公开(公告)号：US12053224B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US16887561

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Stephen M. Leuck ,  John E. Brady ,  Nina Mastroianni ,  Wei Guo ,  Geoffrey S. Strobl ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/0019 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1465

Abstract: An end-effector is disclosed. The end-effector includes a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade configured to acoustically couple to an ultrasonic transducer and electrically couple to a pole of an electrical generator. The clamp arm includes a clamp jaw and an electrode configured to electrically couple to an opposite pole of the electrical generator. In one configuration, the electrode is segmented. In another configuration, the ultrasonic blade includes electrically insulative material deposited on selected areas to prevent electrical shorting in the event of the ultrasonic blade contacts the electrode. In another configuration, the clamp arm, the ultrasonic blade, or both include selectively coated components.

公开(公告)号：US11857252B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17217436

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Stephen D. Geresy ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Madeleine C. Jayme ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  John A. Weed, III ,  Kristen G. Denzinger

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V31/00 ,  F21V31/03 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  A61B18/00 ,  F21W131/205

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V31/005 ,  F21V31/03 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B90/37 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/1807 ,  A61B2090/372 ,  F21W2131/205 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A port module removably coupleable to an energy module of a module energy system is disclosed. The port module includes a light pipe and a receptacle defined by the light pipe. The receptacle is configured to receive a plug of an electrosurgical instrument therein. A seal is defined between the light pipe and the receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US20210259725A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US17314694

申请日：2021-05-07

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Ryan M. Asher ,  Brian D. Black ,  John E. Brady ,  Alexander R. Cuti ,  Demetrius N. Harris ,  Carl J. Draginoff, JR. ,  Ellen Burkart ,  Geni M. Giannotti ,  Andrew Kolpitcke ,  Amy M. Krumm ,  Matthew T. Kuhn ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Cameron D. McLain ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  Candice Otrembiak ,  Amrita S. Sawhney ,  Aaron C. Voegele ,  Grace E. Brooks ,  Fajian Zhang

IPC: A61B17/32

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument and method of assembly with a predetermined alignment includes first and second modular assemblies and an electrical lockout. The first modular assembly includes at least a portion of an end effector configured to manipulate a tissue. The second modular assembly includes a transducer power circuit and an activation switch electrically connected to the transducer power circuit. The electrical lockout is electrically connected to the transducer power circuit and configured to inhibit the activation switch from powering the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies misaligned from the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in a locked-out state. The electrical lockout is further configured to allow the activation switch to power the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies in the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in an operational state.

公开(公告)号：US11968776B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US17217394

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Madeleine C. Jayme ,  Ryan M. Asher ,  William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  Joshua E. Henderson ,  Stephen D. Geresy ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  John A. Weed, III ,  Brendan J. Oberkircher ,  Kristen G. Denzinger

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K1/0263 ,  G02F1/133325 ,  H05K1/185 ,  H05K7/1459 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of assembling a backplane connector subassembly for a module of a modular energy system. The backplane connector subassembly physically and electrically connects at least two modules stacked on top of one another. The method includes providing a back panel defining an inner surface, attaching a first support member to the inner surface of the back panel, attaching a second support member to the inner surface of the back panel, attaching the upstream connector to the back panel by sliding a first mating hole defined in the upstream connector onto the first support member, and attaching the downstream connector to the back panel by a sliding a second mating hole defined in the downstream connector onto the second support member. The first support member is configured to support an upstream connector. The second support member is configured to support a downstream connector.

公开(公告)号：US11903605B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17314694

申请日：2021-05-07

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Ryan M. Asher ,  Brian D. Black ,  John E. Brady ,  Alexander R. Cuti ,  Demetrius N. Harris ,  Carl J. Draginoff, Jr. ,  Ellen Burkart ,  Geni M. Giannotti ,  Andrew Kolpitcke ,  Amy M. Krumm ,  Matthew T. Kuhn ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Cameron D. McLain ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  Candice Otrembiak ,  Amrita S. Sawhney ,  Aaron C. Voegele ,  Grace E. Brooks ,  Fajian Zhang

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00039 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2017/00137 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00402 ,  A61B2017/00424 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/320074 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00994

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument and method of assembly with a predetermined alignment includes first and second modular assemblies and an electrical lockout. The first modular assembly includes at least a portion of an end effector configured to manipulate a tissue. The second modular assembly includes a transducer power circuit and an activation switch electrically connected to the transducer power circuit. The electrical lockout is electrically connected to the transducer power circuit and configured to inhibit the activation switch from powering the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies misaligned from the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in a locked-out state. The electrical lockout is further configured to allow the activation switch to power the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies in the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in an operational state.

