CA2141495A1 - Surgical instrument - Google Patents
Surgical instrumentInfo
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- CA2141495A1 CA2141495A1 CA002141495A CA2141495A CA2141495A1 CA 2141495 A1 CA2141495 A1 CA 2141495A1 CA 002141495 A CA002141495 A CA 002141495A CA 2141495 A CA2141495 A CA 2141495A CA 2141495 A1 CA2141495 A1 CA 2141495A1
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- closure member
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/12—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels, umbilical cord
- A61B17/128—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels, umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
- A61B17/1285—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels, umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips for minimally invasive surgery
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B2017/0046—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable
- A61B2017/00464—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable for use with different instruments
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/28—Surgical forceps
- A61B17/29—Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
- A61B2017/2926—Details of heads or jaws
- A61B2017/2932—Transmission of forces to jaw members
- A61B2017/2943—Toothed members, e.g. rack and pinion
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S227/00—Elongated-member-driving apparatus
- Y10S227/901—Surgical clip appliers
Abstract
The surgical instrument system disclosed is particularly useful for endoscopic procedures. In the preferred embodiment, a hemostatic clip applicatorcan be directly connected to a trigger assembly or indirectly connected to the trigger assembly through the use of an extension. The connection between the extension and the clip applicator is secured to prevent accidental release during the procedure. The applicator receives a longitudinal input and translates the input into relative component motion through the use of gearing to apply the clips. The handle stem assembly in an alternative embodiment has a drive rod configuration that connects to a closure member so as not only to provide the distal biasing force, but also to provide, if needed, a proximal pulling force to assist in release of the jaw if it becomes necessary.
Description
- 21~1495 '-Title: SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Inventor: HAROLD G. CARRUTHERS, STEPHEN J. DAWES, ANGELA S. pH~l ~ lPS, DAVID L. FOSHEE
SPECIFICATION
Field of the Tnventiorl The field of the invention relates to surgical instruments, more particularly those that can be used in endoscopic ~urgel~ with the emphasis on applying hemostatic clips.
S Rackuound of the InventioTI
Fndo~4pic surgery frequently requires the application of hemostatic clips or the use of other instruments which can ligate, grab or rip for a variety of purposes. Several significant characteristics of such instruments need to be simplicity in construction, reliability in operation, as well as low cost. Coll,ponellts that come into contact with internal organs in the body must also be effectivelysterilized. Alternatively, the construction needs to be sufficiently economical to allow disposability of cont~minated components. The layout of the in~llulnellt needs to be such as to give the surgeon good feedback during the procedure as toallow as much control as possible while using the instrument. If component systems are used, it is imponant to have them securely attached to each other toavoid discol-ne-tion during the procedure which could jeopardize the patient's condition should detachment occur during a procedure.
Surgical instruments that are adaptable to more than one procedure are preferred. A versatile system of surgical instruments which allows different types of instruments to be used in conjunction with a given actuating system is also a desirable feature.
21~1~95 r In the past, various surgical instruments have been developed which address some, but not all of these needs. Some of the problems in addressing many of these needs is that a solution to one of such needs works at cross pu~poscs to another. The result in the past has been fairly complex instruments which have S adequately addressed one or two of such design requirements while compromising on the others. Hemostatic clip applicators of varying complexity are known in the art as e~emplified by U.S. Patent Nos. 5,049,152; 5,084,057; 5,100,420; 5,163,945;
4,496,090; 3,675,688; and Reissue 28,932. Some of these patents reveal the use of a kigger grip to actuate a rod which motion is transferred di~ to an operating component for accomplishing the purpose the i~lluu~ent. Typical of such devices is U.S. Patent No. 4,759,364 which illustrates pincers that are rod~ctu~te~ Yet, other clip appliers use a scissor grip and linkage in combination with spring forces to accomplish the clip application. U.S. Patent No. 5,104,395illustrates this principle. Other clip applicators that work in a similar fashion employ a ratcheted counter vheel, wherein, every time a clip is applied, the ~vheel is rotated giving a visual display to the surgeon of the number of clips rem~ining.
This type of clip applier is shown in U.S. Patent No. S,047,038. Alternatively, to a ratcheted wheel indicating the number of clips remaining, transparellt covers, such as shown in U.S. Patent No. 5,104,395 have also been used to allow the surgeon to sce how many clips remain in the stack.
Outside the medical field, staplers have been used to hold objects together, such as in upholstery construction. Typical of such staplers is U.S. Patent No.
Inventor: HAROLD G. CARRUTHERS, STEPHEN J. DAWES, ANGELA S. pH~l ~ lPS, DAVID L. FOSHEE
SPECIFICATION
Field of the Tnventiorl The field of the invention relates to surgical instruments, more particularly those that can be used in endoscopic ~urgel~ with the emphasis on applying hemostatic clips.
S Rackuound of the InventioTI
Fndo~4pic surgery frequently requires the application of hemostatic clips or the use of other instruments which can ligate, grab or rip for a variety of purposes. Several significant characteristics of such instruments need to be simplicity in construction, reliability in operation, as well as low cost. Coll,ponellts that come into contact with internal organs in the body must also be effectivelysterilized. Alternatively, the construction needs to be sufficiently economical to allow disposability of cont~minated components. The layout of the in~llulnellt needs to be such as to give the surgeon good feedback during the procedure as toallow as much control as possible while using the instrument. If component systems are used, it is imponant to have them securely attached to each other toavoid discol-ne-tion during the procedure which could jeopardize the patient's condition should detachment occur during a procedure.
Surgical instruments that are adaptable to more than one procedure are preferred. A versatile system of surgical instruments which allows different types of instruments to be used in conjunction with a given actuating system is also a desirable feature.
21~1~95 r In the past, various surgical instruments have been developed which address some, but not all of these needs. Some of the problems in addressing many of these needs is that a solution to one of such needs works at cross pu~poscs to another. The result in the past has been fairly complex instruments which have S adequately addressed one or two of such design requirements while compromising on the others. Hemostatic clip applicators of varying complexity are known in the art as e~emplified by U.S. Patent Nos. 5,049,152; 5,084,057; 5,100,420; 5,163,945;
4,496,090; 3,675,688; and Reissue 28,932. Some of these patents reveal the use of a kigger grip to actuate a rod which motion is transferred di~ to an operating component for accomplishing the purpose the i~lluu~ent. Typical of such devices is U.S. Patent No. 4,759,364 which illustrates pincers that are rod~ctu~te~ Yet, other clip appliers use a scissor grip and linkage in combination with spring forces to accomplish the clip application. U.S. Patent No. 5,104,395illustrates this principle. Other clip applicators that work in a similar fashion employ a ratcheted counter vheel, wherein, every time a clip is applied, the ~vheel is rotated giving a visual display to the surgeon of the number of clips rem~ining.
This type of clip applier is shown in U.S. Patent No. S,047,038. Alternatively, to a ratcheted wheel indicating the number of clips remaining, transparellt covers, such as shown in U.S. Patent No. 5,104,395 have also been used to allow the surgeon to sce how many clips remain in the stack.
Outside the medical field, staplers have been used to hold objects together, such as in upholstery construction. Typical of such staplers is U.S. Patent No.
2,296,493 illustrating a hand-operated stapling machine using a rack and pinion linkage with regard to the staple feeding operation.
The apparatus of the present invention has the objectives of providing a simple and economical construction that gives good feedback in the sulgeo~s hand r~~
2 1 ~ 5 as to the procedure being conducted. A system of cou.pollents is provided which has reusable and disposable features. The co~nec1ion system between the components gives certainty of f~ation, thereby elimin~tin~ the risk of acridçnt~l disconnection during a procedure within the body. The system also provides for S adjustability for using clips of various lengths or widths. The clip applicator also provides a feature to ensure sufficient jaw opening prior to feeding of the ne~tsuccessive clip. This avoids the hazards of j~mming.
Sllmm~ry of the Invel-tion The surgical in~ mellt system disclosed is particularly useful for endoscopic procedures. In the preferred embodiment, a hemostatic clip applicatorcan be directly connected to a trigger assembly or indi~;tl~ connect~ to the trigger assembly through the use of an extension. The connection between the extension and the clip applicator is secured to prevent accidental releaæ during the procedure. The applicator receives a longitudinal input and tr~n~tates the input into relative component motion through the use of gearing to apply the clips. The handle stem assembly in an alternative embodiment has a drive rod configuration that connects to a closure member so as not only to provide the distal biasing force, but also to provide, if needed, a proximal pulling force to assist in release of the jaw if it becomes necessary.
~rief nescr~tioll of the nrawing~
Figure 1 depicts an exploded view showing the assembly of the components of the clip applicator.
Figures 2A-2C are partial cutaway top views of the applicator as shown in Figure 1 in a fully assembled condition and further illu~trating the idler feature of the feeder.
Figure 3 is the view at section lines 3-3 shown in Figures 2A-2C.
S Figures 4A~F are sectional elevational views of the applicator with the feeder in various positions.
Figure S illuskates the extension member with a partial cutaway showing its operation.
Figure 6 is a section view of the extension member of Figure S.
Figure 7 is the view along section 7-7 shown in Figure 6.
Figure 8A shows the alignment of the applicator to the extension;
Figure 8B shows insertion of the extension into the applicator;
Figure 8C shows further extension of the e~tenCion over the applicator;
Figure 8D illuskative relative rotation as between the applicator and the e~t~ncion; and Figure 8E shows the secured position between the applicator and the extension.
Figure 9 is the Opclating mech~nism in an open position.
Figure 10 is the operating mech~nicm in a closed position.
Figure 11A illustrates a partial cutaway view of an alternative embodiment of a stapler showing a formed staple;
Figure 11B is the stapler of Figure 11A in a different position with the staple ejected; and Figure 11C is an elevational view of the alternative embodiment shown in Figure 11A in partial cutaway.
Figure 12 is an elevational part section view of the handle stem assembly.
-` 2141995 Figure 13A is an exploded view of the proximal end of the end of the cartridge end assembly; and Figure 13B is an elevational view of the cover assembled over the plug and cartridge bottom members and an end view thereo S Figure 14 is a sectional elevational view of the handle stem assembly.
Figure lS is a plan view of the proximal end of the closure member.
Figure 16A is a sectional elevational view of the distal end of the drive rod;
and Figure 16B is an end view of the view shown in Figure 16~
Figure 17 is a sectional elevational view of the handle stem assembly and cartridge end assembly prior to putting those two components together.
Figure 18 is the sectional perspective view of Figure 17 with the two components pushed together.
Figure 19 is a section view along lines 19-19 of Figure 18.
lS Figure 20 is the sectional perspective view of Figure 19 with the locking element displaced rearwardly in the coupling.
Figure 21 is the sectional perspective view of Figure 20 with rotation of the closure member showing alignment of the fingers on the locking member about to occur with the longitudinal slots on the plug.
Figure 22 shows the view of Figure 21 with further rotation of the cartridge to allow the fingers of the locking element to project into the slots of the plug.
Figure 23 is a sectional elevational view along lines 23-23 of Figure æ.
Figure 24 is the view of Figure 23 showing the initial step toward disengagement.
Figure 25 shows complete disengagement between the cartridge end assembly and the handle stem assembly.
~` 2141~95 Figure 26 is a plan view and section of the cartridge end assembly illu~lr~til~g the last clip lockout feature shown with the last clip between the jaws.
Figure 27 is the view of Figure 26 with no more clips remaining in the cartridge end assembly and the feeder extended between the jaws.
S Figure 28 is a detailed view of the latched teeth built into the cartridge bottom to cartridge end assembly which selectively engage the rack to force the apparatus to completely cycle and to allow a sufficient delay so the jaws could open before the feeder can advance another clip.
ne~iled nescliption of the Preferred Fmbodimellt The apparatus A of the present invention is an instrument, or a variety of i~lru~lents, useful for endoscopic or less invasive surgeries. The major components in the preferred embodiment are a clip applicator generally referred to as 10 (see Flgure 1); an extension member 12 (see Figure S); and an ~ctuatQr 14 (see Figure 9). These components can be used altogether or, alternatively, the actuator 14 can be applied directly to the clip applicator 10. Alternatively, actu~t~ r 14 be used with other types of surgical instruments which are operable by longitudinal input movement which creates a relative movement in response to an input force to accomplish a surgical procedure.
