Abstract: A treatment tool includes: an end effector configured to implement treatment of living tissue; an operation input portion configured to receive operation; a tubular portion provided along a longitudinal axis of the treatment tool, the tubular portion having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the end effector, the second end being provided with a first engagement portion; a driver configured to move along the longitudinal axis according to the operation on the operation input portion, the driver including a second engagement portion configured to engage with the first engagement portion; and a pusher configured to connect the tubular portion and the driver to each other by coming into contact with the tubular portion toward a central axis of the tubular portion in a state where the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion have engaged with each other.

Abstract: A powered surgical device includes a power source and a motor coupled to the power source. The device may include a reload having a plurality of staples. The device may also include a transmission assembly movable by the motor. The device may also include a sensor configured to monitor operation of the transmission assembly and output sensor data. The device may also include a controller configured to: determine a position of the transmission assembly, and operate the motor based on the position of the transmission assembly to advance the transmission assembly to eject the plurality of staples from the reload. The controller is further configured to stop the motor once the plurality of staples is ejected from the reload for a preset period of time.

Abstract: A housing holding a stator has increased rigidity. A vibration driver drill includes a motor including a stator and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator, a gear case in front of the motor, a gear in the gear case to receive rotation of the rotor, an output shaft protruding frontward from the gear case to receive rotation from the gear, an integral cylindrical housing accommodating the motor and including a front portion with an opening and a rear portion closed, a gear case housing connected to the front portion of the integral cylindrical housing and including a right part and a left part and holding the gear case, and a grip housing extending downward from the gear case housing.

Abstract: A method of applying a buttress to a surgical stapler end effector comprises positioning a buttress assembly between an anvil and a staple cartridge of the end effector. The buttress assembly comprises a buttress body and an adhesive material. The adhesive material faces either an underside of the anvil or a deck of the staple cartridge. The anvil is in an open position relative to the staple cartridge during the act of positioning the buttress assembly between the anvil and the staple cartridge. The method further comprises moving the anvil toward the staple cartridge then moving the anvil back to the open position. The buttress assembly is adhered to the underside of the anvil or the deck of the staple cartridge via the adhesive material with the anvil moved back to the open position. The adhesive material comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.

Abstract: A sterilization validation system and method are disclosed that ensure sterilization of packaging materials that contain certain sterilized items that have been sterilized in a cleanroom environment. In accordance with the disclosed subject matter, garments (or other items or materials) that are sterilized inside autoclave or breather bags may be secured within tote liners that ensure sterility of the exterior of the breather bags containing the garments. Not only is it possible to ensure a recipient that the garment is sterile, but it is also possible to verify that the outside of the breather bag itself is also sterile, since the breather bag will remain sterilized inside the tote liner during shipping.

Abstract: An apparatus configured for use with an end effector of a surgical fastening instrument includes a first adjunct including a plurality of first resiliently compressible elements interconnected with each other. The apparatus also includes a second adjunct opposed from the first adjunct. The second adjunct includes a plurality of second resiliently compressible elements interconnected with each other. Each first resiliently compressible element of the plurality of first resiliently compressible elements is configured to align and thermally bond with a corresponding second resiliently compressible element of the plurality of second resiliently compressible elements to secure the first and second adjuncts to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The shaft assembly includes an outer sheath and a motorized driving mechanism. The body assembly is configured to actuate the driving mechanism. The end effector includes a staple deck, an anvil, a first staple driver, and a second staple driver. The first staple driver is configured to fire a first annular array of staples of the plurality of staples against the anvil to deform the first annular array of staples at a first compressed staple height. The second staple driver is configured to fire a second annular array of staples of the plurality of staples against the anvil to deform the second annular array of staples at a second compressed staple height independent of the first staple driver. The first compressed staple height and the second compressed staple height are different.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fastening device, comprising a main body and a holding part, wherein the main body constitutes a main plane, and the holding part and the main body are rotatably connected to each other; and the holding part comprises a first arm and a second arm, the first arm is provided with a first connection mechanism and a second connection mechanism, the first arm is rotatably connected to the main body via the first connection mechanism, and the second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm via the second connection mechanism. Such a fastening device can be used for the installation of floorings. Not only can the height of a handle be changed, but also the angle at which the handle is held can be changed at the same time. Moreover, the fastening device is further provided with a detachable auxiliary moving device, which can easily move a base during use, but the auxiliary moving device can be removed when it is not needed, which is convenient for packaging and transportation.

Abstract: An ergonomic manual driver includes a handle having ergonomic recesses. A manual driver includes a shank and a handle attached to the shank. The handle includes a proximal portion, a middle portion, and a distal portion. The distal portion has a distal portion distal end cross section that includes polygonal perimeter line segments joined by intervening perimeter segments. The distal portion has a distal portion proximal end cross section that includes polygonal perimeter line segments joined by intervening perimeter segments. Orientations of the polygonal perimeter line segments of the distal portion distal end are offset rotationally by 15 degrees to 45 degrees around the shank axis relative to the polygonal perimeter line segments of the distal portion proximal end. The distal portion comprises distal portion recesses, which extend from the distal portion proximal end to the distal portion distal end.

