battery with integrated circuit that provides the battery idle mode and associated surgical instrume

专利摘要:
The present invention relates to an apparatus that includes a handle assembly and a battery assembly. The handle assembly includes a compartment and a first control circuit located inside the compartment. The battery pack includes a power supply and a second control circuit. The power supply is configured to selectively transition from a first state to a second state. The power supply is configured to energize the first control circuit of the handle assembly in the first state. The power supply is configured to not energize the first control circuit of the handle assembly in the second state. The second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply between the first state and the second state.
公开号:BR112019026933A2
申请号:R112019026933-9
申请日:2018-05-23
公开日:2020-07-07
发明作者:Frederick E. Shelton Iv；Michael J. Vendely
申请人:Ethicon Llc；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

[0001] [0001] In some cases, endoscopic surgical instruments may be preferred over traditional open surgery devices, as a smaller incision can reduce recovery time and complications in the postoperative period. Consequently, some endoscopic surgical instruments may be suitable for placing a distal end actuator in a desired surgical site through the trocar cannula. These distal end actuators can engage tissue in a variety of ways to achieve a diagnostic or therapeutic effect (for example, cutter, claw, cutter, stapler, clip applicator, access device, drug delivery / gene therapy device, and device for applying energy through the use of ultrasonic vibration, RF, laser, etc.). Endoscopic surgical instruments may include a drive shaft between the end actuator and a handle portion, which is handled by the clinician. Such a drive shaft can enable insertion to a desired depth and rotation around the longitudinal geometric axis of the drive shaft, thus facilitating the positioning of the end actuator on the patient. The positioning of an end actuator can be further facilitated by the inclusion of one or more joints or articulation features, allowing the end actuator to be selectively articulated or otherwise deflected in relation to the longitudinal geometric axis of the drive.
[0002] [0002] Examples of endoscopic surgical instruments include surgical staplers. Some of these staplers hold
[0003] [0003] Although the aforementioned surgical staplers are described as used in endoscopic procedures, it should be understood that these surgical staplers can also be used in open procedures and / or other non-endoscopic procedures. Just as an example, a surgical stapler can be inserted through a thoracotomy and, thus, between the patient's ribs, to reach one or more organs in a thoracic surgical procedure that does not use a trocar as a conduit for the staple.
[0004] [0004] Examples of surgical staplers that can be particularly suitable, or used through a thoracotomy are published in US Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0243801, entitled "Surgical Instrument End Effector Articulation Drive with Pinion and Opposing Racks ", published on August 28, 2014; US patent application publication No. 2014/0239041, entitled "Lockout Feature for Movable Cutting Member of Surgical Instrument", published on August 28, 2014; in US patent application publication No. 2014/0239038, entitled "Surgical Instrument with Multi-Diameter Shaft", published on August 28, 2014; and publication of US patent application No. 2014/0239044, entitled "Installation Features for Surgical Instrument End Effector Cartridge", published on August 28,
[0005] [0005] Although several surgical instruments and systems have been developed and used, it is believed that nobody before the inventors has developed or used the invention described in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] [0006] Although the specification concludes 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 certain examples, taken in conjunction with the
[0007] [0007] Figure 1 represents a perspective view of an exemplary surgical instrument including an interchangeable drive shaft set and a handle set;
[0008] [0008] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the instrument of Figure 1, showing the drive shaft assembly disassembled from the instrument handle assembly;
[0009] [0009] Figure 3 represents a partial perspective view of the instrument of Figure 1, showing the drive shaft assembly disassembled from the instrument handle assembly;
[0010] [0010] Figure 4A represents a side elevation view of a proximal portion of the Figure 1 instrument, with a closing trigger in a first pivoting position and a firing trigger in a first pivoting position;
[0011] [0011] Figure 4B represents a side elevation view of a proximal portion of the instrument of Figure 1, with the closing trigger in a second pivoting position and the trigger in a second pivoting position;
[0012] [0012] Figure 4C represents a side elevation view of a proximal portion of the Figure 1 instrument, with the closing trigger in the second pivoting position and the firing trigger in a third pivoting position;
[0013] [0013] Figure 5 represents a perspective view of a proximal portion of the instrument of Figure 1, with a battery removed from the handle assembly;
[0014] [0014] Figure 6 represents a side elevation view of a series of alternative drive shaft assemblies that can be used with the instrument of Figure 1;
[0015] [0015] Figure 7A shows a schematic view of an exemplary alternative handle assembly and an exemplary alternative battery that can be readily incorporated into the surgical instrument of Figure 1, where the handle assembly and the battery are decoupled from each other;
[0016] [0016] Figure 7B shows a schematic view of the handle assembly and the battery of Figure 7A, where the handle assembly and the battery are coupled to each other;
[0017] [0017] Figure 8 shows a partial perspective view of the handle and battery set of Figure 7A, with a sectioned portion to disclose internal components;
[0018] [0018] Figure 9 shows a schematic view of another exemplary alternative battery that can be readily incorporated into the handle assembly of Figure 7A or the surgical instrument of Figure 1; and
[0019] [0019] Figure 10 shows a perspective view of an exemplifying pre-sterilization fluid distribution set.
[0020] [0020] The drawings are not intended to be limiting in any way and it is envisaged that various modalities of technology can be implemented in a variety of other ways, including those not necessarily represented in the drawings. The attached drawings that are part of the specification describe several aspects of the present technology and, together with the description, explain the principles of the technology; it is understood, however, that this technology is not limited precisely to the provisions shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] [0021] The following description of certain examples of the technology should not be used to limit its scope. Other examples, resources, aspects, modalities and advantages of the technology will become evident to those versed in the technique from the following description, which is given by way of illustration, one of the best ways contemplated to implement the technology. As will be understood, the technology described here is capable of other different and obvious aspects, all without disregarding the technology. Consequently, drawings and descriptions should be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in nature.
[0022] [0022] It is further understood that any one or more of the teachings, expressions, modalities, examples etc. here described can 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 should not be seen in isolation from each other. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the present invention can 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 in the scope of the appended claims.
[0023] [0023] For clarity of disclosure, the terms "proximal" and "distal" are defined here in relation to an operator or other operator who holds a surgical instrument that has a distal surgical end actuator. The term "proximal" refers to the position of an element closest to the operator or another operator, and the term "distal" refers to the position of an element closest to the surgical end actuator of the surgical instrument and more away from the operator or the other operator. Although the surgical instruments described here comprise motorized implements for cutting and stapling, it will be observed that the configurations described here can be used with any suitable type of electrical surgical instrument, such as cutters, tweezers, staplers, RF cutters / coagulators, cutters ultrasonic pain / coagulators and laser cutters / coagulators, for example.
[0024] [0024] Figure 1 represents a motor-driven surgical cutting and fixation instrument 10 that includes a handle assembly 11 and a removable drive shaft assembly 16. In some versions, the handle assembly 11 and the shaft assembly of drive 16 are each supplied as single-use disposable components. In some other versions, the handle assembly 11 and the drive shaft assembly 16 are each supplied as reusable components. As another illustrative example, the drive shaft assembly 16 can be supplied as a single-use disposable component, while the handle assembly is provided as a reusable component. Various suitable forms in which the reusable versions of the handle assembly 11 and the drive shaft assembly 16 can be suitably retroprocessed for reuse will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on the teachings of the present invention.
[0025] [0025] The handle assembly 11 of the present example comprises a compartment 12, a closing trigger 32 and a trigger trigger 33. At least a portion of the compartment 12 forms a handle 14 configured to be held, handled and acted by the doctor. The compartment 12 is configured for operational fixation to the drive shaft assembly 16, which has a surgical end actuator 18 operatively coupled to it. As described below, end actuator 18 is configured to perform one or more surgical tasks or procedures. In particular, the end actuator 18 of the example shown in Figure 1 is operable to perform a surgical cutting and stapling procedure, similar to a conventional end cutter end actuator, although it should be understood that this is only an example merely illustrative.
