Recriprocating Or Oscillating Cutter Patents (Class 606/171)
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Patent number: 12127979Abstract: A phacoemulsification apparatus includes an ultrasound transmitter, an irrigation-aspiration tool, a robotic arm, and a processor. The ultrasound transmitter is configured to generate and focus an ultrasound beam into a lens capsule of an eye of a patient, to emulsify a lens of the eye. The irrigation-aspiration tool having a distal end including an outlet of an irrigation channel for flowing irrigation fluid into the lens capsule, and an inlet of an aspiration channel for removing material from the lens capsule. The robotic arm is configured to move the distal end of the irrigation-aspiration tool inside the lens capsule. The processor is configured to control the ultrasound transmitter to irradiate one or more target locations in the eye capsule with the focused ultrasound beam, and control the robotic arm to move the distal end of the irrigation-aspiration tool in coordination with the target locations irradiated by the ultrasound transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Vadim Gliner, Yoav Lamhot
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Patent number: 12115286Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating strictures in body lumens and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett, David Hendrickson
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Patent number: 12090076Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus for treating tissue may include an elongate tube. The elongate tube may include a slot extending longitudinally along a first side of the elongate tube, a first elongate jaw member on a first side of the slot, and a second elongate jaw member on a second side of the slot. The apparatus may also include a shaft coupled to the elongate tube along a second side of the elongate tube. The first elongate jaw member may be movably coupled to the shaft, such that the first elongate jaw member may be movable toward the second elongate jaw member to converge tissue walls within the slot and cut the tissue walls within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Damien V. Nolan, Martyn G. Folan, Matthew Montague, David Burke, Enda Connaughton, Michael Walsh
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Patent number: 12076076Abstract: A probe for treating shoulders and other joints has a working end which includes a first element for cutting soft tissue, a second element for applying RF energy to tissue, and a third element for cutting or burring bone. The probe is introduced to a working space in a patient's joint, such as the patient's subacromial space, typically under endoscopic viewing. Soft tissue is cut with the first element. Radiofrequency energy is applied with the second element to ablate or cauterize tissue, while bone may be burred with the third element. Successive treatments steps are performed by reorienting the treatment device in situ with removal or withdrawal of the working end.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Relign CorporationInventors: Aaron Germain, Jeff Norton
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Patent number: 12059374Abstract: In some embodiments, a vitrectomy probe may include an inner cutting tube reciprocating in an outer tube. The outer tube includes a side port and the inner tube includes a distal cutting port, and, in some embodiments, an additional side port. In some embodiments, the inner tube may also include a flat upper edge that cuts across the outer tube side port. In some embodiments, a diaphragm drives the inner tube and may have an open-stroke side with a lower hardness material than a closed-stroke side. In some embodiments, an aspiration tube coupled to the vitrectomy probe may include a first aspiration tubing and a second aspiration tubing with a lower hardness than the first aspiration tubing. In some embodiments, the vitrectomy probe may be coupled to pneumatic tubing that is stepped or tapered.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Jose Luis Lopez, Matthew Douglas McCawley, Brian William McDonell, Timothy C. Ryan, John R. Underwood, Salomon Valencia, Jack Robert Auld
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Patent number: 12059173Abstract: An atherectomy system includes a multiple use assembly and a single use assembly that is adapted to releasably engage with the multiple use assembly. The multiple use assembly includes a drive motor having an output shaft, a first magnetic coupling segment that is rotatably coupled to the output shaft and a circuit that is adapted to control operation of the drive motor. The single use assembly, intended to be disposable, includes a second magnetic coupling segment that is adapted to rotatably engage the first magnetic coupling segment, a spline shaft that is rotatably coupled with the second magnetic coupling segment, a drive gear assembly that is translatable along the spline shaft, and a drive shaft that is operably coupled with the drive gear assembly and is adapted to rotatably engage an atherectomy burr.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventor: Jarrod Kenneth Neuharth
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Patent number: 12053199Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument assembly including an irrigation sleeve assembly defining a lumen and an ultrasonic tip at least partially disposed within the lumen of the irrigation sleeve. The irrigation sleeve assembly may comprise a hub and an irrigation sleeve coupled to the hub. The irrigation sleeve may comprise an inner sheath and an outer sheath, both extending distally from the hub. The outer sheath may surround at least a portion of the inner sheath to define an irrigation passageway between the outer sheath and the inner sheath configured to deliver irrigation fluid to the surgical site. The distal end of the inner sheath may extend beyond the distal end of the outer sheath. Each of the inner and the outer sheath may be coupled to the hub by an annular sealing member configured to create fluid-tight seal between the hub and the respective inner and outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Stryker European Operations LimitedInventors: Masaya Yamamoto, Guillaume Gras, Hidefumi Ota
