ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE

专利摘要:
control elements for articulating a surgical device. The present invention relates to an electrosurgical device that includes a body, an end effector, a cutting element, and a rod. the end effector comprises a pair of claws and at least one electrode that is operable to supply RF energy to tissue that is trapped between the claws. the cutting element is operable to cut the fabric that is trapped between the claws. the rod includes a pivot section which is operable to selectively pivot the end effector with respect to the rod. the body includes a controller that is operable to selectively activate the pivot section. the controller may include an actuator that also directs the cutting element, a rotation device that also rotates the rod and end effector, a pivoting key-shaped element, a pivotally coupled pup of casing portions, or a pivoting cam element, etc. a release element can selectively release the hinge section of the controller, allowing a resilient pull to return the end effector in alignment with the rod.
公开号:BR112013008673B1
申请号:R112013008673-4
申请日:2011-09-22
公开日:2021-08-10
发明作者:Barry C. Worrell；Chad P. Boudreaux；Matthew C. Miller；Charles J. Scheib；Frederick E. Shelton Iv；Geoffrey S. Strobl；Foster B. Stulen；Gregory A. Trees；Aaron C. Voegele；Steven D. Madsen；Emron J. Henry；William E. Clem
申请人:Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

PRIORITY
[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application Serial No. 61/386,094, filed September 24, 2010, entitled "Articulating Surgical Device," the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND
[0002] The present invention relates to a variety of surgical instruments that include a tissue cutting element and one or more elements that transmit RF energy to tissue (for example, to coagulate or seal tissue). An example of such a device is the ENSEAL® fabric sealing device obtained by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Additional examples of such devices and related concepts are disclosed in US Patent No. 6,500,176 entitled "Electrosurgical Systems and Techniques for Sealing Tissue," issued December 31, 2002, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,112,201 entitled "Electrosurgical Instrument and Method of Use," issued September 26, 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,125,409 entitled "Electrosurgical Working End for Controlled Energy Delivery," granted October 24, 2006, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,169,146 entitled "Electrosurgical Probe and Method of Use," issued January 30, 2007, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,186,253 entitled "Electrosurgical Jaw Structure for Controlled Energy Delivery," issued March 6, 2007, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,189,233 entitled "Electrosurgical Instrument," issued March 13, 2007, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,220,951 entitled "Surgical Sealing Surfaces and Methods of Use," issued May 22, 2007, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,309,849 entitled "Polymer Compositions Exhibiting a PTC Property and Methods of Fabrication," issued December 18, 2007, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,311,709 entitled "Electrosurgical Instrument and Method of Use," issued December 25, 2007, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,354,440 entitled "Electrosurgical Instrument and Method of Use," issued April 8, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,381,209 entitled "Electrosurgical Instrument," issued June 3, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Publication No. 2011/0087218 entitled "Surgical Instrument Comprising First and Second Drive Systems Actuatable by a Common Trigger Mechanism," published April 14, 2011, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; and US Patent Application No. 13/151,181 entitled "Motor Driven Electrosurgical Device with Mechanical and Electrical Feedback," filed June 2, 2011, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference.
[0003] In addition, several surgical instruments include a stem that has a pivot section, providing enhanced positioning capabilities for an end effector that is located distally to the pivot section of the stem. Examples of these devices include various models of ENDOPATH® endocutters obtained from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Additional examples of these devices and related concepts are disclosed in US Patent No. 7,380,696 entitled "Articulating Surgical Stapling Instrument Incorporating a Two-Piece E Beam Firing Mechanism," granted June 3, 2008, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,404,508 entitled "Surgical Stapling and Cutting Device," issued July 29, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,455,208 entitled "Surgical Instrument with Articulating Shaft with Rigid Firing Bar Supports," issued November 25, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,506,790 entitled "Surgical Instrument Incorporating an Electrically Actuated Articulation Mechanism," granted March 24, 2009, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,549,564 entitled "Surgical Stapling Instrument with an Articulating End Effector," issued June 23, 2009, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,559,450 entitled "Surgical Instrument Incorporating a Fluid Transfer Controlled Articulation Mechanism," issued July 14, 2009, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,654,431 entitled "Surgical Instrument with Guided Laterally Moving Articulation Member," issued February 2, 2010, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,780,054 entitled "Surgical Instrument with Laterally Moved Shaft Actuator Coupled to Pivoting Articulation Joint," issued August 24, 2010, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; US Patent No. 7,784,662, entitled "Surgical Instrument with Articulating Shaft with Single Pivot Closure and Double Pivot Frame Ground," issued August 31, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference; and US Patent No. 7,798,386 entitled "Surgical Instrument Articulation Joint Cover," issued September 21, 2010, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference.
[0004] Although various medical devices have been made and used, it is believed that no one before the inventors made or used the invention described in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Although the specification ends with claims that specifically indicate and distinctly claim this technology, it is believed that this technology will be better understood from the following description of specific examples taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which reference numerals similar identify the same elements and in which:
[0006] Figure 1 represents a side elevation view of an exemplary electrosurgical medical device;
[0007] Figure 2 represents a perspective view of the end effector of the device of Figure 1, in an open configuration;
[0008] Figure 3 represents another perspective view of the end effector of the device of Figure 1, in an open configuration;
[0009] Figure 4 represents an end cross-sectional view of the end effector of Figure 2, in a closed configuration and with the blade in a distal position;
[00010] Figure 5A represents an end view of an exemplary electrosurgical instrument with a laterally pivoting actuator in an initial position and a plan view of the instrument's end effector in a non-articulated position;
[00011] Figure 5B represents an end view of the electrosurgical instrument of Figure 5A and a plan view of the end effector of Figure 5A, with the actuator pivoting laterally in a first pivoted position and with the end effector in a first position articulated;
[00012] Figure 5C represents an end view of the electrosurgical instrument of Figure 5A and a plan view of the end effector of Figure 5A, with the laterally pivoting actuator in a second pivoted position and with the end effector in a second articulated position;
[00013] Figure 6 represents a partial perspective view of a joint section and an end effector of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument;
[00014] Figure 7 represents a cross-sectional view in perspective of the hinge section of Figure 6;
[00015] Figure 8 represents a perspective view of the articulation control elements and a firing beam that extends to the end effector of Figure 6;
[00016] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a proximal portion of the articulation control elements of Figure 8, with cam elements omitted;
[00017] Figure 10 represents a perspective view of the proximal portion of Figure 9, with cam elements included;
[00018] Figure 11 represents a perspective view of the proximal portion and cam elements of Figure 10, with half of a drive nut included;
[00019] Figure 12 represents a side elevation view of the half of the drive nut of Figure 11;
[00020] Figure 13A represents a partial perspective view of the articulation control elements of Figure 11 arranged on a cable, with an equipment for rotation in a distal position;
[00021] Figure 13B represents a partial perspective view of the components of Figure 13A, with the equipment for rotation in a proximal position;
[00022] Figure 14A represents another partial perspective view of the components of Figure 13A, with the equipment for rotation in partial cross section and with the equipment for rotation in a distal position;
[00023] Figure 14B represents another partial perspective view of the components of Figure 13A, with the equipment for rotation in partial cross section and with the equipment for rotation in a proximal position;
[00024] Figure 15 represents a perspective view of half of the equipment for rotation of Figure 13A;
[00025] Figure 16 represents a perspective view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument;
[00026] Figure 17 represents a partial perspective view of the underside of the articulation control components of the instrument of Figure 16;
[00027] Figure 18 represents a bottom side plan view of the articulation control components of Figure 17;
[00028] Figure 19 is a partial cross-sectional view of the articulation control components of Figure 17, along line 19-19 of Figure 16;
[00029] Figure 20 represents a partial cross-sectional view of another electrosurgical instrument, showing exemplary alternative joint control components;
[00030] Figure 21 represents an elevation view of a coil component of the pivot control components of Figure 20;
[00031] Figure 22 represents a partial cross-sectional view of another electrosurgical instrument, showing another set of exemplifying alternative joint control components;
[00032] Figure 23 is a partial perspective view of another electrosurgical instrument, showing an exemplary alternative placement for a joint control element;
[00033] Figure 24 represents a partial cross-sectional view of another electrosurgical instrument, showing another set of alternative exemplary joint control components;
[00034] Figure 25 represents a partial cross-sectional view of another electrosurgical instrument, showing another set of exemplifying alternative joint control components;
[00035] Figure 26 represents a perspective view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a swivel pistol grip;
[00036] Figure 27 represents a side elevation view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a pivoting top section;
[00037] Figure 28A represents a top plan view of the instrument of Figure 27, with the top section in an initial position and with the end effector in an initial position;
[00038] Figure 28B represents a top plan view of the instrument of Figure 27, with the top section in a pivoted position and with the end effector in a pivoted position;
[00039] Figure 29 represents a side elevation view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a pivoting distal section;
[00040] Figure 30 represents a top plan view of the instrument of Figure 29, with the distal section in a pivoted position;
[00041] Figure 31 represents a partial perspective view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a hitch joint control;
[00042] Figure 32 is a cross-sectional view of articulation control components of the instrument of Figure 31, along line 32-32 of Figure 31;
[00043] Figure 33 represents a partial perspective view of the articulating components of the instrument of Figure 31;
[00044] Figure 34A represents an end view in cross section and an enlarged view of the engagement elements of the pivot components of Figure 33, in an engaged configuration;
[00045] Figure 34B represents an end view in cross section and an enlarged view of the engagement elements of Figure 34A, in an disengaged configuration;
[00046] Figure 35 represents a partial perspective view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has an exemplary alternative engagement pivot control;
[00047] Figure 36 represents a side elevation view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a multi-mode actuator;
[00048] Figure 37 represents a side elevation view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a pivot actuator;
[00049] Figure 38 is a perspective view of the instrument of Figure 37, with the trigger pivoted to pivot an end effector;
[00050] Figure 39 represents a perspective view of another exemplary electrosurgical instrument, which has a joint control cam;
[00051] Figure 40 represents a partial perspective view of the articulation control components of the instrument of Figure 39;
[00052] Figure 41 represents a top plan view of the pivot control cam of Figure 39;
[00053] Figure 42 is a perspective view of the pivot control cam of Figure 39; and
[00054] Figure 43 is a perspective view of the pivot control cam of Figure 39 engaged with other components of the pivot control.
