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In robotics, an end effector is the device at the end of a robotic arm, designed to interact with the environment. The exact nature of this device depends on the application of the robot. In the strict definition, which originates from serial robotic manipulators, the end effector means the last link (or end) of the robot. At this endpoint, the tools are attached. In a wider sense, an end effector can be seen as the part of a robot that interacts with the work environment. This does not refer to the wheels of a mobile robot or the feet of a humanoid robot which also not end effectors—they are part of the robot's mobility.
Surgical instrument having an articulating end effector
An articulating surgical instrument is shown, which comprises a shaft and an end effector. The shaft has a longitudinal axis, and the end effector is operationally coupled, preferably mechanically coupled, to the shaft at an articulation pivot. The instrument also comprises a first band, and in some embodiments, a second band, each operationally connected to the end effector and extending through at least a portion of the shaft. An articulation control applies a force in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis, wherein the force, when applied in one direction, is translated through the first band to the end effector to effect rotation of the end effector relative to the shaft about the articulation pivot in a first rotational direction, and when the force is applied in the opposite direction, is translated through the second band to the end effector to effect rotation of the end effector relative to the shaft about the articulation pivot in a second rotational direction.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Surgical stapling instrument with an articulating end effector
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical stapler end effector with tapered distal end
An end effector for a surgical stapler. Various embodiments include a channel configured to operably support a staple cartridge therein. A first tip portion is attached to or formed on a distal end of one of the channel and staple cartridge wherein the first tip portion may have a first upwardly extending curved outer surface. An anvil is movably coupled to the channel and is selectively movable between open and closed positions relative to the staple cartridge in response to opening and closing motions applied to the anvil. A second tip portion is attached to or formed on a distal end thereof. The second tip portion may have a second downwardly extending curved surface such that when the anvil is in the closed position, the second tip portion cooperates with the first tip portion to define a blunt end effector nose. In various embodiments, the end effector nose has a substantially paraboloid outer surface.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC +1
Retaining pin lever advancement mechanism for a curved cutter stapler
A surgical instrument is adapted for applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue. The surgical instrument includes a frame having a proximal end and a distal end, with a handle positioned at the proximal end and an end effector positioned at the distal end. The end effector is shaped and dimensioned for supporting a cartridge housing and an anvil, the cartridge housing and anvil being relatively movable by actuation of a closure mechanism. The surgical instrument further includes a firing mechanism associated with the end effector and the cartridge housing for selective actuation of the surgical fasteners features. The surgical instrument also includes a retaining pin for enclosing tissue between the anvil and the cartridge housing. The retaining pin is moved by actuation of the closure mechanism from an open first position to a closed second position. A manual actuator is associated with the retaining pin for moving from the second position back to the first position and alternatively moving the retaining pin from the first position to the second position.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Powered surgical instrument
A surgical instrument including a handle assembly, a first endoscopic portion, a motor, and a first end effector is disclosed. The first endoscopic portion is selectively connectable to a distal portion of the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The first endoscopic portion includes a housing adjacent its proximal portion and includes an actuation member. The motor is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the housing of the first endoscopic portion and is operatively connected to the actuation member for moving the actuation member substantially along the longitudinal axis. The first end effector is selectively connectable to a distal portion of the first endoscopic portion and is configured to perform a first stapling function.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Surgical Apparatus Including Surgical Buttress
A surgical buttress includes a body portion and a band disposed on each of the distal and proximal ends thereof. The surgical buttress is configured to attach to an end effector of a surgical stapling apparatus. The body portion, having perforations disposed thereon, overlies the working surface of one of the first or second jaws of the end effector. A resilient portion extends transversely beyond the side edges of the first or second jaws. Each band remains attached to the end effector following the firing thereof. The proximal band is removably attachable to a hook feature disposed on one of the first or second jaws of the end effector. The surgical buttress can be made from suitable degradable or non-degradable materials. One embodiment contemplates a detachable and disposable single use loading unit. A method of attaching the surgical buttress to a surgical apparatus is also envisioned.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Surgical Apparatus Including Surgical Buttress