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Patent number: 12016613Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a handle assembly, and a knife drive assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a knife, and an electrode assembly. The handle assembly includes a housing, and an arm. The arm may pivot the second jaw between the open position and the closed position. The knife drive assembly includes an input assembly, and output assembly coupled with the knife, and a compound pulley assembly. The compound pulley assembly includes a pair of pulley wheels each having an input track, an output track, an input cable, and an output cable. The input assembly can drive the input cable a first proximal distance in order to rotate the pair of pulley wheels in a first angular direction, thereby driving the output cable a first distal direction to actuate the knife from the pre-fired position toward the fired position.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 12005232Abstract: In various embodiments, a drainage device includes an inner lumen configured for draining fluid from a target site and one or more outer lumens for transmitting dilution fluid to the inner lumen. According to one embodiment, the drainage device includes one or more eyelets and/or a distal opening through which the fluid from the target site enters the inner lumen. In one or more embodiments, the dilution fluid is transmitted to the inner lumen through one or more ports that may output the dilution fluid directly into the inner lumen or into the eyelet. According to one embodiment, as the fluid from the target site flows through the drainage device, the dilution fluid reduces clotting processes such that formation of blockages within the inner lumen is prevented or at least reduced. In some embodiments, the dilution fluid is substituted with, or provided in addition to, pharmaceutical solutions or other infusions.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: CIRCULATECH LLCInventors: Jake Tyler Pardell-Pistiner, Stephen McClain, Rachel Malvagomes, Kathleen Ana Gonzalez, Carson Daniel Schaff, Amirah Suleiman, Nicholas Paul Bello, Sara Budar, David Bradshaw Pearlstone
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Patent number: 11998484Abstract: A small gauge surgical instrument is shown with advantages such as diminished “play” at the tip. A surgical instrument assembly is also shown with support along a length of the instrument that can be selected by the surgeon. Devices and method described provide adjustability of the instrument without protruding into a gripping surface of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Inventor: Edwin Ryan
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Patent number: 11998221Abstract: A medical instrument fashioned as an articulating curette for decorticating vertebral endplates of vertebrae of a spine via a cannula has a handle, a controller connected to the handle, two opposing arms extending from the controller, a control shaft between the two opposing arms and coupled to the controller for longitudinally axial movement thereof by the controller relative to the two opposing arms, a bladed decorticating head for decorticating vertebral endplate bone material from vertebral endplates and pivotally connected to the two opposing arms for articulation from 0° to 90° relative to the longitudinal axis of the control shaft, and a pivot mechanism between the bladed decorticating head and the control shaft providing controlled articulation of the bladed decorticating head through longitudinally axial movement of the control shaft. Rotational movement of the controller moves the control shaft axially relative to the two opposing arms to articulate the bladed decorticating head.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventor: Daniel P. Predick
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Patent number: 11992257Abstract: A surgical system includes two instruments with corresponding end effectors that are operable to apply different types of energy to tissue of a patient. The system further includes one or more electrical power generators that are configured to generate first and second energy signals via corresponding generator outputs. A power monitor is configured to monitor a first energy parameter of the first energy signal and transmit the first energy parameter to the one or more electric power generators. The one or more electric power generators is configured to adjust a second energy parameter of the second energy signal, based at least in part on the transmitted first energy parameter, to avoid interactions between the first energy signal and the second energy signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, David C. Yates
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Patent number: 11986198Abstract: A forceps having an outer tube extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion and defining a longitudinal axis. A reciprocating inner tube can be located within the outer tube and extend along the longitudinal axis. A stationary jaw can be coupled to the distal portion of the outer tube and a moving jaw can be pivotably moveable relative to the stationary jaw. The moving jaw can be engaged with a portion of the reciprocating inner tube such that translation of the reciprocating inner tube pivots the moving jaw relative to the stationary jaw between an open and closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Behymer
