Abstract: A surgical smoke filtering device includes an annular collar defining a longitudinally-extending central passageway configured to be placed over an incision. A plurality of apertures is disposed through the annular collar and is configured to receive surgical smoke therethrough. A first electrode and a second electrode are disposed within the annular collar. The first electrode has a first electrical charge, and the second electrode has a second electrical charge. The first and second electrodes are configured to generate an airflow to draw the surgical smoke through the annular collar.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes a robotic arm having an instrument and an instrument drive unit configured to couple to and to actuate the instrument. The system also includes a display configured to output a graphical user interface and a surgeon console having a handle controller configured to control the robotic arm and the instrument. The system further includes a processor configured to receive a user input from the graphical user interface, the user input selecting a power mode from a plurality of power modes for the instrument drive unit. The plurality of power modes includes a full power mode during which the instrument drive unit is fully powered and a low power mode during which the instrument drive unit is partially powered. The processor is further configured to set the instrument drive unit to the selected power mode.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes a robotic arm having an instrument and an instrument drive unit configured to couple to and to actuate the instrument. The system also includes a surgeon console having a handle controller configured to control the robotic arm and the instrument. The system further includes a processor configured to monitor a parameter of the instrument and select a power mode from a plurality of power modes for the instrument drive unit based on the parameter. The plurality of power modes includes a full power mode during which the instrument drive unit is fully powered and a low power mode during which the instrument drive unit is partially powered. The processor is further configured to set the instrument drive unit to the selected power mode.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a housing, a tubular member extending from the housing, a valve disposed on the housing, and a tip member at a distal end of the tubular member. The housing includes a seal and the tubular member includes a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The valve is fluidly coupled with a first lumen of the plurality of lumens and the tip member includes a first port that is aligned and fluidly coupled with the first lumen of the plurality of lumens. The first port is configured to direct a fluid towards a predetermined location.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a housing with an elongate tubular member extending distally from the housing. The elongate tubular member has an open distal aperture. A first electrode is disposed in a first region of the elongate tubular member and circumscribes the elongate tubular member. The first electrode is coupled to an anode of a power supply and is configured to provide airborne particulate matter with a negative electric charge. A second electrode is disposed in a second region of the elongate tubular member and circumscribes the elongate tubular member. The second electrode is coupled to a cathode of a power supply and is configured to attract the airborne particulate matter.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a housing with an elongate tubular member extending distally from the housing. The elongate tubular member has an open distal aperture. A first electrode is disposed in a first region of the elongate tubular member and circumscribes the elongate tubular member. The first electrode is coupled to an anode of a power supply and is configured to provide airborne particulate matter with a negative electric charge. A second electrode is disposed in a second region of the elongate tubular member and circumscribes the elongate tubular member. The second electrode is coupled to a cathode of a power supply and is configured to attract the airborne particulate matter.

Abstract: A closed loop filtration system includes first and second trocars providing sealed access to a body cavity, a power supply, first and second ionizer units electrically coupled to the power supply, and a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes an inlet in communication with the first trocar, an outlet in communication with the second trocar, a first electrode disposed downstream of the inlet of the filter cartridge, and a second electrode disposed downstream of the first electrode. The first electrode is electrically coupled to the first ionizer unit to ionize airborne particulate matter flowing therethrough. The second electrode is electrically coupled to the second ionizer unit and configured to attract the airborne particulate matter that is ionized by the first electrode.

