20240008889. ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
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ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James R. Fagan of Erie CO (US)
Thomas E. Drochner of Longmont CO (US)
Michael B. Lyons of Boulder CO (US)
David J. Van Tol of Boulder CO (US)
Matthew S. Cowley of Frederick CO (US)
ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240008889 titled 'ARTICULATING ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a surgical instrument that includes a housing with an elongated body. The body has two articulating portions and a lumen. An end effector is supported at the distal end of the body. A flexible waveguide extends through the lumen, with its proximal end connected to an ultrasonic transducer and its distal end connected to the end effector. The flexible waveguide has narrower thickness in the articulating portions compared to other portions.
- The surgical instrument has an elongated body with articulating portions and a lumen.
- An end effector is attached to the distal end of the instrument.
- A flexible waveguide runs through the lumen, connecting the ultrasonic transducer to the end effector.
- The flexible waveguide has narrower thickness in the articulating portions.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Robotic surgery
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved articulation and maneuverability of surgical instruments
- Enhanced precision and control during surgical procedures
- Reduced invasiveness and trauma to patients
Benefits of this technology:
- Allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater ease and accuracy
- Enables access to hard-to-reach areas within the body
- Reduces the risk of complications and post-operative pain for patients
Original Abstract Submitted
a surgical instrument includes a housing having an elongated body extending distally therefrom. the elongated body defines a first articulating portion and a second articulating portion. the elongated body defines a lumen therein. an end effector is supported at a distal end portion of the elongated body. a flexible waveguide extends through the lumen of the elongated body. a proximal end portion of the flexible waveguide connects to an ultrasonic transducer. a distal end portion of the flexible waveguide is connected with the end effector. the flexible waveguide defines a first articulating portion having a narrower thickness than a thickness of other portions of the flexible waveguide and a second articulating portion having a narrower thickness than a thickness of other portions of the flexible waveguide.