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Patent number: 11957853Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating, preventing, or reducing the recurrence of a stricture and/or cancer, or for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in a non-vascular body lumen and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the balloon catheter includes a length-control mechanism which stretches and elongates the balloon when it is in a deflated state, giving the balloon a smaller cross-sectional deflated profile for tracking through the body lumen and for removal after treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett, David Hendrickson
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Patent number: 11938307Abstract: A needle assembly for medical or surgical use is disclosed, such as for hemodialysis. A representative needle assembly comprises an outer needle assembly and an integral needle tip protector. A representative outer needle assembly comprises: an outer needle comprising: a first lumen; a first aperture with a sharp needle tip at a first distal end of the outer needle; and a second aperture arranged opposite the first aperture. In another embodiment, the outer needle has a longitudinal slot and the integral needle tip protector includes a sliding connector which is slidable in the longitudinal slot. The integral needle tip protector is arranged within the first lumen and moveable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, and comprises: a needle tip cover arranged to shield the sharp needle tip in the extended configuration, the needle tip cover having a smooth or beveled distal surface forming a blunt tip.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventor: Khaled Boubes
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Patent number: 11904072Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of treating a stricture in a nonvascular body lumen such as urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) strictures, ureteral strictures, esophageal strictures, sinus strictures, and biliary tract strictures. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treating at least one of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The method can include delivering, for example, via drug coated balloon catheters, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (e.g., rapamycin, paclitaxel, and their analogues) and one or more additives.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett
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Patent number: 11896290Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a handle assembly, and an electrode activation assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a knife, and an electrode assembly. The handle assembly includes a housing, and an arm. The arm can pivot the second jaw between the open position and the closed position. The arm can pivot relative to the housing between a first position, a second position, and a third position. The electrode activation assembly includes an activation button associated with the handle assembly, a resilient body, and a detent associated with either the housing or the arm. The activation button can activate the electrode assembly in response to the arm pivoting to the third position. The resilient body includes a first cam feature. The detent can engage the first cam feature as the arm pivots between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 11896215Abstract: An Achilles tendon repair device comprises a handle for physician gripping and base having a first set of tendon rods disposed in an arcuate or U-shaped pattern about the base to engage the posterior surface of the tendon and impart a contour, or drape, the tendon in the posterior-anterior plane to increase the surface area for suturing. A second set of suture guide rods extend from the sides of the base and are spaced apart to allow insertion of suture needles along the entire length of the suture guide rods, and at any angle. A suture needle housing guide can be slidingly attached to the suture guide rods and includes sidewalls with predefined suture holes/angles. An adjustable clamping arm can engage the tendon's posterior surface such that the device grasps the tendon on both the anterior and posterior tendon surfaces simultaneously, while increasing posterior-anterior plane surface area to facilitate suturing.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Jonathan T. Deland
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Patent number: 11896289Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a handle assembly, and a latch assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw pivotably coupled with the first jaw, a knife, and an electrode assembly. The handle assembly includes a housing associated with the first jaw, and an arm associated with the second jaw. The arm can pivot the second jaw between an open position and a closed position. The latch assembly can transition between an unlatched configuration and a latched configuration. The latch assembly can prevent the arm from pivoting the second jaw from the closed position toward the open position in the latched configuration. The latch assembly can allow the arm to pivot the second jaw from the closed position toward the open position in the unlatched configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 11864821Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a handle assembly, a knife drive assembly, and a lockout assembly. The end effector includes a pair of jaws, a knife, and an RF electrode. The handle assembly includes a housing associated with the first jaw, and an arm associated with the second jaw. The arm is pivotably coupled with the housing and pivots the second jaw between the open position and the closed position. The knife drive assembly includes a trigger slidably coupled with the housing, an actuating assembly, and a return assembly. The actuation assembly converts proximal translation of the trigger into distal actuation of the knife. The return assembly automatically actuates the knife from the fired position to the pre-fired position in response to the trigger reaching a predetermined proximal position. The lockout assembly prevents activation of the electrode and distal actuation of the knife while in the locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 11857203Abstract: A surgical tool with a housing, and a cutter support shaft operably connected to a motor to effect rotation of the shaft with a drive transmission configured between the motor and the shaft to effect oscillating rotary movement of the shaft and cutter is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter L. Bono, James D. Lark, John S. Scales