[00055] The drawings are not intended to be limiting in any way, and it is contemplated that various modalities of the technology can be performed in a variety of different ways, including those not necessarily shown in the drawings. The attached drawings incorporated and forming part of the descriptive report illustrate various aspects of the present technology, and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the technology; it is understood, however, that this technology is not limited to the provisions shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00056] The following description of certain examples of the technology should not be used to limit its scope. Other examples, characteristics, aspects, modalities, and advantages of the technology will become evident to those skilled in the art from the following description, which is intended as an illustration, one of the best ways contemplated to perform the technology. As will be understood, the technology described herein is capable of other different and obvious aspects, all without disregarding the invention. Consequently, the drawings and descriptions are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
[00057] It is further understood that any one or more of the teachings, expressions, modalities, examples, etc. described herein may be combined with any one or more of the other teachings, expressions, modalities, examples, etc. which are described in the present invention. The teachings, expressions, modalities, examples, etc. described below are therefore not to be seen in isolation from one another. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the present invention may be combined will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. These modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the claims. I. Exemplary electrosurgical device with articulating element
[00058] Figures 1 to 4 show an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 10 that is constructed and operable in accordance with at least some of the teachings of US patents 6,500,176; US Patent No. 7,112,201; US Patent No. 7,125,409; US Patent No. 7,169,146; US Patent No. 7,186,253; US Patent No. 7,189,233; US Patent No. 7,220,951; US Patent No. 7,309,849; US Patent No. 7,311,709; US Patent No. 7,354,440; US Patent No. 7,381,209; US Publication No. 2011/0087218; and/or US Patent Application No. 13/151,181. As described there and as will be described in more detail below, the electrosurgical instrument 10 is intended to cut tissue and seal or join tissue (eg, a blood vessel, etc.) in a substantially simultaneous manner. In other words, the electrosurgical instrument 10 functions similarly to a type of stapler endocutter, except that the electrosurgical instrument 10 provides tissue binding by applying bipolar RF energy rather than providing staple lines to bind tissue together. It should also be understood that the electrosurgical instrument 10 may have several structural and functional similarities to the ENSEAL® tissue sealing device obtained from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA In addition, the electrosurgical instrument 10 may have various structural and functional similarities to the devices taught in any of the other references that are cited and are incorporated by reference in the present invention. To the extent that there is some degree of overlap between the teachings of the references cited in the present invention, the ENSEAL® tissue sealing device from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the following teachings related to the electrosurgical instrument 10, the description of the present invention is not intended to be presumed prior art. Several teachings below, in fact, go beyond the scope of the teachings of the references cited here and in the ENSEAL® tissue sealing device from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. A. Exemplary handpiece and rod
[00059] The electrosurgical instrument 10 of the present example includes a handpiece 20, a rod 30 that extends distally from the handpiece 20, and an end effector 40 disposed at a distal end of the rod 30. The hand 20 of the present example includes a pistol grip 22, a pivoting trigger 24, an activation button 26, and a pivot control 28. The trigger 24 is pivotal toward and away from the pistol grip 22 to selectively trigger the effector. 40 end caps, as will be described in more detail below. The activation button 26 is intended to selectively activate the RF circuit that is in communication with the end effector 40, as will also be described in more detail below. In some versions, activation button 26 also serves as a mechanical lock against trigger 24 so that trigger 24 cannot be fully activated unless button 26 is pressed simultaneously. Examples of how such a lock may be provided are disclosed in one or more of the references cited in the present invention. It should be understood that pistol grip 22, trigger 24, and button 26 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, etc. in any suitable way and that descriptions of such components of the present invention are merely illustrative. The pivot control 28 of the present example is intended to selectively control the pivot section 36 of the rod 30, which will be described in more detail below. Various examples of forms that the pivot control 28 can take will also be described in more detail below, while additional examples will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[00060] The rod 30 of the present example includes an outer sheath 32 and a hinge section 36. The hinge section 36 is intended to selectively position the end effector 40 at various angles to the longitudinal axis defined by the sheath 32. examples of shapes that the hinge section 36 and the other components of the rod 30 may assume will be described in more detail below, while additional examples will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. For example, it should be understood that various components intended to activate pivot section 36 may extend through the interior of sheath 32. In some versions, rod 30 may also rotate about the longitudinal axis defined by sheath 32. , with respect to the handpiece 20, via a gripper 34. Such rotation can provide rotation of the end effector 40 and the rod 30 in isolation. In some other versions, the gripper 34 is intended to rotate the end effector 40 without rotating any portion of the rod 30 that is proximal to the hinge section 36. As another merely illustrative example, the electrosurgical instrument 10 may include a rotation control which provides rotational capability of the rod 30 and end effector 40 as a single unit; and another rotation control that provides the ability to rotate effector 40 without rotating any portion of rod 30 that is proximal to hinge section 36. Other suitable rotation schemes will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of present invention. Logically, rotating elements can simply be omitted if desired. B. Exemplary end effector
[00061] The end effector 40 of the present example comprises a first claw 42 and a second claw 44. In the present example, the second claw 44 is substantially fixed with respect to the rod 30; while the first jaw 42 rotates relative to the rod 30, towards and away from the second jaw 42. In some versions, actuators such as rods or cables, etc., can extend through the sheath 32 and can be mated with the first jaw 42 in a pivotal coupling 43, so that the longitudinal movement of the rods/cables/etc. actuators via rod 30 provide rotation of the first jaw 42 with respect to the rod 30 and with respect to the second jaw 44. Of course, the jaws 42, 44 can instead have any other suitable type of movement and can be activated from any other suitable way. By way of example only, and as will be described in more detail below, the claws 42, 44 can be activated and thus closed by the longitudinal translation of a firing beam 60, so that the rods/cables/etc. actuators can simply be eliminated in some versions.
[00062] As best seen in Figures 2 to 4, the first claw 42 defines an elongated slit that extends longitudinally 46; while the second claw 44 also defines an elongated longitudinally extending slit 48. In addition, the upper side of the first claw 42 has a first electrode surface 50; while the underside of the second claw 44 has a second electrode surface 52. The electrode surfaces 50, 52 are in communication with an electrical source 80 through one or more conductors (not shown) that extend along the length of the rod. 30. The electrical source 80 is intended to provide RF energy to the first electrode surface 50 at a first polarity and to a second electrode surface 52 at a second (opposite) polarity, so that RF current flows between the surfaces of electrode 50, 52 and so through the tissue captured between the claws 42, 44. In some versions, the firing beam 60 serves as an electrical conductor that cooperates with the electrode surfaces 50, 52 (eg, as a return to the ground) to release bipolar RF energy captured between the grips 42, 44. The electrical source 80 may be external to the electrosurgical instrument 10 or it may be integral with the electrosurgical instrument 10 (eg, on the part handpiece 20, etc.), as described in one or more references cited in the present invention or otherwise. A controller 82 regulates the release of energy from the electrical source 80 to the electrode surfaces 50, 52. The controller 82 may also be external to the electrosurgical instrument 10 or it may be integral with the electrosurgical instrument 10 (e.g. 20, etc.), as described in one or more references cited in the present invention or otherwise. It should also be understood that electrode surfaces 50, 52 can be supplied in a variety of locations, configurations, and alternative relationships.
[00063] As best seen in Figure 4, the underside of the first claw 42 includes a longitudinally extending recess 58 adjacent to the slot 46; while the upper side of the second claw 44 includes a longitudinally extending recess 58 adjacent to the slot 48. Figure 2 shows the upper side of the first claw 42 including a plurality of serrations of teeth 46. It should be understood that the side The bottom of the second jaw 44 may include complementary sawings that fit with the sawings 46 to improve the grip of tissue captured between the jaws 42, 44 without necessarily tearing the tissue. Figure 3 shows an example of sawing 46 in the first claw 42 primarily as recesses; with serrations 48 on the second claw 44 mainly as bulges. Logically, sawings 46, 48 may take any other suitable form or may simply be omitted altogether. It should also be understood that the sawings 46, 48 may be formed of an electrically non-conductive or insulating material such as plastic, glass and/or ceramic, for example, and may include a treatment such as polytetrafluoro ethylene, a lubricant, or some other treatment to substantially prevent tissue from becoming immobilized in the claws 42, 44.
[00064] With the claws 42, 44 in a closed position, the rod 30 and the end effector 40 are sized and configured to fit through trocars that have various internal diameters, so that the electrosurgical instrument 10 is usable in surgery minimally invasive, although, logically, the electrosurgical instrument 10 can also be used in open procedures, if desired. By way of example only, with the grippers 42, 44 in a closed position, the rod 30 and the end effector 40 may have an outside diameter of approximately 5 mm. Alternatively, rod 30 and end effector 40 may have any other suitable outside diameter (e.g., between approximately 2 mm and approximately 20 mm, etc.).
[00065] As another merely illustrative variation, either claws 42, 44 or both claws 42, 44 may include at least one door, passageway, conduit, and/or other element intended to extract water vapor, smoke , and/or other gases/vapours/etc. of the surgical site. Such an element may be in communication with a source of suction, such as an external source or a source within the handpiece 20, etc. In addition, end effector 40 may include one or more tissue cooling elements (not shown) that reduce the degree or extent of thermal spread caused by end effector 40 in adjacent tissue when electrode surfaces 50, 52 are activated. Various suitable forms such cooling elements may take will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[00066] In some versions, end effector 40 includes one or more sensors (not shown) that are configured to detect a variety of parameters in end effector 40, including, but not limited to, adjacent tissue temperature, electrical resistance. or adjacent tissue impedance, tension across the adjacent tissue, forces exerted on the claws 42, 44 by the adjacent tissue, etc. By way of example only, end effector 40 may include one or more positive coefficient temperature (PTC) thermistor bodies 54, 56 (e.g., PTC polymer, etc.) located adjacent to electrodes 50, 52, and /or elsewhere. Data from the sensors can be transmitted to controller 82. Controller 82 can process such data in a variety of ways. By way of example only, controller 82 may modulate or otherwise alter the RF energy being delivered to electrode surfaces 50, 52, based at least in part on data acquired from one or more sensors in the end effector 40. Additionally or alternatively, controller 82 may alert the user to one or more conditions through an audio and/or visual feedback device (e.g., speaker, lights, screen, etc.), based, at least in part, on data acquired from one or more sensors in end effector 40. It should also be understood that some types of sensors do not necessarily need to be in communication with controller 82, and may simply provide a purely localized effect on the end effector 40. For example, thermistor bodies with PTC 54, 56 in the end effector 40 can automatically reduce energy release on electrode surfaces 50, 52 depending on tissue temperature and/or of the end effector 40 increases, thus reducing the likelihood of overheating. In some such versions, a thermistor element with PTC is in series with power supply 80 and electrode surface 50, 52; and the PTC thermistor provides increased impedance (reducing current flow) in response to temperatures that exceed a threshold. In addition, it should be understood that electrode surfaces 50, 52 can be used as sensors (eg to detect tissue impedance, etc.). Various types of sensors that may be incorporated in electrosurgical instrument 10 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, various things that can be done with sensor data, by controller 82 or otherwise, will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Other suitable variations for the end effector 40 will also be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. C. Exemplary shooting beam
[00067] As can also be seen in Figures 2 to 4, the electrosurgical instrument 10 of the present example includes a firing beam 60 that is longitudinally movable along part of the length of the end effector 40. The firing beam 60 is positioned coaxially within rod 30, extends along the length of rod 30, and translates longitudinally within rod 30 (including hinge section 36 in this example), although it should be understood that firing beam 60 is the rod 30 can have any other suitable relationship. The firing beam 60 includes a sharpened distal blade 64, an upper flange 62, and a lower flange 66. As best seen in Figure 4, the distal blade 64 extends through the slots 46, 48 of the claws 42, 44. , with the upper flange 62 being located above the jaw 44 in the recess 59 and the lower flange 66 being located below the jaw 42 in the recess 58. The configuration of the distal blade 64 and flanges 62, 66 provides a type of "I-beam" of cross-section at the distal end of the firing beam 60. Although the flanges 62, 66 extend longitudinally only over a small portion of the length of the firing beam 60 in the present example, it should be understood that the flanges 62, 66 may extend longitudinally along any suitable length of the firing beam 60. In addition, although the flanges 62, 66 are positioned along the outside of the claws 42, 44, the flanges 62, 66 may alternatively be arranged in corresponding slots. splints formed within the claws 42, 44. For example, each claw 42, 44 may define a "T" shaped slit, with portions of the distal blade 64 being disposed in a vertical portion of each "T" shaped slit and with the flanges 62, 66 being disposed in the horizontal portions of the "T" shaped slots. Various other suitable configurations and relationships will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[00068] The distal blade 64 is substantially sharp so that the distal blade easily cuts tissue that is captured between the claws 42, 44. The distal blade 64 is also electrically grounded in this example, providing a return path for the RF energy as described elsewhere in this document. In some other versions, the distal blade 64 serves as an active electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the distal blade 64 can be selectively energized with ultrasonic energy (eg harmonic vibrations at approximately 55.5 kHz, etc.). ).