Abstract: A power pack removably loadable into a housing of a surgical instrument having a motor having a motor shaft, a rotatable disc operably connected to the motor shaft, a drive mechanism operably connected to the rotatable disc, and an engagement member linearly movable by the drive mechanism. The engagement member is configured to removably engage an axially movable member in the housing of the surgical instrument, wherein actuation of the motor causes linear movement of the engagement member to effect movement of the axially movable member in an axial direction.

Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge, an electric motor and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor. The control circuit is configured to change a firing motion a first way based on a first value of a projected peak firing force and a second way based on a second value of the projected peak firing force value.

Abstract: A household vacuum sealer provided by the present invention contains: a holder and a cap. The holder includes a circuit board and an air pump, and the cap includes two hooks corresponding to two locking positions of the holder. The holder further includes a vacuuming portion, a bag feeding portion, and a cutter platform. The cap includes a pumping portion, a first seal ring, a flexible strap, and a pumping orifice. The holder further includes a second seal ring. After the cap is locked on the holder, the first seal ring contacts with the second seal ring, and a closed space is defined between the vacuuming portion and the pumping portion so that a vacuuming pressure is equal to a pressure of the is equal to the pumping room, and a pressure of the vacuum packaging bag is equal to a pressure of an isobaric pumping space.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a folding unit and a transport unit that transports a package assembly on a transport plane towards the folding unit, the package assembly comprising containers that have been wrapped in a paper blank that comprises tabs that project past the containers. The tabs comprise a lower tab that is coplanar with the transport plane. The folding unit comprises a folding-device that folds lower tabs with plates arranged on both sides of the transport unit. The plates move with three degrees-of-freedom: along the transport unit, towards the package assembly, and perpendicular to the transport plane.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a system for capsule sealing using an improved sealing head for applying a top to a can is contemplated. The improved sealing head is contemplated as being capable of producing a sealed can having greater adhesion and strength in at least one area of the can edge, and a weaker adhesion in the remaining area of the can edge, in order to simplify opening and to reduce any requirements for the use of non-metallic adhesives.

Abstract: A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a compressible adjunct and a staple cartridge. The compressible adjunct comprises attachment regions. The staple cartridge comprises a proximal end, a distal end, a deck, a longitudinal row of staple cavities, staples, bonding zones, and barbs. The attachment regions of the compressible adjunct are configured to be secured to bonding areas defined by the bonding zones. The barbs protrude from the deck, and the barbs are configured to maintain an initial alignment between the attachment regions and the bonding zones prior to attachment of the compressible adjunct to the deck.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for blister packaging are disclosed. An assembly utilizing interchangeable inserts allows for a variety of blister packaging to be sealed with corresponding labels that are anchored into proper orientation through the use of locator pins. Blisters are nested into inserts and held in a fixed position while label sheets having holes for receiving locator pins are inserted onto the assembly. Visual indicators on labels identify pull flaps, and tear slits provide evidence of tampering with packaged blisters.

Abstract: A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule and methods of forming same are disclosed.

Abstract: A force limiting apparatus for a surgical instrument to prevent too much force being applied to the jaws of the instrument. The instrument has a body with a drive shaft coupled to a pair of jaws, a bearing tube secured to the drive shaft, and a pair of tracks carrying a pivot pin that is biased into one end of the track. A lever is coupled to the pivot pin and abuts the bearing tube to move the bearing tube and close the jaws when squeezed by a user. If the lever is over actuated, the pivot pin will slide along the track against the bias of the spring assembly with the lever pivoting about the bearing tube rather than the pivot pin. As a result, the additional movement of lever does not result in any addition force being transmitted to the drive shaft via the bearing tube.

Abstract: A reducer appropriately selects from three or more variable speeds to match multiple operational modes. An impact driver includes a motor, a reducer that reduces rotation from the motor to select from three or more variable speeds, a plurality of actuators to be actuated by the rotation reduced by the reducer, and a switcher that selects, from the plurality of actuators, a specific actuator to be actuated in a predetermined operational mode. The switcher causes the reducer to cooperate with the selected specific actuator and actuates the reducer at a predetermined variable speed of the three of more variable speeds corresponding to the predetermined operational mode of the selected specific actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements for shopping and merchandise bags with integral handles. Disclosed is a bag with integral handles and closure elements located below the integral handles. Further disclosed is a process for manufacturing a reclosable bag with integral handles. The handles and bag may be formed from a wave-cut polymeric tube. In addition, the handles of the bag may be formed from a wave-cut polymeric tube while the body of the bag is formed from a side-gusseted polymeric tube. The disclosed bags and methods to make such bags provide cost effective solutions for providing reclosable bags with integral handles.