[0026] [0026] Figure 1 illustrates a surgical instrument 10 with the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 operatively coupled to the handle assembly 11. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the attachment of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 to the compartment. - handle 12 length 14. Handle 14 includes a pair of interconnectable handle compartment segments 22, 24 that can be interconnected by screws, docking features, adhesive, etc. In the illustrated arrangement, the handle compartment segments 22, 24 cooperate to form a pistol grip portion 26 that can be grasped and manipulated by the physician. As will be discussed in greater detail below, the handle 14 sustains an operational plurality of drive systems within it, which are configured to generate and apply various control movements to the corresponding portions of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 which is operationally fixed to it. As will be discussed in more detail below, triggers 32, 33 are pivoting toward the pistol grip portion 26 to activate at least some of the drive systems in the grip 14.
[0027] [0027] At least some of the drive systems in the grip assembly 11 are ultimately driven by a motor 118, which is shown schematically in Figure 5. In the present example, the motor 118 is located in the pistol grip portion 26 , although it should be understood that the motor 118 can be located in any other suitable position. Motor 118 receives power from a battery set 110, which is attached to handle 14. In the present example, and as shown in Figure 5, battery 110 is removable from handle 14. In some other versions, the battery 110 is not removable from the handle 14. In some of these versions, the battery 110 or a variation of it is entirely contained within the handle compartment segments 22, 24. Various suitable forms that the engine 118 and battery 110 may assume will be evident to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0028] [0028] As also shown schematically in Figure 5, a control circuit 117 is contained in the handle 14. Just as an example, the control circuit 117 can comprise a microcontroller and / or several other components as will be evident those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. Control circuit 117 is configured to store and execute control algorithms to drive motor 118. Control circuit 117 is also configured to drive a graphical user interface 116, which is located at the proximal end of handle assembly 11. In In some versions, control circuit 117 is configured to receive and process one or more signals from the drive shaft assembly 16. For example only, control circuit 117 can be configured and operable according to the least some of the teachings of US publication No. 2015/0272575, entitled "Surgical Instrument Comprising a Sensor System", published on October 1, 2015, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Other suitable ways in which the control circuit 117 can be configured and operable will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0029] [0029] As can be seen better in Figure 3, a structure 28 of the handle 14 operationally supports a plurality of drive systems. In this specific example, structure 28 can operationally support a "first" closing drive system or closing drive system, generally
[0030] [0030] In the present example, the closing drive system 30 additionally includes a set of closing links 36, which is pivotally coupled to the closing trigger 32. A portion of the closing link set 36 is shown in Figure 3. The set of closing links 36 can include a first closing link (not shown) and a second closing link 38 which are pivotally coupled to the closing trigger 32 by a pin (not shown). The second locking link 38 can also be called "locking member" in the present invention and includes a cross locking pin 42. As shown in Figure 3, the locking pin 42 is exposed when the drive shaft assembly 16 is separate from the handle assembly 11. The fixing pin 42 can thus be coupled to a complementary feature of a drive shaft assembly 16 when the drive shaft assembly 16 is coupled to the handle assembly 11, as described in more detail below .
[0031] [0031] Still with reference to Figures 1 to 3, the first closing link (not shown) is configured to cooperate with a closing release assembly 44 that is pivotally coupled to the structure 28. In at least one example , the closing release assembly 44 has a release button assembly 46 with a distal projecting tongue (not shown) formed thereon. The release button assembly 46 can be pivoted counterclockwise by a release spring (not shown). As the physician presses the closing trigger 32 from its unacted position towards the pistol grip portion 26 of the grip 14, the first closing link (not shown) pivots up to a point where a locking tab (not shown) falls into a retaining engagement with the first closing link (not shown), thereby preventing the closing trigger 32 from returning to the unacted position. In this way, the closing release assembly 44 serves to lock the closing trigger 32 in the fully actuated position.
[0032] [0032] When the physician wishes to unlock the closing trigger 32 from the actuated position to return to the unactivated position, the physician simply pivots the closing release button assembly 46 by pressing the release button assembly 46 distally, so that the locking tab (not shown) is moved out of engagement with the first locking link (not shown). When the locking tab (not shown) is moved out of engagement with the first closing link (not shown), the closing trigger 32 can return to the unacted position in response to a resilient tilt by urging the closing trigger 32 back to the unacted position. Other arrangements for locking and releasing the closing trigger can also be used.
[0033] [0033] The interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 additionally includes a hinge joint 52 and a hinge lock (not shown) that can be configured to reliably retain end actuator 18 in a desired position relative to to a longitudinal axis of the drive shaft assembly 16. In the present example, the pivot joint 52 is configured to allow the end actuator 18 to be laterally offset away from the longitudinal axis of the axis assembly drive 16, as is known in the art. Just as an example, end actuator 18, hinge joint 52 and hinge lock (not shown) can be configured and operable in accordance with at least part of the teachings of US publication No. 2014/0263541, entitled "Articulatable Surgical Instrument Awarding an Articulation Lock", published on September 18, 2014.
[0034] [0034] In the present example, the articulation in the articulation joint 52 is motorized through the motor 118, based on the operator control input via an articulation control oscillator 112 in the handle assembly 11. Only as an example , when the operator presses the upper portion of the articulation control oscillator 112, the end actuator 18 can pivot laterally to the right (when the instrument 10 is seen from above) on the articulation joint 52; and when the operator presses the lower portion of the articulation control oscillator 112, the end actuator 18 can pivot laterally to the left (when the instrument 10 is seen from above) on the articulation joint 52. In some versions, the the other side of the handle assembly 11 includes another articulation control oscillator 112. In such versions, the joint control oscillator 112 on the other side of the handle assembly 11 can be configured to provide the pivoting action of the actuator end 18 in directions opposite to those mentioned above in response to the upper actuation of the joint control oscillator 112 and the lower actuation of the joint control oscillator 112. Just by way of example, the joint control oscillator 112 and the other features that provide motorized articulation of end actuator 18 at joint joint 52 can be configured and operable according to at least some of the teachings of US publication 2015 / 028038A, entitled "Surgical Instrument Comprising a Rotatable Shaft", published on October 1, 2015, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Other suitable forms in which the articulation control oscillator 112 and the other features that provide motorized articulation of the end actuator 18 in the articulation joint 52 can be configured and operable will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. .
[0035] [0035] The end actuator 18 of the present example comprises a lower jaw in the form of an elongated channel 48 which is configured to operationally support a staple cartridge within it. The end actuator 18 of the present example additionally includes an upper jaw in the form of an anvil 50 which is pivotally supported in relation to the elongated channel
[0036] [0036] In the present example, the pivot joint 52 includes a double pivot closure sleeve assembly 70. The double pivot closure sleeve assembly 70 includes an end actuator closure sleeve assembly 72 for engaging a flap. opening on the anvil 50 in the various ways described in US publication No. 2014/0263541, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. It should be understood that the double pivot closing sleeve assembly 70 is coupled with the closing tube 60 so that the double pivot closing sleeve assembly 70 translates with the closing pipe 60 in response to the pivoting movement of the trigger. closing 32, even when the articulation joint 52 is in an articulated state (that is, when the end actuator 18 is deflected pivotally laterally away from the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft assembly 16 in the articulation joint - tion 52). In addition, the engagement of the end actuator closure sleeve assembly 72 with the anvil 50 provides pivoting movement from the anvil 50 towards the staple cartridge 20 in response to the distal translation of the double pivot closure sleeve assembly. 70 and the closing tube 60; and a pivoting movement of the anvil 50 away from the staple cartridge 20 in response to the proximal translation of the double pivot closing sleeve assembly 70 and the closing pipe 60. Although the driving shaft assembly 16 of the present example includes a hinge joint 52, other interchangeable drive shaft assemblies may not have hinge capabilities.