[00069] The firing beam 60 "I-beam" configuration type provides closure of jaws 42, 44 as firing beam 60 is advanced distally. In particular, flange 62 drives jaw 44 pivotally towards jaw 42 while firing beam 60 is advanced from a proximal position (Figure 1-3) to a distal position (Figure 4) by rolling against the recesses. 59 formed on the claw 44. This closing effect on the claws 42, 44 made by the firing beam 60 can occur before the distal blade 64 reaches the tissue captured between the claws 42, 44. Such representation of the contacts by the firing beam 60 can reduce the gripping force of the handle 24 required to activate the firing beam 60 through a full firing stroke. In other words, in some such versions, the firing beam 60 may have already overcome an initial resistance required to substantially close the claws 42, 44 on the tissue before encountering resistance from the tissue captured between the claws 42, 44. any other suitable representation can be provided.
[00070] In the present example, the flange 62 is configured to cam against an inclined element at the proximal end of the jaw 44 to open the jaw 42 when the firing beam 60 is retracted to a proximal position and to keep the jaw 42 open when the firing beam 60 remains in the proximal position. This caming capability can facilitate the use of the end effector 40 to separate tissue layers, to perform blind dissections, etc., by forcing the claws 42, 44 away from a closed position. In some other versions, the claws 42, 44 are resiliently pulled into an open position by a spring or other type of resilient element. Although the claws 42, 44 close or open while the firing beam 60 is translated in the present example, it should be understood that other versions may provide independent movement of the claws 42, 44 and firing beam 60. By way of example only, one or more cables, rods, beams, or other elements may extend through rod 30 to selectively activate claws 42, 44 independently of firing beam 60. Such claw activating elements 42, 44 may be separately controlled by one element dedicated handpiece 20. Alternatively, such gripper activating elements may be controlled by the actuator 24 in addition to causing the actuator 24 to control the firing beam 60. It should also be understood that the firing beam 60 can be resiliently pulled to a proximal position such that the firing beam 60 proximally retracts when a user relaxes their grip on the actuator 24. D. Exemplary operation
[00071] In an exemplary use, the end effector 40 is inserted into a patient through a trocar. The pivot section 36 is substantially straight when the end effector 40 and stem portion 30 are inserted through the trocar. The pivot control 28 can then be manipulated to revolve or flex the pivot section 36 of the rod 30 so as to position the end effector 40 in a desired position and orientation relative to an anatomical structure within the patient. Two layers of tissue from the anatomical structure are then captured between the jaws 42, 44 by pressing the trigger 24 towards the pistol grip 22. Such layers of tissue may be part of the same natural lumen that defines the anatomical structure (for example , blood vessel, portion of the gastrointestinal tract, portion of the reproductive system, etc.) in a patient. For example, one layer of tissue may comprise the upper portion of a blood vessel while the other layer of tissue may comprise the lower portion of the blood vessel, along the same length region of the blood vessel (eg so that the trajectory of the fluid through the blood vessel before the use of the electrosurgical instrument 10 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis defined by the extremity effector 40, etc.). In other words, the lengths of the claws 42, 44 can be oriented perpendicularly (or at least generally transversely) to the length of the blood vessel. As noted above, flanges 62, 66 act in a cam fashion to rotate jaw 44 toward jaw 44 when firing beam 60 is actuated distally by biasing driver 24 toward pistol grip 22.
[00072] With the tissue layers captured between the claws 42, 44, the firing beam 60 continues to advance distally by the user pressing the trigger 24 towards the pistol grip 22. When the firing beam 60 advances distally, the blade The distal 64 simultaneously severs the attached tissue layers, resulting in separate portions of the top layer being placed in apposition with respective separate portions of the lower layer. In some versions, this results in a blood vessel being cut in a direction that is generally transverse to the length of the blood vessel. It should be understood that the presence of flanges 62, 66 immediately above and below the jaws 42, 44, respectively, can help to keep the jaws 42, 44 in a closed and tight clamping position. In particular, the flanges 62, 66 can help maintain a significantly compressive force between the jaws 42, 44. With the cut tissue layer portions being compacted between the jaws 42, 44, the electrode surfaces 50, 52 are activated with bipolar RF energy by the user pressing the enable button 26. In some versions, the electrodes 50, 52 are selectively coupled with the power supply 80 (eg by the user pressing the button 26, etc.) so that the electrode surfaces 50, 52 of the claws 42, 44 are activated with a first common polarity while the firing beam 60 is activated at a second polarity that is opposite to the first polarity. In this way, a bipolar RF current flows between the firing beam 60 and the electrode surfaces 50, 52 of the claws 42, 44 through the compacted regions of cut portions of the tissue layer. In some other versions, electrode surface 50 has one polarity while electrode surface 52 and firing beam 60 both have the other polarity. In any version (among at least a few others), the bipolar RF energy released by the power supply 80 essentially thermally welds the tissue layer portions on one side of the firing beam 60 together and the tissue layer portions on the other side. of the firing beam 60 together.
[00073] In certain circumstances, the heat generated by the activated electrode surfaces 50, 52 can denature the collagen within the tissue layer portions and, in cooperation with the pinch pressure provided by the claws 42, 44, the denatured collagen can form a seal within the fabric layer portions. In this way, the cut ends of the natural lumen that define the anatomical structure are hemostatically sealed so that no body fluids leak out of the cut ends. In some versions, the electrode surfaces 50, 52 can be activated with bipolar RF energy before the firing beam 60 even starts to translate distally and thus before the tissue is even cut. For example, such timing can be provided in versions in which the button 26 serves as a mechanical lock in relation to the trigger 24 in addition to serving as a switch between the power source 80 and the electrode surfaces 50, 52.
[00074] Although several of the teachings below are described as variations of the electrosurgical instrument 10, it should be understood that the various teachings below may also be incorporated into various other types of devices. By way of example only, in addition to being easily incorporated into the electrosurgical instrument 10, various teachings below can be easily incorporated into the devices taught in any of the references cited herein, other types of electrosurgical devices, surgical staplers, surgical clip applicators, and grippers fabrics, among various other devices. Other suitable devices into which the following teachings may be incorporated will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. 11. Exemplary articulation joint configurations
[00075] The pivot section 36 of the rod 30 can take on a variety of shapes. By way of example only, hinge section 36 may be configured in accordance with one or more teachings of US patent application no. [Attorney Precedent END6889USNP] entitled "Articulation Joint Features for Articulating Surgical Device," filed therein date of the present application, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. As another merely illustrative example, hinge section 36 may be configured in accordance with one or more teachings of US patent application No. [Attorney Precedent END6889USNP1], entitled "Articulation Joint Features for Articulating Surgical Device," filed therein date of the present application, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, the hinge section can be configured in accordance with the teachings of at least one other reference cited here. Various other suitable shapes that hinge section 36 may take will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. III. Exemplary Articulation Control Settings
[00076] As noted above, some versions of the handpiece 20 include a hinge control 28, which is intended to control the hinge section 36 of the rod 30 to thereby selectively position the end effector 40 at various angles relative to the axis. longitudinally defined by sheath 32. The various examples of shapes that the articulation control 28 and the other components of the handpiece 20 can take will be described in more detail below, while additional examples will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings. of the present invention. By way of example only, a few alternative examples merely illustrative of articulation control 28 are presented in US patent application No. [Attorney Precedent END6888USNP], entitled "Control Features for Articulating Surgical Device," filed on the same date as this application , the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. A. Exemplary articulation control with laterally pivoting actuator
[00077] Figure 5A-5C shows an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 100 that includes a handpiece 120, a rod 130 that extends distally from the handpiece 120, and an end effector 140 disposed at a distal end of the rod 130. The handpiece 120 of the present example includes a pistol grip 122, a trigger 124, and an enable button 126. The trigger 124 is pivotal toward and away from the pistol grip 122 to selectively trigger the end effector 140. , as described above and as described in one or more references cited herein. Activation button 126 is intended to selectively activate the RF circuit that is in communication with end effector 140, as also described above and as described in one or more references cited herein. In some versions, activation button 126 also serves as a mechanical lock against trigger 124 so that trigger 124 cannot be fully activated unless button 126 is pressed simultaneously. Examples of how such a lock may be provided are disclosed in one or more of the references cited in the present invention. It should be understood that pistol grip 122, trigger 124, and button 126 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, etc. in any suitable way and that descriptions of such components of the present invention are merely illustrative. The actuator 124 of the present example is intended to selectively control the pivot joint 136 of the rod 130, which will be described in more detail below.
[00078] The rod 130 of the present example includes a pivot joint 136 that pivotally couples the end effector 140 with the rod 130. The pivot joint 136 of the present example is intended to selectively position the end effector 140 at various angles to the longitudinal axis defined by the rod 130. The various examples of shapes that the hinge joint 136 and the other components of the rod 130 can take are described in the various references cited herein, while additional examples will become apparent to those skilled in the art. in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, end effector 140 may be configured in accordance with the end effector 40 described above, in accordance with the teachings of the various references cited herein, and/or in any other suitable form, as will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[00079] In some versions, the rod 130 can also rotate around the longitudinal axis defined by the rod 130, relative to the handpiece 120, through a gripper 134. Such rotation can provide rotation of the end effector 140 and the rod 130 in isolation. In some other versions, the gripper 134 is intended to rotate the end effector 140 without rotating any portion of the rod 130 that is in a position proximal to the hinge joint 136. As another merely illustrative example, the electrosurgical instrument 100 may include a control of rotation which provides the ability to rotate the rod 130 and end effector 140 as a single unit; and another rotation control that provides the ability to rotate end effector 140 without rotating any portion of stem 130 that is proximal to joint 136. Other suitable rotation schemes will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein. invention. Logically, rotating elements can simply be omitted if desired. In any versions of a device that provides rotation of a rod 130 and/or end effector 140, a rotation knob 134 and/or rod 130 and/or end effector 140 may include one or more markings that facilitate visual identification. of the rotational position. For example, a user may correlate a marking on a rotation knob 134 with a corresponding marking on a stem 130 and/or end effector 140 to better understand the orientation of such components with respect to the patient and instrument 100.
[00080] As noted above, the actuator 124 is intended to selectively articulate the end effector 140. In particular, the actuator 124 is coupled with the end effector 140 so that the pivoting actuator 124, laterally around a vertical axis , such as the vertical axis defined by the pistol grip 122, rotate the end effector 140 on the hinge joint 136. Such an operation is shown in the series of Figures 5A-5C, in which the actuator 124 rotates about an axis. vertical to cause end effector 140 to rotate at joint 136. Therefore, it would be understood that actuator 124 is selectively pivotal toward and away from a vertical axis such as the vertical axis defined by gun handle 122 (to actuate effector end 140); and also selectively pivoting about a vertical axis, such as the vertical axis defined by pistol grip 122 (to pivot end effector 140).
