公开(公告)号：US09826978B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14549098

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Joseph E. Young ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Chester O. Baxter, III

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/3209 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/3209 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2090/0807

Abstract: A surgical end effector for use with a surgical stapler for stapling tissue is disclosed. The end effector may comprise a frame portion, a staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples, a first jaw member, a second jaw member, and a rotation joint. The second jaw member is pivotably movable relative to the first jaw member about the rotation joint. The second jaw member is configured to apply a closing motion against the tissue and a firing motion to deform the staples, wherein both the closing motion and the firing motion are applied to the tissue from the same side of the tissue.

公开(公告)号：US09775608B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14187384

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Michael J. Vendely ,  Emily A. Schellin ,  Mark S. Zeiner

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/064 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B29K105/04

CPC classification number: B29C67/20 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0688 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61L31/04 ,  A61L31/146 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C55/00 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29K2995/0056 ,  B29L2031/7546

Abstract: A fastener cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument is disclosed. The fastener cartridge assembly can include a cartridge body, a plurality of fasteners removably stored within the cartridge body, and an implantable layer. The fastener cartridge assembly and/or the surgical instrument can include a lockout system configured to deactivate the fastener cartridge assembly and/or surgical instrument in the event that the implantable layer is prematurely removed from the fastener cartridge.

公开(公告)号：US09757124B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14187389

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Emily A. Schellin ,  Michael J. Vendely ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: B29C67/20 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0688 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61L31/04 ,  A61L31/146 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C55/00 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29K2995/0056 ,  B29L2031/7546

Abstract: An end effector for use with a surgical instrument is disclosed which includes a staple cartridge comprising a cartridge body, a plurality of staples, and a longitudinal slot extending longitudinally along a length of the cartridge body. The longitudinal slot includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. In addition, the end effector includes a cutting member slidably movable along the longitudinal slot and an implantable assembly which includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the second layer includes a first portion and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and wherein the first layer is attached to the first portion and the second portion.

公开(公告)号：US09724098B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14540779

申请日：2014-11-13

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Katherine J. Schmid

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00561 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00889 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/00898 ,  A61B2017/00938 ,  A61B2017/00942 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2090/0807

Abstract: A surgical end effector comprising a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a compressible portion intermediate the staple cartridge and the anvil is disclosed. The compressible portion comprises a plurality of tubular members.

公开(公告)号：US09700317B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US13763048

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Michael J. Vendely ,  Lauren S. Weaner ,  Brandon J. Lloyd ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV ,  Michael J. Miller ,  Michael T. Isaacs ,  Emily A. Schellin ,  John V. Hunt ,  John E. Feds

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  B25C5/16 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/10

CPC classification number: A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/0686 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/00951 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2916 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2090/037 ,  B25C5/1686

Abstract: A fastener cartridge can comprise, one, a cartridge body configured to at least partially store a plurality of fasteners therein and, two, a layer of material attached to the cartridge body by a retention member. The retention member can be deactivated to release the layer from the cartridge body when a firing member is moved through the cartridge body to eject the fasteners from the cartridge body. The retention member can be deactivated at the beginning, the end, and/or at any suitable time during a firing stroke of the firing member. Certain fastener cartridges can comprise a plurality of retention members configured to releasably hold the layer to the cartridge body. In certain circumstances, the retention members can be sequentially released in order to progressively release the layer.

公开(公告)号：US20170156907A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15438202

申请日：2017-02-21

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. ,  The General Hospital Corporation D/B/A, Massachusetts General Hospital

Inventor： Jason L. Harris ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Dwight Henninger ,  James W. Voegele ,  Lee M. Kaplan ,  Nicholas Stylopoulos

IPC: A61F5/00 ,  A61K9/70 ,  A61M37/00 ,  A61K9/00 ,  A61M5/142 ,  A61M35/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0003 ,  A61K9/0014 ,  A61K9/0019 ,  A61K9/7023 ,  A61M5/14 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M35/00 ,  A61M37/00 ,  A61M2005/1726 ,  A61M2205/50 ,  A61M2230/06 ,  A61M2230/201

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for activating brown adipose tissue with targeted substance delivery. Generally, the methods and devices can activate BAT to increase thermogenesis, e.g., increase heat production in the patient, which over time can lead to weight loss and/or improved metabolic function. In one embodiment, a chemical configured to stimulate nerves that activate the BAT and/or to stimulate brown adipocytes directly can be delivered to a patient, thereby increasing thermogenesis in the BAT and inducing weight loss and/or improved metabolic function through energy expenditure. The chemical can be delivered to the patient locally and/or systemically to stimulate the nerves and/or the brown adipocytes.

