Control portion of and device for remotely controlling an articulating surgical instrument

US8734312B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CareFusion 2200, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Craig Conner · Madison, US
• Mark Doyle · San Diego, US
• David J. Gennrich · Fitchburg, US
• Curt Irwin · Madison, US
• Jose Jacquez · Lemon Grove, US
• Corey M. Magers · Oceanside, US
• Brooke Skora · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 26, 2010
• Grant date: May 27, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 9, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00539
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A remotely controlled surgical device control portion comprises a user moveable bi-directional trigger, a finger loop disposed within the trigger, and a flange coupled to the finger loop. The trigger is configured for receiving a motion input in opposing first and second directions. The motion input is for controlling an articulation motion of an articulating surgical instrument. The finger loop is configured for receiving the motion input in the form of a user squeezing the trigger in the first direction with at least one finger or pushing the trigger in the second direction with said at least one finger. The flange is configured for receiving the motion input in the form of pushing the trigger in the second direction with a thumb.