Cilag GmbH International patent applications on April 17th, 2025
Patent Applications by Cilag GmbH International on April 17th, 2025
Cilag GmbH International: 30 patent applications
Cilag GmbH International has applied for patents in the areas of A61B17/072 (24), A61B17/00 (17), A61B90/00 (5), A61B17/29 (5), A61B17/068 (4) A61B17/072 (15), A61B17/07207 (7), A61B17/068 (2), A61B17/00 (1), A61B17/0684 (1)
With keywords such as: staple, cartridge, comprises, firing, position, surgical, assembly, body, comprising, and motor in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Cilag GmbH International
Inventor(s): Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/00, H02J7/00, H02M3/158, H02P29/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/00
Abstract: a surgical instrument comprises a motor, a regulator, a converter circuit, and a control circuit coupled to the regulator and the converter circuit. the control circuit is to couple either the regulator, or the converter circuit based on a pre-determined load voltage or current applied to the motor.
Inventor(s): Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Matthew D. Cowperthwait of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Eric B. LaFay of Madeira OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/068, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/068
Abstract: a surgical system is disclosed that includes a motor, a power source, a voltage sensor, and a control circuit. the motor is operable between an on state in which the motor drives a motion at the end effector and an off state in which the motor ceases to drive the motion at the end effector. the power source is electrically coupled to the motor. the control circuit is configured to transition the motor to the on state for a first period, detect a dropped voltage potential of the power source at the end of the first period, conduct a comparison between the dropped voltage potential and the power source lower threshold, and transition the motor to the off state for a second period based on the comparison.
Inventor(s): Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Matthew D. Cowperthwait of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Sarah A. Worthington of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/068, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/068
Abstract: a surgical instrument is provided. the surgical instrument comprises a shaft, a multi-axis articulation joint assembly defining a cavity therein, and a wiring assembly disposed within the shaft and the multi-axis articulation joint assembly. the multi-axis articulation joint assembly comprises a first articulation joint and a second articulation joint. the wiring assembly comprises a wiring harness having a thickness and a width greater than the thickness, and a preset twist. an articulation joint assembly is also provided.
Inventor(s): Heather B. Strang of West Chester OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jordan B. Wong of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Michael J. Vendely of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/068, A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/0684
Abstract: an adjunct for use with a surgical stapler is disclosed. the adjunct comprises a first layer comprising a first material. the adjunct comprises a second film layer (70070′) attached to the first layer. the second film layer defines a continuous textured device-contacting surface configured to establish a frictional interface with a corresponding portion of the surgical stapler. the second film layer comprises a second material that differs from the first material, the adjunct comprises a third film layer attached to the first layer. the third film layer comprises a tissue-contacting surface.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Matthew D. Cowperthwait of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Eric B. LaFay of Madeira OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a method for sequential firings of staple cartridges is disclosed. the sequential firings including a first firing that deploys first staples into a first tissue portion from a first staple cartridge and a second firing that deploys second staples into a second tissue portion from a second staple cartridge. the method comprises monitoring a parameter indicative of a tissue response associated with the first firing, assessing the tissue response based on the parameter, and adjusting an operational parameter associated with the second firing based on the tissue response during the first firing.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical system is configured to deploy staples from a staple cartridge reload into tissue. the surgical system includes a first sensor configured to measure a first parameter indicative of a force to form the staples, and a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter indicative of a position of a sled along a staple-forming distance. the system further includes a control circuit communicatively connected to a motor, the first sensor, and the second sensor, wherein the control circuit is configured to: receive a first signal from the first sensor indicative of the first parameter; receive a second signal from the second sensor indicative of the second parameter; and detect staple malformation of the staples based on the first signal and the second signals.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical stapling system is disclosed. the stapling system comprises a motor, a drive assembly comprising a drive train coupled to the motor to actuate a function of a surgical end effector, wherein the drive train is actuatable by the motor through a drive stroke, and a control circuit coupled to the drive assembly. the control circuit is configured to monitor a first parameter of the drive assembly during the drive stroke, determine a stored kinetic energy of the drive assembly based on the first parameter, monitor a second parameter of the drive assembly during the drive stroke, wherein the first parameter and the second parameter are different, compare the monitored second parameter to a parameter threshold indicative of a motor stall condition, and determine a motor setting of the motor based on the determined stored kinetic energy and the comparison of the monitored second parameter to the parameter threshold.