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Patent number: 11844543Abstract: A surgical tool that has a pair of transmissions coupled to one another to effect driving of a cutting tool in both an oscillating manner and a reciprocating manner. The transmissions are driven by a motor coupled to one of the transmissions.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter L. Bono, James D. Lark, John S. Scales
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Patent number: 11844498Abstract: A handheld surgical endoscope has a disposable, single-use handle, cannula and an imaging module at a distal tip. A multiple-use display unit is removably mounted on and supported by the handle and includes a touch-sensitive display screen configured to respond to touch commands to control taking of images with the imaging module and further configured to display the images. The display unit and the handle include respective mechanical connectors that engage each other to removably mount the display unit on the handle by sliding motion relative to each other, and the display unit is removable tool-free from said handle for disposal of the handle and cannula after a medical procedure therewith.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: UroViu CorporationInventors: Xiaolong Ouyang, Shih-Ping Wang, Robert K. Deckman
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Patent number: 11839419Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a handle assembly, and a knife drive assembly. The end effector includes a pair of jaws, a knife, and an RF electrode assembly. The knife actuates between a pre-fired position and a fired position. An arm of the handle assembly is configured to pivot the second jaw between the open position and the closed position. The knife drive assembly includes an input assembly, a rotary assembly, and an output assembly. The input assembly travels a first proximal distance to rotate the rotary assembly. The rotary assembly rotates in response to travel of the input assembly along the first proximal distance to drive the output assembly a first distal distance to thereby actuate the knife from the pre-fired position toward the fired position. The first distal distance is greater than the first proximal distance.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 11826533Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating strictures in body lumens and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett
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Patent number: 11826532Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating strictures in body lumens and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett
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Patent number: 11819360Abstract: An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound device configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The ultrasound device includes a rotatable, flexible elongate drive cable comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, a first ultrasound element disposed at the distal portion of the drive cable and configured to obtain imaging data of the body lumen while rotating, and a second ultrasound element disposed at the distal portion of the drive cable and configured to apply an ultrasound therapy to the body lumen while rotating. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jeremy Stigall, Princeton Saroha, Robert Emmett Kearney
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Patent number: 11806068Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a movable handle movable relative a housing to manipulate an end effector assembly, and a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes a latch arm including a latch post, and a latch track defining an entry path, a latching path, a saddle, an un-latching path, and a return path. The latch post moves through the entry path, the latching path, and into the saddle upon movement of the movable handle from an un-actuated position to an over-actuated position and back to an actuated position to lock the movable handle. The latch post moves from the saddle through the un-latching path and the return path upon movement of the movable handle from actuated position to the over-actuated position and back to the un-actuated position. The return path includes a ramped surface configured to inhibit reverse travel of the latch post into the return path.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Stephen J. Stamm, Purvishkumar H. Soni, Benjamin R. Arts, Alyssa M. Sawyer, Jessica E. C. Olson, Amir Roomi, Scott N. Lacosta, Terry M. Duffin, Mark E. Renner, John A. Hammerland, III, Michelle Esponda
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Patent number: 11806036Abstract: A tissue resecting device includes an end effector assembly including a proximal hub housing and a cutting member extending distally from the proximal hub housing, and a handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly includes a handle housing, a drive casing extending distally from the handle housing, a drive rotor extending through and distally from the drive casing, and a seal ring disposed about the drive rotor. In an at-rest position, the seal ring is sealingly engaged between the drive casing and the drive rotor to inhibit fluid ingress into the annular space. Upon engagement of the end effector assembly with the handpiece assembly, a portion of the proximal hub housing is configured to urge the seal ring from the at-rest position to a displaced position wherein the seal ring is displaced from the drive rotor to reduce friction therebetween upon rotation of the drive rotor relative to the drive casing.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Dale E. Whipple