[0037] [0037] As shown in Figure 3, the chassis 64 includes a pair of tapered clamping portions 74 formed therefrom that are adapted to be received within corresponding slot slots 76 formed within a portion of distal clamping flange 78 of the structure 28. Each slot 76 can be tapered or have a generally V-shape to receive the fixing portions 74 inside it. A drive shaft fixation pin 80 is formed at the proximal end of the intermediate firing drive shaft 82. In this way, when the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 is coupled to the handle 14, the drive shaft fixation pin. drive 80 is received on a firing drive shaft fixing base 84 formed at a distal end of a longitudinal drive member 86. When the driving shaft fixing pin 80 is received on the fixing base of the trigger drive shaft 84, the intermediate drive shaft 82 will travel longitudinally with the longitudinal drive member 86. When the intermediate drive drive axis 82 is moved distally, the intermediate trigger axis 82 drives the end actuator 18 to drive the clamps into the fabric and cut the fabric, as is known in the art. Just as an example, this performance of the end actuator 18 can be configured according to at least some of the teachings of US publication No. 2015/0280384, whose disclosure is incorporated here for reference; and / or according to the teachings of several other references cited in the present invention.
[0038] [0038] Figures 4A to 4C show the different states of the handle assembly 11 during the different actuation states of the end actuator 18. In Figure 4A, the handle assembly 11 is in a state where the closing trigger 32 is in an unactivated pivot position and the trigger trigger 33 is in an unactivated pivot position. At this stage, the end actuator 18 is in an open state in which the anvil 50 is pivoted away from the staple cartridge 20.
[0039] [0039] In Figure 4B, the handle assembly 11 is in a state in which the closing trigger 32 is in an actuated pivoting position. As noted above, the closing trigger 32 will be locked in that position until the operator operates the release button assembly 46. At this stage, the end actuator is in a closed but not fired position where the anvil 50 is pivoted towards the staple cartridge 20, so that the fabric is compressed between the anvil 50 and the cartridge 20. However, the firing drive shaft 82 has not yet been driven distally to actuate the staples of the staple cartridge 20, and the knife at the distal end of the firing drive shaft 82 has not yet cut the fabric between the anvil 20 and the staple cartridge 20. It should be noted that the firing trigger 33 is in a pivoting position partially actuated in Figure 4B, due to the passage of the closing trigger 32 from the unactivated pivot position to the actuated pivot position. However, this movement of the trigger trigger 33 is only provided to facilitate access to the trigger trigger 33 by the operator. In other words, this movement of the trigger trigger 33 from the position shown in Figure 4A to the position shown in Figure 4B does not yet activate a firing sequence.
[0040] [0040] In Figure 4C, the handle assembly is in a state in which the closing trigger 32 remains in the actuated pivot position, and the trigger trigger 33 has been pivoted to an actuated pivot position. This actuation of the trigger trigger 33 activates the motor 118 to drive the longitudinal drive member 86 longitudinally, which in turn drives the trigger drive axis 82 longitudinally. The longitudinal movement of the trigger drive shaft 82 results in the drive from the staple cartridge 20 into the compressed tissue between the anvil 50 and the staple cartridge 20; and additionally results in cutting and separating the compressed tissue between the anvil 50 and the staple cartridge 20. In some versions, an additional safety trigger is provided. For example, the additional safety trigger can prevent trigger trigger 33 from firing until the safety trigger is actuated. In other words, after reaching the state shown in Figure 4B, when the operator is ready to actuate the trigger trigger 33, the operator must first activate the safety trigger and then activate the trigger trigger 33. It must be understood that the presence safety trigger can prevent inadvertent triggering of the trigger 33.
[0041] [0041] It should also be understood that, in the present example, the drive of the anvil 50 towards the staple cartridge 20 is provided through purely mechanical couplings between the closing trigger 32 and the anvil 50, so that the motor 118 is not used to act on the anvil 50. It should also be understood that, in the present example, the actuation of the trigger drive shaft 82 and, thus, the actuation of the clamp cartridge 20 is provided by activating the motor 118. In addition, actuating joint 52 is provided by activating motor 118 in the present example. This motorized actuation of the articulation joint 52 is provided through the longitudinal translation of the drive member 86. A clutch assembly (not shown) within the drive shaft assembly 16 is operable to selectively couple the longitudinal translation of the drive member 86 with resources to drive the articulation joint 52 or actuate the clamp cartridge 20. Such selective coupling by means of the clutch assembly is based on the pivoting position of the closing trigger 32. In particular, when the closing trigger 32 is in the unacted position shown in Figure 4A, activation of motor 118 (in response to activation of the articulation control oscillator 112) will activate the articulation joint 52. When the closing trigger 32 is in the acted position shown in Figure 4B, activation of engine 118 (in response to trigger trigger 33) will trigger clamp cartridge 20. Only as an example, the clutch assembly can r configured and operable in accordance with at least some of the teachings of US publication No. 2015/0280384, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
[0042] [0042] In the present example, the handle assembly 11 also includes a "home" button 114. Just as an example, when the anvil 50 is in a closed position, the "home" button 114 can be operable to activate the engine 118 to retract drive member 86 proximally to a "home" position, more proximal. In addition, or alternatively, when the anvil 50 is in an open position, the "home" button 114 can be operable to activate the motor 118 to activate the articulation joint 52 to reach an un-articulated state, so that the end actuator 18 is coaxially aligned with the drive shaft assembly 16. In addition, or alternatively, the "home" button 114 can activate the graphical user interface 116 to return to the "home" screen. Other suitable operations that can be provided in response to the activation of the "home" button 114 will be evident to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0043] [0043] The drive shaft assembly 16 of the present example includes a locking system for removably coupling the driving shaft assembly 16 to the handle assembly 11 and, more specifically, to the frame 28. Only as a example, this locking system may include a locking fork or other type of locking member that is movably coupled to the chassis
[0044] [0044] To initiate the coupling process between the drive shaft assembly 16 and the handle assembly 11, the clinician can position the frame 64 of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 above or adjacent to the frame 28 so that tapered clamping portions 74 formed in the chassis 64 are aligned with the slot slots 76 in the frame 28. The physician can then move the drive shaft assembly 16 along an installation axis IA that is perpendicular to the longitudinal geometry axis of the drive shaft assembly 16 to seat the securing portions 74 in "operating engagement" with the corresponding groove receiving slots 76. In doing so, the driving shaft securing pin 80 on the shaft intermediate trigger drive 82 will also be seated in cradle 84 on the longitudinally movable drive member 86 and the portions of pin 42 on the second closing link 38 will be seated on the corresponding hooks 66 in the reciprocating closing element 62. As used here, the term "operational hitch" in the context of two components means that the two components are sufficiently engaged with each other so that, through application of a movement of action to them, the components can carry out their intended action, function and / or procedure.
[0045] [0045] As discussed above, at least five systems of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 can be operationally coupled to at least five corresponding systems of the company.
[0046] [0046] A third system is a closing drive system 30 that can operationally connect the closing trigger 32 of the handle 14 and the closing tube 60 and the anvil 50 of the drive shaft assembly 16. As outlined above, the reciprocating closing element 62 of the drive shaft assembly 16 engages with pin 42 on the second closing link 38. Through the closing drive system 30, the anvil 50 pivots towards, and direction opposite to, staple cartridge 20 based on the pivoting movement of the closing trigger 32 towards, and in the opposite direction to, the pistol grip 26.