[00081] There are numerous ways in which the actuator 124 can be coupled with the end effector 140 so as to provide pivoting of the end effector 140 on the joint 136 in response to the pivoting of the actuator 124 about a vertical axis. For example, a pair of elongated elements (not shown) may extend from a handpiece component 120 associated with actuator 124, through rod 130, to end effector 140. Such elongated elements may translate in opposite directions, such that the end effector 140 rotates at the joint 136 as one elongate element advances distally while the other elongate element retracts proximally. Additionally or alternatively, the pivot coupling between actuator 124 and end effector 140 may include one or more ratchet elements, such that the user repeatedly rotates actuator 124 laterally to incrementally pivot end effector 140. In some of such versions, actuator 124 is resiliently pulled to assume the starting position shown in Figure 5A so that the user can simply push and release actuator 124 several times to pivot end effector 140 like a ratchet. A release element may be included to resiliently pull the end effector 140 to the home position shown in Figure 5A, and may be activated (e.g., by a button, etc.) to release the end effector 140 from the actuator. 124 when the user desires to straighten the end effector 140. It is also to be understood that the end effector 140 can rotate at the joint 136 in the same direction in which the actuator 124 rotates about a vertical axis; or end effector 140 may rotate on joint 136 in an opposite direction. Other suitable ways in which the actuator 124 may be coupled with the end effector 140 for articulation will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[00082] In some versions, the trigger 124 can only revolve around a vertical axis when the trigger 124 is rotated away from the pistol handle 122, so the trigger 124 cannot revolve around a vertical axis when the The user begins to press the trigger 124 toward the pistol grip 122. Various suitable ways in which such operability may be performed will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. As another merely illustrative variation, a mode switch or other element may selectively allow the actuator 124 to be pivoted toward and away from the pistol grip 122 or to be pivoted about a vertical axis, but not both at the same time. Other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities suitable for the electrosurgical instrument 100 will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. B. Exemplary articulation control with opposing cam sleeves
[00083] Figures 6 through 15 show additional examples of components that can be used to provide articulation of an end effector 240 to a hinge section 236 of a rod 230. In this example, the rod 230 extends from a piece of hand 220 and includes an outer sheath 232. The hinge section 236 is formed as a helical cutout in the sheath 232 in this example, although it should be understood that the hinge section 236 may instead be configured in accordance with any other teachings. of the present invention and/or the teachings of any suitable reference cited herein. Similarly, although only a portion of handpiece 220 is shown in Figures 13A-14B, it should be understood that handpiece 220 may be configured in accordance with any suitable teachings of the present invention and/or teachings of any reference. suitable referenced here. In the present example, a pair of elongated hinge elements 250, 252 extend through sheath 232 and are translatable within sheath 232. As will be described in more detail below, hinge elements 250, 252 are intended to translate in opposite directions to selectively flex hinge section 236 away or toward the longitudinal axis defined by rod 230.
[00084] As best seen in Figures 7 to 8, a pair of beams 254, 256 extends through the hinge section 236 alongside a firing bar 206. The firing bar 206 is functionally equivalent to the firing bar 60 shot described above. Therefore, it is to be understood that the firing bar 206 can translate within the rod 230 and through the pivot section 236 to drive the end effector 240. In the present example, the beams 254, 256 are fixedly secured within the section of pivot 236 so that beams 254, 256 flex with pivot section 236 and so that firing bar 206 translates relative to beams 254, 256. Bundles 254, 256 provide structural support for pivot section 236 , particularly when the hinge section 236 is in a straight configuration; further, the beams 254, 256 do not provide undue resistance to flexion of the hinge section 236 for hinge. The beams 254, 256 also provide lateral support for the fire bar 206 to prevent the fire bar 206 from bending or slipping out of the hinge section 236, particularly when the fire bar 206 is advanced distally under a load while the fire bar is extended. link 236 and firing bar 206 are in a slanted configuration. Logically, any other suitable structures or configurations can be used.
[00085] As can also be seen in Figure 7, wire 251 extends through hinge section 236. Wire 251 also extends through the remainder of rod 230 and provides electrical communication between end effector 240 and a source of food. Wire 251 is flexible so that wire 251 flexes with pivot section 236.
[00086] As shown in Figure 9, the sheath 232 includes an opening 238 to reveal a proximal portion of the hinge element 250. Although not shown, the diametrically opposite side of the sheath 232 includes a similar opening to reveal a proximal portion of the element. hinge 252. As shown in Figures 8 and 10 to 11, a first cam element 260 is fixedly secured to first hinge element 250 through opening 238; while a second cam element 262 is fixedly secured to the second hinge element 252 through the other opening. Caming element 260 includes a distal projection 264 and a proximal projection 268. Although not shown, caming element 262 includes similar projections. Both cam elements 260, 262 are intended to translate longitudinally with respect to the sheath 232 and with respect to each other. In particular, and as will be described in more detail below, cam elements 260, 262 translate in opposite longitudinal directions to translate hinge elements 250, 252 in opposite longitudinal directions with respect to sheath 232, to thereby selectively flex the hinge section 236. Although cam elements 260, 262 can translate through a range of motion relative to sheath 232, cam elements 260, 262 will rotate in isolation with sheath 232 in the present example.
[00087] As shown in Figures 11 through 12, a cam nut 270 is disposed coaxially over cam elements 260, 262 and over casing 232. Cam nut 270 defines a hollow interior 272 to accommodate the cam elements. cam surface 260, 262 and includes a distal cam surface 274 and a proximal cam surface 276. Cam surfaces 274, 276 are parallel to one another and are oblique to the longitudinal axis of sheath 232. Cam surfaces 274, 276 are positioned to contact the projections 264, 268 of the cam elements 260, 262. The cam nut 270 is rotatable about the sheath 232, but does not translate with respect to the sheath 232. It should be understood that when the cam nut 270 rotates relative to cam elements 260, 262 or vice versa, cam surfaces 274, 276 will bear against projections 264, 268 of cam elements 260, 262 to direct cam elements 260, 262 longitudinally towards opposite tions. Such directing the cam elements 260, 262 will correspondingly direct the hinge elements 250, 252 in longitudinally opposite directions. For example, rotation of cam nut 270 in one direction relative to cam elements 260, 262 causes simultaneous distal translation of pivot element 250 and proximal translation of pivot element 252. Rotation of cam nut 270 in The opposite direction relative to cam elements 260, 262 causes simultaneous proximal translation of hinge element 250 and distal translation of hinge element 252. It should also be understood that such opposite translation of hinge elements 250, 252 results in flexion of the hinge section 236. An example of how the components can provide relative rotation between the cam nut 270 and the cam elements 260, 262 will be described in more detail below, while other examples will become apparent to elements skilled in the art. of the teachings of the present invention.
[00088] As shown in Figures 13A through 13B, a lock ring 296 is positioned coaxially over a proximal portion 271 of the cam nut 270. The lock ring 296 is translatable relative to the cam nut 270. 270 can rotate within the lock ring 296, the frame of the handpiece 220 engages outwardly extending tabs 298 of the lock ring 296, thereby preventing the lock ring 296 from rotating relative to the handpiece 220. As best seen in Figure 13B, the locking ring 296 includes a set of proximally projecting internal grooves 297.
[00089] As also shown in Figures 13A through 13B, a distal stem lock 290 is positioned distal to the cam nut 270 while a proximal stem lock 292 is positioned proximal to the cam nut 270. The stem lock Distal 290 is fixedly secured to a distal notch 237 of sheath 232, which is shown in Figures 9 through 11. The proximal rod latch 292 is fixedly secured to a proximal notch 239 of sheath 232, which is also shown in Figures 9 through 11. Both rod latches 290, 292 are thus secured relative to sheath 232. Distal rod latch 290 includes a set of proximally projecting outer grooves 294. The proximal rod latch 292 includes a set of distally projecting outer grooves 294. Outer grooves 294 of proximal stem lock 292 are configured to selectively interlock and lock with inner grooves 297 of lock ring 298, as will be further described. details below. It should also be understood that the fixed spacing of the rod locks 290, 292 is adjusted so that the rod locks 290, 292 prevent the cam nut 270 from translating relative to the sheath 232. In addition, although the rod locks 290, 292 and cam nut 270 can selectively rotate within handpiece 220. In the present example, the frame of handpiece 220 is configured to prevent rod latches 290, 292 and cam nut 270 from translating relative to the handpiece. 220 hand.
[00090] As shown in Figures 13A to 14B, an apparatus for rotation 280 is attached to the distal end of the handpiece 220. The apparatus for rotation 280 can rotate with respect to the handpiece 220 and can translate with respect to the handpiece 220 between a distal position (Figures 13A and 14A) and a proximal position (Figures 13B and 14B). As best seen in Figure 15, the rotating apparatus 280 includes a pair of annular inclined recesses 282 and an annular square recess 286. The recesses 282 are configured to engage a resilient detent 222 of the handpiece 220 to substantially hold the longitudinal position of the rotation equipment 280 relative to the handpiece 220. The recess 286 receives the tabs 298 of the locking ring 296. The recess 286 is sized to allow the rotation equipment 280 to rotate freely relative to the ring of locking ring 296. However, the relationship between recess 286 and tabs 298 will cause locking ring 296 to translate longitudinally with rotation equipment 280. As will be described in more detail below, rotation equipment 280 directs the internal grooves 297 of locking ring 296 for engagement with external grooves 294 of rod lock 292 when equipment for rotation 280 is m oved to the proximal position (Figure 13B and 14B). Rotation equipment 280 directs inner grooves 297 of locking ring 296 out of engagement with outer grooves 294 of rod lock 292 when rotation equipment 280 is moved to the distal position (Figure 13A and 14A).
[00091] The apparatus for rotation 280 also includes a set of distally oriented internal grooves 284 extending from a protrusion 285. The protrusion 285 is positioned within a corresponding recess 278 formed in the cam nut 270. The protrusion 285 and recess 278 are configured so that protrusion 285 remains engaged with recess 278 regardless of whether rotational apparatus 280 is in the distal position (Figures 13A and 14A) or in the proximal position (Figures 13B and 14B). In addition, boss 285 and recess 278 are configured so that their engagement provides unitary rotation of the rig for rotation 280 and cam nut 270. In other words, the cam nut 270 will rotate with the rig for rotation 280 regardless of whether the equipment for rotation 280 is in the distal position (Figures 13A and 14A) or in the proximal position (Figures 13B and 14B).
[00092] The equipment for rotation 280 in this example is intended to selectively rotate the rod 230 or flex the hinge section 236 to articulate the end effector 240, depending on the longitudinal position of the equipment for rotation 280 in relation to the handpiece 220 when the rotation equipment 280 is rotated relative to the handpiece 220. In particular, the rotation equipment 280 is intended to rotate the rod 230 relative to the handpiece 220, without flexing the articulation section 236, when the equipment for rotation 280 is rotated while in the distal position, as shown in Figures 13A and 14A. The rotation equipment 280 is intended to flex the hinge section 236, without the swivel rod 230 relative to the handpiece 220, when the rotation equipment 280 is rotated while in the proximal position, as shown in Figures 13B and 14B.