Inventor(s): Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Matthew D. Cowperthwait of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Eric B. LaFay of Madeira OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a powered surgical instrument disclosed. the instrument includes a first circuit portion operable at a first voltage level, a second circuit portion operable at a second voltage level, a voltage source to supply the first voltage level to supply power to electrical components in the first circuit portion; a transistor comprising a control terminal, a first conduction terminal, and a second conduction terminal, and a control circuit coupled to the control terminal of the transistor. the second voltage level is different from the first voltage level. the first conduction terminal is coupled to the voltage source. the control circuit is to set the transistor in a linear mode and control the transistor to set a current for operating the motor.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical instrument comprises a shaft and an end effector extending from the shaft, the end effector comprising a staple cartridge comprising: a cartridge deck, a cartridge body, and a cartridge antenna supported by the cartridge body; a longitudinal channel, comprising: a base, a first wall extending from the base, a second wall extending from the base, wherein the second wall is spaced apart from the first wall to accommodate the staple cartridge therebetween in an assembled configuration, and a channel antenna supported by the first wall, wherein the cartridge antenna and the channel antenna are to cooperatively define a wireless signal-transfer circuit in the assembled configuration; and an aligner to interlock the staple cartridge and the longitudinal channel in the assembled configuration, wherein the aligner is adjacent the channel antenna and the staple cartridge antenna to maintain a predefined spatial relation between the channel antenna and the cartridge antenna in the assembled configuration.
20250120700. METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A STAPLE CARTRIDGE_simplified_abstract_(cilag gmbh international)
Inventor(s): Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas Fanelli of Morrow OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jeffery D. Bruns of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Seth D. Holdmeyer of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Carlie J. Love of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Scott A. Jenkins of Mason OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a method of assembling a staple cartridge is disclosed. in various embodiments, the method comprises attaching a pan to a cartridge body, the cartridge body comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a deck, longitudinal rows of staple cavities extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a longitudinal slot extending from the proximal end toward the distal end. the method further comprises positioning staples in the staple cavities, positioning a support in the longitudinal slot such that an end of the support extends above the deck, and positioning a sled in the cartridge body proximal to the support such that the sled is longitudinally aligned with the support.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Seth D. Holdmeyer of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas Fanelli of Morrow OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Gregory J. Bakos of Mason OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical stapling assembly comprising a first jaw, a second jaw, and a staple cartridge assembly positioned in the first jaw is disclosed. the staple cartridge assembly comprises a plurality of staples, a plurality of staple drivers, and a cartridge body. the cartridge body comprises a deck surface configured to support patient tissue, a longitudinal slot defined in the cartridge body, a plurality of staple cavities, and a longitudinal wall extending vertically below the deck surface. the longitudinal wall comprises a first zone comprising a first wall height and a second zone comprising a second wall height. the staple cartridge assembly further comprises a sled movable longitudinally through the cartridge body, wherein the sled is sized and configured resist deflection of the cartridge body during the firing stroke within the second zone.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical stapling assembly comprising a cartridge body, a plurality of staples, a plurality of staple drivers, a sled, and a support plane is disclosed. the cartridge body comprises a deck, a plurality of staple cavities defined in the deck, a longitudinal slot defined in the deck, and an outer cartridge wall. the support plane extends perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, wherein the sled is positioned under an inner cartridge wall in the support plane, wherein the inner cartridge wall comprises a first lateral pillar width and a first pillar height in the support plane, wherein the outer cartridge wall comprises a second lateral pillar width and a second pillar height in the support plane, and wherein the first lateral pillar width is wider than the second lateral pillar width.