having a flexible wire and a collet chuck coupled to a piston. Further, actuation of the piston in a forward direction towards a distal end of the clip applier advances the flexible wire in the forward direction.

Abstract: A clip applier includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. Further, the distal end of the shaft includes a flexible tool having at least two rails connected to each other by at least one jointed connection, and the at least two rails configured to rotate about the jointed connection. Additionally, a pair of jaws may be provided at a distal end of the flexible tool. Further, an actuator may be provided at the proximal end of the shaft to advance the surgical clip within the flexible tool.

Abstract: A surgical tool assembly includes a pair of opposing jaws pivotally connected to each other. Further, at least one viewing opening may be provided in at least one of the opposing jaws. In this regard, the at least one viewing opening may extend from an upper to a lower surface of the opposing jaw in which the viewing opening is provided. Additionally, the at least one viewing opening may include a material retainer provided proximate the lower surface of the opposing jaw in which the at least one viewing opening is provided. Further, the material retainer may include an inclined surface inclined towards a central axis of the at least one viewing opening. Further, a grasping insert may be molded onto a lower surface of the opposing jaw in which the viewing opening is provided and an elastomeric material of the grasping inserts may within the at least one viewing opening, the material of the grasping inserts covering the inclined surface of the first material retainer.

Abstract: A clip for coupling a surgical tool and a scope. The clip includes a first grip having a first radial center and a first diameter, the first grip is configured to engage an outer surface of the tool. Additionally, there is provided a second grip having a second radial center and a second diameter, the second grip is configured to engage an outer surface of the scope. Further, the second grip may be provided between the first grip and a bottom opening of the clip; and the first and second grips may be provided next to each other such that the first radial center of the first grip is radially spaced from the second radial center of the second grip. Additionally, the first diameter of the first grip may be larger than the second diameter of the second grip.

Abstract: A surgical tool assembly is provided having a surgical tool, a scope; and a detachable clip which couples the tool and scope. The clip includes a first grip which engages a peripheral surface of the tool and a second grip which engages a peripheral surface of the scope. Additionally, the first and second grips may be formed continuously with one another.

Abstract: A medical clip dispenser apparatus for the pinching of a medical clip or staple about a portion of a mammalian body tissue. The apparatus comprises an elongated support beam having a distal end with a stationary lower housing thereon, and a distally movable hollow cinch slidably disposed on the lower housing. The cinch has a portion of a pair of closable jaws squeezably arranged therewithin. An elongated pusher has a generally cross-shaped pusher member on a distal end thereof in slidable engagement with the jaws, to keep the jaws apart from one another after a new clip has been pushed into position between the jaws.

Abstract: A trigger lockout device for a clip applying instrument. The lockout device includes a displaceable slider actuable by squeezing a trigger slidable in first and second directions a longitudinal axial direction within the barrel, and a block disposed within the barrel. When a first number of clips have not been applied and when the trigger is squeezed, the slider slidably engages and displaces the block and slides along a path in the axial direction to retrieve a clip of the first number of clips, and to insert the clip into the pair of jaws, and when a second number or none of the clips have not been applied, the slider engages the block to substantially prevent the slider from sliding along the path in at least one of the first or second directions such that the triggery cannot be unsqueezed.

Abstract: An indicating system for a clip applying device. The system has an indicator operatively connected to a trigger, wherein the indicator provides a signal when the trigger is moved to a position to operate jaws of the device to partially crimp the clip.

Abstract: A ladder for use with a clip applying device may include first and second protrusions extending from an end of the ladder along a lateral plane generally coplanar with the ladder or an orthogonal plane generally orthogonal to the ladder, in which the ladder may serially urge a clip outward from the surgical stapler, and the first and second protrusions may abut a cartridge in which the ladder is disposed.

Abstract: A fixed tip electrode includes a hollow shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, an electrode tip assembly removably affixed to the distal end of the shaft, and a cap assembly removably affixed to the proximal end of the shaft. The hollow shaft, the electrode tip assembly and the cap assembly are all in electrically conductive communication with each other.

