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Granted Patent B2
US 12,303,158 · App. 17/981,540 · Granted May 20, 2025

Apparatus for endoscopic procedures

Inventors: Josh Snow (Clinton, CT); Philip Irka (Madison, CT); Ethan Collins (Naugatuck, CT); Joseph Costanzo (Hatfield, PA); Anthony Calderoni (Bristol, CT); Michael Ingmanson (Stratford, CT); Timothy Wells (Ridgefield, CT); Thomas Wingardner, III (North Haven, CT); Ramiro Cabrera (Cheshire, CT)
Assignee: Covidien LP
A61B17/320016A61B17/068A61B17/07207A61B2017/00115A61B2017/00128A61B2017/00345A61B2017/00384A61B2017/00389A61B2017/00398A61B2017/0046A61B2017/00464A61B2017/00473A61B2017/00477A61B2017/00734A61B2017/2903A61B2017/2923A61B2017/2927A61B2017/2929A61B2090/0803A61B2090/0808A61B2090/0811A61B2090/0813A61B2090/0814
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Patent No.
US 12,303,158
App. No.
17/981,540
Granted
May 20, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A surgical device includes a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body; and a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and including at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly and a control assembly including a first control button and a second control button, wherein actuation of the first control button moves the second jaw in approximation relative to the first jaw and actuating the second control button moves the second jaw away from the first jaw, and actuating the first and second control buttons moves the jaw assembly to a centered position in which the first and second longitudinal axes are substantially aligned, the handle assembly further includes an illumination member configured to output a light pattern indicative of a status of the surgical instrument.

Claims (26)

1. A surgical instrument, comprising:

a loading unit;

an elongated body configured to couple to a proximal portion of the loading unit, the elongated body including:

an actuation bar movable upon engagement of the loading unit with the elongated body to secure the loading unit to the elongated body;

a release button coupled to the actuation bar such that the release button is movable by the actuation bar upon engagement of the loading unit with the elongated body; and

a sensor actuatable by the actuation bar, the sensor configured to transmit a signal indicative of the loading unit being secured to the elongated body; and

a controller configured to receive the signal.

2. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the loading unit includes an end effector having a jaw assembly and defines a first longitudinal axis, the end effector including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw.

3. The surgical instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the elongated body defines a second longitudinal axis, and the loading unit is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body.

4. The surgical instrument according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one motor configured to actuate the loading unit.

5. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the actuation bar includes a distal portion defining a window and a finger extending distally from distal portion.

6. The surgical instrument according to claim 5 , wherein the actuation bar further includes a proximal portion having an opening configured to engage the release button.

7. The surgical instrument according to claim 5 , wherein the finger includes a proximal cam surface, a distal large tab, and a distal small tab.

8. The surgical instrument according to claim 5 , wherein the elongated body includes a lock mechanism having a lockout and a biasing member configured to push the actuation bar distally.

9. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the loading unit includes at least one lug, and the elongated body includes a bayonet connection mount configured to receive the at least one lug.

10. The surgical instrument according to claim 9 , wherein the loading unit is secured to the elongated body by rotating the loading unit.

11. The surgical instrument according to claim 10 , wherein rotation of the loading unit initially pushes the actuation bar proximally, and upon completion of the rotation the actuation bar is moved distally by a biasing member, and the actuation bar includes a finger configured to retain the at least one lug within the elongated body.

12. A method for coupling a loading unit to an elongated body, the method comprising:

monitoring engagement of an actuation bar with a sensor, wherein the actuation bar is configured to engage the sensor and to travel within the elongated body in response to engagement with the loading unit; and

transmitting a signal from the sensor to a controller in response to toggling by the actuation bar; and

determining a status of the engagement of the loading unit to the elongated body based on toggling of the sensor.

13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein the actuation bar is movable by movement of a manual button.

14. The method according to claim 12 , further comprising:

receiving the loading unit with the elongated body, the loading unit including at least one lug and the elongated body including a bayonet connection mount configured to receive the at least one lug.

15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the loading unit is rotatable within the elongated body.

16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein rotation of the loading unit initially pushes the actuation bar proximally, and upon completion of the rotation the actuation bar is moved distally by a biasing member, and the actuation bar includes a finger configured to retain the at least one lug within the elongated body.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 7, 2022
From: SNOW, JOSH; IRKA, PHILIP; COLLINS, ETHAN; COSTANZO, JOSEPH; CALDERONI, ANTHONY; INGMANSON, MICHAEL; WELLS, TIMOTHY; WINGARDNER, THOMAS, III; CABRERA, RAMIRO
To: COVIDIEN LP
Reel/Frame 061671/0750 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 16700115 · Dec 2, 2019
Continuation 13932313 · Jul 1, 2013
Provisional Application 61669253 · Jul 9, 2012
Related Publication 20230056274A1 · Feb 23, 2023
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