Apparatus for endoscopic procedures

US11490918B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Covidien LP · US

Inventors

• Josh Snow · Clinton, US
• Philip Irka · Madison, US
• Ethan Collins · Naugatuck, US
• Joseph Costanzo · Hatfield, US
• Anthony Calderoni · Bristol, US
• Michael Ingmanson · Stratford, US
• Timothy N. Wells · Ridgefield, US
• Thomas Wingardner · North Haven, US
• Ramiro Cabrera · Cheshire, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 2, 2019
• Grant date: Nov 8, 2022
• Expiry date: May 17, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/0814
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

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