[0047] [0047] A fourth system is an articulation and triggering system that operationally connects the trigger trigger 33 of the handle 14 to the intermediate trigger drive shaft 82 of the drive shaft assembly 16. As outlined above, the drive shaft fixation pin 80 operatively connects the cradle 84 of the longitudinal drive member 86. This fourth system provides motorized actuation of the articulation joint 52 or the clamp cartridge 20, depending on the pivoting position of the trigger. closing 32. When the closing trigger 32 is in an unactivated pivoting position, the fourth system operationally connects the joint control oscillator 112 with the joint joint 52, thus providing motorized pivot deflection of the end actuator 18 towards, and in the opposite direction to, the longitudinal geometric axis of the drive shaft assembly 11 at the articulation joint 52. When the closing trigger to 32 is in an actuated pivoting position, the fourth system operatively connects the trigger trigger 33 to the staple cartridge 20, resulting in the stapling and cutting of the tissue captured between the anvil 50 and the staple cartridge 20 in response to trigger trigger action 33.
[0048] [0048] A fifth system is an electrical system that can signal to a control circuit 117 on the handle 14 that the drive shaft assembly 16 has been operationally engaged with the handle 14 to conduct energy and / or communicate signals between the drive shaft assembly 16 and the handle 14. In the present example, and as shown in Figure 3, a drive shaft assembly 16 includes an electrical connector 106 that is operably mounted to a drive shaft circuit board ( not shown). The electrical connector 106 is configured to be paired with a corresponding electrical connector 108 on a handle control plate (not shown). Additional details regarding circuit and control systems can be found in US publication No. 2014/0263541, whose disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference, and / or US publication No. 2015/0272575, whose disclosure is hereby incorporated into reference title.
[0049] [0049] Other types of systems of the interchangeable drive shaft assembly 16 that can be operationally coupled to the corresponding systems 14 will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0050] [0050] As noted above, the handle assembly 11 of the present example includes a graphical user interface 116. Only by way of example, the graphical user interface 116 can be used to display various information about the operational status of the ba - it would have 110, the operating state of the end actuator 18, the operating state of the hinge joint 52, the operating state of the triggers 32, 33 and / or any other types of information. Other suitable types of information that can be displayed through the graphical user interface will be evident to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0051] [0051] The handle sets 11 can be configured for use in connection with interchangeable drive shaft assemblies that include end actuators that are adapted to support different sizes and types of clamp cartridges, have different lengths, sizes and drive shaft types. Just as an example, Figure 6 shows several different types of drive shaft assemblies 16, 120, 130, 140 that can be used with the handle assembly 11. In particular, Figure 6 shows a drive shaft assembly circular stapler 120 with an end actuator 122 that is operable to perform a circular stapling operation (for example, end anastomosis to end); a linear staple drive shaft assembly 130 with an end actuator 132 that is operable to perform a linear stapling operation; and a second set of cutter drive shaft 140 with an end actuator 142 that is operable to perform the same type of stapling and cutting operation as the end actuator
[0052] [0052] It should also be understood that the control circuit 117 can be configured to detect the type of drive shaft assembly 16, 120, 130, 140 coupled with the handle assembly
[0053] [0053] In addition, the handle assembly 11 can also be used effectively with a variety of other interchangeable drive shaft assemblies including those that are configured to apply other motions and forms of energy such as radio frequency energy ( RF), ultrasonic energy and / or movement for end actuator arrangements adapted for use in connection with various applications and surgical procedures. In addition, end actuators, drive shaft assemblies, grips, surgical instruments and / or surgical instrument systems can use any suitable fastener, or fasteners, to secure tissue. For example, a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners removably stored therein can be removably inserted into, and / or attached to, the end actuator of a drive shaft assembly. Various examples of such cartridges are disclosed in various references that are cited in the present invention.
[0054] [0054] The various driveshaft sets 16 disclosed here may employ sensors and various other components that require electrical communication with control circuit 117 in the handle assembly 11. Electrical communication can be provided via electrical connectors coupling numbers 106, 108. Just as an example, such sensors and other components can be constructed and operated in accordance with at least some of the teachings of US publication No. 2015/0272575, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated into reference title. In addition or alternatively, instrument 10 can be constructed and operable in accordance with at least part of the teachings of any of the various other references that are cited in the present invention.
[0055] [0055] It will also be understood that various provisions disclosed in the present invention can be effectively employed in connection with robotically controlled surgical systems. In this way, the term "compartment" or "body" can also encompass a compartment, body, or similar portion of a robotic system that houses or otherwise sustainably supports at least one drive system that is configured to generate and apply at least one control movement that could be used to act on the interchangeable drive shaft assemblies disclosed here and their respective equivalents. The term "structure" can refer to a portion of a hand held surgical instrument. The term "structure" can also represent a portion of a robotically controlled surgical instrument and / or a portion of the robotic system that can be used to operationally control a surgical instrument. Just as an example, the interchangeable drive shaft assemblies disclosed herein can be used with any of the various robotic systems, instruments, components and methods disclosed in US patent No. 9,072,535, entitled "Surgical Stapling Instruments with Rotatable Staple Deployment Arrangements ", granted on July 7, 2015, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.
[0056] [0056] As mentioned above, the handle assembly 11 includes battery 110, control circuit 117, first drive system 30 including closing trigger 32 and motor 118 configured to drive the intermediate drive shaft longitudinally 82. Battery 110 is configured to start motor 118, while control circuit 117 is configured to store and execute control algorithms to drive motor 118. Depending on the pivoting position of the closing trigger 32 of the first drive system 30, motor 118 can be driven by control oscillator 112 (the position shown in Figure 4A), or the trigger trigger 33 (the position shown in Figures 4B to 4C). Therefore, the first drive system 30 may also be in communication with control circuit 117 so that control circuit 117 enables control oscillator 112 or trigger trigger 33 to drive the motor
[0057] [0057] Control circuit 117 can be configured to drain power from battery 110 so that control circuit 117 can perform the functions described above. In addition, since control circuit 117 is configured to store and execute control algorithms to drive motor 118, control circuit 117 can instruct battery 110 when starting engine 118. Therefore, control circuit 117 it can drain power from battery 110 to supply power to control circuit 117, motor 118, and other suitable components of the handle assembly 11 as a graphical user interface 116.
[0058] [0058] Control circuit 117 can also be configured to enter and control an "idle mode" for the handle set
[0059] [0059] The control circuit 117 can enter its own idle mode for any suitable reason that would be evident to the person skilled in the art, in view of the teachings of the present invention. For example, if control circuit 117 does not receive any user input / instructions from various sources in a predetermined period of time, control circuit 117 may enter idle mode. As another example, control circuit 117 may enter idle mode in response to specific user input as holding home button 114 for a predetermined amount of time. As yet another example, control circuit 117 can go into idle mode in the absence of input from a motion sensor (eg, accelerometer, etc.) after a predetermined length of time.
[0060] [0060] Since control circuit 117 can unnecessarily drain energy stored inside battery 110 when control circuit 117 enters and controls its own idle mode, it may be beneficial to provide an alternative battery having its own independent circuit which can operate autonomously in relation to the
[0061] [0061] Figures 7A to 8 show an exemplary handle set 200 and a complementary set of batteries 300 that can be readily incorporated into the surgical instrument 10 in place of the handle set 11 described above. The handle set 200 is substantially similar to the handle set 11 described above, with the differences described below. Similarly, battery pack 300 is substantially similar to battery 110 described above, with the difference described below. As will be described in more detail below, battery pack 300 includes its own independent control circuit controls 317 when battery pack 300 supplies power to handle set 200, enters its own idle mode, and / or if communicates with the 200 handle set.