Referring now to Figure 1, the details of the construction and operation of the clip applicator 10 will be described. A cover tube 16 holds bottom housing 18 and top cartridge 20 together. A pusher spring 22 is connected at its distal end to top cartridge 20 and at its proximal end to pusher 24. The proximal end of pusher 24 has a pushing surface 26 which is a surface conforming to the clip 28. In thepreferred embodiment, a series of clips 28 can be stacked end-to-end in front ofpushing surface 26; however, the scope of the invention is broad enough to include -- 2141~95 --, an applicator that applies one or more clips in sequence. The clips 28 rest on afeeder 30 as does pusher 24. The distal end of feeder 30 comprising a pushing surface 32 which, like pushing surfacle 26, conforms to the body shape of the clips 28 for the purpose of further advancing a clip as will be described below. The fe~der 30 rests on cartridge floor 34. It should be noted that the assembly of the top cartridge 20, pusher spring 22, pusher 24, clips 28, feeder 30 and cartridgefloor 34 can be assembled as subassembly. The cartridge floor 34 has a pluralityof cutouts 36 on both sides of its longitudinal centerline. A plurality of posts 38 conforrn to the shape of cutouts 36 and align the top cartridge 20 and the cartridge floor 34 to bottom housing 18.
Vessel stop 40 has a plurality of cutouts 42 which are aligned with cutouts 44 on jaw 46. Vessel stop 40 prevents vessel from dislodging clip 28. Jaw 46 andvessel stop 40 are put together by ~li~ing openings 42 and 44 onto posts 48 in bottom housing 18 afler initially slipping the assembly of vessel stop 40 and jaw 46 through the distal end 50 of closure member 52. Jaw 46 has a pair of opposed tapered surfaces 54 at the distal end of an elongated slot 56. Mounted distally to the tapered s~ ce~ 54 are crimping members 58 and 60. Closure member 52 is mounted within housings 18 and 20 and can translate responsive to a force input.A spring 62 connected at its distal end to tab 64 on closure member 52 and on its proximal end to post 66 on bottom housing 18 applies a force in the pro~imal direction to closure member 52. Slot 68 on closure member 52 accommo~tes spring 62. Posts 48 in bottom housing 18 extend through openings 42 and 44 and into slot 70 on closure member 52, thereby, in the preferred embodiment, limiting the amount of travel of closure member 52 in the distal direction. While a transition 72 is illustrated to accommodate the placement of the floor 34 over the 2141~9~
closure member 52, the apparatus A of the present invention enconl~asses a closu e member that does not necess~rily include such a transition surface 72.
Referring now to Figures 2A-2C and 3, bottom housing 18 accommodates spindle 74 of gear 76. Gear 76 is a compound gear, which, in the preferred embodiment, is really two gears parallel to each other supported by spindle 74. In the preferred embodiment, gear 76 has an upper gear 78 and a lower gear 80. The diameters and hence the number of teeth in gears 78 and 80 are dit~le~ The dictates of design determine the ratio of teeth and diameters of the gears 78 and 80 based on the degree of relative movement desired for the application. Di~;ient siæd clips can be accommodated in the same applicator 10 by varying this ratio.
While gears are recited, other motion reversing mech~ni~m~ are within the pulview of the invention. This includes pulley systems as well as wheels that rely on friction to reverse motion, as well as lever assemblies. Spindle 74 may be motorized or powered to accomplish reverse motion as opposed to an input force to closure member 52 or to feeder 30 which are preferably stacked. Referring to Figures 1 and 2A-2C, it can be seen that feeder 30 has a plurality of teeth 82 which are visible in Figure 1 due to a partial cutaway. Another view of teeth 82is illuskated in Figures 2A-2C. As indicated in Fîgures 2A-2C and 3, teeth 82 engage substantially in the same plane with upper gear 78. Lower gear 80 is substantially in the same plane as idler rack 84. Idler rack 84 has a plurality of teeth 86 which engage lower gear 80. As seen in Figures 1 and 3, teeth 82 face teeth 86 on opposite sides of longitudinal axis of cover tube 16 with teeth 82 being in a higher plane than teeth 86 of idler rack 84. ~ounted to the distal end of idler rack 84 is rack latch 88. Rack latch 88 has a cantilevered and inclined finger 90.
As shown in Figures 2A-2C, finger 90 extends obliquely toward teeth 82 but is ina plane below such teeth such that upon distal movement of closure member 52, 2141q95 -`
f;nger 90 skips over tab 92 as shown by comparing the top two views of Figures 2A-2C. When the closure member 52 moves in the pro~imal direction, a tab 94, which extends downwardly from the closure member parallel to its lon~ihl~in~l axis, engages finger 90 and moves it up and over tab 92. The proximal end of S idler rack 84 is connected to spring 96 with the proximal end of spring 96 secured to tSe bottom housing 18, as shown in Figure 1. The ~nderside of closure member 52 has a notched area 98, as shown in Figure 1. Idler rack 84 has a shoulder 100and an opposed shoulder 102. The notched area 98 in closure member 52 is defined by shoulders 104 and 106 (see Figure 1). The ~ nre between shoulders 100 and 102 is smaller than the distance between shoulders 104 and 106 for a purpose which will be described below. Closure member 52 has a notched sl~rface 108 to accommodate the feeder 30, as shown in the section view of Figure 3.
The operation of the clip applicator 10 is initiated by a force supplied to closure member 52. Prior to getting into the details of the operation of clip applicator 10, the operation of the extension member 12 and actuator 14 ~ill be described. Figure 1 illustrates that the top cartridge 20 has an L-shaped slot 110, which has a longitudinal component 112 and a radial component 114. While only one L-shaped slot is shown in Figure 1, those skilled in the art can ap~iate that a plurality of such L-shaped slots 110 can be employed for the purposes of securing the clip applicator 10 either to the extension member 12 or the ~ctu~tor 14. The act lator 14 in its two positions is illustrated in Figures 9 and 10. A
handle 116 is mounted to a trigger 118 at pin 120. Trigger 118 has an extension tab 122 which extends into barrel 124. At least one pin 126 extends into barrel 124 and holder 128. Pin or pins 126 are mounted into a position so as to engage L-shaped slot 110 (see ~igure 1) of top cartridge 20. Through a bayonet-type mounting, the clip applicator 10 is longitudinally inserted so that longitudinal ^ 21~1495 component 112 of L-shaped slot 110 passes by pin Ot pins 126. The clip applicator 10 is then rotated to move the radial component 114 of L-shaped dot 110 past pin or pins 126 to secure the attaçhment. It should be noted that there is a pin 126 for each L-shaped slot 110 provided in top cartridge 120.
S Tab 122 extends into barrel 124 and engages a groove 130 on sleeve 132.
A dowel 134 fi~es rod 136 to sleeve 132. A knob 13~ is rotatably mounted on its central a~is to barrel 124 and is retained against longitudinal movements by virtue of pin 140 ç~te-nding into groove 142 of sleeve 132. When the clip applicator 10is inserted into barrel 124 and engaged on pins 126, rod 136 is ~ligr ed with closure member 52. As a result, moving the trigger from the position shown in Figure 9 to the position shown in Figure 10, trancl~tes sleeve 132 and rod 136 distally, which, in turn, begins distal movement of closure member 52. It should be noted that the connection, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10, is not a fail-safe conn~
in the sense that rotation of the clip applicator 10 can result in ~ice~a~ement from ach1~tor 14. However, without the use of extension member 12, the p~
being done with the clip applicator 10 connected directly to the ~ctuator 14 is primarily not very deep within the body of the patient; therefore, m~king the security of the attac-hment a lesser concern than in a situation involving an endoscopic procedure. However, the connection, as previously described, at the distal end of barrel 124 involving pins 126 can be fashioned differently along the lines as will be described with reference to Figures 5-7 so as to provide a fail-safe connection if the clip applicator 10 is connected directly to the actuator 14.
It should be noted that the trigger 118 returns from its closed position shown in Figure 10 to its open position shown in Figure 9 by virtue of spring 201.
At times it may be desirable to use the apparatus A of the present invention in an endoscopic procedure. When doing so, the extension member 12 becomes ^` 2141495 an additional advantage. Referring to Figure 5, the outer assembly of the extenci~
member 12 is illustrated. An L-shaped slot 144 is at the proximal end of extension member 12 and is for the same purpose as previously described in L-shaped slot 110. L-shaped slot 144 is disposed in guide 146 which extends the substantial length of extension member 12. Concentrically mounted to guide 146 is extension rod 148. Also, concentrically mounted with respect to guide 146 is tube 150. Tube 150 is secured to guide 146 by pin 152 which extends radially through guide 146, tube 150, and fixed cuff 154. Extension rod 148 has a longitudinal slot 156 to allow extension rod 148 to translate with respect to pin 152 ~vith pin 152 being a distal travel stop as shoulder 158 engages pin 152. The position of exten~ion rod 148 collespollds to the open position of ach~ator 14, as shown in Figure 9. When the actu~tor 14 is assembled to the estencion member 12, rod 136 and extension rod 148 are in ali&nment for tandem movement. As shown in Figure 7, guide 146 has a pair of opposed slots 160 and 162. Slides 164and 166 are disposed in slots 160 and 162, respectively. A pin 168 extends through slide cuff 170 and into slide 164. Similarly, a pin 172 extends through slide cuff 170 and into slide 166. It should be noted that the tube 150 has slots 174 and 176 to allow the assembly of slide cuff 170 and slides 164 and 166 to move with respect to guide 146. A spring 178 biases slide cuff 170 distally as aresult of it bearing on fL~ed cuff 154. One pin 180 for each L-shaped slot 110 mounted to clip applicator 10 is disposed at the distal end of extension member 12.
The L-shaped slots 110 on the clip applic~tor 10 are preferably identical to the L-shaped slots on the extension 12 for interchangeability with actuator 14.
Likewise, the pins 180 on extension 12 are preferably identical to pins 126 on the actuator 14.
All of the components of extension member 12 having been described, the method of sealring the clip applicator 10 will now be described. As shown in Figures 8A-8E, the longitudinal component 112 of L-shaped slot 110 is aligned with pin 180. The clip applicator 10 is advanced proximally until longitudinal slot 112 registers ~ith pin 180, as shown as the second step in the sequence of motions in Figures 8A-8E. The next step requires further advancement of clip applicator 10 in the proximal direction until pin 180 bottoms in longitudinal slot 112. As the third step occurs, the slides 164 and 166 are pushed proximally from their position in the second step, which, in turn, tr~n~l~tes slide cuff 170 and compresses spring 178. In the fourth step, the applicator 10 is rotated so that radial component 114 of ~shaped slot 110 moves past pin 180. As the rotation progresses, ultimately the longitudinal component 112 becomes aligned with a corresponding slide 164 or 166. At that time, the force of spring 178 acts on slide cuff 170, which, through pins 168 and 172, forces slides 164 and 166 distally until they are registered in longitudinal component 112. The force of spring 178 then retains the connection between extension member 12 and applicator 10 such that rotation is prevented and there is no accidental disconnection. If disconnection is desired, a force in the proximal direction must be applied to slide cuff 170 to overcome the force of spring 178 and translate slides 164 and 166 pro~im~lly to take them out of register with lon&itudin~1 component 112 of L-shaped slot 110. At that time, rotation in the opposite direction of the previous rotation reverses the steps shown in Figures 8A-8E and allows for disconnection between the extension member 12 and the clip applicator 10. The extension member 12 can be made of any desirable materials and, as previously stated, may have a similar connection at its proximal end, asillustrated for its distal end. This type of fail-safe connection could be positioned on the proximal end of extension member 12 in lieu of L-shaped slot 144.
Accordingly, depen~lin~ on the need, a fail-safe connection can be provided in the cormection between the actuator 14 and the extension member 12, as well as between the extension member 12 and the clip applicator 10 and between the act l~tor 14 and the clip applicator 10.
S Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the actuator 14 is reusable as can be exten~ n member 12.
It should be noted that during the procedure, the surgeon can reorient the position of crimping members 58 and 60 (see Figure 1) by applying a rotational force to knob 138 (see Flgure 9). A rotational force applied to knob 138 is transmitted through sleeve 132, dowel 134, into holder 128 and pins 126, which causes the clip applicator 10, or the combination of clip applicator 10 and extension member 12, to rotate in response to rotation of knob 138.
Referring now to Figures 1-4, the operation of the clip applicator 10 will now be described in detail. The process of positioning and feeding the clips 28 will be described by reference to Figures 4A-4F. In Figures 4A-4F, the feeder 30is distally extended so that a clip 28 is between crimping members 58 and 60.
Since the views of Figures 4A-4F are in sections, only crimping member 58 is illustrated. In the second step illustrated in Figure 4B, the feeder 30 has beenretracted thus allowing the pusher 24 (see Figure 1) to push the clip stack 28 forward moving the next clip in line 28' through the intermediate position and final position illustrated in Figure 4B. The pusher 24 pushes clip 28' into the delta point 182. The delta point 182 has a ramp surface 184. The top cartridge 20 has a rampsurface 186. The front end or legs 188 of clip 28' engage ramp surface 186. The first contact is made between legs 188 and ramp surface 186. After this first contact is made, the next clip in line 28' is rotated slightly before the inner apex 190 (see Figure 1) of clip 28' contacts sloped surface 184. The next step as illustrated in Figure 4C where the clip 28'is now in position to be fed between cli.npi~g members 58 and 60. The next step as shown in Figure 4D where thc feeder 30 is pushing the clip 28' distally. The ne~t step is illustrated in Figure 4E
where clip 28' enters between crimping members 58 and 60.
Referring now to Figure 1, it will be seen that the cartridge floor 34 has a flexible distal segment 192. The flexibility of the cartridge floor 34 gives the clip 28' the ability to rotate into approximately a 15 angle. Figure 4F indicates the position shown in Figure 4A with clip 28' now ready for application.
To obtain the motions previously described with reference to Flgure 4, Figures 1, 2A-2C, and 9 must be reviewed. The same sequence occurs if e~en~ion 12 is mounted to actu3tor 14. Moving the trigger 118 from the open position of Figure 9 into the closed position of Figure 10 advances rod 136 which, in turn, advances rod 148, which provides a distal pushing foroe on closure memba 52 (or first member). Closure member 52 begins to move distally. As a result of such distal movement, shoulder 106 (see Figures 2A-2(~) of closure member 52 engages shoulder 102 on rack 84 (see Figure 1). Thereafter, closure member 52 and idler rack 84 move in tandem. As the idler rack 84 advances, it rotates lower gear 80 (a part of the rotating assembly) as a result of the engagement of gear 80 with teeth 86 on idler rack 84. Gear 76 then rotates through the connection between upper gear 78 and teeth 82 on feeder 30 (or second member), causin~ feeder 30 to move in the proximal direction, as seen by comparing Figures 4A to 4B. Simultaneously, while the feeder is being retracted, the closure member 52 is advancing toward tapered surfaces 54. The clip 28, which was between jaws 58 and 60 is crimped as jaws 58 and 60 move toward each other when distal end 50 of closure member 52 advances against ramp surfaces 54 pushing them together. It should be noted 21414 ~
that the feeder 30 has retracted sufficiently out of position between clim~ing members 58 and 60 before members 58 and 60 start moving toward each other.
The sequence of these movements can be facilitated by selective placement and angularity of ramp surfaces 54 on jaw 46.
S As has been explained, the operation of actuator 14 results in crimping of clip 28 as closure member 52 advances distally over jaw 46. As this is occurr-n~, the idler rack 84 moves distally as well, allowing finger 90 to snap over tab 92, as shown in Figures 2A-2B, by comparing the first and second positions. With the closure member 52 fully advanced distally, the trigger 118 can be released. Spring 62 urges closure member 52 pro~im~lly allowing the crimping members 58 and 60 to spread apan. Idler rack 84 moves proximally with closure member 52 in the proximal direction until finger 90 abuts tab 92. At that point, closure member 52 can continue to move proximally due to notched area 98 being longer than the distance between shoulders 100 and 102 of idler rack 84. However, once the finger 90 hits tab 92, idler rack 84 is immobilized preventing any further distal movement of the feeder 30. The closure member 52 continues to move pro~imally until tab 94 engages finger 90, as shown in Figure 2C. The continuing proximal movement of closure member 52 forces finger 90 around tab 92. When this occurs, spring 96vigorously pulls idler rack 84 proximally until shoulder 102 contacts shoulder 106 on the closure member 52 (see Figure 1). The sudden proximal movement of idler rack 84 turns gear 76 vigorously resulting in rapid distal movement of feeder 30, as illuskated in Figure 4D-4F. At that point, the next clip 28' is ready for application. The purpose of temporarily immobilizing idler rack 84 is to allow the closure member to rekeat proximally a sufficient amount to allow the C~ pillg members 58 and 60 to spread sufficiently before the feeder 30 advances the nex~tclip 28' to position between crimping members 58 and 60. Without such a delay, ~ 21~1495 a possibility of jammin~ could exist if the feeder 30 advances the next clip 28'prior to the ~ nping members 58 and 60 having had an opportunity to spread far enough to accept the next clip 28'.
Figures 1lA-llC illustrate a stapler 10' which can be connected to the S actuator 14 or the extension member 12 in the marmer previously described. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 11A-11C, an L-shaped slot 110' is used in the manner previously described. A feeder 30' is mounted for reciprocal movement within a top cartridge housing 20' and a bottom housing 18'. A return spring 194is mounted to the bottom housing 18' and bears on tab 196 to bias the feeder 30'in the proximal direction. The feeder 30' is ach~te~ in a distal direction by using an actuator 14, which causes rod 136 to contact the feeder 30' in the l,.a~e~
previously described to move the feeder 30' distally advancing a staple 198 toward anvil 200. The staple 198 is formed around anvil 200 due to the advancement of feeder 30'. Upon release of the trigger 118, spring 194 pushes pro~imal1y on tab196 which causes feeder 30' to move proximally. At that point, pusher 202 pushesthe next staple in line downwardly into the forming path so that upon subsequentdistal movement of feeder 30', the entire process is repeated.
As previously described, distal movement of the closure member 52 occurs when rod 136 abuts against it and pushes it distally. Return movement of the closure member was accomplished using spring 62. In the embodiment that is shown in the exploded view of Figure 1, as well as Figure 9, a relaxation of thehandle 14 would not necessarily result in a pull in the proximal direction on the closure member 52. Ln the alternative embodiment, illustrated in Figures 13A and B through 25 alternative configurations of the closure member 52 and rod 136 are disclosed to address the issue of application of a positive force in the proximal direction on the closure member from the drive rod. For simplification, although - 21A1495 ^``
there is some overlap in parts, new numbers will be applied to the co,..~ P~-Lc described in Flgures 13A-25 for simplicity. As shown in Figure 13A, the closure member 11 has a different design at its proximal end. A pro~im~lly oriented C-shaped opening 13 is illuskated in the Figure 13~ The proximal end 15 is on a higher plane than the plane of the balance of the closure member 11 which is generally indicated by numeral 17. As a result, there is a bent section giving the proximal end 15 a "dogleg" shape. Figure 15 illustrates in plan view the C-shaped opening 13. The bent sections 19 form the transition from the plane 17 of the closure member 11 for most of its length and its proximal end 15 which is disposed slightly above. E~tending into C-shaped opening 13 are a pair of detents 21 which are in the same plane as each other adjacent pro~im~l end 15.
Figure 12 illustrates the handle stem assembly H, which has a pair of grips 23 and 25. Plunger assembly 27 facilitates ~ sembly for cl~anin~. Mo~.,ment of grip 23 toward grip 25 actuates piston 29 (see Figure 14) which is operably connected to drive rod 31 for tandem movement as will be described below. A
spring 33 biases piston 29 in the proximal direction thus putting an additional force in the proximal direction on drive rod 31. Thus, when grip 23 is rele~se~, spring 33 can push back piston 29 to accomplish a force in the proximal direction on closure member 11. Also included as pan of the handle stem assembly H is coupling 35 which has a pair of bayonet pins 37 exten(~ing into bore 39. As shown in Figures 13A-13B, a cover tube 41 slips over a plug member 43. Plug member 43 along with cartridge bottom 45, when put together cover the internal compo-nents as previously described which include the alternative embodiment of closure member 11, de~me the cartridge end assembly C illustrated in Figure 13~ Plug 43 and cartridge bottom 45 have an L-shaped slot 47. The slot is not visible in 21~1~95 Figure 13A on cartridge bottom 45 but is the mirror image of the one shown in thc plug member 43.
Referring now to Figure 14, a locking element 49 is movably mounted within coupling 35. Spring 51 and knob 53 bear down on sleeve 55 which in turn S pushes on locking element 49. Locking element 49 has a pair of f;nger shaped detents 57 whose cross-sectional area may be seen in Figure 19. Spring 51 biaseslocking element 49 in the distal direction until the force from spring 51 is overcome during assembly of the cartridge end assembly C to the handle stem assembly ~ as illustrated in Figures 17-25.
As illu~llated in Figure 13A and 15, end 15 of closure member 11 is bent so that detents 21 are in pro~im~te alignment with the center line of drive rod 31.
The distal end of drive rod 31 can be seen in Figures 16A-16B. Figure 16A
shows the distal end which include~s a shaft 59 having a groove 61 behind a head63. Head 63, as seen on end in Figure 16B, has a pair of opposed flats 65 which equal the dimension of the grooved component 61 of the drive rod 31. As seen on end, apart from the opposed flats, there are two rounded sections 67 that extendoutwardly further than the two flat sections 65.
Referring now to Figure 13B, when the plug member 43 is ~ssembled to cartridge bottom 45 and seen on end, an opening 69is presented that is rectangular with a protrusion approximately midpoint resembling the end view shown in Figure16B. This view is seen in better detail in Figure 19. Upon assembly, the flats 65 are arranged in an orientation transverse to the longitudinal length of opening 69.
The protrusion in the middle of opening 69 accommodates the end of drive rod 31 when oriented transversely to opening 69. Also visible in Figure 19 through opening 69 is end 15 of closure member 11. As stated previously, closure member 11 has a C-shaped opening 13 which results in a pair of opposed elong~te~ fingers which hold detents 21.
In assembling the cartridge end assembly C to the handle stem assembly H, the initial position of those two components is illustrated in Figure 17. In Figure 17, the initial ali&nment is made so that the cover tube 41 is aligned with bore 39 so that the L-shaped slot 47 has its longitudinal component in line with bayonet pins 37. Flgure 18 then shows an advancement of the cartridge end assembly C
toward to the handle stem ~c.sembly H. Various covering components of the handlestem assembly H are removed for clarity of illustration. When the c~llidge end assembly C is advanced into bore 39, it displaces in a proximal direction the detents 57 on locking element 49. lllis occurs because the detents 57 are at this point mi~li~ed with the longitudinal component of L-shaped groove 47. While the motion just described in Figure 18 is occurring, the head 63 of drive rod 31 is autom~tically in alignment, shown in Figure 19, so that the head 63 can advanoe through the protruding portion of elongated slot 69 to put head 63 into C-shaped opening 13 of closure member 11.
At this point, as shown in Figure 20, the cartridge end assembly C is pushed into bore 39 until it bottoms out. At that time, it is given a twist as shown inFigure 21 putting the longitudinal component of L-shaped slot 47 in alig~lellt with detents 57. At that point, spring 51 pushes the detents 57 forward into L-shaped slot 47 thus locking the connection between the canridge end assembly C
and the handle stem assembly H. At this time, the bayonet pins 37 are disposed in the transverse portion of the L-shaped slot 47 found in canridge end assemblyC. Meanwhi]e, the rotational movement of the canridge end assembly C with respect to handle stem assembly H described in Figures 21 and 22 results in a reorientation of head 63 with respect to opening 69, as shown in Figure 23. The ``` 2141495 rounded æ~7ne-nts 67 are now literally behind the detents 21 of closure-member 11.