A surgical buttress includes a body portion and a band disposed on each of the distal and proximal ends thereof. The surgical buttress is configured to attach to an end effector of a surgical stapling apparatus. The body portion, having perforations disposed thereon, overlies the working surface of one of the first or second jaws of the end effector. A resilient portion extends transversely beyond the side edges of the first or second jaws. Each band remains attached to the end effector following the firing thereof. The proximal band is removably attachable to a hook feature disposed on one of the first or second jaws of the end effector. The surgical buttress can be made from suitable degradable or non-degradable materials. One embodiment contemplates a detachable and disposable single use loading unit. A method of attaching the surgical buttress to a surgical apparatus is also envisioned.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Robotically-controlled end effector
The present invention is directed to a surgical instrument with a robotics system, a memory device and an end effector having an elongate channel, knife position sensor(s) and a firing bar coupled to a knife. In response to drive motions initiated by the robotics system, the firing bar may translate within the elongate channel. As the firing bar translates, the sensor(s) transmit a signal to the memory device. The position of the knife may be determined from the output signals and may be communicated to the robotics system or instrument user. The sensors may be Hall Effect sensors.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical stapler with a bendable end effector
A surgical stapler having a selectively bendable end effector is provided. A staple holding jaw of the end effector is coupled to another jaw for grasping tissue to be stapled. The stapler can adapted to drive staples into tissue having a pattern conforming with the selected shape of the end effector. In particular, the end effector can be adapted to drive staples in a linear pattern when the end effector orients staples in a substantially linear configuration. The end effector can also be adapted to drive staples in a non linear pattern when the end effector orients staples in a non linear configuration. Methods of stapling tissue with a stapler having a bendable end effector are also discussed.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Rotating curved cutter stapler
ActiveUS7549563B2Expand accessReduce usageSuture equipmentsStapling toolsRobot end effectorEngineering
A rotating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective rotation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector and includes a longitudinal axis. The end effector is coupled to the support shaft for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the stapler.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Cartridge retainer for a curved cutter stapler
ActiveUS7147140B2Undesired movement is also preventedAdd controlSuture equipmentsStapling toolsControl mannerEngineering
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Laparoscopic devices with articulating end effectors
InactiveUS20110275901A1Improve articulationEffective movementCannulasSurgical scissorsPERITONEOSCOPERobot end effector
Methods and devices are provided for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. In one embodiment, a surgical device is provided that includes an elongate shaft having an end effector at a distal end thereof. The end effector can be configured to be movable between a first configuration in which the end effector is longitudinally aligned with or linear relative to the shaft and a second configuration in which the end effector is articulated at an angle beyond 45 degrees relative to the shaft. With the end effector in the first configuration or in the second configuration, the device can be configured to allow selective actuation of the end effector.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Articulating curved cutter stapler
ActiveUS7766207B2Expand accessReduce usageSuture equipmentsStapling toolsEngineeringRobot end effector
An articulating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective articulation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector. An articulation mechanism is positioned between the support shaft and the end effector permitting selective movement of the end effector relative to the support shaft.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Surgical device with expandable member
ActiveUS7001408B2Improve rigidityIncrease in sizeEndoscopic cutting instrumentsSurgical staplesRobot end effectorEngineering
A surgical device for manipulating tissue. The device includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end extending therefrom. There is also an elongated end effector having a proximal end attached to the distal end of the shaft, a distal end extending therefrom. The end effector has first and second opposing jaws which are movable with respect to each other from an open position, wherein the jaws are spaced apart, to a closed position wherein the jaws are in close approximation to one another. At least one of the jaws has an expandable member disposed thereon for selectively increasing the size of the jaw in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis so as to increase the rigidity of the end effector.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Robotic apparatus
InactiveUS20090012534A1Minimize cost functionProgramme-controlled manipulatorDiagnosticsRobot end effectorEngineering
A robotic apparatus has eight actuators (M0-M7) and a linkage (LINK 0-LINK 5) that actuates an end effector. Three serial macro freedoms have large ranges of motion and inertias. Four serial micro freedoms have small ranges of motion and inertias. Translation of the end effector in an y direction is actuated by at least one micro joint and at least one macro joint. The apparatus can be part of a master and slave combination, providing force feedback without any explicit force sensors. The slave is controlled with an Inverse Jacobian controller, and the mater with a Jacobian Transpose controller. A slave having more degrees of freedom (DOFs) than the master can be controlled. A removable effector unit actuates its DOFs with cables. Beating heart surgery can be accomplished by commanding the slave to move with a beating heart and cancelling out any such motion in the motions perceived by the master.
