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Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 | US-0023703 (2011-02-09) |
등록번호 | US-8113410 (2012-02-14) |
발명자 / 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 | 피인용 횟수 : 531 인용 특허 : 1082 |
A surgical stapling apparatus. Various embodiments include a rotatable elongated body that extends from a rotatable shroud on handle assembly and has a distal end configured for attachment to a disposable loading unit. The apparatus further includes a lockable rotation system for selectively locking
A surgical stapling apparatus. Various embodiments include a rotatable elongated body that extends from a rotatable shroud on handle assembly and has a distal end configured for attachment to a disposable loading unit. The apparatus further includes a lockable rotation system for selectively locking the rotatable shroud to prevent rotation thereof about a longitudinal axis.
1. A disposable surgical stapling unit configured for use with an actuation device that has an elongated shaft assembly that defines an elongate axis, the disposable surgical stapling unit comprising: a staple cartridge carrier configured to operably support a staple cartridge therein;a first articu
1. A disposable surgical stapling unit configured for use with an actuation device that has an elongated shaft assembly that defines an elongate axis, the disposable surgical stapling unit comprising: a staple cartridge carrier configured to operably support a staple cartridge therein;a first articulation joint coupled to said staple cartridge carrier to enable said staple cartridge carrier to be selectively pivotable about a first articulation axis upon application of a first articulation motion to said staple cartridge carrier;a tubular spacer member coupled to said first articulation joint;a second articulation joint coupled to said tubular spacer member such that said first and second articulation joints are longitudinally spaced from each other, said second articulation joint facilitating further articulation of said staple cartridge carrier upon application of at least one second articulation motion thereto;a housing coupled to said second articulation joint and having a proximal end configured to be removably coupled to the elongated shaft;a first articulation link communicating with said staple cartridge carrier and configured for operable engagement with a first articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply said first articulation motion thereto; anda drive member operably supported within said staple cartridge carrier, said drive member comprising: a cutting edge configured to incise tissue; anda proximal end configured for operable engagement with a control member operably supported within the elongated shaft to apply actuation motion thereto. 2. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 1 wherein said second articulation joint further comprises: a second articulation link operably interacting with said second articulation joint and configured for operable engagement with a second articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply one of said second articulation motions to said second articulation joint; anda third articulation link operably interacting with said second articulation joint and configured for operable engagement with a third articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply another one of said second articulation motions to said second articulation joint. 3. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 2 wherein said second articulation joint comprises: a body portion having a centrally disposed spine defined by a plurality of kerfs and ribs formed on each lateral side of said body portion;a first articulation plate supported within said body portion on a first lateral side thereof; anda second articulation plate supported within said body portion on a second lateral side thereof. 4. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 3 wherein said first and second articulation plates are fabricated from substantially inelastic material. 5. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 1 further comprising an anvil movably supported relative to said staple cartridge carrier and being selectively movable relative thereto upon application of anvil control motions thereto by the actuation device. 6. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 1 wherein said first articulation axis is substantially transverse to said elongate axis. 7. A disposable surgical stapling unit configured for use with an actuation device that has an elongated shaft assembly that defines an elongate axis, the disposable surgical stapling unit comprising: a staple cartridge carrier configured to operably support a staple cartridge therein;a first articulation joint coupled to said staple cartridge carrier to enable said staple cartridge carrier to be selectively pivotable about a first articulation axis upon application of a first articulation motion from the actuation device to said staple cartridge carrier;a tubular spacer member coupled to said first articulation joint;a second articulation joint coupled to said tubular spacer member such that said first and second articulation joints are longitudinally spaced from each other, said second articulation joint facilitating further articulation of said staple cartridge carrier upon application of at least one second articulation motion thereto that is not generated by the actuation device;a housing coupled to said second articulation joint and having a proximal end configured to be removably coupled to the elongated shaft;a first articulation link communicating with said staple cartridge carrier and configured for operable engagement with a first articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply said first articulation motion thereto; anda drive member operably supported within said staple cartridge carrier, said drive member comprising: a cutting edge configured to incise tissue; anda proximal end configured for operable engagement with a control member operably supported within the elongated shaft to apply actuation motion thereto. 8. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 7 wherein said second articulation joint comprises: a body portion having a centrally disposed spine defined by a plurality of kerfs and ribs formed on each lateral side of said body portion;a first articulation plate supported within said body portion on a first lateral side thereof; anda second articulation plate supported within said body portion on a second lateral side thereof. 9. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 8 wherein said first and second articulation plates are fabricated from substantially inelastic material. 10. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 7 further comprising an anvil movably supported relative to said staple cartridge carrier and being selectively movable relative thereto upon application of anvil control motions thereto by the actuation device. 11. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 7 wherein said first articulation axis is substantially transverse to said elongate axis. 12. A disposable surgical stapling unit configured for use with an actuation device that has an elongated shaft assembly that defines an elongate axis, the disposable surgical stapling unit comprising: a staple cartridge carrier;a staple cartridge operably supported within said staple cartridge carrier;an anvil supported for pivotal travel relative to said staple cartridge upon application of opening and closing motions applied thereto from the actuation device;a first articulation joint coupled to said staple cartridge carrier to enable said staple cartridge carrier to be selectively pivoted about a first articulation axis upon application of a first articulation motion to said staple cartridge carrier;a first articulation link communicating with said staple cartridge carrier and configured for operable engagement with a first articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply said first articulation motion thereto;a tubular spacer member coupled to said first articulation joint;a second articulation joint coupled to said tubular spacer member such that said first and second articulation joints are longitudinally spaced from each other, said second articulation joint coupled facilitating further articulation of said staple cartridge carrier upon application of at least one second articulation motion thereto;a housing coupled to said second articulation joint and having a proximal end configured to be removably coupled to the elongated shaft; a drive member operably supported within said staple cartridge carrier, said drive member comprising:a cutting edge configured to incise tissue; anda proximal end configured for operable engagement with a control member operably supported within the elongated shaft to apply actuation motion thereto. 13. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 12 wherein said second articulation joint further comprises: a second articulation link operably interacting with said second articulation joint and configured for operable engagement with a second articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply one of said second articulation motions to said second articulation joint; anda third articulation link operably interacting with said second articulation joint and configured for operable engagement with a third articulation member within the elongated shaft to apply another one of said second articulation motions to said second articulation joint. 14. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 13 wherein said second articulation joint comprises: a body portion having a centrally disposed spine defined by a plurality of kerfs and ribs formed on each lateral side of said body portion;a first articulation plate supported within said body portion on a first lateral side thereof; anda second articulation plate supported within said body portion on a second lateral side thereof. 15. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 14 wherein said first and second articulation plates are fabricated from substantially inelastic material. 16. The disposable surgical stapling unit of claim 13 wherein said first articulation axis is substantially transverse to said elongate axis.
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