Accordingly, during operation of the apparatus A when handle grip 23 is release~spring 33 pushes back on piston 29 which is connected to drive rod 31. When thisoccurs, drive rod 31 moves proximally. Since the rounded segments 67 on drive S rod 31 are now trapped in C-shaped opening 13 due to the contact with detents 21, a force in the proximal direction is exerted on closure member 11.
The e~te-n~ion of detents 57 into the longitudinal portion of L-shaped groove 47 also precludes the ac~ident~l disco~ection between cartridge end assembly C
and handle stem assembly H. This connection can be defeated as shown in Flgures 24 and 25 when it is desired to disconnect the cartridge end assembly C from thehandle stem a~rnbly H. In order to do this, knob 53 is pulled back as shown in Figure 24. When this occurs, detents 57 move in tandem with knob 53 and out of the longitudinal segment of L-shaped groove 47 in the cartridge end assembly C.
Having pulled the detents 57 all of the way out of groove 47 as shown in Figure 24, the cartridge end assembly C can then be rotated to align pins 37 with the longitudinal segment of L-shaped slot 47 so that a pullback as shown in Figure 25 can be accomplished to separate the cartridge end assembly C from the handle stem assembly H. The handle stem assembly H can then be properl~ cleaned and reused while the cartridge end assembly C is preferably a disposable product. This generates significant cost savings for the surgeon or hospital using the apparatus A since the entire handle assembly is saved and reused many times over while themore economical components are made to be disposable in the form of a removable cartridge end assembly C.
The dogleg feature described on the proximal end of the closure member 11 allows the drive rod in normal operation to bear down significantly on the closure member to push it distally for closing of the jaw 46. On the other hand, if for any 21~1 495 reason the closure member does not easily return thereby allowing the jaw 46 to open, then the apparatus of the present invention allows a positive retraction force in the proximal direction to be applied to closure member 11 from drive rod 31.
In order to apply a further force to release the jaw 46, handles 25 and 23 can be physically separated which will provide a mechanical assist to proximal movementof closure member 11.
The positive locking feature which can be seen by comparing Figures 19 and 23 allows the surgeon assuranoe that accidental separation bet~veen the cartridge end assembly C and the handle stem assembly H will not occur. When the detents 57 come into alignment with groove 47 and are held in place by spring foroe applied from spring 51, the connection of the t~vo comp~nents is assured.
This embodiment illustrated in Figure 14 also has a detent 71 which includes groove 73. Upon rotation of knob 53, an indexing mechanism not shown gives an audible click upon change of rotational position of detent 71 so that the jaw 46 at the distal end of the apparatus A can have its orientation changed during a procedure in the manner described in Figures 9 and 10 of the other embodiment.
Referring now to Figures 26-28, the last clip lockout feature will now be described. As previously stated, advancement of the drive rod 31 pushes the closure member 11 for~vard over the jaws 46 to form the clip 79. When a clip 79 is formed and the grip 23 is released, spring 33, as well as springs 201 (see Figure 9) act on closure member 11 to move it in the proximal direction. After a predetermined amount of movement, closure member 11 and rack 73 (see Figure 26) move in tandem. When the rack 73 moves in a proximal direction, it turns gear 75 which in turn drives a feeder 77 in the distal direction to advance the next clip 79. The jaws 46 have a retainer 81 to catch the next clip 79 which is fed.
When the next clip 79 strikes the retainer 81, the forward movement of the feeder is impeded, as shown in Figure 26. This occurs before the rack on the end of thefèeder 77 runs off gear 75.
When the cartridge end assembly C Nns out of clips, an undesirable situation can occur which has been prevented by the apparatus A of the present invention. If there are no more clips to feed, the surgeon may want to squeeze the handle 23 at a time when no clip 79 is between the jaws 46. This could create undesirable pinching of vessels or other body organs and cause unnec~essary kauma to the patient. It is therefore desirable to prevent the jaws 46 from moving together when there is no clip 79 bet~veen them. To ac~omplish this feature, feeder 77 has its gear teeth 83 continuing all the way to its proximal end. lhe impact of having this type of design is illustrated by comparing Figure 26 when a clip 79 is actually fed and Figure 27 where there are no further clips 79 to be fed. In that situation, the movement of the components previously described is the same. However, since the forward motion of the feeder 77 is no longer stopped by a clip 79 abutting retainer 81, the feeder is free to advance until the feeder itself comes in contact with retainer 81. At that point, the feeder 77 is literally between the jaws 46 up against retainer 81. In that condition, any squeezing on handle 23 will not result in bringing jaws 46 together which could cause additional trauma to the patient if any organ or vessel is pinched therebetween.
Referring now to Figures 13A and 28, it can be seen that the cartridge bottom 45 has a pair of integrally formed teeth 85 and 87. The closure member 11 has a slot 89. The rack 73 has a transversely-positioned cylinder 91 (see Figure 26) at its proximal end. Cylinder 91 extends upwardly into slot 89 and downwardly so that it can interact with teeth 85 and 87. As the closure member 11 moves in a distal direction to close the jaws 46, the rack 73 is carried with the closure member 11 due to portions of cylinder 91 extending into slot 89 at its 21~1495 proximal end 93. As the cylinder 91 is advanccd distally, it climbs up the ramp of tooth 87 and falls distally behind it. Once this occurs, even if the handle 23 is released, the apparatus A must be fully cycled so that the clip that is at that time in the jaw 46 is fully formed. Thus, even if the surgeon releases the handle 23 he S or she must still regrasp the handle 23 and continue squeezing to complete the cycle. Further distal movement of closure member 11 takes with it the cylinder 91 on rack 73 until such time as the rack 73 climbs up the ramp of tooth 85 and falls on the distal side of that tooth. At that point, the fe~der 77 has come back sufficiently so that the next clip 79 can fall down in front of it. At that point, if the handle 23 is released the previous clip will fall out and the clip 79 that has just fallen down in front of the feeder will be fed. This occurs when the handle 23 is released allowing the closure member 11 to move in the proximal direction. At this time, a spring illustrated by arrow 95 urges the rack 73 proximally. Initially, the closure member 11 moves proximally a very small distance until cylinder 91 is engaged by the second tooth. At that point, the closure member 11 continues to move proximally as cylinder 91 is then urged to move away from proximal end 93 of slot 89 (see Figure 13A). Further proximal movement of the closure member 11 ramps the cylinder 91 along the dogleg portion of slot 89 which allows cylinder 91 to clear tooth 85. A spring illustrated by arrow 95 (see Figure 26) acts on the distal end 97 of rack 73 to begin urging the rack in a proximal direction. The same thing occurs as the closure member 11 continues to move in a proximal direction again ramping cylinder 91 on rack 73 over tooth 87. At that point, spring 9S can continue proximal movement along with the closure member 11. This proximal movement of rack 73 in turn is translated into distal movemcnt of the feeder 77 through gear 75. Another view of the teeth 85 and 87 which are built into cartridge bonom 45 is illustrated in Figure 28.
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In all other ways, the cartridge end assembly C functions in the n~nn~r described for the embodiment in Figures 1-11.
The foregoing disclosure and description of the invention are illu~trati~ and explanatory thereof, and various changes in the size, shape and materials, as well S as in the details of the illustrated construction, may be made without depa~ g from the spirit of the invention.
The apparatus of the present invention has the objectives of providing a simple and economical construction that gives good feedback in the sulgeo~s hand r~~
2 1 ~ 5 as to the procedure being conducted. A system of cou.pollents is provided which has reusable and disposable features. The co~nec1ion system between the components gives certainty of f~ation, thereby elimin~tin~ the risk of acridçnt~l disconnection during a procedure within the body. The system also provides for S adjustability for using clips of various lengths or widths. The clip applicator also provides a feature to ensure sufficient jaw opening prior to feeding of the ne~tsuccessive clip. This avoids the hazards of j~mming.
Sllmm~ry of the Invel-tion The surgical in~ mellt system disclosed is particularly useful for endoscopic procedures. In the preferred embodiment, a hemostatic clip applicatorcan be directly connected to a trigger assembly or indi~;tl~ connect~ to the trigger assembly through the use of an extension. The connection between the extension and the clip applicator is secured to prevent accidental releaæ during the procedure. The applicator receives a longitudinal input and tr~n~tates the input into relative component motion through the use of gearing to apply the clips. The handle stem assembly in an alternative embodiment has a drive rod configuration that connects to a closure member so as not only to provide the distal biasing force, but also to provide, if needed, a proximal pulling force to assist in release of the jaw if it becomes necessary.
~rief nescr~tioll of the nrawing~
Figure 1 depicts an exploded view showing the assembly of the components of the clip applicator.
Figures 2A-2C are partial cutaway top views of the applicator as shown in Figure 1 in a fully assembled condition and further illu~trating the idler feature of the feeder.
Figure 3 is the view at section lines 3-3 shown in Figures 2A-2C.
S Figures 4A~F are sectional elevational views of the applicator with the feeder in various positions.
Figure S illuskates the extension member with a partial cutaway showing its operation.
Figure 6 is a section view of the extension member of Figure S.
Figure 7 is the view along section 7-7 shown in Figure 6.
Figure 8A shows the alignment of the applicator to the extension;
Figure 8B shows insertion of the extension into the applicator;
Figure 8C shows further extension of the e~tenCion over the applicator;
Figure 8D illuskative relative rotation as between the applicator and the e~t~ncion; and Figure 8E shows the secured position between the applicator and the extension.
Figure 9 is the Opclating mech~nism in an open position.
Figure 10 is the operating mech~nicm in a closed position.
Figure 11A illustrates a partial cutaway view of an alternative embodiment of a stapler showing a formed staple;
Figure 11B is the stapler of Figure 11A in a different position with the staple ejected; and Figure 11C is an elevational view of the alternative embodiment shown in Figure 11A in partial cutaway.
Figure 12 is an elevational part section view of the handle stem assembly.
-` 2141995 Figure 13A is an exploded view of the proximal end of the end of the cartridge end assembly; and Figure 13B is an elevational view of the cover assembled over the plug and cartridge bottom members and an end view thereo S Figure 14 is a sectional elevational view of the handle stem assembly.
Figure lS is a plan view of the proximal end of the closure member.
Figure 16A is a sectional elevational view of the distal end of the drive rod;
and Figure 16B is an end view of the view shown in Figure 16~
Figure 17 is a sectional elevational view of the handle stem assembly and cartridge end assembly prior to putting those two components together.
Figure 18 is the sectional perspective view of Figure 17 with the two components pushed together.
Figure 19 is a section view along lines 19-19 of Figure 18.
lS Figure 20 is the sectional perspective view of Figure 19 with the locking element displaced rearwardly in the coupling.
Figure 21 is the sectional perspective view of Figure 20 with rotation of the closure member showing alignment of the fingers on the locking member about to occur with the longitudinal slots on the plug.
Figure 22 shows the view of Figure 21 with further rotation of the cartridge to allow the fingers of the locking element to project into the slots of the plug.
Figure 23 is a sectional elevational view along lines 23-23 of Figure æ.
Figure 24 is the view of Figure 23 showing the initial step toward disengagement.
Figure 25 shows complete disengagement between the cartridge end assembly and the handle stem assembly.
~` 2141~95 Figure 26 is a plan view and section of the cartridge end assembly illu~lr~til~g the last clip lockout feature shown with the last clip between the jaws.
Figure 27 is the view of Figure 26 with no more clips remaining in the cartridge end assembly and the feeder extended between the jaws.
