Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display

US10285694B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Covidien LP · US

Inventors

• Frank J. Viola · Sandy Hook, US
• Gregg Krehel · Newtown, US
• Guido Pedros · Seymour, US
• Michael A. Soltz · Pleasanton, US
• Robert J. DeSantis · Redding, US
• Henry E. Holsten · Wolcott, US
• Russell Heinrich · Madison, US
• Michael Ingmanson · Stratford, US
• Philip Irka · Madison, US
• David McCuen · Stratford, US
• Gene A. Stellon · Southington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 21, 2012
• Grant date: May 14, 2019
• Expiry date: Feb 28, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/320052
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.