公开(公告)号：US20230225754A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18171043

申请日：2023-02-17

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： William B. Weisenburgh, II ,  Barry C. Worrell ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Kristen L. D'Uva ,  Craig N. Faller ,  John B. Schulte ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Joseph E. Hollo ,  Jason R. Sullivan ,  Brian D. Black ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Tylor C. Muhlenkamp ,  Gregory A. Trees ,  Gregory W. Johnson

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/295

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320069 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2017/320089 ,  A61B2017/320093 ,  A61B2017/320071 ,  A61B2017/003

Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and a rigidizing member. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide includes a flexible portion. The articulation section is coupled with the shaft. A portion of the articulation section encompasses the flexible portion of the waveguide. The articulation section includes a first member and a second member. The second member is longitudinally translatable relative to the first member. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The rigidizing member is configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the articulation section to thereby selectively provide rigidity to the articulation section.

公开(公告)号：US11701139B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US17667657

申请日：2022-02-09

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Cameron R. Nott ,  Fergus P. Quigley ,  Amrita S. Sawhney ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Brian D. Black ,  Eric M. Roberson ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Patrick J. Scoggins ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Madeleine C. Jayme ,  Jacob S. Gee

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/3211 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/22012 ,  A61B17/3211 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/282 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/0003 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00039 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2017/00075 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/0084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00137 ,  A61B2017/00146 ,  A61B2017/00154 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00464 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2017/22014 ,  A61B2017/2825 ,  A61B2017/32007 ,  A61B2017/320073 ,  A61B2017/320074 ,  A61B2017/320084 ,  A61B2017/320094 ,  A61B2017/320095 ,  A61B2017/320097 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00589 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/00648 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/128 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1452 ,  A61B2034/107 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2090/066 ,  A61B2090/0808 ,  A61B2090/0809 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/008

Abstract: A generator, ultrasonic device, and method for controlling a temperature of an ultrasonic blade are disclosed. A control circuit coupled to a memory determines an actual resonant frequency of an ultrasonic electromechanical system comprising an ultrasonic transducer coupled to an ultrasonic blade by an ultrasonic waveguide. The actual resonant frequency is correlated to an actual temperature of the ultrasonic blade. The control circuit retrieves from the memory a reference resonant frequency of the ultrasonic electromechanical system. The reference resonant frequency is correlated to a reference temperature of the ultrasonic blade. The control circuit then infers the temperature of the ultrasonic blade based on the difference between the actual resonant frequency and the reference resonant frequency. The control circuit controls the temperature of the ultrasonic blade based on the inferred temperature.

公开(公告)号：US11589888B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US16209453

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  David C. Yates ,  Jason L. Harris ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  John E. Brady ,  Gregory A. Trees ,  Patrick J. Scoggins ,  Madeleine C. Jayme ,  Kristen G. Denzinger ,  Cameron R. Nott ,  Craig N. Faller ,  Amrita S. Sawhney ,  Eric M. Roberson ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Brian D. Black ,  Fergus P. Quigley ,  Tamara Widenhouse

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/35 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H70/20 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/026 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/11 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/128 ,  A61B18/14 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/077 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61M13/00

Abstract: A method for controlling an operation of an ultrasonic blade of an ultrasonic electromechanical system is disclosed. The method includes providing an ultrasonic electromechanical system comprising an ultrasonic transducer coupled to an ultrasonic blade via an ultrasonic waveguide; applying, by an energy source, a power level to the ultrasonic transducer; determining, by a control circuit coupled to a memory, a mechanical property of the ultrasonic electromechanical system; comparing, by the control circuit, the mechanical property with a reference mechanical property stored in the memory; and adjusting, by the control circuit, the power level applied to the ultrasonic transducer based on the comparison of the mechanical property with the reference mechanical property.

公开(公告)号：US20220395292A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-15

申请号：US17860241

申请日：2022-07-08

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Ryan M. Asher ,  Brian D. Black ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Nathan Cummings ,  William D. Dannaher ,  Craig T. Davis ,  Glenn W. Ellison ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Geni M. Giannotti ,  Timothy S. Holland ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Amy M. Krumm ,  Jason R. Lesko ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  Candice Otrembiak ,  Amelia A. Pierce ,  Eric Roberson ,  Shan Wan

IPC: A61B17/32

Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.

公开(公告)号：US11464533B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-11

申请号：US16696336

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Ryan M. Asher ,  Brian D. Black ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Nathan Cummings ,  William D. Dannaher ,  Craig T. Davis ,  Glenn W. Ellison ,  Frederick L. Estera ,  Jacob S. Gee ,  Geni Giannotti ,  Timothy S. Holland ,  Kevin L. Houser ,  Gregory W. Johnson ,  Amy M. Krumm ,  Jason R. Lesko ,  Stephen M. Leuck ,  Ion V. Nicolaescu ,  Candice Otrembiak ,  Amelia A. Pierce ,  Eric Roberson ,  Shan Wan

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/29

Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.