S Figure 28 is a detailed view of the latched teeth built into the cartridge bottom to cartridge end assembly which selectively engage the rack to force the apparatus to completely cycle and to allow a sufficient delay so the jaws could open before the feeder can advance another clip.
ne~iled nescliption of the Preferred Fmbodimellt The apparatus A of the present invention is an instrument, or a variety of i~lru~lents, useful for endoscopic or less invasive surgeries. The major components in the preferred embodiment are a clip applicator generally referred to as 10 (see Flgure 1); an extension member 12 (see Figure S); and an ~ctuatQr 14 (see Figure 9). These components can be used altogether or, alternatively, the actuator 14 can be applied directly to the clip applicator 10. Alternatively, actu~t~ r 14 be used with other types of surgical instruments which are operable by longitudinal input movement which creates a relative movement in response to an input force to accomplish a surgical procedure.
Referring now to Figure 1, the details of the construction and operation of the clip applicator 10 will be described. A cover tube 16 holds bottom housing 18 and top cartridge 20 together. A pusher spring 22 is connected at its distal end to top cartridge 20 and at its proximal end to pusher 24. The proximal end of pusher 24 has a pushing surface 26 which is a surface conforming to the clip 28. In thepreferred embodiment, a series of clips 28 can be stacked end-to-end in front ofpushing surface 26; however, the scope of the invention is broad enough to include -- 2141~95 --, an applicator that applies one or more clips in sequence. The clips 28 rest on afeeder 30 as does pusher 24. The distal end of feeder 30 comprising a pushing surface 32 which, like pushing surfacle 26, conforms to the body shape of the clips 28 for the purpose of further advancing a clip as will be described below. The fe~der 30 rests on cartridge floor 34. It should be noted that the assembly of the top cartridge 20, pusher spring 22, pusher 24, clips 28, feeder 30 and cartridgefloor 34 can be assembled as subassembly. The cartridge floor 34 has a pluralityof cutouts 36 on both sides of its longitudinal centerline. A plurality of posts 38 conforrn to the shape of cutouts 36 and align the top cartridge 20 and the cartridge floor 34 to bottom housing 18.
Vessel stop 40 has a plurality of cutouts 42 which are aligned with cutouts 44 on jaw 46. Vessel stop 40 prevents vessel from dislodging clip 28. Jaw 46 andvessel stop 40 are put together by ~li~ing openings 42 and 44 onto posts 48 in bottom housing 18 afler initially slipping the assembly of vessel stop 40 and jaw 46 through the distal end 50 of closure member 52. Jaw 46 has a pair of opposed tapered surfaces 54 at the distal end of an elongated slot 56. Mounted distally to the tapered s~ ce~ 54 are crimping members 58 and 60. Closure member 52 is mounted within housings 18 and 20 and can translate responsive to a force input.A spring 62 connected at its distal end to tab 64 on closure member 52 and on its proximal end to post 66 on bottom housing 18 applies a force in the pro~imal direction to closure member 52. Slot 68 on closure member 52 accommo~tes spring 62. Posts 48 in bottom housing 18 extend through openings 42 and 44 and into slot 70 on closure member 52, thereby, in the preferred embodiment, limiting the amount of travel of closure member 52 in the distal direction. While a transition 72 is illustrated to accommodate the placement of the floor 34 over the 2141~9~
closure member 52, the apparatus A of the present invention enconl~asses a closu e member that does not necess~rily include such a transition surface 72.
Referring now to Figures 2A-2C and 3, bottom housing 18 accommodates spindle 74 of gear 76. Gear 76 is a compound gear, which, in the preferred embodiment, is really two gears parallel to each other supported by spindle 74. In the preferred embodiment, gear 76 has an upper gear 78 and a lower gear 80. The diameters and hence the number of teeth in gears 78 and 80 are dit~le~ The dictates of design determine the ratio of teeth and diameters of the gears 78 and 80 based on the degree of relative movement desired for the application. Di~;ient siæd clips can be accommodated in the same applicator 10 by varying this ratio.
While gears are recited, other motion reversing mech~ni~m~ are within the pulview of the invention. This includes pulley systems as well as wheels that rely on friction to reverse motion, as well as lever assemblies. Spindle 74 may be motorized or powered to accomplish reverse motion as opposed to an input force to closure member 52 or to feeder 30 which are preferably stacked. Referring to Figures 1 and 2A-2C, it can be seen that feeder 30 has a plurality of teeth 82 which are visible in Figure 1 due to a partial cutaway. Another view of teeth 82is illuskated in Figures 2A-2C. As indicated in Fîgures 2A-2C and 3, teeth 82 engage substantially in the same plane with upper gear 78. Lower gear 80 is substantially in the same plane as idler rack 84. Idler rack 84 has a plurality of teeth 86 which engage lower gear 80. As seen in Figures 1 and 3, teeth 82 face teeth 86 on opposite sides of longitudinal axis of cover tube 16 with teeth 82 being in a higher plane than teeth 86 of idler rack 84. ~ounted to the distal end of idler rack 84 is rack latch 88. Rack latch 88 has a cantilevered and inclined finger 90.
As shown in Figures 2A-2C, finger 90 extends obliquely toward teeth 82 but is ina plane below such teeth such that upon distal movement of closure member 52, 2141q95 -`
f;nger 90 skips over tab 92 as shown by comparing the top two views of Figures 2A-2C. When the closure member 52 moves in the pro~imal direction, a tab 94, which extends downwardly from the closure member parallel to its lon~ihl~in~l axis, engages finger 90 and moves it up and over tab 92. The proximal end of S idler rack 84 is connected to spring 96 with the proximal end of spring 96 secured to tSe bottom housing 18, as shown in Figure 1. The ~nderside of closure member 52 has a notched area 98, as shown in Figure 1. Idler rack 84 has a shoulder 100and an opposed shoulder 102. The notched area 98 in closure member 52 is defined by shoulders 104 and 106 (see Figure 1). The ~ nre between shoulders 100 and 102 is smaller than the distance between shoulders 104 and 106 for a purpose which will be described below. Closure member 52 has a notched sl~rface 108 to accommodate the feeder 30, as shown in the section view of Figure 3.
The operation of the clip applicator 10 is initiated by a force supplied to closure member 52. Prior to getting into the details of the operation of clip applicator 10, the operation of the extension member 12 and actuator 14 ~ill be described. Figure 1 illustrates that the top cartridge 20 has an L-shaped slot 110, which has a longitudinal component 112 and a radial component 114. While only one L-shaped slot is shown in Figure 1, those skilled in the art can ap~iate that a plurality of such L-shaped slots 110 can be employed for the purposes of securing the clip applicator 10 either to the extension member 12 or the ~ctu~tor 14. The act lator 14 in its two positions is illustrated in Figures 9 and 10. A
handle 116 is mounted to a trigger 118 at pin 120. Trigger 118 has an extension tab 122 which extends into barrel 124. At least one pin 126 extends into barrel 124 and holder 128. Pin or pins 126 are mounted into a position so as to engage L-shaped slot 110 (see ~igure 1) of top cartridge 20. Through a bayonet-type mounting, the clip applicator 10 is longitudinally inserted so that longitudinal ^ 21~1495 component 112 of L-shaped slot 110 passes by pin Ot pins 126. The clip applicator 10 is then rotated to move the radial component 114 of L-shaped dot 110 past pin or pins 126 to secure the attaçhment. It should be noted that there is a pin 126 for each L-shaped slot 110 provided in top cartridge 120.
S Tab 122 extends into barrel 124 and engages a groove 130 on sleeve 132.
A dowel 134 fi~es rod 136 to sleeve 132. A knob 13~ is rotatably mounted on its central a~is to barrel 124 and is retained against longitudinal movements by virtue of pin 140 ç~te-nding into groove 142 of sleeve 132. When the clip applicator 10is inserted into barrel 124 and engaged on pins 126, rod 136 is ~ligr ed with closure member 52. As a result, moving the trigger from the position shown in Figure 9 to the position shown in Figure 10, trancl~tes sleeve 132 and rod 136 distally, which, in turn, begins distal movement of closure member 52. It should be noted that the connection, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10, is not a fail-safe conn~
in the sense that rotation of the clip applicator 10 can result in ~ice~a~ement from ach1~tor 14. However, without the use of extension member 12, the p~
being done with the clip applicator 10 connected directly to the ~ctuator 14 is primarily not very deep within the body of the patient; therefore, m~king the security of the attac-hment a lesser concern than in a situation involving an endoscopic procedure. However, the connection, as previously described, at the distal end of barrel 124 involving pins 126 can be fashioned differently along the lines as will be described with reference to Figures 5-7 so as to provide a fail-safe connection if the clip applicator 10 is connected directly to the actuator 14.
It should be noted that the trigger 118 returns from its closed position shown in Figure 10 to its open position shown in Figure 9 by virtue of spring 201.
At times it may be desirable to use the apparatus A of the present invention in an endoscopic procedure. When doing so, the extension member 12 becomes ^` 2141495 an additional advantage. Referring to Figure 5, the outer assembly of the extenci~
member 12 is illustrated. An L-shaped slot 144 is at the proximal end of extension member 12 and is for the same purpose as previously described in L-shaped slot 110. L-shaped slot 144 is disposed in guide 146 which extends the substantial length of extension member 12. Concentrically mounted to guide 146 is extension rod 148. Also, concentrically mounted with respect to guide 146 is tube 150. Tube 150 is secured to guide 146 by pin 152 which extends radially through guide 146, tube 150, and fixed cuff 154. Extension rod 148 has a longitudinal slot 156 to allow extension rod 148 to translate with respect to pin 152 ~vith pin 152 being a distal travel stop as shoulder 158 engages pin 152. The position of exten~ion rod 148 collespollds to the open position of ach~ator 14, as shown in Figure 9. When the actu~tor 14 is assembled to the estencion member 12, rod 136 and extension rod 148 are in ali&nment for tandem movement. As shown in Figure 7, guide 146 has a pair of opposed slots 160 and 162. Slides 164and 166 are disposed in slots 160 and 162, respectively. A pin 168 extends through slide cuff 170 and into slide 164. Similarly, a pin 172 extends through slide cuff 170 and into slide 166. It should be noted that the tube 150 has slots 174 and 176 to allow the assembly of slide cuff 170 and slides 164 and 166 to move with respect to guide 146. A spring 178 biases slide cuff 170 distally as aresult of it bearing on fL~ed cuff 154. One pin 180 for each L-shaped slot 110 mounted to clip applicator 10 is disposed at the distal end of extension member 12.
The L-shaped slots 110 on the clip applic~tor 10 are preferably identical to the L-shaped slots on the extension 12 for interchangeability with actuator 14.
Likewise, the pins 180 on extension 12 are preferably identical to pins 126 on the actuator 14.
All of the components of extension member 12 having been described, the method of sealring the clip applicator 10 will now be described. As shown in Figures 8A-8E, the longitudinal component 112 of L-shaped slot 110 is aligned with pin 180. The clip applicator 10 is advanced proximally until longitudinal slot 112 registers ~ith pin 180, as shown as the second step in the sequence of motions in Figures 8A-8E. The next step requires further advancement of clip applicator 10 in the proximal direction until pin 180 bottoms in longitudinal slot 112. As the third step occurs, the slides 164 and 166 are pushed proximally from their position in the second step, which, in turn, tr~n~l~tes slide cuff 170 and compresses spring 178. In the fourth step, the applicator 10 is rotated so that radial component 114 of ~shaped slot 110 moves past pin 180. As the rotation progresses, ultimately the longitudinal component 112 becomes aligned with a corresponding slide 164 or 166. At that time, the force of spring 178 acts on slide cuff 170, which, through pins 168 and 172, forces slides 164 and 166 distally until they are registered in longitudinal component 112. The force of spring 178 then retains the connection between extension member 12 and applicator 10 such that rotation is prevented and there is no accidental disconnection. If disconnection is desired, a force in the proximal direction must be applied to slide cuff 170 to overcome the force of spring 178 and translate slides 164 and 166 pro~im~lly to take them out of register with lon&itudin~1 component 112 of L-shaped slot 110. At that time, rotation in the opposite direction of the previous rotation reverses the steps shown in Figures 8A-8E and allows for disconnection between the extension member 12 and the clip applicator 10. The extension member 12 can be made of any desirable materials and, as previously stated, may have a similar connection at its proximal end, asillustrated for its distal end. This type of fail-safe connection could be positioned on the proximal end of extension member 12 in lieu of L-shaped slot 144.