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a staple cartridge for use with a surgical instrument, the staple cartridge comprising a cartridge body, a staple, a staple driver, and a sled is disclosed. the sled is movable from a proximal position to a distal position during a firing stroke and is movable from the distal position toward the proximal position during a retraction stroke. the sled comprises a first rail comprising a first distal-facing ramp, a second rail comprising a second distal-facing ramp, and a driver lift cam positioned intermediate the first rail and the second rail. the first distal-facing ramp and the second distal-facing ramp are configured to engage and move the staple driver from an unfired position to a fired position during the firing stroke. the driver lift cam is configured to engage the staple driver and move the staple driver toward the fired position during the retraction stroke.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: surgical staple cartridges with sled configurations configured to be coupled to a firing driver of a compatible surgical stapling instrument such that the sled is retractable from a fired position within the staple cartridge to a released position wherein the firing driver decouples from the sled at a location that is distal to an unfired position of the sled.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas Fanelli of Morrow OH US for cilag gmbh international, Scott A. Jenkins of Mason OH US for cilag gmbh international, Carlie J. Love of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Seth D. Holdmeyer of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a stapling assembly comprising a cartridge body, staple drivers, staples, and a sled assembly is disclosed. the cartridge body comprises a deck, a longitudinal slot, and staple cavities defined in the deck. the sled assembly is configurable in a first configuration and a second configuration. the sled assembly is movable distally in the first configuration during a staple firing stroke. the sled assembly is movable proximally in the second configuration during a retraction stroke. the sled assembly comprises a first component and a second component. the first component comprises a base and at least one rail extending from the base. the rail comprises a distal-facing ramp configured to engage the staple drivers to eject the staples from the staple cavities during the staple firing stroke. the rail is comprised of metal. the second component is movable within the longitudinal slot. the first component is movable relative to the second component.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical stapling system is disclosed comprising an end effector, a closure actuator, and a closure lockout. the end effector comprises an elongate channel, an anvil, and a pivot pivotably coupling the anvil to the elongate channel. the anvil is pivotable relative to the elongate channel between an open position and a closed position. the closure actuator is movable from a first position toward a second position during a closure stroke. the closure actuator is configured to move the anvil toward the closed position. the closure lockout is configurable between a locked state in which the closure lockout engages the closure actuator at a location proximal with respect to the pivot to prevent the closure actuator from moving the anvil toward the closed position and an unlocked state in which the closure actuator is permitted to move the anvil toward the closed position.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/29
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical stapler is disclosed comprising a firing beam, a firing bar movable to transition the firing beam from a proximal position toward a distal position, and a firing lockout comprising a first lockout arm extending on a first lateral side of the firing bar. the firing bar comprises a plurality of laminated strips. the plurality of laminated strips comprises a central laminated strip and a first subset of laminated strips. a first notch is defined in the first subset of laminated strips. the first lockout arm comprises a first projection. the firing lockout is configurable between a locked state in which the first projection is received in the first notch to prevent the firing beam from moving toward the distal position and an unlocked state in which the first projection is displaced from the first notch to permit the firing beam to move toward the distal position.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Sudhir B. Patel of Wesley Chapel FL US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a staple cartridge comprising a cartridge body including a deck and projections extending from the deck is disclosed. when used with a surgical stapling instrument, the deck of the staple cartridge can be compressed against patient tissue before the staples contained in the staple cartridge are ejected. the projections are engaged with the patient tissue and hold the patient tissue in place. the staple cartridge further comprises an electrical trace defined on the deck that extends between at least two of the projections. the electrical trace is part of a sensor system that detects properties of the patient tissue positioned against the projections.