[0062] [0062] The handle set 200 includes a battery coupling set 210 while the battery set 300 includes a handle coupling set 310. The battery coupling set 210 and the handle coupling set 310 are configured to allow the battery pack 300 and the handgrip set 200 to operationally engage each other so that the battery pack 300 can connect suitable components of the handgrip set 200. Therefore, when the battery pack 300 and handle set 200 are operatively disengaged via coupling sets 210, 310, battery pack 300 can be prevented from energizing suitable components of handle set 200. Coupling sets 210, 310 may include any suitable features used for operational engagement that would be apparent to the person skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. For example, the coupling assemblies 210, 310 may include electrical connectors, similar to the electrical connectors 106, 108 described above, which are used to establish electrical communication between the handle assembly 11 and the handle assembly. drive shaft 16.
[0063] [0063] The handle set 200 and the battery set 300 can also include any suitable resources (for example, locks, etc.) to mechanically fix each other as would be evident to the person skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. In the present example, as shown in Figures 7A to 7B, the battery pack 300 can mechanically secure and detach from the handle set 200 through the features of the respective coupling sets 310, 210. However, in some other versions, the set battery pack 300 is not removable from handle pack 200. In some of these versions, battery pack 300 (or a variation thereof) is attached to, configured to permanently affix to, or completely contained within a compartment 212 of the handle assembly 200. Various suitable ways in which the battery assembly 300 can couple with the handle assembly 200 will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0064] [0064] In addition to the battery coupling assembly 210, the handle assembly 200 additionally includes a compartment 212, a control circuit 217, a first drive system 230, a second drive system 250 and a coupling set drive shaft 220. Housing 212 is substantially similar to housing 12 described above. The set of 217 is substantially similar to the control set 117 described above, with the differences described below. Therefore, the control circuit 217 can store and execute control algorithms, trigger a graphical user interface, communicate with a connected drive shaft assembly 16, or any other functions described above in relation to control circuit 117. The control circuit 217 is in communication with the battery coupling set 210 through electrical connection 204 so that the control circuit 217 can receive power from the battery set 300, and / or communicate with the set of battery 300, as will be described in more detail below.
[0065] [0065] The first drive system 230 is substantially similar to the (first) closing drive system 30 described above. The first drive system 230 can perform substantially the same functions as the (first) closing drive system 30 as described above. Therefore, the first drive system 230 may include a closing trigger substantially similar to the closing trigger 32 described above and any other components associated with the (first) closing drive system 30. The first drive system 230 may be in communication with control circuit 217 by means of electrical connection 204.
[0066] [0066] The second drive system 250 is substantially similar to the drive system of the handle assembly 11 including motor 118. Therefore, the second drive system 250 can include a motor that is controlled by the control circuit 217. Additionally, the second drive system 250 may include all other suitable components of the handle assembly 11 used in conjunction with the motor 118, as described above. The second drive system 250 can be in communication with the control circuit 217 by means of electrical connection 204. In the current example, the second drive system 250 can receive power from the battery pack 300 through the control circuit 217, between so much, this is merely optional. The second drive system 250 can alternatively be directly connected to the battery coupling assembly 210 to meet the appropriate power requirements. Any other suitable power connection between the second drive system 250 and the battery pack 300 can be used as would be apparent to the skilled person in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0067] [0067] The drive shaft coupling assembly 220 is configured to selectively couple the handle assembly 200 to the drive shaft assembly 16 for operational engagement, similar to the operational engagement between the drive shaft assembly
[0068] [0068] The battery pack 300 includes a compartment 302, handle coupling kit 310, control circuit 317, an accelerometer 315, an on / off button 320 and a power supply 330. As mentioned above and as will be described in more detail below, control circuit 317 is configured to control when battery pack 300 supplies power to the handle set 200, enters its own idle mode and / or communicates with the set of handle 200. As will also be described in more detail below, the on / off button 320 and the accelerometer 315 can be configured to command control circuit 317 to exit idle mode to provide full power to the handle set 200.
[0069] [0069] The power supply 330 is in communication with the handle coupling set 310 and control circuit 317 through electrical wires 304. The control circuit 317 is also in communication with the handle coupling set 310 through wire electrical 304. Control circuit 317 is intended to direct power supply 330 to connect control circuit 317. Therefore, control circuit 317 can drain power from power source 330 so that the control circuit control 317 can perform its intended functions as described in the present invention. The control circuit 317 can also command the selected portions of the battery pack 300 to operationally engage or operationally disengage selected portions of the handgrip set 200. When the handgrip set 200 and the battery pack 300 are operationally engaged via coupling assemblies 210, 310, the power supply 330 can direct power to the handle coupling assembly 310 so that the power supply 330 can supply power to various components of the handle assembly 200, such as the control 217. In addition, when the handle set 200 and the battery set 300 are operationally engaged by means of coupling sets 210, 310, the control circuit 317 can communicate with the corresponding control circuit 217 of the set of handle 200. Therefore, when handle handle 200 and battery pack 300 are operationally disengaged, the power supply 330 may not direct power to the handle assembly 200 components.
[0070] [0070] Control circuit 317 is an independent circuit that operates autonomously in relation to control circuit 217 of handle set 200. Control circuit 317 can enter its own idle mode, similar to the one described above for the control circuit idle 117. The control circuit 317 of the battery pack 300 can have independent inactivity algorithms independent switching circuits and independent control circuits that enable the control circuit 317 of the battery pack 300 completely or partially restrict the energy supplied from the power supply 330 to itself, as well as to the handle assembly 200 while in idle mode. Therefore, the control circuit 317 can control whether the battery pack 300 is operationally engaged or operationally disengaged with the handle set 200. In other words, the control circuit 317 is configured to control when the power supply 330 can supply power to the handle assembly 200 or the control circuit 317. When the control circuit 317 completely restricts energy supplied by the power supply 330 to the handle assembly 200, the handle assembly 200 can essentially close. Therefore, when control circuit 317 exits idle mode to supply power to the handle assembly 200, the handle assembly 200 may restart as if the handle assembly 200 is receiving a new battery assembly 300. The control circuit 317 may also completely restrict the energy supplied by the power supply 330 to the control circuit 317 so that the control circuit 317 does not use energy either.
[0071] [0071] In some cases while in idle mode, the control circuit 317 does not completely restrict the energy supplied to itself by the power supply 330. In cases where the control circuit 317 is not completely restricted by energy, the control circuit control 317 can keep track of the duration for which the battery pack 300 is in idle mode, the temperature of the battery pack
[0072] [0072] As mentioned above, coupling assemblies 210, 310 can include any features suitable for operational engagement that would be evident to the person skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention, such as electrical connectors. In some cases, the electrical connectors of coupling assemblies 210, 310 can physically disconnect from each other when the battery pack 300 and the handle set 200 are operationally disengaged from each other. Therefore, electrical connectors of coupling assemblies 210, 310 can then physically reconnect to each other when the battery assembly 300 and the handle assembly 200 are operationally engaged with each other. This could be accomplished by any suitable means known to the person skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. For example, the battery pack 300 can be spring-loaded, or otherwise propelled, so that the electrical connectors of the coupling set 310 are naturally disconnected from the electrical connectors of the coupling set 210, thus making the connector - with battery 300 and handle set 200 operationally disengaged. When an operator wishes to operationally engage battery pack 300 and handle set 200, the operator can push battery pack 300 towards handle set 200, overcoming the propensity force. A physical lock or electromagnetic force can then additionally overcome the propensity force to keep the battery pack 300 and grip set 200 operationally engaged without additional operator assistance by pushing the battery pack 300 towards grip handle 200. When control circuit 317 needs to enter idle mode, the locking member or electromagnet force can unlock, and the propensity force can return battery pack 300 to the operationally disengaged position.