Accordingly, depen~lin~ on the need, a fail-safe connection can be provided in the cormection between the actuator 14 and the extension member 12, as well as between the extension member 12 and the clip applicator 10 and between the act l~tor 14 and the clip applicator 10.
S Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the actuator 14 is reusable as can be exten~ n member 12.
It should be noted that during the procedure, the surgeon can reorient the position of crimping members 58 and 60 (see Figure 1) by applying a rotational force to knob 138 (see Flgure 9). A rotational force applied to knob 138 is transmitted through sleeve 132, dowel 134, into holder 128 and pins 126, which causes the clip applicator 10, or the combination of clip applicator 10 and extension member 12, to rotate in response to rotation of knob 138.
Referring now to Figures 1-4, the operation of the clip applicator 10 will now be described in detail. The process of positioning and feeding the clips 28 will be described by reference to Figures 4A-4F. In Figures 4A-4F, the feeder 30is distally extended so that a clip 28 is between crimping members 58 and 60.
Since the views of Figures 4A-4F are in sections, only crimping member 58 is illustrated. In the second step illustrated in Figure 4B, the feeder 30 has beenretracted thus allowing the pusher 24 (see Figure 1) to push the clip stack 28 forward moving the next clip in line 28' through the intermediate position and final position illustrated in Figure 4B. The pusher 24 pushes clip 28' into the delta point 182. The delta point 182 has a ramp surface 184. The top cartridge 20 has a rampsurface 186. The front end or legs 188 of clip 28' engage ramp surface 186. The first contact is made between legs 188 and ramp surface 186. After this first contact is made, the next clip in line 28' is rotated slightly before the inner apex 190 (see Figure 1) of clip 28' contacts sloped surface 184. The next step as illustrated in Figure 4C where the clip 28'is now in position to be fed between cli.npi~g members 58 and 60. The next step as shown in Figure 4D where thc feeder 30 is pushing the clip 28' distally. The ne~t step is illustrated in Figure 4E
where clip 28' enters between crimping members 58 and 60.
Referring now to Figure 1, it will be seen that the cartridge floor 34 has a flexible distal segment 192. The flexibility of the cartridge floor 34 gives the clip 28' the ability to rotate into approximately a 15 angle. Figure 4F indicates the position shown in Figure 4A with clip 28' now ready for application.
To obtain the motions previously described with reference to Flgure 4, Figures 1, 2A-2C, and 9 must be reviewed. The same sequence occurs if e~en~ion 12 is mounted to actu3tor 14. Moving the trigger 118 from the open position of Figure 9 into the closed position of Figure 10 advances rod 136 which, in turn, advances rod 148, which provides a distal pushing foroe on closure memba 52 (or first member). Closure member 52 begins to move distally. As a result of such distal movement, shoulder 106 (see Figures 2A-2(~) of closure member 52 engages shoulder 102 on rack 84 (see Figure 1). Thereafter, closure member 52 and idler rack 84 move in tandem. As the idler rack 84 advances, it rotates lower gear 80 (a part of the rotating assembly) as a result of the engagement of gear 80 with teeth 86 on idler rack 84. Gear 76 then rotates through the connection between upper gear 78 and teeth 82 on feeder 30 (or second member), causin~ feeder 30 to move in the proximal direction, as seen by comparing Figures 4A to 4B. Simultaneously, while the feeder is being retracted, the closure member 52 is advancing toward tapered surfaces 54. The clip 28, which was between jaws 58 and 60 is crimped as jaws 58 and 60 move toward each other when distal end 50 of closure member 52 advances against ramp surfaces 54 pushing them together. It should be noted 21414 ~
that the feeder 30 has retracted sufficiently out of position between clim~ing members 58 and 60 before members 58 and 60 start moving toward each other.
The sequence of these movements can be facilitated by selective placement and angularity of ramp surfaces 54 on jaw 46.
S As has been explained, the operation of actuator 14 results in crimping of clip 28 as closure member 52 advances distally over jaw 46. As this is occurr-n~, the idler rack 84 moves distally as well, allowing finger 90 to snap over tab 92, as shown in Figures 2A-2B, by comparing the first and second positions. With the closure member 52 fully advanced distally, the trigger 118 can be released. Spring 62 urges closure member 52 pro~im~lly allowing the crimping members 58 and 60 to spread apan. Idler rack 84 moves proximally with closure member 52 in the proximal direction until finger 90 abuts tab 92. At that point, closure member 52 can continue to move proximally due to notched area 98 being longer than the distance between shoulders 100 and 102 of idler rack 84. However, once the finger 90 hits tab 92, idler rack 84 is immobilized preventing any further distal movement of the feeder 30. The closure member 52 continues to move pro~imally until tab 94 engages finger 90, as shown in Figure 2C. The continuing proximal movement of closure member 52 forces finger 90 around tab 92. When this occurs, spring 96vigorously pulls idler rack 84 proximally until shoulder 102 contacts shoulder 106 on the closure member 52 (see Figure 1). The sudden proximal movement of idler rack 84 turns gear 76 vigorously resulting in rapid distal movement of feeder 30, as illuskated in Figure 4D-4F. At that point, the next clip 28' is ready for application. The purpose of temporarily immobilizing idler rack 84 is to allow the closure member to rekeat proximally a sufficient amount to allow the C~ pillg members 58 and 60 to spread sufficiently before the feeder 30 advances the nex~tclip 28' to position between crimping members 58 and 60. Without such a delay, ~ 21~1495 a possibility of jammin~ could exist if the feeder 30 advances the next clip 28'prior to the ~ nping members 58 and 60 having had an opportunity to spread far enough to accept the next clip 28'.
Figures 1lA-llC illustrate a stapler 10' which can be connected to the S actuator 14 or the extension member 12 in the marmer previously described. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 11A-11C, an L-shaped slot 110' is used in the manner previously described. A feeder 30' is mounted for reciprocal movement within a top cartridge housing 20' and a bottom housing 18'. A return spring 194is mounted to the bottom housing 18' and bears on tab 196 to bias the feeder 30'in the proximal direction. The feeder 30' is ach~te~ in a distal direction by using an actuator 14, which causes rod 136 to contact the feeder 30' in the l,.a~e~
previously described to move the feeder 30' distally advancing a staple 198 toward anvil 200. The staple 198 is formed around anvil 200 due to the advancement of feeder 30'. Upon release of the trigger 118, spring 194 pushes pro~imal1y on tab196 which causes feeder 30' to move proximally. At that point, pusher 202 pushesthe next staple in line downwardly into the forming path so that upon subsequentdistal movement of feeder 30', the entire process is repeated.
As previously described, distal movement of the closure member 52 occurs when rod 136 abuts against it and pushes it distally. Return movement of the closure member was accomplished using spring 62. In the embodiment that is shown in the exploded view of Figure 1, as well as Figure 9, a relaxation of thehandle 14 would not necessarily result in a pull in the proximal direction on the closure member 52. Ln the alternative embodiment, illustrated in Figures 13A and B through 25 alternative configurations of the closure member 52 and rod 136 are disclosed to address the issue of application of a positive force in the proximal direction on the closure member from the drive rod. For simplification, although - 21A1495 ^``
there is some overlap in parts, new numbers will be applied to the co,..~ P~-Lc described in Flgures 13A-25 for simplicity. As shown in Figure 13A, the closure member 11 has a different design at its proximal end. A pro~im~lly oriented C-shaped opening 13 is illuskated in the Figure 13~ The proximal end 15 is on a higher plane than the plane of the balance of the closure member 11 which is generally indicated by numeral 17. As a result, there is a bent section giving the proximal end 15 a "dogleg" shape. Figure 15 illustrates in plan view the C-shaped opening 13. The bent sections 19 form the transition from the plane 17 of the closure member 11 for most of its length and its proximal end 15 which is disposed slightly above. E~tending into C-shaped opening 13 are a pair of detents 21 which are in the same plane as each other adjacent pro~im~l end 15.
Figure 12 illustrates the handle stem assembly H, which has a pair of grips 23 and 25. Plunger assembly 27 facilitates ~ sembly for cl~anin~. Mo~.,ment of grip 23 toward grip 25 actuates piston 29 (see Figure 14) which is operably connected to drive rod 31 for tandem movement as will be described below. A
spring 33 biases piston 29 in the proximal direction thus putting an additional force in the proximal direction on drive rod 31. Thus, when grip 23 is rele~se~, spring 33 can push back piston 29 to accomplish a force in the proximal direction on closure member 11. Also included as pan of the handle stem assembly H is coupling 35 which has a pair of bayonet pins 37 exten(~ing into bore 39. As shown in Figures 13A-13B, a cover tube 41 slips over a plug member 43. Plug member 43 along with cartridge bottom 45, when put together cover the internal compo-nents as previously described which include the alternative embodiment of closure member 11, de~me the cartridge end assembly C illustrated in Figure 13~ Plug 43 and cartridge bottom 45 have an L-shaped slot 47. The slot is not visible in 21~1~95 Figure 13A on cartridge bottom 45 but is the mirror image of the one shown in thc plug member 43.
Referring now to Figure 14, a locking element 49 is movably mounted within coupling 35. Spring 51 and knob 53 bear down on sleeve 55 which in turn S pushes on locking element 49. Locking element 49 has a pair of f;nger shaped detents 57 whose cross-sectional area may be seen in Figure 19. Spring 51 biaseslocking element 49 in the distal direction until the force from spring 51 is overcome during assembly of the cartridge end assembly C to the handle stem assembly ~ as illustrated in Figures 17-25.
As illu~llated in Figure 13A and 15, end 15 of closure member 11 is bent so that detents 21 are in pro~im~te alignment with the center line of drive rod 31.
The distal end of drive rod 31 can be seen in Figures 16A-16B. Figure 16A
shows the distal end which include~s a shaft 59 having a groove 61 behind a head63. Head 63, as seen on end in Figure 16B, has a pair of opposed flats 65 which equal the dimension of the grooved component 61 of the drive rod 31. As seen on end, apart from the opposed flats, there are two rounded sections 67 that extendoutwardly further than the two flat sections 65.
Referring now to Figure 13B, when the plug member 43 is ~ssembled to cartridge bottom 45 and seen on end, an opening 69is presented that is rectangular with a protrusion approximately midpoint resembling the end view shown in Figure16B. This view is seen in better detail in Figure 19. Upon assembly, the flats 65 are arranged in an orientation transverse to the longitudinal length of opening 69.
The protrusion in the middle of opening 69 accommodates the end of drive rod 31 when oriented transversely to opening 69. Also visible in Figure 19 through opening 69 is end 15 of closure member 11. As stated previously, closure member 11 has a C-shaped opening 13 which results in a pair of opposed elong~te~ fingers which hold detents 21.
In assembling the cartridge end assembly C to the handle stem assembly H, the initial position of those two components is illustrated in Figure 17. In Figure 17, the initial ali&nment is made so that the cover tube 41 is aligned with bore 39 so that the L-shaped slot 47 has its longitudinal component in line with bayonet pins 37. Flgure 18 then shows an advancement of the cartridge end assembly C
toward to the handle stem ~c.sembly H. Various covering components of the handlestem assembly H are removed for clarity of illustration. When the c~llidge end assembly C is advanced into bore 39, it displaces in a proximal direction the detents 57 on locking element 49. lllis occurs because the detents 57 are at this point mi~li~ed with the longitudinal component of L-shaped groove 47. While the motion just described in Figure 18 is occurring, the head 63 of drive rod 31 is autom~tically in alignment, shown in Figure 19, so that the head 63 can advanoe through the protruding portion of elongated slot 69 to put head 63 into C-shaped opening 13 of closure member 11.