Inventor(s): Joseph D. Paulowski of Butler KY US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Johnnie Bell of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B17/29
CPC Code(s): A61B17/072
Abstract: a surgical instrument includes a body having a firing actuator, a shaft, a motor, an end effector, and a control circuit. the motor is configured to activate in response to a firing actuation of the firing actuator. the end effector is operable to staple and sever tissue and includes a cutting edge configured to selectively translate longitudinally between a proximal position and a distal position in response to an activation of the motor. the control circuit is configured to generate a forward motor control signal to pulsate the cutting edge. the forward motor control signal includes a first time duration including movement of the cutting edge distally from the proximal position to a second longitudinal position, a second time duration including ceased movement of the cutting edge, and a third time duration including movement of the cutting edge distally from the second longitudinal position toward the distal position.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Matthew D. Cowperthwait of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical system for use in a surgical procedure to perform sequential firings of staple cartridges is disclosed. a control circuit is to monitor a parameter indicative of a tissue response associated with a first firing, assess the tissue response based on the parameter, and adjust an operational parameter associated with a second firing based on the tissue response during the first firing.
Inventor(s): Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas Fanelli of Morrow OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jeffery D. Bruns of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Seth D. Holdmeyer of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical instrument comprising a staple cartridge including a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and staple drivers movable within the cartridge body to eject, or deploy, the staples from the cartridge body is disclosed herein. the staple drivers and the cartridge body comprise control surfaces that promote the efficient deployment of the staples from the cartridge body.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. the staple cartridge assembly comprises a plurality of staples, a plurality of staple drivers, and a cartridge body comprising a retention feature. the staple cartridge assembly further comprises a sled movable longitudinally through the cartridge body from a proximal unfired position to a distal fired position during a firing stroke, wherein the sled comprises a ramp configured to lift the staple drivers toward a deck to eject the staples from staple cavities during the firing stroke, wherein the sled comprises a longitudinally-extending slot, wherein the retention feature supports at least one of the staple drivers in an unlifted position, and wherein the longitudinally-extending slot of the sled is configured to receive the retention feature during the firing stroke.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical stapling system is disclosed that includes a firing drive, a first lockout, and a second lockout. the firing drive comprises a first edge and a second edge. the first lockout is configurable between a first locked state in which the first lockout engages the first edge during the firing stroke and a first unlocked state in which the first edge bypasses the first lockout during the firing stroke. the second lockout is configurable between a second locked state in which the second lockout engages the second edge during the firing stroke and a second unlocked state in which the second edge bypasses the second lockout during the firing stroke. a staple cartridge is seatable in the stapling system that comprises a first key that unlocks the first lockout and a second key that unlocks the second lockout.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jacqueline C. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a surgical stapling system is disclosed that comprises a closure driver, a firing driver, and a control circuit. the control circuit is to set a firing force threshold, advance the closure driver, advance the firing driver, monitor a firing force as the firing driver is advanced, compare the firing force to the firing force threshold, and control movement of at least one of the closure driver or the firing driver based on results of the compare and a zone in which the firing driver is positioned.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Kevin M. Fiebig of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Nicholas J. Ross of Franklin OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: a staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. the staple cartridge comprises a deck comprising a first staple cavity adjacent a longitudinal slot, a second staple cavity laterally and longitudinally offset relative to the first cavity, and a third staple cavity laterally and longitudinally offset relative to the second cavity. a first projection surrounds the first staple cavity, a second projection surrounds the second staple cavity, and a pair of third projections surrounds first and second portions of the third staple cavity, respectively. the first projection and the second projection are coupled together, and the second projection and one third projection are coupled together. the projections define a localized tissue-facing surface area. a localized valley is defined on the deck between the projections. the area of the localized valley area is greater than the localized tissue-facing area.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jeffrey S. Swayze of West Chester OH US for cilag gmbh international, James R. Giordano of Milford OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072, A61B17/00, A61B17/068, A61B17/115, A61B17/29, A61B34/00, A61B34/30, A61B90/00, A61B90/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07207
Abstract: surgical instruments and/or fastener apparatuses comprising an end effector with a pair of jaws pivoted at a proximal end thereof and movable between an open and closed position. at least one of the jaws may comprise a channel for receiving a cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners. also, an electrically powered actuator may be for deploying the surgical fasteners and may comprise a power source and a motor. an activation mechanism may be attached to the handle to move the pair of jaws from the open to the closed position and to activate the actuator. a lockout mechanism may be configured to permit current to flow from the power source to the motor when the pair of jaws is in the closed position and to prevent current from flowing to the power source to the motor when the pair of jaws is in the open position.