[00093] As shown in Figures 13A and 14A, when the rotation equipment 280 is in the distal position, internal slots 284 of the rotation equipment 280 are engaged with the external slots 294 of the rod lock 290. In addition, the snap ring - rod 296 is in a distal position when the equipment for rotation 280 is in the distal position, so that the inner grooves 297 of the locking ring 296 are disengaged from the outer grooves 294 of the rod lock 292. In this way, the locking ring 296 does not prevent the rod lock 292 or sheath 232 from rotating with respect to the handpiece 220. With the slots 284, 294 engaged and the rod lock 292 being free to rotate with respect to the handpiece 220, the rotation of the rotation equipment 280 will cause sheath 232 and end effector 240 to rotate relative to handpiece 220. In addition, since protrusion 285 is disposed in recess 278 of cam nut 270, rotation of the equipment stops rotation 280 will cause cam nut 270 to rotate. In this way, the cam nut 270 and sheath 232 rotate together with the rotation equipment 280 when the rotation equipment 280 is in the distal position. Camshaft elements 260, 262 and pivot elements 250 also rotate with sheath 232 (and cam nut 270) due to the relationship between cam elements 260, 262 and sheath 232. cam 270 and cam elements 260, 262 rotate together when rotation equipment 280 is in the distal position, pivot section 236 will not flex when rotation equipment 280 is rotated while in the distal position. In this way, when the rotation equipment 280 is in the distal position, it 280 can be used to rotate the entire stem 230 and the end effector 240 without causing flexion of the hinge section 236. It should be understood that such rotation can occupy a angular amplitude of at least 360°.
[00094] As shown in Figures 13B and 14B, when the rotation equipment 280 is in the proximal position, the internal slots 284 of the rotation equipment 280 are disengaged from the external slots 294 of the rod lock 290. In addition, the locking ring 296 is in a proximal position when the rotation apparatus 280 is in the proximal position, so that the inner grooves 297 of the locking ring 296 are engaged with the outer grooves 294 of the rod lock 292. 296 prevents the rod lock 292 from rotating relative to the handpiece 220. With the rotational position of the rod lock 292 being guaranteed by the locking ring 296, and with the slots 284, 290 disengaged, the rotation of the equipment for rotation 280 will not rotate the sheath 232 when the equipment for rotation 280 is in the proximal position. In fact, the relationship between the rod lock 292, the lock ring 296, and the wrap 220 will completely prevent the sheath 232 from rotating relative to the wrap 220 when the rotation equipment 280 and the lock ring 296 are in the proximal position . However, rotation equipment 280 remains free to rotate relative to handpiece 220, and protrusion 285 remains engaged with recess 278 of cam nut 270. In this way, rotation of rotation equipment 280 will rotate the cam nut. cam 270 relative to handpiece 220. Since the rotational position of sheath 232 is fixed relative to handpiece 220 at this stage, the rotational position of cam elements 260, 262 is also fixed at this stage. In this way, cam nut 270 will rotate relative to cam elements 260, 262 when rotation equipment 280 is rotated at this stage. As noted above, due to the engagement between the cam surfaces 274, 276 of the cam nut 270 and the projections 264, 268 of the cam elements 260, 262, this relative rotation will cause the cam surfaces 274, 276 to snap together. they abut against the projections 264, 268 of the cam elements 260, 262 thus directing the cam elements 260, 262 and the hinge elements 250, 252 in opposite longitudinal directions. This opposite longitudinal movement of the hinge elements 250, 252 will cause the hinge section 236 to flex thereby articulating the end effector 240. In this way, when the rotation equipment 280 is in the proximal position, the rotation equipment 280 can be used to flex pivot section 236 without causing rod 230 or end effector 240 to rotate.
[00095] Friction in the hinge control components can substantially prevent the hinge section 236 from inadvertently flexing during the use of the end effector 240 when the rotation equipment 280 is in the proximal position, so the hinge control is essentially self-locking when placed under a load. When the apparatus for rotation 280 is in the distal position, the hinge section 236 will be unable to flex as the rotational position of the cam nut 270 with respect to the cam elements 260, 262 will be fixed. Other suitable ways in which hinge configurations may be selectively maintained or locked will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[00096] In some versions, the equipment for rotation 280 includes a marking that provides a visual indication of the articulation angle defined by the end effector 240 and the rod 230. Such marking can be seen with reference to another marking on the handpiece 220 Additionally or alternatively, the apparatus for rotation 280 may include a marking which provides a visual indication of the rotational position of the end effector 240. Such marking may also be seen with reference to another marking on the handpiece 220. these tags are merely optional and can simply be omitted. In some versions, the slewing equipment 280 can be operated by the same hand that holds the handpiece 220 (eg, by one finger), providing one-handed operation of the entire instrument. As another merely illustrative variation, the handpiece 220 may include a mode switch or other type of element intended to selectively transition the equipment to rotation 280 between a rod rotation mode (Figures 13A and 14A) and a rod pivot mode (FIGS. 13B and 14B). Other components, elements, configurations, and suitable operating capabilities will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. C. Exemplary articulation control with pivoting key element
[00097] Figures 16 to 19 show another exemplary electrosurgical instrument 300 that includes a handpiece 320, a rod 330 that extends distally from the handpiece 320, and an end effector 340 disposed at a distal end of the rod 330. The handpiece 320 of the present example includes a pistol grip 322, a trigger 324, an activation button 326, and a pivot key 328. The trigger 324 is pivotal toward and away from the pistol grip 322 to selectively actuate end effector 340, as described above and as described in one or more references cited herein. Activation button 326 is intended to selectively activate the RF circuit that is in communication with end effector 340, as also described above and as described in one or more references cited herein. In some versions, enable button 326 also serves as a mechanical lock against trigger 324 so that trigger 324 cannot be fully activated unless button 326 is pressed simultaneously. Examples of how such a lock may be provided will be disclosed in one or more of the references cited in the present invention. It should be understood that pistol grip 322, trigger 324, and button 326 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, etc. in any suitable way and that descriptions of such components of the present invention are merely illustrative. The pivot key 328 of the present example is intended to selectively control pivot section 336 of stem 330, as will be described in more detail below.
[00098] Stem 330 of the present example includes an outer sheath 332, a hinge section 336 at the distal end of sheath 332, and a cutting element drive tube 338 that is slidably and coaxially disposed within sheath 332. Cutting element drive tube 338 is longitudinally movable to drive a cutting element (not shown) longitudinally. The cutting element is essentially equivalent to the firing beam 60 described above. In the present example, trigger tube 338 is advanced distally by pressing trigger 324 toward pistol grip 322; while trigger tube 338 is proximally retracted by releasing trigger 324 and/or by actively moving trigger 324 away from pistol handle 322. As shown in Figures 17-19, a coil spring 342 is attached to the proximal end. of the actuator tube 338 in the present example. Coil spring 342 is engaged with a bracket 344, which is fixedly secured within handpiece 320. Coil spring 342 thus resiliently pulls actuator tube 338 into a proximal position. Logically, an actuator tube 338 and/or a cutting element can be configured and operated in any other suitable manner.
[00099] The hinge section 336 of the present example is intended to selectively position the end effector 340 at various angles to the longitudinal axis defined by the sheath 332. The various examples of ways that the hinge section 336 and the other components of the rod 330 may assume are described in the various references cited herein, while additional examples will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, the end effector 340 may be configured in accordance with the end effector 40 described above, in accordance with the teachings of the various references cited herein, and/or in any other suitable form, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[000100] In some versions, the rod 330 is also rotatable about the longitudinal axis defined by the sheath 332, relative to the handpiece 320, through a gripper 334. Such rotation can provide rotation of the end effector 340 and the rod 330 in isolation. In some other versions, the gripper 334 is intended to rotate the end effector 340 without rotating any portion of the rod 330 that is proximal to the hinge section 336. As another merely illustrative example, the electrosurgical instrument 300 may include a control of rotation which provides the ability to rotate the rod 330 and end effector 340 as a single unit; and another rotation control that provides the ability to rotate effector 340 without rotating any portion of rod 330 that is proximal to section 336. Other suitable rotation schemes will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Logically, rotating elements can simply be omitted if desired. In any version of a device that provides rotation of a rod 330 and/or end effector 340, a rotation knob 334 and/or rod 330 and/or end effector 340 may include one or more markings that facilitate visual identification of the rotational position. For example, a user can correlate a marking on a rotation knob 334 with a corresponding marking on a stem 330 and/or end effector 340 to better understand the orientation of such components with respect to the patient and instrument 300.
[000101] As shown in Figures 17 to 18, a pivot protrusion 329 extends unitarily and distally from the pivot key 328. The protrusion 329 is movably secured to the handpiece 320 so that the pivot key 328 can be rotated around a vertical pivot axis defined through the center of the protrusion329. This vertical pivot axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis defined by rod 330. As shown in Figures 18 through 19, the underside of pivot key 328 includes a proximally-displayed integral rack 329.
[000102] A transmission rod 350 is positioned below the pivot key 328 and defines an axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the axis defined by the rod 330. The rod 350 can rotate within the handpiece 320. The rod 350 includes a pinion drive 352 which combines with integral rack 329 of pivot key 328. In this way, pinion 352 rotates in response to pivot key 328 being pivoted/rotated laterally relative to handpiece 320. Pinion 352 is engaged with a pair of opposing racks 360, 362. Rack 360 extends longitudinally within handpiece 320 and is integral with a laterally extending support 364; while the rack 362 extends longitudinally within the handpiece 320 and is integral with a laterally extending support 366. As best seen in Figures 18 to 19, the supports (364, 366) are arranged so as to overlap the longitudinal axis of the rod 330 and to be misaligned along the length of this longitudinal axis. It should be understood from the foregoing that rotation of pinion 352 will direct racks 360, 362 in opposite longitudinal directions.
[000103] Bracket 364 is coupled with a hinge band 374 through a longitudinal slit 375 formed in drive tube 338. Bracket 366 is coupled with a hinge band 376 through a longitudinal slit 377 formed in drive tube 338. As Pivot bands 374, 376 extend longitudinally across rod 330, into drive tube 338. Pivot bands 374, 376 are coupled with pivot section 336 so that the pivot bands 374, 376 are in motion. Opposite longitudinal directions cause pivot section 336 to flex, thereby pivoting end effector 340. As noted above, rotation of pinion 352 will drive racks 360, 362 in opposite longitudinal directions. Therefore, it should be understood that pivoting the pivot key 328 in any direction relative to the handpiece 320 will direct the pivot bands 374, 376 in opposite longitudinal directions, thus flexing the pivot section 336 to pivot the effector of end 340. For example, pivoting pivot key 328 in one direction will direct pivot band 374 distally while simultaneously directing pivot band 376 proximally, thus pivoting end effector 340 to one side. Pivoting the pivot key 328 in an opposite direction will direct the pivot band 374 proximally while simultaneously directing the pivot band 376 distally, thus pivoting the end effector 340 to the other side.
[000104] As shown in Figure 17, a detent assembly can selectively hold the pivot key 328 in various pivotal positions. In particular, the proximal edge of the pivot key 328 includes a series of indentations 380 that are configured to receive a ball 382 that is resiliently biased into the indentations 380 by a spiral spring 384. fixed mode within the handpiece 320. Other suitable ways in which the position of the toggle key 328 may be selectively retained will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Logically, such retaining elements can be omitted if desired. It should also be understood that pivot key 328 can be operated by the same hand that holds handpiece 320 (eg, by the thumb and/or one finger), providing one-handed operation of the entire instrument 300. various exemplary components, elements, various configurations, and alternative operating capabilities for instrument 300 are described in more detail below, others will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[000105] Figure 20 shows an exemplary alternative to the pivot key 328 and the pivot bands 374, 376. In particular, Figure 20 shows a pair of pivot arms 410, 412 that can be rotated around a pin 414 secured to a handpiece 420. Arms 410, 412 include respective laterally extending racks 416, 418. Racks 416, 418 combine with respective pinions 456, 458, which can rotate within the handpiece 420 so that lateral movement of racks 416, 418 rotates sprockets 456, 458. Each sprocket 456, 458 is integral with its respective spool (466, 468). A cable 476, 478 is wound around each spool 476, 478 so that the rotation of the spools (466, 468) winds or unwinds the cables 476, 478 depending on the direction of rotation. Cables 476, 478 are similar to hinge bands 374, 376 in that the translation of cables 476, 478 will provide hinge of an end effector. In this way, pivoting the pivot arms 410, 412 laterally will translate the cables 476, 478 longitudinally, thus pivoting an end effector.