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Patent number: 11744607Abstract: An apparatus includes a shaft assembly and an end effector. The shaft assembly includes a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The first coupling member and the second coupling member are configured to flex toward each other from a first position to a second position. The first coupling member and the second coupling member define a pivot axis in the first position. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The clamp arm is configured to couple or decouple with the shaft assembly when the first coupling member and the second coupling member are in the second position. The clamp arm is configured to pivot toward and away the ultrasonic blade about the pivot axis when the first coupling member and the second coupling member are in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: John A. Hibner, Richard C. Smith, Catherine A. Corbett, Craig N. Faller, David A. Witt
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Patent number: 11737780Abstract: A method for conducting intrabody surgery by means of a surgical device having a cutting arrangement actuated by a driveshaft and rotationally supported by the guide wire. A receiving cannel extends through the cutting arrangement and movably receives the guidewire. A plurality of sensors is provided within the cutting arrangement to emit signals capable of changing parameters depending on the composition of the occlusion, so as to allow the control unit to generate signals controlling operation of the cutting arrangement. The method includes the steps of detecting parameters within the intrabody area by the sensors to controlling operation of the cutting arrangement with the power and control unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventor: Pavel V. Efremkin
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Patent number: 11737778Abstract: A device for intrabody surgery comprises a cutting arrangement rotatable by a hollow driveshaft, which is formed by a hollow front cutting region and a rear region. The front region includes multiple longitudinal drilling sections interconnected by transversely oriented cutting blade sections. The drilling sections are positioned at an angle to each other defining in combination with the cutting blades a conically shaped grid formation having a hollow internal cavity. The grid formation defines a plurality of ports between the drilling sections and the blades. A low-pressure zone is formed within the hollow internal cavity, wherein cut occlusion materials are aspired by the low-pressure zone through the plurality of ports into the hollow internal cavity for further evacuation from the cutting arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventor: Pavel V. Efremkin
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Patent number: 11743665Abstract: A modular surgical system for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The modular surgical system includes a control module, a first surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the control module, and a second surgical module arrangeable in a stack configuration with the control module and the first surgical module. The first surgical module includes a first counter module, a first stop-counter module configured to receive a sequence signal that causes the first stop-counter module to disable the first counter module from incrementing at a first final count, and a first delay module. The second surgical module includes a second counter module and a second stop-counter module configured to receive the sequence signal from the first surgical module after a predetermined delay. The sequence signal causes the second stop-counter module to disable the second counter module from incrementing at a second final count.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Joshua P. Morgan, Joshua Henderson
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Patent number: 11730864Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of treating a stricture in a nonvascular body lumen such as urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) strictures, ureteral strictures, esophageal strictures, sinus strictures, and biliary tract strictures. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treating at least one of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The method can include delivering, for example, via drug coated balloon catheters, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (e.g., rapamycin, paclitaxel, and their analogues) and one or more additives.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett
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Patent number: 11730509Abstract: Devices, methods and systems are described that enable achieving a working diameter that is greater than a resting diameter and to stimulate fluid circulation during high-speed rotation. The drag coefficient of the drive shaft is increased and, in some embodiments, the mass is increased. Among other advantages, the resulting drive shaft with an eccentric element integrated with and/or attached thereto will achieve orbital motion at a rotational speed that is less the rotational speed required to achieve orbital motion without the increased drag coefficient. The concomitant increase in fluid flow and/or fluid stirring at a comparatively lower rotational speed is a further advantage. These characteristics may allow, therefore, a smaller diameter abrasive element to be used which is advantageous in small and/or highly tortuous vessels.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Higgins, Kayla J. Eichers, Jeffrey R. Stone