At this point, as shown in Figure 20, the cartridge end assembly C is pushed into bore 39 until it bottoms out. At that time, it is given a twist as shown inFigure 21 putting the longitudinal component of L-shaped slot 47 in alig~lellt with detents 57. At that point, spring 51 pushes the detents 57 forward into L-shaped slot 47 thus locking the connection between the canridge end assembly C
and the handle stem assembly H. At this time, the bayonet pins 37 are disposed in the transverse portion of the L-shaped slot 47 found in canridge end assemblyC. Meanwhi]e, the rotational movement of the canridge end assembly C with respect to handle stem assembly H described in Figures 21 and 22 results in a reorientation of head 63 with respect to opening 69, as shown in Figure 23. The ``` 2141495 rounded æ~7ne-nts 67 are now literally behind the detents 21 of closure-member 11.
Accordingly, during operation of the apparatus A when handle grip 23 is release~spring 33 pushes back on piston 29 which is connected to drive rod 31. When thisoccurs, drive rod 31 moves proximally. Since the rounded segments 67 on drive S rod 31 are now trapped in C-shaped opening 13 due to the contact with detents 21, a force in the proximal direction is exerted on closure member 11.
The e~te-n~ion of detents 57 into the longitudinal portion of L-shaped groove 47 also precludes the ac~ident~l disco~ection between cartridge end assembly C
and handle stem assembly H. This connection can be defeated as shown in Flgures 24 and 25 when it is desired to disconnect the cartridge end assembly C from thehandle stem a~rnbly H. In order to do this, knob 53 is pulled back as shown in Figure 24. When this occurs, detents 57 move in tandem with knob 53 and out of the longitudinal segment of L-shaped groove 47 in the cartridge end assembly C.
Having pulled the detents 57 all of the way out of groove 47 as shown in Figure 24, the cartridge end assembly C can then be rotated to align pins 37 with the longitudinal segment of L-shaped slot 47 so that a pullback as shown in Figure 25 can be accomplished to separate the cartridge end assembly C from the handle stem assembly H. The handle stem assembly H can then be properl~ cleaned and reused while the cartridge end assembly C is preferably a disposable product. This generates significant cost savings for the surgeon or hospital using the apparatus A since the entire handle assembly is saved and reused many times over while themore economical components are made to be disposable in the form of a removable cartridge end assembly C.
The dogleg feature described on the proximal end of the closure member 11 allows the drive rod in normal operation to bear down significantly on the closure member to push it distally for closing of the jaw 46. On the other hand, if for any 21~1 495 reason the closure member does not easily return thereby allowing the jaw 46 to open, then the apparatus of the present invention allows a positive retraction force in the proximal direction to be applied to closure member 11 from drive rod 31.
In order to apply a further force to release the jaw 46, handles 25 and 23 can be physically separated which will provide a mechanical assist to proximal movementof closure member 11.
The positive locking feature which can be seen by comparing Figures 19 and 23 allows the surgeon assuranoe that accidental separation bet~veen the cartridge end assembly C and the handle stem assembly H will not occur. When the detents 57 come into alignment with groove 47 and are held in place by spring foroe applied from spring 51, the connection of the t~vo comp~nents is assured.
This embodiment illustrated in Figure 14 also has a detent 71 which includes groove 73. Upon rotation of knob 53, an indexing mechanism not shown gives an audible click upon change of rotational position of detent 71 so that the jaw 46 at the distal end of the apparatus A can have its orientation changed during a procedure in the manner described in Figures 9 and 10 of the other embodiment.
Referring now to Figures 26-28, the last clip lockout feature will now be described. As previously stated, advancement of the drive rod 31 pushes the closure member 11 for~vard over the jaws 46 to form the clip 79. When a clip 79 is formed and the grip 23 is released, spring 33, as well as springs 201 (see Figure 9) act on closure member 11 to move it in the proximal direction. After a predetermined amount of movement, closure member 11 and rack 73 (see Figure 26) move in tandem. When the rack 73 moves in a proximal direction, it turns gear 75 which in turn drives a feeder 77 in the distal direction to advance the next clip 79. The jaws 46 have a retainer 81 to catch the next clip 79 which is fed.
When the next clip 79 strikes the retainer 81, the forward movement of the feeder is impeded, as shown in Figure 26. This occurs before the rack on the end of thefèeder 77 runs off gear 75.
When the cartridge end assembly C Nns out of clips, an undesirable situation can occur which has been prevented by the apparatus A of the present invention. If there are no more clips to feed, the surgeon may want to squeeze the handle 23 at a time when no clip 79 is between the jaws 46. This could create undesirable pinching of vessels or other body organs and cause unnec~essary kauma to the patient. It is therefore desirable to prevent the jaws 46 from moving together when there is no clip 79 bet~veen them. To ac~omplish this feature, feeder 77 has its gear teeth 83 continuing all the way to its proximal end. lhe impact of having this type of design is illustrated by comparing Figure 26 when a clip 79 is actually fed and Figure 27 where there are no further clips 79 to be fed. In that situation, the movement of the components previously described is the same. However, since the forward motion of the feeder 77 is no longer stopped by a clip 79 abutting retainer 81, the feeder is free to advance until the feeder itself comes in contact with retainer 81. At that point, the feeder 77 is literally between the jaws 46 up against retainer 81. In that condition, any squeezing on handle 23 will not result in bringing jaws 46 together which could cause additional trauma to the patient if any organ or vessel is pinched therebetween.
Referring now to Figures 13A and 28, it can be seen that the cartridge bottom 45 has a pair of integrally formed teeth 85 and 87. The closure member 11 has a slot 89. The rack 73 has a transversely-positioned cylinder 91 (see Figure 26) at its proximal end. Cylinder 91 extends upwardly into slot 89 and downwardly so that it can interact with teeth 85 and 87. As the closure member 11 moves in a distal direction to close the jaws 46, the rack 73 is carried with the closure member 11 due to portions of cylinder 91 extending into slot 89 at its 21~1495 proximal end 93. As the cylinder 91 is advanccd distally, it climbs up the ramp of tooth 87 and falls distally behind it. Once this occurs, even if the handle 23 is released, the apparatus A must be fully cycled so that the clip that is at that time in the jaw 46 is fully formed. Thus, even if the surgeon releases the handle 23 he S or she must still regrasp the handle 23 and continue squeezing to complete the cycle. Further distal movement of closure member 11 takes with it the cylinder 91 on rack 73 until such time as the rack 73 climbs up the ramp of tooth 85 and falls on the distal side of that tooth. At that point, the fe~der 77 has come back sufficiently so that the next clip 79 can fall down in front of it. At that point, if the handle 23 is released the previous clip will fall out and the clip 79 that has just fallen down in front of the feeder will be fed. This occurs when the handle 23 is released allowing the closure member 11 to move in the proximal direction. At this time, a spring illustrated by arrow 95 urges the rack 73 proximally. Initially, the closure member 11 moves proximally a very small distance until cylinder 91 is engaged by the second tooth. At that point, the closure member 11 continues to move proximally as cylinder 91 is then urged to move away from proximal end 93 of slot 89 (see Figure 13A). Further proximal movement of the closure member 11 ramps the cylinder 91 along the dogleg portion of slot 89 which allows cylinder 91 to clear tooth 85. A spring illustrated by arrow 95 (see Figure 26) acts on the distal end 97 of rack 73 to begin urging the rack in a proximal direction. The same thing occurs as the closure member 11 continues to move in a proximal direction again ramping cylinder 91 on rack 73 over tooth 87. At that point, spring 9S can continue proximal movement along with the closure member 11. This proximal movement of rack 73 in turn is translated into distal movemcnt of the feeder 77 through gear 75. Another view of the teeth 85 and 87 which are built into cartridge bonom 45 is illustrated in Figure 28.
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In all other ways, the cartridge end assembly C functions in the n~nn~r described for the embodiment in Figures 1-11.
The foregoing disclosure and description of the invention are illu~trati~ and explanatory thereof, and various changes in the size, shape and materials, as well S as in the details of the illustrated construction, may be made without depa~ g from the spirit of the invention.
Claims (30)
1. A clip forming apparatus comprising:
a cartridge assembly further comprising:
a housing;
means in said housing for storing clips;
means in said housing for forming clips;
said means for forming further comprising:
a closure member, a jaw;
said closure member movably mounted to said jaw; and a handle assembly further comprising:
a movably mounted operating member;
actuating means for selective movement of said operating member;
said handle assembly releasably mounted to said cartridge assembly; and said operating member operatively engaged to said closure member when said handle assembly is selectively connected to said cartridge assembly for urging said closure member selectively in two directions for opening and closing said jaw.
a cartridge assembly further comprising:
a housing;
means in said housing for storing clips;
means in said housing for forming clips;
said means for forming further comprising:
a closure member, a jaw;
said closure member movably mounted to said jaw; and a handle assembly further comprising:
a movably mounted operating member;
actuating means for selective movement of said operating member;
said handle assembly releasably mounted to said cartridge assembly; and said operating member operatively engaged to said closure member when said handle assembly is selectively connected to said cartridge assembly for urging said closure member selectively in two directions for opening and closing said jaw.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein:
said closure member has a proximal end formed having an opening, said opening proximally oriented;
at least one detent on said closure member oriented into said opening;
and said operating member when assembled into said cartridge assembly operably engageable to said detent for applying a force thereto.
said closure member has a proximal end formed having an opening, said opening proximally oriented;
at least one detent on said closure member oriented into said opening;
and said operating member when assembled into said cartridge assembly operably engageable to said detent for applying a force thereto.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein:
said operating member is operably engageably with said detent to apply a force in proximal direction to said closure member to urge it away from said jam thereby facilitating opening of said jaw; and said operating member also abuts said closure member in said opening to urge it distally for closing said jaw.
said operating member is operably engageably with said detent to apply a force in proximal direction to said closure member to urge it away from said jam thereby facilitating opening of said jaw; and said operating member also abuts said closure member in said opening to urge it distally for closing said jaw.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein:
said cartridge assembly housing defining an opening formed at its proximal end to accept said operating member into said opening in said closure member, alignment means on said cartridge and handle assembly to facilitate a first orientation therebetween as said cartridge and handle assemblies are selectively joined together; and said operating member aligned with said openings in said housing and said closure member as a result of said alignment created by said alignment means.
said cartridge assembly housing defining an opening formed at its proximal end to accept said operating member into said opening in said closure member, alignment means on said cartridge and handle assembly to facilitate a first orientation therebetween as said cartridge and handle assemblies are selectively joined together; and said operating member aligned with said openings in said housing and said closure member as a result of said alignment created by said alignment means.
5. The application of claim 4 further comprising:
securing means on said handle assembly to secure attachment between said handle and cartridge assembly, said securing means operable with said alignment means for selectively securing said handle and cartridge means in a second orientation
securing means on said handle assembly to secure attachment between said handle and cartridge assembly, said securing means operable with said alignment means for selectively securing said handle and cartridge means in a second orientation
6. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein:
rotation of said cartridge assembly while engaged to said alignment means orients said cartridge and handle assemblies in said second orienta-tion; and said rotation reorienting said operating member from a first position where it clears past said detent to enter said opening in said closure member, to a second position where said operating member is at least in part positioned transverse to said detent to allow application of force in a proximal direction for opening said jaw by contact of said operating member with said detent.
rotation of said cartridge assembly while engaged to said alignment means orients said cartridge and handle assemblies in said second orienta-tion; and said rotation reorienting said operating member from a first position where it clears past said detent to enter said opening in said closure member, to a second position where said operating member is at least in part positioned transverse to said detent to allow application of force in a proximal direction for opening said jaw by contact of said operating member with said detent.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein:
said alignment means further comprises;
at least one slot on said cartridge said slot having a substantially longitudinal component and a substantially transverse component;
at least one pin in said handle assembly; and said securing means further comprises a locking member on said handle assembly initially misaligned with said longitudinal component of said slot in said first orientation and aligned with said longitudinal component of said slot in said second orientation.
said alignment means further comprises;
at least one slot on said cartridge said slot having a substantially longitudinal component and a substantially transverse component;
at least one pin in said handle assembly; and said securing means further comprises a locking member on said handle assembly initially misaligned with said longitudinal component of said slot in said first orientation and aligned with said longitudinal component of said slot in said second orientation.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein:
said pin is disposed in said transverse component of said slot in said second orientation; and biasing means in said handle assembly allowing said locking member to be selectively displaced proximally in said first orientation and to bias said locking member distally in said second orientation into said longitudinal component of said slot.
said pin is disposed in said transverse component of said slot in said second orientation; and biasing means in said handle assembly allowing said locking member to be selectively displaced proximally in said first orientation and to bias said locking member distally in said second orientation into said longitudinal component of said slot.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein:
said biasing means comprises a spring;
said handle assembly further comprises a retractable knob, said knob when selectively retracted overcomes a force on said locking member from said spring while pulling said locking member out of said longitudinal component of said slot.
said biasing means comprises a spring;
said handle assembly further comprises a retractable knob, said knob when selectively retracted overcomes a force on said locking member from said spring while pulling said locking member out of said longitudinal component of said slot.