[0073] [0073] In the current example, the power supply 330 is in direct communication with the handle coupling assembly 310 so that the power supply 330 can directly transfer energy to the handle coupling assembly 310. However, it must understand that this is purely optional. In some cases, the power supply 330 may be in communication with the handle coupling assembly 310 through the control circuit 317. In other words, the power supply 330 can transfer energy to the control circuit 317, which , in its turn,
[0074] [0074] As mentioned above, the control circuit 317 can be configured to exchange information with the control circuit 217 of the handle assembly 200 when the battery assembly 300 and the handle assembly 200 are operationally engaged. In some cases, the control circuit 217 of the handle pack 200 can communicate with the control circuit 317 of the battery pack 300 that an operator has requested to the control circuit 317 to enter idle mode. An operator can request the control circuit 317 to enter idle mode through any suitable user input that would be evident to the person skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention. In addition or alternatively, the control circuit 217 can track the inactivity of the handle set 200. If the control circuit 217 determines that the handle set 200 has been inactive for a predetermined amount of time, the control circuit 217 can communicate a signal indicating this inactivity to control circuit 317, causing control circuit 317 to initiate idle mode.
[0075] [0075] Although in some cases the handle set 200 can communicate with the control circuit 317 so that it goes into idle mode, the handle set 200 can also be prevented from communicating with the control circuit 317 while in idle mode, so that only battery pack 300 can command control circuit 317 to exit idle mode. As mentioned above, the on / off button 320 and accelerometer 315 can be configured to command control circuit 317 to exit idle mode and supply full power to the handle set 200. As seen in Figures 7A to 7B, the on / off button 320 is in communication with the control circuit 317 by means of an electrical wire 304. The on / off button 320 is accessible from an external portion of compartment 302 so that an operator can easily access the on / off button 320. If an operator wishes to reactivate the battery pack 300 from idle mode, the operator can push the on / off button 320, which can command control circuit 317 to exit idle mode.
[0076] [0076] The accelerometer 315 is connected to the control circuit 317, so that the accelerometer 315 can detect and communicate the movement of the battery pack 300 to the control circuit 317. The accelerometer 315 can be configured to command the circuit control 317 to exit idle mode if the accelerometer 315 detects movement above a predetermined limit. When the battery pack 300 turns on again when exiting idle mode, the control circuit can check other control parameters before energizing the handle set 200, such as a certain number of movements at a predefined time, or another change detected by the accelerometer after the on / off button 320 is pressed. B. Alternative exemplary battery pack
[0077] [0077] Figure 9 shows another alternative battery pack 350 that can be readily incorporated into the grip set 200 in place of the battery pack 300 described above. The battery pack 350 is substantially similar to the battery pack 300 described above, with differences described below. The battery pack 350 includes a compartment 352, a handle coupling set 360, a power supply 380, a control circuit 367, an accelerometer 365 and an on / off button 370; which are substantially similar to compartment 302, coupling set
[0078] [0078] The battery pack 350 also includes a secondary control circuit 390 in communication with both power supply 380 and control circuit 367 via electrical connections 354. Secondary control circuit 390 includes its own power supply independent power supply 392 so that secondary control circuit 390 does not drain any power from power supply 380. secondary control circuit 390 may include a low power microcontroller. The independent power supply 392 can include a coin cell battery that can keep the secondary control circuit 390 in lower power mode so that the secondary control circuit 390 does not drain any power from the power supply 380 in a low power mode (that is, when the control circuit 317 is in idle mode). Secondary control circuit 390 can be configured to calculate and / or archive the remaining battery life of the power supply 380, similar to how the control circuit 317 can calculate the remaining battery life of the power supply 330 described above . In addition, the secondary control circuit 390 can receive information from the control circuit 217 of the handle assembly 200. For example, the control circuit 217 from the handle assembly 200 can communicate to the secondary control circuit 390 a remaining number. sterilization procedures for the non-volatile member of the secondary control circuit 390 if the handle set 200 is designed for multiple uses. In addition, secondary control circuit 390 can be configured to exit low power mode from signals received by any control circuit 367, 217.
[0079] [0079] Additionally, the secondary control circuit 390 may contain a monitoring circuit in an inactive mode of very low current drainage range. When the electrical current range is measured as exceeding the capacity of the low drain circuit range, the secondary control circuit 390 can then probe control circuit 367, 217 containing the high range drain and then the drain circuit. control 367, 217 can measure the battery life of the power supply 380 from that point forward. The communication link that makes it possible to measure high range current from the handle set 200 of the battery set 300 can be the same link used to communicate a use from the handle set 200 and communicate remaining uses (after sterilization) back to handle set 200 for display. Ill. Exemplifying pre-sterilization fluid distribution set
[0080] [0080] In some cases, it may be desirable to perform a pre-sterilization cleaning procedure on the handle set 11, 200 after a surgical procedure, with or without a 116, 300, 350 battery attached. A pre-sterilization cleaning procedure can purge or remove excess debris on or inside the handle assembly 11, 200, thus facilitating a subsequent sterilization procedure. Figure 10 shows an exemplifying pre-sterilization fluid distribution set 400 that can be used to perform a pre-sterilization cleaning procedure on the handle set 11, 200 after a surgical procedure, and before a sterilization process complete.
[0081] [0081] The pre-sterilization fluid distribution set 400 includes a tubing set 410, a support rack set 430, and a plurality of alternative handle sets 450. The handle sets 450 are substantially similar to the sets of handle 11, 200, described above, with difference elaborated below. Each grip set 450 includes a compartment 452 extending from a distal portion 454 to a proximal portion 456, a pistol grip 458, internal fluid passages 460 extending along the compartment 452 and quick connect fluid port 464. As will be described in more detail below, the quick connect fluid port 464 is configured to mate with a portion of piping set 410 so that piping set 410 is in communication fluid with internal fluid passage ways 460. The handle assembly 450 also defines a drain port 462 located in the proximal portion 456 of the handle assembly 450 and also in fluid communication with the internal fluid passage path 460 Drain port 462 allows fluid within the internal fluid pathways 460 to escape. Internal fluid passageways 460 can be in fluid communication with any suitable portions of the handle set 450 that need to be cleaned in a pre-sterilization cleaning procedure, such as portions that can potentially accumulate debris and / or fluids during operational use in a surgical procedure.
[0082] [0082] The 450 handle set can be designed so that the 450 handle set does not accumulate debris and / or fluids during operational use in a surgical procedure. For example, the 450 handle set can be designed to avoid having pockets, cracks, etc. trapping contaminants that are products for operational use. For example, the 450 handle set can be designed with large radii instead of tight corners. Additionally, the 450 handle set can be designed to break into pieces to simplify cleaning. Routes for internal fluid passages 460 can adopt different trajectories for different components or different levels of dirt. Therefore, routes for the passage of 460 fluids can be dimensioned to allow more fluid to enter places that need more cleaning during the pre-sterilization cleaning process. If the handle set 450 includes a screen, the screen can easily be detached from the handle set 450 before the pre-sterilization cleaning procedure. Additionally, the screen could be behind a window in the 450 handle set, so as not to come into direct contact with any contaminants. The handle set 450 may also include a means for detecting when the handle set 450 is ready for the sterilization process. In other words, the handle set 450 may have a means to detect when the handle set 450 has completed the pre-sterilization cleaning process, as described below. For example, the handle set may include a triaxial cupped water sensor to retain water, a hydrophobic supercoat, a plurality of water sensors at the lowest points on each surface which may be the lowest points for water seat, or a window into the handle set 450 to look for water and contaminants. The handle set 450 can indicate through the screen when a sensor does not detect any more water.