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Patent number: 11723714Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a handle assembly, a trigger assembly, an input driving body, and a coupling body. The end effector includes a pair of jaws, a knife, and an RF electrode assembly. The input driving body drives the knife between the pre-fired position and the fired position when traveling between the first position and the second position. The engagement body of the trigger assembly drives the input driving body from the first position to the second position when the coupling body is in the engaged position. The input driving body returns to the first position when the coupling body is in the disengaged position. The coupling body moves from the engaged position to the disengaged position is response to the input driving body traveling from the second position to the third position such that the input driving body returns to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 11717342Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, a first electrode and/or a second electrode disposed at the distal end of the outer tubular member, and a cannulated plunger or armature or shaft configured to drive the inner tubular member to cut tissue in cooperation with the open window of the outer tubular member. The first electrode and the second electrode may be configured to provide RF energy needed for a surgical operation and may be configured to be substantially symmetrical or asymmetrical along a longitudinal axis of the outer tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin C. Edwards
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Patent number: 11712318Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, an ultrasonic transducer assembly, and a transducer lock having a lock member configured to move between unlocked and locked positions. The transducer assembly is rotatably mounted along a longitudinal axis within the body such that the transducer assembly is configured to selectively rotate about the longitudinal axis. With the lock member in the unlocked position, the transducer assembly is configured to be selectively rotated about the longitudinal axis relative to the body. With the lock member in the locked position, the transducer lock is configured to seize the transducer assembly and inhibit rotation relative to the housing for coupling with an acoustic waveguide. The surgical instrument may also include an integral torque wrench for coupling the acoustic waveguide with a predetermined torque and an integral torque indictor for signaling to a user that the acoustic waveguide is coupled with the predetermined torque.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Eric Roberson, William D. Danaher, Stephen M. Leuck, Fajian Zhang, Cody R. Jackson
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Patent number: 11707382Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical instrument for cataract eye surgery. The instrument generally includes a handpiece that delivers sub-ultrasonic and ultrasonic vibrations in either a continuous emulsification mode or with on-off pulses that dynamically drive a hollow needle in either a pulsed fragmentation mode or a pulsed emulsification mode. The pulsed fragmentation mode is efficient at cutting lens tissue and the pulsed emulsification mode is efficient in emulsifying the cut lens tissue. The pulsed modes manage heat buildup from becoming excessive in the eye during the cataract surgery. While in the pulsed fragmentation mode, the hollow needle is never given the chance to vibrate at an established resonant frequency of the handpiece due to the short on-off period. In contrast, the pulsed emulsification mode has a long enough on-off period to permit an ultrasonic resonant frequency in the handpiece to develop, which drives the hollow needle at a higher energy than the pulsed fragmentation mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventor: Alex Urich
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Patent number: 11690643Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical blade includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface. The distal end is movable relative to a longitudinal axis in accordance with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the proximal end. At least a portion of the outer surface of the body comprises a lubricious coating adhered thereto. The lubricious coating has a coefficient of friction that is less than the coefficient of friction of the outer surface of the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: David A. Witt, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Kevin L. Houser
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Patent number: 11684511Abstract: An apparatus and method for a sleeve for use with a phacoemulsification handpiece, the sleeve having a body portion suitable for engaging a handpiece is disclosed. The tip portion of the sleeve may comprise at least one aspiration port and at least one rounded portion which may be suitable for use for surgery of the eye, and, more particularly, for use around the edge of a capsular bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Chang, Branden J Tarkeshian
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Patent number: 11660136Abstract: An electrosurgical system can include an electrosurgical generator, a feedback circuit or controller, and an electrosurgical tool. The feedback circuit can provide an electrosurgery endpoint by determining the phase end point of a tissue to be treated. The electrosurgical system can include more than one electrosurgical tool for different electrosurgical operations and can include a variety of user interface features and audio/visual performance indicators. The electrosurgical system can also power conventional bipolar electrosurgical tools and direct current surgical appliances.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: John R. Brustad, Zoran Falkenstein, Christopher J. Cappello, Gary M. Johnson, Benjamin A. Gianneschi, Olivia J. Tran, Matthew A. Wixey, Kennii Pravongviengkham, Boun Pravong, Haruyasu Yawata, Matthew M. Becerra, Adam J. Cohen, Nabil Hilal, Edward D. Pingleton, Said S. Hilal, Charles C. Hart, Chris R. Wikoff