[000106] In the present example, the articulation arms 410, 412 are independently movable relative to one another. In this way, when arm 410 is rotated, the effective length of cable 476 will shorten while arm 412 will remain stationary and the effective length of cable 478 will remain the same, resulting in bending of the end effector towards arm 410. The result opposite will occur when arm 412 is rotated. In some other versions, cable 478 is wrapped around spool 458 in an orientation that is opposite to the wrapping of cable 476 around spool 456, and pivot arms 410, 412 pivot together as a unit. Other suitable arrangements will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. It should be understood that the other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities of instrument 300, as described above, can be easily combined with the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 20. It should also be understood that the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 20 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, or omitted, as desired.
[000107] Figure 22 shows another exemplary alternative for the pivot key 328 and the pivot bands 374, 376. In particular, Figure 22 shows a pivot key 528 that is pivotally attached to the handpiece 520 by a pivot pin 510. A distal column 550 extends upward from the distal end of key 328. Thus, as key 528 rotates about pin 510, column 550 moves through an angular range of motion. A pair of cables 576, 578 are secured to the handpiece 520 by respective springs 586, 588, which keep the cables 576, 578 in tension. The cables 576, 578 are similar to the hinge bands 374, 376 in that the translation of the cables 476, 478 will provide a hinge of an end effector. Cables 576, 578 are positioned above key 528 and within the travel path of column 550. Thus, if key 528 is rotated in one direction, column 550 will engage cable 576 and pull cable 576 through the rod 530, thereby reducing the effective length of cable 576. Such a reduction in effective length of cable 576 will articulate an end effector at the distal end of rod 530. Similarly, if key 528 is rotated in the opposite direction, the column 550 will engage cable 578 and pull cable 578 through stem 530, thereby reducing the effective length of cable 578. Such reduction in effective length of cable 578 will articulate an end effector at the distal end of stem 530 in a direction opposite to that from the previous scenario.
[000108] As also shown in Figure 22, columns 596, 598 extend downward from housing 520, above key 528. Cable 576 is wrapped once around column (596) and cable 578 is wrapped once around column 598. Although cables 576, 578 can slide along columns 596, 598, their engagement with columns 596, 598 keeps the proximal ends of cables 576, 578 aligned and prevents springs 586, 588 bend outward when any cable 576 is engaged by column 550. In some other versions, columns 596, 598 are integral with key 528 and cooperate with column 550 to adjust the effective lengths of cables 576, 578 when key 528 is rotated around pin 510. In some other versions, column 550 may be omitted in favor of including only columns 596, 598 as integral parts of keyway 528. As another merely illustrative alternative, columns 596, 598 may be omitted in favor of including only the column to 550. Other suitable arrangements will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. It should be understood that the other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities of instrument 300, as described above, can be easily combined with the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 22. It should also be understood that the components, elements, and the configurations shown in Figure 22 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, or omitted, as desired.
[000109] Figure 23 shows an exemplary pivot key 628 positioned within a rod rotation knob 634. Key 628 can be rotated relative to knob 634 in the manner described above. Key 628 may also be intended to articulate an end effector as described herein. Knob 634 can be rotated to rotate rod 630 with respect to handpiece 620. Key 628 can thus also rotate with knob 634 and rod 630. It should be understood that the other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities of instrument 300, as described above, can be easily combined with the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 23. It should also be understood that the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 23 can be modified, substituted, supplemented, or omitted, as desired.
[000110] Figure 24 shows yet another exemplary alternative for the pivot key 328 and for the pivot bands 374, 376. In particular, Figure 24 shows a merely illustrative variation of what is shown in Figure 20. A pair of arms Pivot brackets 710, 712 are pivotal about a pin 714 secured to a handpiece 720. Arms 710, 712 include respective laterally extending racks 716, 718. Racks 716, 718 combine with their own. respective sprockets 756, 758, which can rotate within handpiece 720 so that lateral movement of racks 716, 718 rotates sprockets 756, 758. Each sprocket 756, 758 is integral with its respective spool 766, 768. A cable 776, 778 is wound around each spool 766, 768 so that rotation of spools 766, 768 winds or unwinds cables 776, 778 depending on the direction of rotation. Cables 776, 778 are similar to hinge bands 774, 776 in that translation of cables 476, 478 through rod 730 will provide hinge of an end effector 740 to a hinge joint 736. of pivot arms 710, 712 laterally will translate cables 776, 778 longitudinally, thereby pivoting an end effector 740 to pivot joint 736. It should be understood that the other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities of the instrument 300, as described above, can be easily combined with the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 24. It should also be understood that the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 24 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, or omitted as desired.
[000111] Figure 25 shows yet another exemplary alternative for the pivot key 328 and the pivot bands 374, 376. In particular, Figure 24 shows a pair of pivot arms 810, 812 that can be rotated around a pin 814 secured to a handpiece 820. A link 816 is pivotally coupled to the arm 810 and is also pivotally coupled to a bracket 856. The bracket 856 translates longitudinally within a channel 866 defined in the handpiece 820 Bracket 856 is also secured to a pivot band 876, which extends through shaft 830 to pivot an end effector at the distal end of shaft 830. It should be understood that the effective length of pivot band 876 on shaft 830 will change based on the longitudinal movement of bracket 856 within channel 866. It should also be understood that link 816 will convert pivotal movement of arm 810 around pin 814 into longitudinal movement of bracket 856 of into channel 866. For example, if arm 810 is pressed inward toward handpiece, 820, bracket 856 will be steered distally, thereby directing hinge band 876 distally.
[000112] A link 818 is pivotally coupled to arm 812 and is also pivotally coupled to a bracket 858. Bracket 858 translates longitudinally within a channel 868 defined in handpiece 820. Bracket 858 is also secured to a hinge band 878, which extends through the rod 830 to articulate an end effector at the distal end of the rod 830. It should be understood that the effective length of the hinge band 878 on the rod 830 will change based on the longitudinal movement of the bracket 858 within channel 868. It should also be understood that link 818 will convert the pivotal movement of arm 812 around pin 814 into longitudinal movement of bracket 858 within channel 868. For example, if arm 812 is pressed inward toward to the handpiece, 820, the bracket 858 will be directed distally, thus directing the hinge band 878 distally.
[000113] The hinge bands 876, 878 of the present example are similar to the hinge bands 374, 376 in that the translation of the cables 876, 878 will provide articulation of an end effector. It should, therefore, be understood that pivoting arm 810 or arm 812 around pin 814 will articulate the end effector. In some versions, when one arm 810, 812 is rotated, the other arm 810, 812 remains substantially stationary. In some other versions, one arm 810, 812 rotates responsively when the other arm 810, 812 is actively rotated by a user. For example, one bracket 856, 858 may responsively translate proximally when the other bracket 856, 858 translates distally. Other suitable arrangements will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. It should be understood that the other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities of instrument 300, as described above, can be easily combined with the components, elements, and configurations shown in Figure 25. It should also be understood that the components, elements, and the configurations shown in Figure 25 can be modified, replaced, supplemented, or omitted, as desired.
[000114] The examples shown in Figures 16 through 23 include key-like articulation control elements that define an angle that opens proximally, with an apex positioned in a distal region of a handpiece. Such control elements can best be engaged by the thumb of a user of a hand holding the pistol grip of an instrument. Figures 24 through 25 show keyway-like articulation control elements that define an angle that opens distally, with an apex positioned in a proximal region of a handpiece. Such control elements can best be engaged by the index finger of a user of a hand holding the pistol grip of an instrument. Logically, the pivot control elements of Figures 16 to 25 can be engaged by any suitable method as desired by the user. Other suitable ways in which the components, elements, and configurations of Figures 16 to 23 can be provided and can be operated will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. D. Exemplary articulation control with handpiece casing
[000115] Figure 26 shows an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 900 that includes a handpiece 920, a rod 930 that extends distally from the handpiece 920, and an end effector 940 disposed at a distal end. of the rod 930. The 920 handpiece of the present example includes a 922 pistol grip, a 924 trigger, and a 926 activation button. With the exception of the 922 pistol grip, as described in more detail below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000116] The pistol grip 922 of the present example can be rotated relative to the housing 921 of the handpiece 920. In particular, the pistol grip 922 can be rotated about a vertical axis passing through the center of the handpiece handle. pistol 922 and which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis defined by rod 930. A rod 950 extends upward from pistol grip 922, in housing 921, and includes a yoke 952 which is coupled with a pair of cables 960, 962 The cables 960, 962 extend through the rod 930 and are mated with the end effector 940. The end effector (940) is pivotally coupled with the rod 930 in a pivot joint 936. The joint hinge 936 of the present example is intended to selectively position the end effector 940 at various angles to the longitudinal axis defined by the rod 930, based on the opposite longitudinal movement of the cables 960, 962. It should be understood that the relationship between the cables 960, 962 eog heave 952 provides opposite longitudinal movement of handles 960, 962 when pistol handle 922 is rotated relative to housing 921. In particular, when pistol handle 922 is rotated in one direction, handle 960 is advanced distally while handle 962 retracts proximally, thus rotating the end effector 940 in the hinge joint 936 to one side. When pistol grip 922 is rotated in an opposite direction, handle 960 retracts proximally while handle 962 is advanced distally, thus rotating end effector 940 at pivot joint 936 to the other side.
[000117] Of course, the 952 yoke and 960, 962 cables can be replaced with a variety of other components, including but not limited to a pinion and opposing racks. Various other suitable components will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. It should also be understood that pistol grip 922 may include a variety of elements to facilitate rotation of pistol grip 922 relative to housing 921. By way of example only, pistol grip 922 may include one or more vertical grooves, ribs, protrusions, protuberances, elastomeric elements, etc.
[000118] Figures 27 and 28B show an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 1000 that includes a handpiece 1020, a rod 1030 that extends distally from the handpiece 1020, and an end effector 1040 disposed in a distal end of rod 1030. Handpiece 1020 of the present example includes a pistol grip 1022, a trigger 1024, and an activation button 1026. Except as otherwise described below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000119] The handpiece 1020 of the present example further comprises an upper portion 1050 and a lower portion 1052. As shown, the upper portion 1050 is pivotal relative to the lower portion 1052 about a pivot axis 1054. As shown. As seen in the transition from Figure 28A to Figure 28B, such pivoting results in the corresponding pivoting of the end effector 1040 relative to the rod 1030 in a pivot joint 1036. Various components and elements that can be used to provide such pivoting of end effector 1040 with respect to rod 1030 in response to the pivoting of upper portion 1050 with respect to lower portion 1052 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. It should also be understood that various components and elements can be used to maintain actuator 1024 sufficiently coupled with end effector 1040 at various pivot angles.