[0083] [0083] Support rack assembly 430 is configured to support each handle assembly 450 so that drain port 462 can receive excess fluid from portions of internal fluid passage path 460. The shelf assembly support structure 430 includes a base structure 432, a first plurality of vertical columns 434, a second plurality of vertical columns 438, a first top rail 436, and a second top rail 440. To the first plurality of vertical columns 434 extend from the base frame 432 to the first top rail 436 while the second plurality of vertical columns 438 extends from an opposite end of the base structure 432 to the second top rail 440. The second top rail 440 is raised higher than the first top rail 436. Top rails 436, 440 are separated by a distance to support proximal portions 456 and distal portions 454 of the em set handle 450, respectively. In particular, top rails 436, 440 support the handle assembly 450 so that the handle assembly 450 is tilted at an angle favorable to gravity feeding the excess fluid within the portions of pathways for internal fluid passage 460 towards to drain ports 462.
[0084] [0084] Piping set 410 and support shelf set 430 are configured to work together so that piping set 410 can provide fluid communication to the grip set 450 while the supporting rack set 430 holds the handle sets 450. Piping set 410 includes a primary fluid supply tube 412 extending into a Y-connection 414, which diverts fluid from the fluid supply tube 412 into a first supply tube secondary fluid supply tube 416 and a second secondary fluid supply tube 420. The first secondary fluid supply tube 416 has a plurality of external fluid delivery ports 418 while the second secondary fluid supply tube 420 includes a plurality of ports internal fluid distribution ports 422 ending in a quick connect fluid port 424.
[0085] [0085] External fluid distribution ports 418 are placed along the first secondary fluid supply tube 416 so that the external fluid distribution ports 418 align with respective handle sets 450. External fluid distribution ports 418 they are configured for spraying fluid on the outside of the handle sets 420. In particular, the external fluid distribution ports 418 can spray any suitable washing means on the handle set 420 to dissolve excess debris. Then the external fluid distribution ports 418 can spray any suitable gas to dry the excess washing media accumulated outside the handle set 420.
[0086] [0086] Internal fluid distribution ports 4212 are placed along the second secondary fluid supply tube 420 so that quick-connect fluid ports 424 can couple with quick-connect fluid ports 464 of the handle assembly
[0087] [0087] The following examples refer to various non-exhaustive ways in which the teachings of the present invention can be combined or applied. It should be understood that the examples below are not intended to restrict coverage of any claims that may be made at any time in this application or in subsequent filings of this application. No rights waiver is intended. The following examples are provided for illustrative purposes only. It is envisaged that the various teachings of the present invention can be arranged and applied in several other ways. It is also contemplated that some variations may omit certain features mentioned in the examples below. Therefore, none of the aspects or resources mentioned below should be considered as of critical importance, unless the contrary is explicitly indicated at a later date, by the inventors or by a successor in the interest of the inventors. If any claims are made in this application or in subsequent filings related to this application that include additional resources in addition to those mentioned below, it should not be assumed that these additional resources have been added for any reason related to patentability. Example 1
[0088] [0088] An apparatus, comprising: (a) a handle assembly, in which the handle assembly comprises: (i) a compartment and (ii) a first control circuit located inside the compartment; and (b) a battery pack, where the battery pack
[0089] [0089] The apparatus of Example 1, in which the handle assembly additionally comprises a first coupling assembly in communication with the first control circuit, in which the battery assembly additionally comprises a second coupling assembly configured for communicate with the first coupling assembly of the handle assembly so that the power supply can selectively energize the first control circuit. Example 3
[0090] [0090] The apparatus of Example 2, in which the second control circuit is in communication with the second coupling set. Example 4
[0091] [0091] The apparatus of any one or more of Examples 2 and 3, in which the first set of coupling comprises a first set of electrical contacts, and in which the second set of coupling comprises a second set of electrical contacts. Example 5
[0092] [0092] The apparatus of any one or more of Examples 2 to 4, in which the first coupling set is configured to selectively attach to the second coupling set.
[0093] [0093] The apparatus of any one or more of Examples 1 to 5, in which the battery pack additionally comprises an on / off button in communication with the second control circuit, in which the on / off button is configured to instruct the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state in response to the activation of the on / off button.
[0094] [0094] The device of any one or more of Examples 1 to 6, in which the battery pack additionally comprises an accelerometer in communication with the second control circuit, in which the accelerometer is configured to detect the movement of the set battery, where the accelerometer is configured to instruct the second power control circuit to transition the power source from the second state to the first state in response to the accelerometer's detection of movement of the drums.
[0095] [0095] The device of any one or more of Examples 1 to 7, in which the second control circuit is configured to drain power from the power supply when the power supply is in the second state.
[0096] [0096] The apparatus of Example 8, in which the second control circuit is configured to calculate an estimated battery life of the power supply while the power supply is in the second state.
[0097] [0097] The apparatus of Example 9, in which the second control circuit is configured to track a time value associated with the power supply in the second state.
[0098] [0098] The device of any one or more of Examples 9 to 10, in which the second control circuit is configured to track a temperature value associated with the power supply in the second state.
[0099] [0099] The device of any one or more of Examples 1 to 11, in which the first control circuit and the second control circuit are in communication while the power supply is in the first state.
[0100] [0100] The apparatus of Example 12, in which the first control circuit is configured to instruct the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the first state to the second state.
[0101] [0101] The apparatus in example 13, in which the first control circuit is prohibited from instructing the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state.
[0102] [0102] The apparatus of any one or more of Examples 1 to 14, which additionally comprises a modular drive shaft, wherein the handle assembly additionally comprises a drive shaft coupling set configured to selectively engage the drive shaft. modular drive.
[0103] [0103] The apparatus of Example 15, in which the first control circuit is configured to communicate with the modular drive shaft when the handle assembly is coupled to the modular drive shaft.
[0104] [0104] An apparatus, comprising: (a) a handle assembly, in which the handle assembly comprises: (i) a compartment and (ii) a first control circuit located inside the compartment; (b) a power supply configured to selectively transition from a first state to a second state, where the power supply is configured to power the first grip control circuit in the first state, where the power supply is not in communication with the first control circuit of the handle assembly in the second state; and (c) a second control circuit in communication with the power supply, wherein the second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state.
[0105] [0105] The apparatus of Example 17, in which the second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply from the first state to the second state.
[0106] [0106] The apparatus of Example 18, in which the first circuit is configured to communicate with the second circuit when the power supply is in the first state.
[0107] [0107] An apparatus, comprising: (a) a handle assembly, in which the handle assembly comprises: (i) a compartment, (ii) a drive shaft coupling assembly and (ii) a first control circuit located inside the compartment;
[0108] [0108] It should be understood that any of the versions of the instruments described here may include several other resources in addition to or instead of those described above. Only by way of example, any of the instruments described here may also include one or more of the various resources disclosed in any of the various references that are incorporated herein by way of reference. 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 other references cited in the present invention, so that the teachings of the present invention can be readily combined with the teachings of any of the references cited in the present invention in various ways. Other types of instruments to which the teachings of the present invention can be incorporated will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
[0109] [0109] In addition to the previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [Attorney document number END8154USNP.0645301], entitled "Apparatus and Method to determine End of Life of Battery Powered Surgical Instrument ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8154USNP.0645301] will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0110] [0110] In addition to those previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [Attorney document number END8155USNP.0645303)], entitled "Surgical Instrument with Integrated and Independently Powered Displays ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is incorporated into the present invention by reference. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8155USNP.0645303] will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0111] [0111] In addition to those previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8157USNP.0645308)], entitled "Battery Powered Surgical Instrument with Dual Power Utilization Circuits for Dual Modes ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8157USNP.0645308] will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0112] [0112] In addition to the previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8158USNP.0645310], entitled "Powered Surgical Instrument with Latching Feature Preventing Removal of Battery Pack ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is incorporated by reference into this invention. Various suitable forms according to which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8158USNP.0645310] will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0113] [0113] In addition to those previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8159USNP.0645320], entitled "Modular Powered Electrical Connection for Surgical Instrument with Features to Prevent Electrical Disposal ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is incorporated into the present invention by reference. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8159USNP.0645320] will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0114] [0114] In addition to those previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application no. [Attorney document number
[0115] [0115] In addition to the previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8161USNP.0645357], entitled "Powered Circular Stapler with Reciprocating Drive Member to Provide Independent Stapling and Cutting of Tissue ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference. Various suitable forms according to which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [Attorney document number END8161USNP.0645357] will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0116] [0116] In addition to the previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8243USNP.0645558)], entitled "Surgical Stapler with Independently Actuated Drivers to Provide Varying Staple Heights ", filed on the same date as this application, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8243USNP.0645558] will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0117] [0117] In addition to the previously mentioned, the teachings shown here can be readily combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8162USNP.0645359], entitled "Surgical Instrument Handle Asbly with Feature to Clean Electrical Contacts at Modular Shaft Interface ", filed on the same date as this application, whose disclosure is hereby incorporated by reference. Various suitable ways in which the teachings of the invention can be combined with the teachings of US patent application No. [attorney document number END8162USNP.0645359] will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings of the present invention.