Abstract: A medical device may include a tube having a first end and a second end, in which the first end can engage an instrument tip, an inner shaft disposed in the tube, a shaft end connected to the inner shaft and which can move lengthwise relative to the tube, a first abutment surface to abut a first shaft end stop of the shaft end, and a second abutment surface to abut a second shaft end stop of the shaft end generally opposite the first shaft end stop of the shaft end, in which the shaft end can slidably move along a length constrained by the abutment of the first shaft end stop against the first abutment surface and the second shaft end stop against the second abutment surface, and in which either one or both of the first abutment surface or the second abutment surface is positionally adjustable relative to the tube.

Abstract: An elastomeric internal seal for preventing or reducing fluid from passing from a first end of a tubular instrument to a second end of the tubular instrument. The seal has an edge portion configured to contact an inner surface of the instrument, at least one receiving aperture configured to receive an apparatus therethrough, the apparatus extending in a generally longitudinal direction in relation to the tubular instrument. The seal further has a lip portion channel generally extending toward the first end and about a circumference of the at least one receiving aperture, wherein the first lip portion is configured such that pressure created by the fluid causes the first lip portion to press against the apparatus.

Abstract: A medical device includes a tube end to which a tip having a medical tool is attached. The tip includes a tip housing and a lock tab, as well as a yoke. The tube end includes an outer tube and an inner shaft, in which the inner shaft engages the yoke and the outer tube engages the tip housing. The lock tab fits into a recess in the outer tube to prevent twisting of the tip when engaged with the tube end, and the yoke includes a locking ring to which a spring protrudes, to fixedly and detachably connect the tip to the tube end.

Abstract: A tubular assembly such that the assembly remains attached to a tubular structure using a collar and without need for extra parts and also such that a fluid resistant seal is formed between the assembly and the structure. The assembly has a flare on one end and a detent a fixed distance from the flare. The collar is rotatable and twistably or threadably attachable to the tubular structure.

Abstract: A medical clip applying device for crimping a clip. The device has a body assembly having a handle and a squeezable trigger, a barrel having a first end extending into the body assembly, a pair of jaws arranged on a second end of the barrel, the jaws actuable by squeezing action of the trigger, the second end of the barrel and the pair of jaws configured to be inserted into a body cavity, and a loading port in communication with the barrel. The barrel is configured to alternatively accept the insertion, through the loading port, of (a) a first cartridge type containing a plurality of clips of a first size or (b) a second cartridge type containing a plurality of clips of a second size, the first size being different from the second size.

Abstract: A trigger lockout device for a clip applying instrument. The lockout device includes a displaceable slider actuable by squeezing a trigger slidable in first and second directions a longitudinal axial direction within the barrel, and a block disposed within the barrel. When a first number of clips have not been applied and when the trigger is squeezed, the slider slidably engages and displaces the block and slides along a path in the axial direction to retrieve a clip of the first number of clips, and to insert the clip into the pair of jaws, and when a second number or none of the clips have not been applied, the slider engages the block to substantially prevent the slider from sliding along the path in at least one of the first or second directions such that the triggery cannot be unsqueezed.

Abstract: An alignment device for an apparatus. The apparatus is configured to selectively receive a first implement having a first width and a second implement having a second width, the first and second widths extending in a transverse direction generally orthogonal to an insertion axis direction of the first and second implements, the device comprising a pair of generally parallel spaced-apart elongated rails defining at least two channels, the at least two channels comprising a first channel having a first channel width, and a second channel having a second channel width, the first and second channel widths being different, the first channel being configured to centrally hold the first implement in the transverse direction, and the second channel being configured centrally hold the second implement in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A mechanism for opening and closing jaws of a medical instrument. The mechanism includes a cinch configured to selectively move in opposite directions along a longitudinal axis, the cinch comprising a pair of control members each having an inner control surface and an outer control surface, and a jaw assembly having a pair of jaw arms, each jaw arm comprising an inner engagement surface configured to slidingly engage with a respective the outer control surface, and an outer engagement surface configured to slidingly engage with a respective inner control surface.

Abstract: An advancement block for a clip applying device. The advancement block includes a body that proximally slides in the axial direction when a trigger is squeezed, and further distally slides in the axial direction when the trigger is released, and a toggle pivotably connected to the body, the toggle pivoting in a first direction about a pivot axis generally orthogonal to the axial direction and to a first position when the body proximally slides in the axial direction, the toggle further pivoting in a second direction about the pivot axis and to a second position when the body distally slides in the axial direction. When in the second position, the toggle engages and distally moves the ladder member such that the ladder member distally moves the rearmost clip in the axial direction.