10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein:
said opening in said closure member is formed by a pair of opposed fingers with said detent mounted on at least one of said fingers; and said knob rotatably mounted in said handle assembly such that rotation of said knob causes said operating member to apply a rotational force to said closure member to reorient said jaw during a surgical procedure.
said opening in said closure member is formed by a pair of opposed fingers with said detent mounted on at least one of said fingers; and said knob rotatably mounted in said handle assembly such that rotation of said knob causes said operating member to apply a rotational force to said closure member to reorient said jaw during a surgical procedure.
11. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein:
said operating member further comprises a head;
said head formed having a generally cylindrical section with a pair of opposed flats and a pair of opposed rounded sections;
said opening in said housing having a portion thereof conforming to the shape of said head and oriented to accept said head in said first orientation of said handle and cartridge assemblies; and said rounded sections are put in misalignment with said detent on said closure member in said second orientation of said handle and said cartridge assembly.
said operating member further comprises a head;
said head formed having a generally cylindrical section with a pair of opposed flats and a pair of opposed rounded sections;
said opening in said housing having a portion thereof conforming to the shape of said head and oriented to accept said head in said first orientation of said handle and cartridge assemblies; and said rounded sections are put in misalignment with said detent on said closure member in said second orientation of said handle and said cartridge assembly.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein:
said means for forming further comprises a feeder mounted for selective reciprocal operation; and said feeder operably engaged to said closure member for selective opposed movement with respect to said closure member during at least a portion of the time when said operating member causes movement of said closure member.
said means for forming further comprises a feeder mounted for selective reciprocal operation; and said feeder operably engaged to said closure member for selective opposed movement with respect to said closure member during at least a portion of the time when said operating member causes movement of said closure member.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said cartridge assembly further comprises:
a rotatably mounted member connected between said feeder and said closure member further comprising at least one rounded element to effect a reversal of motion therebetween.
a rotatably mounted member connected between said feeder and said closure member further comprising at least one rounded element to effect a reversal of motion therebetween.
14. The apparatus claim 13 wherein:
said rotatably mounted member further comprises at least two gears, said closure member and said feeder, each having a rack meshing with one of said gears; and said feeder and said closure member are stacked within said housing while engaged to said gears.
said rotatably mounted member further comprises at least two gears, said closure member and said feeder, each having a rack meshing with one of said gears; and said feeder and said closure member are stacked within said housing while engaged to said gears.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein:
said gears have a different number of teeth such that movement of said closure member results in a different amount of opposed movement of said feeder.
said gears have a different number of teeth such that movement of said closure member results in a different amount of opposed movement of said feeder.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein:
said rack for said closure member is formed as a separate component, said closure member movable at least in part during its travel independently of said rack for said closure member;
said closure member rack further comprising a latch to selectively hold said rack stationary with respect to said housing as said closure member is moved in a proximal direction to open said jaw; and a release mechanism on said closure member to defeat said latch after a predetermined movement in the proximal direction by said closure member whereupon said closure member rack is freed to move proximally and in turn advance said feeder distally through interaction of said gears.
said rack for said closure member is formed as a separate component, said closure member movable at least in part during its travel independently of said rack for said closure member;
said closure member rack further comprising a latch to selectively hold said rack stationary with respect to said housing as said closure member is moved in a proximal direction to open said jaw; and a release mechanism on said closure member to defeat said latch after a predetermined movement in the proximal direction by said closure member whereupon said closure member rack is freed to move proximally and in turn advance said feeder distally through interaction of said gears.
17. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein:
said housing contains a plurality of clips in line;
said latch bolding said gears and feeder stationary until said release mechanism which comprises a cutout on said closure defeats said latch mechanism by a camming action upon a predetermined movement of said closure member to a point where said jaw opens sufficiently to accept another clip; and biasing means acting on said closure member rack operable to accelerate said closure member rack upon said camming, whereupon movement initiated by said biasing means spins said gears allowing said feeder to advance the next one of said clips only after said jaw has opened sufficiently to accept it.
said housing contains a plurality of clips in line;
said latch bolding said gears and feeder stationary until said release mechanism which comprises a cutout on said closure defeats said latch mechanism by a camming action upon a predetermined movement of said closure member to a point where said jaw opens sufficiently to accept another clip; and biasing means acting on said closure member rack operable to accelerate said closure member rack upon said camming, whereupon movement initiated by said biasing means spins said gears allowing said feeder to advance the next one of said clips only after said jaw has opened sufficiently to accept it.
18. A method of performing a surgical procedure comprising the steps of:
joining a handle assembly to a cartridge assembly;
operatively connecting a operating member in said handle assembly to a closure member in said cartridge assembly;
operatively connecting said closure member to a clip feeder for reverse movements therebetween;
selectively driving said closure member in a proximal or distal direction substantially in tandem with said operating member;
forming a clip with distal movement of said closure member; and feeding a new clip with proximal movement of said closure member.
joining a handle assembly to a cartridge assembly;
operatively connecting a operating member in said handle assembly to a closure member in said cartridge assembly;
operatively connecting said closure member to a clip feeder for reverse movements therebetween;
selectively driving said closure member in a proximal or distal direction substantially in tandem with said operating member;
forming a clip with distal movement of said closure member; and feeding a new clip with proximal movement of said closure member.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein:
said operably connecting step for said operating member is accom-plished in said joining step;
said operably connecting said closure member to said feeder further comprising;
providing gearing between said closure member and said feeder; and disposing said closure member and said feeder on opposed sides of said gearing.
said operably connecting step for said operating member is accom-plished in said joining step;
said operably connecting said closure member to said feeder further comprising;
providing gearing between said closure member and said feeder; and disposing said closure member and said feeder on opposed sides of said gearing.
20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the steps of:
facilitating alignment between said handle and cartridge assemblies with a pin/slot combination;
advancing said slot in said cartridge assembly over said pin in said handle assembly;
displacing a detent in said handle assembly by said advancing;
aligning said operating member within an opening on said closure member by said advancing;
rotating said cartridge assembly with respect to said handle assembly;
trapping said operating member to said opening in said closure member by said rotating; and allowing said detent to be biased into said slot by said rotating.
facilitating alignment between said handle and cartridge assemblies with a pin/slot combination;
advancing said slot in said cartridge assembly over said pin in said handle assembly;
displacing a detent in said handle assembly by said advancing;
aligning said operating member within an opening on said closure member by said advancing;
rotating said cartridge assembly with respect to said handle assembly;
trapping said operating member to said opening in said closure member by said rotating; and allowing said detent to be biased into said slot by said rotating.
21. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein:
said feeder is selectively disengageable from said engagement to said closure member for movement into said jaw when said means for storing clips becomes empty.
said feeder is selectively disengageable from said engagement to said closure member for movement into said jaw when said means for storing clips becomes empty.
22. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein:
said rack on said feeder extends to its proximal end;
whereupon in the absence of a clip ahead of said feeder proximal movement of said operating member allows said gear in contact with said rack on said feeder to propel said feeder distally into said jaw; and said rack on said feeder moving away from contact with said gear upon having its distal motion stopped by said jaw.
said rack on said feeder extends to its proximal end;
whereupon in the absence of a clip ahead of said feeder proximal movement of said operating member allows said gear in contact with said rack on said feeder to propel said feeder distally into said jaw; and said rack on said feeder moving away from contact with said gear upon having its distal motion stopped by said jaw.
23. An apparatus for forming clips comprising:
a housing;
at least one clip stored in said housing;
a reciprocating closure member in said housing;
a jaw movable responsive to said closure member for forming a clip;
and said feeder movable into said jaw to prevent closure thereof after the last clip in said housing has been formed by said jaw.
a housing;
at least one clip stored in said housing;
a reciprocating closure member in said housing;
a jaw movable responsive to said closure member for forming a clip;
and said feeder movable into said jaw to prevent closure thereof after the last clip in said housing has been formed by said jaw.
24. The apparatus of claim 23 wherein:
said feeder and said closure member are operatively engaged for opposed movement; and said operative engagement being defeated upon movement of said feeder into said jaw.
said feeder and said closure member are operatively engaged for opposed movement; and said operative engagement being defeated upon movement of said feeder into said jaw.
25. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein:
said housing comprises a rotatably mounted member connected on opposed sides to said feeder and said closure member; and whereupon discharge of the last of said clip, proximal movement of said closure member creates opposed distal movement of said feeder and propels said feeder away from said rotatably mounted member, disabling said feeder from further movement by said rotatably mounted member.
said housing comprises a rotatably mounted member connected on opposed sides to said feeder and said closure member; and whereupon discharge of the last of said clip, proximal movement of said closure member creates opposed distal movement of said feeder and propels said feeder away from said rotatably mounted member, disabling said feeder from further movement by said rotatably mounted member.
26. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein:
said feeder is formed having a rack on the proximal end thereof;
said rotatably mounted member comprises at least one gear selective-ly engageable to said rack on said feeder;
said jaw stopping a clip ahead of said feeder while its rack is still engaged to said gear; and said feeder advancing into said jaw when no clip is disposed in front of it as a result of a distal force from said gear of said rack of said feeder resulting in said rack becoming disconnected from said gear.
said feeder is formed having a rack on the proximal end thereof;
said rotatably mounted member comprises at least one gear selective-ly engageable to said rack on said feeder;
said jaw stopping a clip ahead of said feeder while its rack is still engaged to said gear; and said feeder advancing into said jaw when no clip is disposed in front of it as a result of a distal force from said gear of said rack of said feeder resulting in said rack becoming disconnected from said gear.
27. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein:
said rack on said feeder extends to the proximal end of said feeder;
said rotatably mounted member has a plurality of gears for engage-ment of said closure member and said feeder; and lost motion means on said closure member to allow said closure member to move proximally a sufficient amount to open said jaw before activation of said gears drives said feeder distally either with the next clip to be fed or into said jaw when no clip remains in said housing.
said rack on said feeder extends to the proximal end of said feeder;
said rotatably mounted member has a plurality of gears for engage-ment of said closure member and said feeder; and lost motion means on said closure member to allow said closure member to move proximally a sufficient amount to open said jaw before activation of said gears drives said feeder distally either with the next clip to be fed or into said jaw when no clip remains in said housing.
28. A method of forming clips comprising:
feeding a clip into a jaw with a feeder;
forming a clip by closing a jaw with a closure member;
retracting said closure member allowing said jaw to open; and driving said feeder into said jaw when no more clips remain to be fed.
feeding a clip into a jaw with a feeder;
forming a clip by closing a jaw with a closure member;
retracting said closure member allowing said jaw to open; and driving said feeder into said jaw when no more clips remain to be fed.
29. The method of claim 28 further comprising:
driving said feeder in an opposite direction from said closure member;
using a rotatable member for creation of said opposed movement; and releasing said feeder from said rotating member during said driving step.
driving said feeder in an opposite direction from said closure member;
using a rotatable member for creation of said opposed movement; and releasing said feeder from said rotating member during said driving step.
30. The method of claim 29 further comprising:
allowing the closure member to move proximally for a fixed distance prior to engaging said feeder; and engaging said rotatable member for opposed motion of said feeder only after sufficient proximal movement of said closure member to open said jaw.
allowing the closure member to move proximally for a fixed distance prior to engaging said feeder; and engaging said rotatable member for opposed motion of said feeder only after sufficient proximal movement of said closure member to open said jaw.
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