[000120] As shown in Figure 27, the lower portion 1052 includes a release button 1056. The release button 1056 is intended to selectively unlock the position of the upper portion 1050 in relation to the lower portion 1052. For example, the release button 1056 may first be pressed to unlock the position of upper portion 1050 relative to lower portion 1052. By keeping release button 1056 depressed, the user may rotate upper portion 1050 relative to lower portion 1052 or vice versa. In some configurations, the user can rely on the position of the rod 1030 in a trocar as the fulcrum or as a mechanical base to substantially maintain the pivotal position of the upper portion 1050 with respect to the patient while the user rotates the lower portion 1052. having achieved the desired pivot angle for the end effector 1040, it can release the release button 1056, thereby locking the pivotal position of the portions 1050, 1052 to lock the pivot angle of the end effector 1040. which release button 1056 may be configured to provide such operability will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, several suitable alternatives for release button 1056 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[000121] Figures 29 to 30 show an exemplary electrosurgical instrument (1100) that includes a handpiece 1120 and a rod 1130 that extends distally from the handpiece 1120. An end effector (not shown) is disposed at a distal end of rod 1130. Handpiece 1120 of the present example includes a pistol grip 1122, a trigger 1124, and an activation button 1126. Except as otherwise described below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000122] The handpiece 1120 of the present example further comprises a distal portion 1150 and a proximal portion 1152. As shown, the distal portion 1150 is pivotal relative to the proximal portion 1152 about a pivot axis 1154. Such Pivoting results in the corresponding pivoting of an end effector relative to stem 1130 in a pivot joint (not shown). Various components and elements that can be used to provide such pivoting of the end effector with respect to stem 1130 in response to pivoting of distal portion 1150 with respect to proximal portion 1152 will become apparent to elements skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention . It should also be understood that various components and elements can be used to keep the actuator 1124 sufficiently engaged with the end effector at various pivot angles.
[000123] The distal portion 1150 further includes a release trigger 1156. The release trigger 1156 is intended to selectively unlock the position of the distal portion 1150 in relation to the proximal portion 1152. For example, the release trigger 1156 can be pressed first to unlock the position of distal portion 1150 relative to proximal portion 1152. By keeping release button 1156 depressed, the user can rotate distal portion 1150 relative to proximal portion 1152 or vice versa. In some configurations, the user can rely on the position of the rod 1130 in a trocar as a support or as a mechanical base to substantially maintain the pivotal position of the distal portion 1150 with respect to the patient while the user rotates the proximal portion 1152. user has reached the desired pivot angle for the end effector, he can release the release trigger 1156, thereby locking the pivot position of the portions 1150, 1152 to lock the end effector pivot angle. Various suitable ways in which the release trigger 1156 can be configured to provide such operability will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, several suitable alternatives for the release trigger 1156 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. E. Exemplary articulation control with clutch
[000124] Figures 31 to 35 show an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 1200 that includes a 1220 handpiece and a 1230 rod that extends distally from the 1220 handpiece. An end effector (not shown) is disposed at a distal end of rod 1230. Handpiece 1220 of the present example includes a pistol grip 1222, a trigger 1224, and an activation button (not shown). Except as otherwise described below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000125] The handpiece 1220 of the present example further comprises a pivot disk 1250 and a rotation knob 1234. As shown in Figures 32 to 33, the interior of the disk 1250 includes a plurality of teeth 1252. A first gear 1270 meshes directly with teeth 1252. A second gear 1280 meshes directly with the first gear 1270, but does not mesh directly with teeth 1252. Thus, when disk 1250 rotates in one direction, first gear 1270 will rotate in the same direction. , but the second gear 1280 will rotate in the opposite direction. A first drive rod 1272 extends through first gear 1270 while a second drive rod 1282 extends through second gear 1280. Rod 1272 and gear 1270 are configured so that rod 1272 rotates with gear 1270 , but rod 1272 is translatable relative to gear 1270. Similarly, rod 1282 and gear 1280 are configured so that rod 1282 rotates with gear 1280, but rod 1282 is translatable with respect to gear 1280. By way of example only, portions of rods 1272, 1282 passing through gears 1270, 1280 may have hexagonal cross sections, with gears 1270, 1280 defining complementary hexagonal openings. As another merely illustrative example, the portions of rods 1272, 1282 passing through gears 1270, 1280 may have keys, with gears 1270, 1280 defining openings having complementary locks. Other suitable configurations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. As also shown in Figure 32, a firing beam 1260 passes through the interior of disk 1250, separate from gears 1270, 1280 and rods 1272, 1282. The firing beam 1260 of this example is essentially equivalent to firing beam 60 described above.
[000126] The rotation knob 1234 of the present example is intended to rotate the rod 1230, the components extending through the rod 1230, the disc 1250, and the gears 1270, 1280 together in relation to the handpiece 1220, and at around the longitudinal axis of rod 1230. Rotation knob 1234 may thus function in a manner similar to that described above for rotation knob 34. In the present example, rotation knob 1234 and rod 1230 remain stationary when the disc 1250 rotates, despite the fact that disk 1250 rotates when rotation knob 1234 rotates. Various suitable ways in which such operability may be provided will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[000127] As shown in Figures 31 and 33, a clutch knob 1290 extends from the rotation knob 1234. The clutch knob 1290 is intended to simultaneously activate a pair of axles 1292, 1294. A first axle 1292 is associated with a first clamp 1274; while a second shaft 1294 is associated with a second bracket 1284. First bracket 1274 defines an internal thread portion 1275 and is disposed over a threaded section 1276 of first rod 1272. First bracket 1274 also defines an upper protrusion 1278 that is engaged by the first shaft 1292. The second clamp 1284 defines an internal thread portion not shown and is disposed over a threaded section 1288 of the second shaft 1282. The second clamp 1284 defines an upper protrusion 1286 which is engaged by the second shaft 1294. Both clamps 1274, 1284 are deformable to selectively disengage their respective threaded sections 1276, 1278, as will be described in more detail below. However, clamps 1274, 1284 are resiliently tensioned to engage their internal thread portions with threaded sections 1276, 1278 of rods 1272, 1282.
[000128] When the internal threaded portions of the clamps 1274, 1284 are engaged with the threaded sections 1276, 1278 of the rods 1272, 1282, the clamps 1274, 1284 will act as fixed nuts while the threaded sections 1276, 1278 of the rods 1272, 1282 act as lead screws. In this way, when rods 1272, 1282 are rotated relative to clamps 1274, 1284, rods 1272, 1282 will translate. Since rods 1272, 1282 always rotate in opposite directions in this example, and since the thread orientation is the same in both threaded sections 1276, 1278, rods 1272, 1282 will translate in opposite directions when rods 1272, 1282 are rotated relative to clamps 1274, 1284. Rods 1272, 1282 are similar to pivot bands 374, 376 described above, in that translation of rods 1272, 1282 will provide pivoting of an end effector. In particular, translation of rods 1272, 1282 in opposite directions will result in the articulation of an end effector with respect to rod 1230. One or more bearings may be positioned at the distal end of rods 1272, 1282 to absorb rotational movement of rods 1272 , 1282, so that the distal ends of the rods 1272, 1282 transfer only the longitudinal movement to the hinge as a last resort.
[000129] As shown in the transition from Figure 34A to Figure 34B, the clamps 1274, 1284 are deformable to selectively disengage their threaded portions from the threaded sections 1276, 1286 of the shanks 1270, 1280. Such disengagement allows the shanks 1270, 1280 rotate and translate freely relative to the clamps 1274, 1284. The clamps 1274, 1284 are deformed in response to the pressure of the shafts 1292, 1294 downward on the protrusions 1278, 1288. In some versions, the pivot joint or the rod section 1230 is resiliently pulled to assume a straight configuration. In some such versions, the release of rods 1270, 1280 from clamps 1274, 1288 will result in a sudden and rapid return of the joint or pivot section to a substantially straight configuration. In this way, the 1290 clutch button provides a release to quickly straighten an articulated rod. Various suitable ways in which a joint or pivot section of rod 1230 can be resiliently tensioned to assume a straight configuration will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. It should also be understood that gears 1280, 1270 and/or other components can be configured to resist feedback, such that a joint or pivot section of rod 1230 will remain in a pivot configuration during use of the instrument 1200 until the 1250 disc is rotated or until the 1290 clutch button is pressed.
[000130] Figure 35 shows a merely illustrative variation of the 1200 electrosurgical instrument. In particular, Figure 35 shows a 1300 electrosurgical instrument that has components and operating capabilities that are substantially identical to those of the 1200 electrosurgical instrument described above, except that it has a different pivot disk 1350 and a different pivot knob 1334. In this example, the pivot knob 1334 does not have an equivalent to the clutch knob 1290 but is otherwise equivalent to the pivot knob 1334. The pivot disk 1350 is operated from similar in shape to clutch knob 1290 when pivot disk 1350 is pulled proximally to handpiece 1320. In particular, pivot disk 1350 is intended to disengage the clamps from the threaded portions of the drive rods, similarly to selective disengagement described above, when the pivot disk 1350 is in a proximal position. Pivot disk 1350 is resiliently pulled into a distal position, where pivot disk 1350 functions as pivot disk 1250 described above. Other suitable variations of the electrosurgical instruments 1200, 1300 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. F. Exemplary articulation control through multi-function actuator
[000131] Figure 36 shows an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 1400 that includes a handpiece 1420 and a rod 1430 that extend distally from the handpiece 1420. An end effector (not shown) is disposed at a distal end of rod 1430. Handpiece 1420 of the present example includes a pistol grip 1422, a trigger 1424, and an activation button 1426. Except as otherwise described below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000132] In the present example, the actuator 1424 may selectively operate to activate the end effector in a manner described above or to articulate the end effector with respect to the rod 1430. The handpiece 1420 includes a toggle mode selection switch 1450 which allows the user to select which function will be performed by the 1424 trigger. When the 1450 switch is in a position, the 1424 trigger will activate the end effector as described above. When switch 1450 is in another position, actuator 1424 will pivot end effector with respect to stem 1430. If the user uses actuator 1424 to pivot end effector, he can move switch 1450 by using actuator 1424 to keep the end effector in the pivoted position. Movement of switch 1450 at this stage will lock the end effector in the pivot position.
[000133] In some versions, when the movement of switch 1450 is positioned to place actuator 1424 into a pivot control mode, trigger 1424 can be moved from an initial position 1460 to a distal position 1462 in order to pivot the effector end in a first direction; or from the starting position 1460 to a proximal position 1464 so as to pivot the end effector in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. In some other versions, switch 1450 can be moved between three positions - a position in which the trigger 1424 will activate the end effector, a position in which the trigger 1424 will pivot the end effector to the right, and a position at which the actuator 1424 will pivot the end effector to the left. In these versions, the trigger 1424 will pivot the end effector in the selected direction simply when the trigger 1424 is pressed towards the pistol grip 1422. The trigger 1424 can also act as a ratchet during pivoting, so that the trigger 1424 can be pressed and released repeatedly to further articulate the end effector in any direction. Various suitable components and elements that can be used to provide articulation of an end effector in response to the positioning of actuator 1424 will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, various suitable components and elements that can be used to provide mode selection capability for actuator 1424 will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. G. Exemplary articulation control through secondary actuator
[000134] Figures 37 to 38 show an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 1500 that includes a handpiece 1520 and a rod 1530 that extends distally from the handpiece 1520. An end effector (not shown) is disposed at a distal end of rod 1530. Handpiece 1520 of the present example includes a pistol grip 1522, a trigger 1524, and an activation button 1526. Except as otherwise described below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000135] The 1500 instrument of this example includes a 1550 secondary lever that is coupled with the 1424 actuator. The 1550 secondary lever is also coupled with a 1560 rod, which rotates within the 1520 handpiece. The 1550 secondary lever thus rotates along a substantially horizontal plane, about a substantially vertical axis, as shown in Figure 38. In some versions, lever 1550 rotates about an axis defined by actuator 1524. A yoke 1562 is attached to rod 1560 , such that fork 1562 rotates with shank 1560. A pair of handles 1570, 1572 is secured to fork 1562. The relationship between these components provides opposite translation of handles 1570, 1572 in response to rotation of shank 1560 and fork 1562 In this way, when secondary lever 1550 is rotated along the substantially horizontal plane, about the substantially vertical axis, cables 1570, 1572 will translate through rod 1530 in opposite longitudinal directions. Such opposite longitudinal movement of cables 1570, 1572 provides articulation of an end effector at the distal end of rod 1530, in accordance with various teachings of the present invention. Rotation of the secondary lever 1550 in a direction along the substantially horizontal plane can pivot the end effector to one side; while rotation of the secondary lever 1550 in the opposite direction along the substantially horizontal plane can pivot the end effector to the other side.