Owner:MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH
Autofocus and/or autoscaling in telesurgery
ActiveUS8079950B2Enhance perceived correlationComputer controlSimulator controlRemote surgeryComputer graphics (images)
Robotic, telerobotic, and / or telesurgical devices, systems, and methods take advantage of robotic structures and data to calculate changes in the focus of an image capture device in response to movement of the image capture device, a robotic end effector, or the like. As the size of an image of an object shown in the display device varies with changes in a separation distance between that object and the image capture device used to capture the image, a scale factor between a movement command input may be changed in response to moving an input device or a corresponding master / slave robotic movement command of the system. This may enhance the perceived correlation between the input commands and the robotic movements as they appear in the image presented to the system operator.
Owner:INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC
End effectors for a surgical cutting and stapling instrument
ActiveUS20090206140A1Affected deploymentImprove the forceSuture equipmentsStapling toolsSurgical stapleEngineering
In various embodiments, an anvil of a disposable loading unit including a first member having staple pockets for deforming staples, a first cover plate secured to the first member, and a second cover plate secured to at least one of the first member and the first cover plate, wherein the first and second cover plates can be configured to support the first member. In at least one embodiment, an anvil can include a first member inserted into a second member, where at least one of the first and second members can be deformed to retain one to the other. In various embodiments, a surgical stapling instrument can include a disposable loading unit comprising a staple cartridge, an anvil, and a sleeve, wherein the sleeve can be configured to be slid relative to the staple cartridge and the anvil to hold the anvil in a closed position.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical retrieval apparatus
Owner:COVIDIEN LP
Powered surgical instrument
A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a drive motor, a drive tube, a firing rod and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a first longitudinal axis. The drive motor is disposed at least partially within the housing. The drive tube is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor and is rotatable about a drive tube axis extending through the drive tube. The firing rod is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive tube and at least a portion of the firing rod is translatable with respect to the drive tube. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion and is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Powered surgical instrument
A surgical instrument including a handle assembly, a first endoscopic portion, a motor, and a first end effector is disclosed. The first endoscopic portion is selectively connectable to a distal portion of the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The first endoscopic portion includes a housing adjacent its proximal portion and includes an actuation member. The motor is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the housing of the first endoscopic portion and is operatively connected to the actuation member for moving the actuation member substantially along the longitudinal axis. The first end effector is selectively connectable to a distal portion of the first endoscopic portion and is configured to perform a first stapling function.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Robotically-controlled endoscopic accessory channel
Devices and systems are provided for controlling movement of a working end of a surgical device by means of a robotic system. In one embodiment, systems and devices are provided for moving an end effector on a distal end of a surgical fastening device. Movement can include rotational movement of the end effector about an axis of the shaft, articulation of the end effector relative to the shaft, and actuation of an end effector, e.g., closing, firing, and / or cutting.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical instrument having recording capabilities
A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument has an end effector and a trigger in communication with the end effector. The surgical instrument also has a built-in memory system for recording the instrument condition during a use process. The recording system comprises: a first sensor located on or inside the instrument and an externally accessible built-in memory device in communication with the first sensor. The first sensor has an output that represents a first condition of either the trigger or the end effector. The memory device is configured to record the output of the first sensor. In various embodiments, memory device may include an output port and / or a removable storage medium.
Owner:ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
Camera referenced control in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus
InactiveUS7155315B2Enhanced telepresenceEasy to controlProgramme controlComputer controlLess invasive surgeryKinematics
Enhanced telepresence and telesurgery systems automatically update coordinate transformations so as to retain alignment between movement of an input device and movement of an end effector as displayed adjacent the input device. A processor maps a controller workspace with an end effector workspace, and effects movement of the end effector in response to the movement of the input device. This allows the use of kinematically dissimilar master and slave linkages. Gripping an input member near a gimbal point and appropriate input member to end effector mapping points enhance the operator's control. Dexterity is enhanced by accurately tracking orientational and / or angles of movement, even if linear movement distances of the end effector do not correspond to those of the input device.