Abstract: A seal assembly including a septum seal, a lower seal support, an upper seal support and a return spring is disclosed. The septum seal includes an orifice and a plurality of apertures. The lower seal support includes an engagement surface configured to engage a portion of the septum seal. The upper seal support includes a plurality of fingers, wherein each of the plurality of fingers is configured to extend through a corresponding aperture of the septum seal. The return spring includes a collar portion and a plurality of spokes extending radially outward from the collar portion. At least a portion of the return spring may be sandwiched between the lower seal support and the upper seal support. The plurality of spokes is configured to bias the seal assembly toward a radial center of a housing.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a housing, a tubular member extending from the housing, a valve disposed on the housing, and a tip member at a distal end of the tubular member. The housing includes a seal and the tubular member includes a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The valve is fluidly coupled with a first lumen of the plurality of lumens and the tip member includes a first port that is aligned and fluidly coupled with the first lumen of the plurality of lumens. The first port is configured to direct a fluid towards a predetermined location.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a housing with an elongate tubular member extending distally from the housing. The elongate tubular member has an open distal aperture. A first electrode is disposed in a first region of the elongate tubular member and circumscribes the elongate tubular member. The first electrode is coupled to an anode of a power supply and is configured to provide airborne particulate matter with a negative electric charge. A second electrode is disposed in a second region of the elongate tubular member and circumscribes the elongate tubular member. The second electrode is coupled to a cathode of a power supply and is configured to attract the airborne particulate matter.

Abstract: A surgical access device includes a housing, a tubular member extending from the housing, a valve disposed on the housing, and a tip member at a distal end of the tubular member. The housing includes a seal and the tubular member includes a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The valve is fluidly coupled with a first lumen of the plurality of lumens and the tip member includes a first port that is aligned and fluidly coupled with the first lumen of the plurality of lumens. The first port is configured to direct a fluid towards a predetermined location.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to endoscopic reposable surgical clip appliers having a reusable handle assembly, at least one reusable shaft assembly, and at least one disposable clip cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A surgical suturing instrument includes first and second jaw members each defining a hole for detachable receipt of opposite ends of a curved needle. The first jaw member is rotatable relative to the second jaw member to move and transfer the curved needle between the jaw members. A first elongate locking element is slidable within the first jaw member between non-locking and locking positions. When the first elongate locking element is in the locking position and the curved needle is disposed within the hole of the first jaw member, a portion of the first elongate locking element is received in a notch defined in an end of the curved needle to selectively secure the curved needle to the first jaw member.

Abstract: A surgical stapling device for sequentially applying a plurality of fasteners to body tissue and simultaneously incising tissue is provided. The surgical stapling device is adapted to receive disposable loading units having staples in linear rows whose length can be between about 30 mm and 60 mm. The disposable loading unit includes a proximal body portion, a mounting assembly and a tool assembly. The mounting assembly is secured to the proximal end of the tool assembly and pivotally mounted about a pivot axis to the distal end of the proximal body portion. A support member or blow-out plate assembly is positioned on opposite sides of the pivot axis and extends between the proximal body portion and the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A gastric tube for use in a bariatric surgical procedure includes an elongate tube and a movable component supported on an outer surface of the elongate tube. The elongate tube has a non-circular cross section along at least a portion of a length of the elongate tube. The movable component is movable between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. In the unexpanded configuration, the movable component is disposed in abutting engagement with the outer surface of the elongate tube. In the expanded configuration, the movable component bows outwardly from the outer surface of the elongate tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to endoscopic reposable surgical clip appliers having a reusable handle assembly, at least one reusable shaft assembly, and at least one disposable clip cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.

Abstract: A surgical suturing instrument includes first and second jaw members each defining a hole for detachable receipt of opposite ends of a curved needle. The first jaw member is rotatable relative to the second jaw member to move and transfer the curved needle between the jaw members. A first elongate locking element is slidable within the first jaw member between non-locking and locking positions. When the first elongate locking element is in the locking position and the curved needle is disposed within the hole of the first jaw member, a portion of the first elongate locking element is received in a notch defined in an end of the curved needle to selectively secure the curved needle to the first jaw member.

Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a cleaning assembly that enables cleaning of a lens of the endoscope during a surgical procedure to maintain a clear image without having to remove the endoscope from the patient's body. The cleaning assembly includes an ultrasonic transducer operatively coupled to the lens to provide vibration thereto to remove fluids and debris from the lens, and an ultrasonic generator providing driving signals to the ultrasonic transducer.