[0118] [0118] It should also be understood that any ranges of values mentioned here should be read as including the upper and lower limits of such ranges. For example, a range expressed as in the range "between approximately 1.0 inch and approximately 1.5 inches" should be read as including approximately 1.0 inch and approximately 1.5 inches, in addition to including values between those upper and lower limits.
[0119] [0119] It should be understood that any patent, publication or other disclosure material which, in whole or in part, is said to be incorporated herein by reference, is incorporated herein only to the extent that the incorporated material does not enter in conflict with the definitions, statements or other disclosure materials presented in this disclosure. Accordingly, and to the extent necessary, disclosure as explicitly presented herein replaces any conflicting material incorporated into the present invention by way of reference. Any material, or portion thereof, that is incorporated here as a reference, but which conflicts with the definitions,
[0120] [0120] Versions of the devices described above may have application in conventional medical treatments and procedures conducted by a medical professional, as well as application in medical treatments and procedures assisted by robotics. Just as an example, several teachings of the present invention can readily be incorporated into a robotic surgical system such as the DA-VINCITY system from Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA. Similarly, persons skilled in the art will recognize that various teachings of the present invention can be easily combined with various teachings from US Patent No. 6,783,524, entitled "Robotic Surgical Tool With Ultrasound Cauterizing And Cutting Instrument", published on 31 August 2004, whose disclosure is incorporated here as a reference.
[0121] [0121] The versions described above can be designed to be discarded after a single use or can be designed to be used multiple times. The versions can, in either or both cases, be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of steps to disassemble the device, followed by cleaning or replacing specific parts and subsequent reassembly. In particular, some versions of the device can be disassembled and any number of parts or parts of the device can be selectively replaced or removed in any combination. With the cleaning and / or replacement of specific parts, some versions of the device can be reassembled for subsequent use in a reconditioning facility or by an operator immediately before a surgical procedure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the reconditioning of a device can use a variety of disassembly, cleaning / replacement and reassembly techniques. The use of these techniques, as well as the resulting refurbished device, are all within the scope of this application.
[0122] [0122] Just as an example, the versions described here can be sterilized before and / or after a procedure. In a sterilization technique, the device is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag. The container and the device can then be placed in a radiation field, such as gamma radiation, X-rays or high-energy electrons, which can penetrate the container. Radiation can kill bacteria on the device and the container. The sterile device can then be stored in a sterile container for later use. The device can also be sterilized using any other known technique, including, but not limited to, beta or gamma radiation, ethylene oxide or water vapor.
[0123] [0123] Having shown and described various modalities of the present invention, other adaptations of the methods and systems described herein can be carried out by means of suitable modifications by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Several of these possible modifications have been mentioned, and others will become evident to those skilled in the art. For example, the examples, modalities, geometries, materials, dimensions, proportions, steps and the like discussed above are illustrative and are not mandatory. Consequently, the scope of the present invention must be considered in accordance with the following claims, and it must be 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 (20)
[1]
1. Apparatus, characterized by the fact that it comprises: (a) a handle assembly, in which the handle assembly comprises: (i) a compartment, and (ii) a first control circuit located inside the compartment; and (b) a battery pack, wherein the battery pack comprises: (i) a power supply configured to selectively transition from a first state to a second state, where the power supply is configured to energize the first grip control circuit in the first state, where the power supply is configured to not energize the first grip control control circuit in the second state, and (ii) a second control circuit in communication with the power supply, where the second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply between the first state and the second state.
[2]
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle assembly additionally comprises a first coupling assembly in communication with the first control circuit, in which the battery assembly additionally comprises a second coupling assembly configured to communicate with the first coupling assembly of the handlebar assembly, so that the power supply can selectively energize the first control circuit.
[3]
3. Apparatus, according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the second control circuit is in communication with the second coupling set.
[4]
4. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the first coupling set comprises a first set of electrical contacts, wherein the second set of coupling comprises a second set of electrical contacts.
[5]
5. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the first coupling set is configured to selectively attach to the second coupling set.
[6]
6. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the battery pack additionally comprises an on / off button in communication with the second control circuit, in which the on / off button is configured to instruct the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state in response to the activation of the on / off button.
[7]
7. Apparatus, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the battery pack additionally comprises an accelerometer in communication with the second control circuit, in which the accelerometer is configured to detect the movement of the battery pack, in that the accelerometer is configured to instruct the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state, in response to the accelerometer's detection of movement of the battery pack.
[8]
8. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the second control circuit is configured to drain power from the power supply when the power supply is in the second state.
[9]
9. Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the second control circuit is configured to calculate an estimated battery life of the power supply while the power supply is in the second state.
[10]
10. Apparatus, according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the second control circuit is configured to track a time value associated with the power supply in the second state.
[11]
11. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the second control circuit is configured to track a temperature value associated with the power supply in the second state.
[12]
12. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the first control circuit and the second control circuit are in communication while the power supply is in the first state.
[13]
13. Apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the first control circuit is configured to instruct the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the first state to the second state.
[14]
14. Apparatus according to claim 13, characterized by the fact that the first control circuit is prohibited from instructing the second control circuit to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state.
[15]
15. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a modular drive shaft, in which the handle assembly additionally comprises a drive shaft coupling set configured to selectively engage the drive shaft modular.
[16]
16. Apparatus according to claim 15, characterized by the fact that the first control circuit is configured to communicate with the modular drive shaft when the handle assembly is coupled to the modular drive shaft.
[17]
17. Device, characterized by the fact of understanding:
(a) a handle assembly, in which the handle assembly comprises: (i) a compartment, and (ii) a first control circuit located inside the compartment; (b) a power supply configured to selectively transition from a first state to a second state, where the power supply is configured to power the first grip control circuit in the first state, where the power supply is not in communication with the first control circuit of the handle assembly in the second state; and (c) a second control circuit in communication with the power supply, where the second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state.
[18]
18. Apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that the second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply from the first state to the second state.
[19]
19. Apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that the first circuit is configured to communicate with the second circuit when the power supply is in the first state.
[20]
20. Apparatus, characterized by the fact that it comprises: (a) a handle set, in which the handle set comprises: (i) a compartment, (ii) a drive shaft coupling set, and (ii) a first control circuit located inside the compartment;
(b) a modular drive shaft configured to selectively couple with the handle assembly drive shaft coupling assembly, where the modular drive shaft includes a distal end that has an end actuator that it is configured to operate on the fabric; and
(c) a battery pack comprising:
(i) a power supply configured to selectively transition from a first state to a second state, where the power supply is configured to energize the first grip control circuit in the first state, where the power supply is not in communication with the first control circuit of the grip handle in the second state, and
(ii) a second control circuit in communication with the power supply, in which the second control circuit is configured to transition the power supply from the second state to the first state.

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