公开(公告)号：US09610114B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US13752588

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Chester O. Baxter, III ,  David C. Yates ,  Katherine J. Schmid ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Jeffrey S. Swayze ,  Jeffrey D. Messerly ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Jerome R. Morgan ,  Chad P. Boudreaux ,  Richard W. Timm ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1442 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B2017/2825 ,  A61B2018/00071 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1457

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a first handle, and a second handle. The second jaw is pivotally coupled with the first jaw. The first jaw and the second jaw are configured to grasp tissue. The jaws provide offset electrode surfaces that are operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to tissue grasped between the jaws. The apparatus is further operable to sever tissue. A lockout feature selectively prevents tissue severing, based on an energization state of the jaws.

公开(公告)号：US09592054B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14932574

申请日：2015-11-04

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Katherine J. Schmid ,  Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Joseph E. Young ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00353 ,  A61B2017/00495 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2017/320052

Abstract: A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler can comprise a cartridge deck and a plurality of staples at least partially positioned within the cartridge deck. In various embodiments, the staples can be supported by a support jaw of the surgical stapler and can comprise legs which can extend upwardly through apertures defined in the cartridge deck. In use, the cartridge deck can be pushed downwardly relative to the staples into a well defined in the support jaw.

Abstract translation: 用于外科缝合器的钉仓可以包括至少部分地定位在药筒甲板内的药筒甲板和多个钉。 在各种实施例中，缝钉可以由外科缝合器的支撑爪支撑，并且可以包括可以向上延伸穿过限定在钉仓甲板中的孔的腿。 在使用中，筒甲板可以相对于缝钉向下推动到在支撑夹爪中限定的井中。

公开(公告)号：US09566061B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13763065

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Michael J. Vendely ,  Brandon J. Lloyd ,  Michael J. Miller ,  Michael E. Setser ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/072 ,  B25C5/16 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/0686 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2017/0053 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/00884 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/00951 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07235 ,  A61B2017/07242 ,  A61B2017/0725 ,  A61B2017/07257 ,  A61B2017/07264 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/2908 ,  A61B2017/2916 ,  A61B2017/2919 ,  A61B2017/2923 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2933 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2090/037 ,  B25C5/1686

Abstract: A fastener cartridge can comprise a cartridge body and a layer, such as a tissue thickness compensator, for example, releasably attached to the cartridge body. The tissue thickness compensator can comprise a compressible first portion and a second support portion. The second portion can be rigid and can support the first portion when mounted thereto. The properties of the first portion and/or the second portion can be selected so as to prevent the premature deflection and release from the cartridge body. The fastener cartridge can further comprise one or more attachment portions configured to releasably hold the tissue thickness compensator to the cartridge body. The attachment portions can be configured to permit a firing member to pass therethrough. In some circumstances, the tissue thickness compensator can be configured to hold the firing member in an unfired position until a sufficient firing force has been applied to the firing member.

Abstract translation: 紧固件盒可以包括盒体和诸如组织厚度补偿器的层，例如可释放地附接到盒体。 组织厚度补偿器可以包括可压缩的第一部分和第二支撑部分。 第二部分可以是刚性的并且可以在安装到第一部分时支撑第一部分。 可以选择第一部分和/或第二部分的性质，以防止过早偏转和从盒体释放。 紧固件盒还可以包括一个或多个附接部分，其构造成将组织厚度补偿器可释放地保持在药筒主体上。 附接部分可以构造成允许击发构件通过。 在一些情况下，组织厚度补偿器可被构造成将击发构件保持在未燃位置，直到已经对击发构件施加足够的击打力。

公开(公告)号：US09445808B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13710931

申请日：2012-12-11

Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

Inventor： James A. Woodard, Jr. ,  Kreena B. Modi ,  Gary W. Knight ,  Andrew C. Yoo ,  Taylor W. Aronhalt ,  Joseph E. Young ,  Chester O. Baxter, III ,  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

IPC: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/07292 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0419 ,  A61B2017/06052 ,  A61B2017/0688 ,  A61B2017/07228 ,  A61B2017/07271 ,  A61B2017/07278 ,  A61B2017/07285 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for operating on tissue. The apparatus includes an end effector having an upper jaw and lower jaw. The upper and lower jaws each include an electrode surface. The apparatus also includes a tissue tacking cartridge coupled to one of either the upper jaw or the lower jaw. The tissue tacking cartridge includes at least one fastener positioned outside of the electrode surfaces. The fastener is operable to be deployed from the tissue tacking cartridge. A tack loading cartridge may also be operable to load the end effector with at least one fastener.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在组织上操作的装置。 该装置包括具有上钳口和下钳口的端部执行器。 上下钳口各自包括电极表面。 该装置还包括联接到上颚或下颚之一的组织固定盒。 组织固定盒包括位于电极表面外部的至少一个紧固件。 紧固件可操作以从组织钉扎盒展开。 钉装载盒也可操作以用至少一个紧固件装载端部执行器。