[000136] The secondary lever 1550 can also be selectively locked to thereby lock a hinged or non-articulated position of the end effector with respect to the rod 1530. In particular, the secondary lever 1550 can be rotated along a plane substantially vertical, around a substantially horizontal axis, as shown in Figure 37, to be selectively locked. For example, the secondary lever 1550 can be rotated to an upward position to be selectively locked; or to a descending position to be selectively unlocked. In some versions, the secondary lever 1550 can be rotated along the substantially horizontal plane and/or along the substantially vertical plane using just one finger of the hand holding the handle of pistol 1522, providing full one-handed operation capability for the instrument. 500. Various suitable components, elements, and configurations that can be used to provide the operability described above for the secondary lever 1550 will become apparent to elements of skill in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, other components, elements, configurations, and operating capabilities suitable for instrument 1500 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. H. Exemplary articulation control with pivot cam
[000137] Figures 39 to 43 show an exemplary electrosurgical instrument 1600 that includes a handpiece 1620 and a rod 1630 that extends distally from the handpiece 1620. An end effector 1640 is disposed at a distal end of stem 1630 and pivots relative to stem 1630 by selective pivoting in a pivot joint 1636. Handpiece 1620 of the present example includes a pistol grip 1522, a trigger (not shown), and an activation button ( not shown). Except as otherwise described below, the components described above may be configured and operated in accordance with various teachings of such components of the present invention.
[000138] The instrument 1600 of this example includes a cam element 1650 positioned within the handpiece 1620. In particular, as shown in Figure 40, the cam element 1650 is pivotally secured within the housing 1621 of the handpiece 1620. by a pivot pin 1625. As best seen in Figures 41 to 42, cam element 1650 includes a pair of opposing push tabs 1652, a first set of distally extending cams 1654, and a second set of cams 1652. distally extending cams 1656. Referring again to Figure 39, push tabs 1652 extend outwardly from handpiece 1620, protruding through openings 1623 formed in housing 1621. A user can easily engage pressure tabs 1652 for selectively pivoting cam element 1650 in any direction around pin 1625. Cams 1654 are displaced laterally with respect to the axis about which cam element 1650 rotates. Cams 1656 are also displaced laterally with respect to the axis about which cam element 1650 rotates. Thus, when cam element 1650 rotates around pin 1625 in one direction, cams 1654 move distally while cams 1656 move proximally. When cam element 1650 rotates around pin 1625 in the opposite direction, cams 1654 move proximally while cams 1656 move distally.
[000139] As best seen in Figure 43, the 1600 instrument in this example also includes an outer drive ring 1670 and an inner drive ring 1680. The 1680 drive rings are coaxially positioned and are also located in one position longitudinal common when end effector 1640 is aligned with stem 1630. Outer drive ring 1670 is in contact with cams 1654 so that outer drive ring 1670 is directed distally by cams 1654 when cam element 1650 rotate in one direction. Inner drive ring 1680 is in contact with cams 1656 so that inner drive ring 1680 is driven distally by cams 1656 when cam element 1650 rotates in the other direction. An arm 1672 extends alone and inward from the outer drive ring 1670 and is additionally secured to a hinge band 1674. Similarly, an arm 1684 extends alone and inward from the inner drive ring 1680 and is additionally secured to a hinge band 1684. In this way, the hinge bands 1674, 1684 will translate longitudinally with their respective drive rings 1670, 1680. The hinge bands 1674, 1684 extend through the rod 1630 and are intended to rotate end effector 1640 on hinge joint 1636 when strips 1674, 1684 translate in opposite directions. Various suitable ways in which the end effector 1640 can rotate in response to the opposite longitudinal movement of the hinge bands 1674, 1684 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[000140] It should be understood from the foregoing that pivoting cam element 1650 around pin 1625 will pivot end effector 1640 based on the direction in which cam element 1650 is rotated. When cam element 1650 is rotated in one direction, cams 1654 will push outer drive ring 1670 and tracks 1674 distally while cams 1656 will move proximally to allow inner drive ring 1680 and tracks 1684 move proximally. When cam element 1650 is rotated in the opposite direction, cams 1656 will push inner drive ring 1680 and tracks 1684 distally while cams 1654 will move proximally to allow outer drive ring 1670 and tracks 1674 move proximally. Other components, elements, configurations, and suitable operating capabilities that can be provided to instrument 1600 will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. IV. Other Exemplary Elements
[000141] It should be understood that any of the devices of the present invention may also include one or more of the various elements presented in US patent application No. [of Attorney's Precedent END6888USNP], entitled "Control Features for Articulating Surgical Device," filed on the same date as the present application, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; U.S. Patent Application No. [Attorney Precedent END6889USNP], entitled "Articulation Joint Features for Articulating Surgical Device," filed on the same date as the present application, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference; and/or US Patent Application No. [Attorney Precedent END6889USNP1], entitled "Articulation Joint Features for Articulating Surgical Device," filed on the same date as the present application, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference.
[000142] It is also to be understood that any of the devices described herein may be modified to include a motor or other device with electrical propulsion to drive a component that is otherwise manually moved. Several examples of these modifications are described in US Patent Application No. 13/151,481 entitled "Motor Driven Electrosurgical Device with Mechanical and Electrical Feedback," filed June 2, 2011, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. Various other suitable ways in which a motor or other electrically propelled device can be incorporated into any of the devices of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[000143] It should also be understood that any of the devices described herein can be modified to contain most, if not all, of the necessary components within the medical device itself. More specifically, the devices described here can be adapted to use an internal or pluggable power supply rather than requiring the device to be plugged into an external power source by a cable. Several examples of how medical devices can be adapted to include a portable power supply are presented in US Provisional Application Serial No. 61/410,603, filed November 5, 2010, entitled "Energy-Based Surgical Instruments," the description of which is incorporated herein by reference. Various other suitable ways in which a power supply can be incorporated into any of the devices of the present invention will become apparent to persons skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. SAW. Miscellaneous
[000144] Although the examples of the present invention are mainly described in the context of electrosurgical instruments, it should be understood that the teachings of the present invention can be easily applied to a variety of other types of medical instruments. By way of example only, the teachings of the present invention can be readily applied to tissue grippers, tissue access pouch implantation instruments, surgical staplers, ultrasonic surgical instruments, etc. It should also be understood that the teachings of the present invention can be readily applied to any of the instruments described in any of the references cited in the present invention, so that the teachings of the present invention can be easily combined with the teachings of any of the references. cited in the present invention in various ways. Other types of instruments into which the teachings of the present invention can be incorporated will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
[000145] It is understood that any patent, publication, or other descriptive material, in whole or in part, which is said to be incorporated into the present invention by way of reference, is incorporated into the present invention only if the incorporated material does not conflict with existing definitions, statements, or other descriptive material presented in this description. Accordingly, and to the extent necessary, the description as explicitly stated herein supersedes any conflicting material incorporated herein by reference. Any material, or portion thereof, which is hereby incorporated by reference into the present invention, but which conflicts with existing definitions, statements, or other descriptive materials set forth herein will be incorporated herein only to the extent that no conflict. will appear between the embodied material and the existing descriptive material.
[000146] Modalities of the present invention have application in endoscopic and conventional open surgical instrumentation, as well as application in robotic-assisted surgery. For example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the various teachings of the present invention can be easily combined with the various teachings of US Patent No. 6,783,524 entitled "Robotic Surgical Tool with Ultrasound Cauterizing and Cutting Instrument," issued August 31, 2004, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference.
[000147] Modalities of the devices described herein may also be designed to be discarded after a single use, or to be used multiple times. Modalities can, in either or both cases, be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of steps of disassembling the device, followed by cleaning or replacing particular parts, and subsequent reassembly. In particular, device modalities can be disassembled, in any number of particular pieces or device parts can be selectively replaced or removed in any combination. With cleaning and/or replacement of particular parts, device modalities can be reassembled for subsequent use in a reconditioning facility or by a surgical team immediately prior to a surgical procedure. Those of skill in the art will understand that reconditioning a device can utilize a variety of techniques for disassembly, cleaning/replacement, and reassembly. The use of such techniques, and the resulting refurbished device, are all within the scope of this patent application.
[000148] By way of example only, the modalities described here can be processed prior to surgery. First, a new or used instrument can be obtained, if necessary, cleaned. The instrument can then be sterilized. In a sterilization technique, the instrument is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag. The container and instrument can then be placed in a radiation field that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, X-rays, or high energy electrons. Radiation can kill bacteria in the instrument and in the container. The sterilized instrument can then be stored in a sterile container. The sealed container can keep the instrument sterile until it is opened at the medical facility. The device may also be sterilized using any other known technique, including, but not limited to, beta or gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, or water vapor.
[000149] In view of the presentation and description of various embodiments of the present invention, further adaptations of the methods and systems described in this document can be made through appropriate modifications made by a person skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Several potential modifications have been mentioned and others will be evident to those skilled in the art. For example, the examples, modalities, geometry, materials, dimensions, proportions, steps, and the like discussed above are illustrative only and are not required. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is to be considered in accordance with the terms of the following claims and it is understood that it is not limited to the details of structure and operation shown and described in the specification and drawings.

权利要求:
Claims (3)
[0001]
1. Electrosurgical device (10), characterized in that it comprises: (a) a body (20) comprising a handpiece, wherein the handpiece defines a first axis; (b) an end effector (40, 140) comprising: (i) a first claw (42), and (ii) a second claw (44), wherein the first claw is movable towards the second claw to secure the tissue between the first and second claws, wherein at least one of the claws comprises at least one electrode, wherein at least one electrode is operable to supply RF energy to tissue trapped between the first and second claws; (c) a cutting element operable to cut tissue trapped between the first claw and the second claw; (d) an actuator element (60) operable to selectively activate the cutting element; and (e) a rod (30) extending between the body and the end effector, wherein the rod defines a longitudinal axis that is not parallel to the first axis, wherein the rod includes a hinge section (136), wherein the pivot section is operable to selectively position the end effector in positions not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod, wherein the body includes a controller (124) operable to selectively activate the pivot section, wherein the element actuator is in communication with the controller so that the controller is movable towards and off the first axis to cause the actuator element to act on the cutting element and the controller to be articulated around the first axis to selectively drive the cutting section. articulation.
[0002]
2. Electrosurgical device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a mode selector operable to select an operating mode for the controller, wherein the mode selector is operable to select between a cutting mode and a articulation mode, where the controller is operable to cause the actuator element to activate the cutoff element when the mode dial is in cut mode, where the controller is operable to selectively activate the hinge section when the selector so is in articulation mode.
[0003]
3. Electrosurgical device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a pair of elongated elements extending longitudinally across the rod, wherein the elongated elements can be translatable in opposite longitudinal directions to activate the hinge section , wherein the controller comprises at least one handpiece component operable to translate the elongated elements in opposite longitudinal directions.

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