Inventor(s): Heather B. Strang of West Chester OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jordan B. Wong of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Michael J. Vendely of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Taylor W. Aronhalt of Loveland OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/072
CPC Code(s): A61B17/07292
Abstract: an adjunct for use with a surgical stapling system is disclosed. the adjunct comprises a first region. the first region comprises a first composition. the adjunct comprises a second region. the second region is distal to the first region and comprises a second composition. the adjunct comprises a third region. the third region is distal to the second region. the third region comprises a third composition. the second composition differs from the first composition and the third composition.
Inventor(s): Shane R. Adams of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Matthew D. Cowperthwait of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Sarah A. Worthington of Cincinnati OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/28, A61B17/00, A61B17/29
CPC Code(s): A61B17/282
Abstract: a surgical instrument includes an end effector comprising first and second jaws, and a longitudinal channel; an articulation joint assembly. the end effector extends along a central longitudinal axis in an unarticulated position, and wherein the end effector is articulatable about an articulation joint toward a fully articulated position on a first side of the unarticulated position. a flex circuit is to transmit at least one of data or power through the articulation joint. the flex circuit is offset from the central longitudinal axis, and comprises a proximal flex-circuit portion positioned in the shaft, a distal flex-circuit portion positioned in the end effector, and an intermediate flex-circuit portion positioned in a cavity defined by the articulation joint assembly. the intermediate flex-circuit portion maintains a relaxed curved state with an unchanged effective length as the end effector is articulated toward the fully articulated position.
Inventor(s): Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international, Jason L. Harris of Lebanon OH US for cilag gmbh international, Adam D. Hensel of Gahanna OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): A61B17/29
CPC Code(s): A61B17/29
Abstract: a surgical instrument comprising a first jaw and a second jaw rotatable relative to the first jaw is disclosed. the surgical instrument further comprises a translatable closure driver configured to engage the second jaw and move the second jaw into a closed position. the second jaw comprises control surfaces which interface with the closure drive to control and/or limit the movement of the second jaw relative to the first jaw.
Inventor(s): Robert N. Carranza of Milford OH US for cilag gmbh international, Frederick E. Shelton, IV of Hillsboro OH US for cilag gmbh international
IPC Code(s): H01R13/627, A61B17/00, H01R13/625, H01R43/00
CPC Code(s): H01R13/6276
Abstract: a surgical device and method of processing includes a cable and a first adapter. the adapter includes a body, an electrical contact connected to the cable, and an engagement assembly. the engagement assembly includes a latch coupling or a communication coupling. the latch coupling is movable between a locked and an unlocked position and includes a catch member. the communication coupling is configured to be resiliently biased into engagement between the electrical contact and an instrument or generator.
Cilag GmbH International patent applications on April 17th, 2025
- Cilag GmbH International
- A61B17/00
- H02J7/00
- H02M3/158
- H02P29/00
- CPC A61B17/00
- Cilag gmbh international
- A61B17/068
- CPC A61B17/068
- A61B17/072
- CPC A61B17/0684
- A61B90/00
- CPC A61B17/072
- A61B17/29
- CPC A61B17/07207
- A61B17/115
- A61B34/00
- A61B34/30
- A61B90/30
- CPC A61B17/07292
- A61B17/28
- CPC A61B17/282
- CPC A61B17/29
- H01R13/627
- H01R13/625
- H01R43/00
- CPC H01R13/6276