Owner:INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC
Robotically-controlled end effector
The present invention is directed to a surgical instrument with a robotics system, a memory device and an end effector having an elongate channel, knife position sensor(s) and a firing bar coupled to a knife. In response to drive motions initiated by the robotics system, the firing bar may translate within the elongate channel. As the firing bar translates, the sensor(s) transmit a signal to the memory device. The position of the knife may be determined from the output signals and may be communicated to the robotics system or instrument user. The sensors may be Hall Effect sensors.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical Apparatus Including Surgical Buttress
ActiveUS20140203061A1Facilitated releaseImprove securitySuture equipmentsStapling toolsButtressRobot end effector
A surgical stapling apparatus includes a housing, an end effector, fasteners, and one or more surgical buttresses. The end effector is secured to the housing and has first and second jaw assemblies. The first jaw assembly defines slots and the second jaw assembly defines pockets. One or both of the first and second jaw assemblies define recesses. The fasteners are disposed in the slots of the first jaw assembly and are formed by the pockets of the second jaw assembly. The one or more surgical buttresses have a body that includes plugs that are integrally formed with the body for insertion into the recesses to secure the surgical buttress(es) to one or both of the first and second jaw assemblies. The body substantially overlies at least some of the slots of the first jaw assembly and / or at least some of the pockets of the second jaw assembly.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Hybrid energy instrument combined with clip application capability
A medical device including an elongated housing having a distal end, the housing defining a lumen channel therein, an end effector disposed at the distal end, the end effector including an energy-based surgical instrument having an elongated treatment portion and a clamp arm assembly, wherein the clamp arm assembly is moveable relative to the treatment portion, at least one clip disposed within the lumen channel and a firing bar movable through the lumen channel to advance the clip from a first position within the lumen channel to a second position external of the lumen channel.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT +1
Linear stapler
A linear stapler comprises a support base having a proximal end and a distal end; a trigger located at the proximal end of the support base; an end effector located at the distal end of the support base, fired by the trigger and including a cartridge. The cartridge comprises a cartridge body. The cartridge body includes staple slots for accommodating staples; and a cartridge lockout which is forced into an open position to abut against an outer side of a staple driver when the cartridge is not fired and which springs back toward the inside direction of the cartridge body after the staples in the cartridge are fired by the staple driver. Another linear stapler comprises a support base having a proximal end and a distal end; a trigger located at the proximal end of the support base; an end effector located at the distal end of the support base, fired by the trigger and including a cartridge, the cartridge comprising a cartridge body including a spent cartridge indicator.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Laparoscopic devices with flexible actuation mechanisms
ActiveUS9226760B2Improve articulationEffective movementSurgical forcepsEngineeringRobot end effector
Owner:CILAG GMBH INT
Apparatus and method for tissue thickness sensing
A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes: a test end effector including a test jaw assembly having a pair of jaws configured to clamp about tissue and at least one sensor configured to measure at least one tissue property; and a handle assembly configured to couple to the treatment end effector. The handle assembly includes: a drive assembly; a motor operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control operation of the motor to actuate the test end effector to measure the at least one tissue property and to determine, based on the at least one tissue property, at least one suitable treatment end effector.
Owner:TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Surgical staple cartridge with enhanced knife clearance
ActiveUS20140183244A1Reduce the possibilityIncrease exerciseSuture equipmentsStapling toolsSurgical stapleEngineering
A surgical instrument having an elongated shaft having a shaft distal end and a shaft proximal end. An end effector is coupled to the shaft distal end and includes opposed jaws. A housing is included in one of the jaws, the housing having a housing proximal end, a housing distal end, an upper surface, a distal garage having lateral surfaces that extend above the upper surface, and a plurality of staple openings extending through the upper surface. A knife member is supported within the housing for movement distally. The knife member is moveable into a predetermined parked position such that a first portion of the cutting blade displaces below the upper surface and a second portion remains displaced above the upper surface. There is enough lateral clearance in the predetermined parked position between the lateral faces and the second portion to accommodate a dislodged staple.
Owner:INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC
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