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Patent number: 11659977Abstract: Systems and methods herein are directed to an endoscopic device with a drip flange, including the assembly and use of the endoscopic device. The endoscopic device with a drip flange may be positioned to abut an aperture into an operative cavity and inserted through the aperture. An endoscopic procedure may be performed, during which fluid moves along an outside surface of the elongate shaft, the fluid moving from the distal end toward the proximal end, and where the fluid is directed to a drip flange coupled to the outside surface of the elongate shaft between the distal tip and a proximal end of the elongate shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Nikolai D. Begg
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Patent number: 11660116Abstract: A trocar assembly for releasable engagement with an adapter assembly of a surgical stapling instrument includes a trocar mechanism that includes a trocar member that is at least one of rotatable or articulable relative to a housing of the trocar assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Justin Williams
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Patent number: 11648338Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating strictures in body lumens and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett, David Hendrickson
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Patent number: 11648337Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating strictures in body lumens and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Urotronic, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett, David Hendrickson
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Patent number: 11627981Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer assembly of an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a piezoelectric stack, an ultrasonic horn secured to and extending distally from the piezoelectric stack and including a body and a nose extending distally from the body, an overmold seal formed about the body of the ultrasonic horn, and a casing disposed about the piezoelectric stack, the body of the ultrasonic horn, and the overmold seal. The casing defines a distal opening through which the nose of the ultrasonic horn extends. The overmold seal establishes a hermetic seal with the casing to define a hermetically sealed interior enclosing the piezoelectric stack and the body of the ultrasonic horn therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Matthew S. Cowley
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Patent number: 11617612Abstract: A forceps includes first and second shafts each having a jaw disposed at a distal end thereof configured to rotate about a pivot to move the jaws between open and closed positions, the shafts defining a longitudinal axis therebetween. A knife deployment mechanism including a rack and pinion mechanism or a series of links is disposed within the first shaft and includes a trigger moveable along the longitudinal axis to deploy a knife between the jaws. A knife lockout is configured to move upon approximation of the first and second shafts between an engaged position preventing deployment of the knife and a disengaged position allowing deployment of the knife. A knife kickout mechanism is disposed within the first shaft in opposition to the second shaft and is configured to force the knife forward upon movement of the first and second shafts from an approximated position to a more open position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jennifer L. Rich, Craig V. Krastins, Kelley D. Goodman, Daniel W. Mercier, Grant T. Sims
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Patent number: 11612409Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument and method of deflecting an end effector includes the end effector having an ultrasonic blade, a shaft assembly defining a longitudinal axis, and a body assembly. The shaft assembly has an articulation section configured to articulate from a straight configuration to an articulated configuration and an acoustic waveguide with a flexible waveguide portion positioned within the articulation section. The body assembly proximally extends from the shaft assembly and includes a housing and a shiftable transducer. The shiftable transducer is secured to the acoustic waveguide and configured to generate an ultrasonic energy. In addition, the shiftable transducer assembly is movably mounted relative to the housing and configured to accommodate deflection of the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Brian D. Black, Morgan R. Hunter, Karl W. Mueller
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Patent number: 11590293Abstract: A needle assembly for medical or surgical use is disclosed, such as for hemodialysis. A representative needle assembly comprises an outer needle assembly and an integral needle tip protector. A representative outer needle assembly comprises: an outer needle comprising: a first lumen; a first aperture with a sharp needle tip at a first distal end of the outer needle; and a second aperture arranged opposite the first aperture. In another embodiment, the outer needle has a longitudinal slot and the integral needle tip protector includes a sliding connector which is slidable in the longitudinal slot. The integral needle tip protector is arranged within the first lumen and moveable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, and comprises: a needle tip cover arranged to shield the sharp needle tip in the extended configuration, the needle tip cover having a smooth or beveled distal surface forming a blunt tip.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventor: Khaled Boubes