1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates generally to powered surgical devices. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for selectively connecting end effectors to actuation units of powered surgical devices.
2. Background of Related Art
Powered devices for use in surgical procedures typically convert rotational motion from a handle assembly to linear motion for effectuating one or more functions, e.g., clamping, stapling, cutting. To permit reuse of the handle assemblies of these powered surgical devices and so that the handle assembly may be used with a variety of end effectors, adapter assemblies have been developed for selective attachment to the handle assemblies and to a variety of end effectors. Following use, the adapter assembly may be disposed of along with the end effector.
It has been discovered that a need exists for an adapter assembly having a flexible or more flexible body portion, as compared to prior adapter assemblies having rigid or relatively more rigid body portions thereof.
An adapter assembly for operably connecting an end effector to a powered surgical instrument is provided. The adapter assembly includes a drive coupling assembly, a first drive assembly, a second drive assembly, and an actuation assembly. The first drive assembly is operably connected to the drive coupling assembly and includes a first push/pull cable. The second drive assembly is operably connected to the drive coupling assembly and includes second and third push/pull cables. The actuation assembly includes a first pusher member. Retraction of the second and third push/pull cables effects advancement of the first pusher member.
In embodiments, the adapter assembly further includes a third drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly. The third drive assembly includes at least fourth and fifth push/pull cables. The actuation assembly may include a second pusher member. Retraction of the fourth and fifth push/pull cables may effect advancement of the second pusher member. The adapter assembly may further include a trocar member. The first push/pull cable may be secured to the trocar member. Each of the second and third push/pull cables and the fourth and fifth push/pull cables may include a corresponding sheath. The second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables and the corresponding sheaths may each include service slack. Each of the second and third push/pull cables may be secured to a first pair of guide members and the fourth and fifth push/pull cables may be secured to a second pair of guide members.
The actuation assembly may include a cylindrical housing. Each guide member of the first and second pairs of guide members may be secured relative to the cylindrical housing. Each of the first, second, and third drive assemblies may include a transmission for converting high speed, low torque input to low speed, high torque output.
The coupling assembly may connect each of the first, second, and third drive assemblies with respective first, second, and third drive shafts of a handle assembly. The first drive assembly may include a first carriage assembly and the second drive assembly may include a second carriage assembly. The first push/pull cable may be secured to the first carriage assembly and the second and third push/pull cables may be secured to the second carriage assembly. The third drive assembly may include a third carriage assembly. The fourth and fifth push/pull cables may be secured to the third carriage assembly.
In embodiments, the adapter assembly further includes a trocar assembly. The trocar assembly may include a locking member and a releasable trocar member. The releasable trocar member may be configured for operable engagement with an anvil assembly.
Also provided is a surgical assembly for connection to and operation by a handheld electromechanical instrument. The surgical assembly includes a trocar assembly and an adapter assembly. The trocar assembly includes a locking member, and a trocar member releasably secured to the locking member. The adapter assembly is configured to be releasably secured to a handheld electromechanical instrument and includes a first drive cable. The locking member of the trocar assembly is secured to the first drive cable and is movable between a first position where the trocar member is releasable from the locking member and a second position were the trocar member is secured to the locking member.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Embodiments of the presently disclosed adapter assembly for surgical devices and/or handle assemblies are described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. As used herein the term “distal” refers to that portion of the adapter assembly or surgical device, or component thereof, farther from the user, while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the adapter assembly or surgical device, or component thereof, closer to the user.
With reference to
For a detailed description of the structure and function of an exemplary handle assembly, please refer to commonly owned U.S. Pat. Appl. Publ. Nos. 2012/0253329, 2015/0157320, and 2015/0157321 (“the '329, '320, and '321 applications”), the content of each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
With continued reference to
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The first drive assembly 120 extends through the proximal and intermediate portions 102, 106 (
With particular reference to
The second drive assembly 130 extends through the proximal and intermediate portions 102, 106 (
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The third drive assembly 140 extends through the proximal and intermediate portions 102, 106 (
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As shown in
As will be described in further detail below, the inclusion of the service slack in each of the second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables 136, 138, 146, 148 and the respective second, third, fourth, and fifth outer sheaths 137, 139, 147, 149 within the intermediate portion 106 of the adapter assembly 100 changes the relative frame of reference of the second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables 136, 138, 146, 148 and the respective second, third, fourth, and fifth outer sheaths 137, 139, 147, 149. The configuration of the adapter assembly 100 is such that when the second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables 136, 138, 146, 148 are pulled within the proximal portion 102 of the adapter assembly 100, the second, third, fourth, and fifth outer sheaths 137, 139, 147, 149 of the respective second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables 136, 138, 146, 148 are pushed within the distal portion 104 of the adapter assembly 100.
With reference now to
With particular reference to
With continued reference to
As noted above, each of the first pair of guide members 158a, 158b is integrally formed with, or securely connected to, the respective second and third push/pull cable 136, 138 (
During actuation of the second drive assembly 130, each of the second and third push/pull cables 136, 138 are retracted through longitudinal movement of the second carriage assembly 134 of the second drive assembly 130. As described in detail above, the configuration of the second and third push/pull cables 136, 138 of the second drive assembly 130, and the accompanying second and third sheaths 137, 139, respectively, facilitated by the service slack provided by, for example, the helical pattern of the second and third push/pull cables 136, 138 within the intermediate portion 106 of the adapter assembly 100, is such that when the second and third push/pull cables 136, 138 are pulled, i.e., retracted, the second and third sheaths 137, 139 move distally, i.e., advance. Advancement of the second and third sheaths 137, 139 of the second drive assembly 130 causes distal movement of the first pusher member 154 of the actuation assembly 150, as indicated by arrow “A” in
As noted above, each guide member 160a, 160b of the second pair of guide members is integrally formed with, or securely connected to, the respective fourth and fifth push/pull cable 146, 148, of the third drive assembly 140 of the adapter assembly 100. Each guide member 160a, 160b of the second pair of guide members engages the cylindrical housing 152 of the actuation assembly 150 to fix the fourth and fifth push/pull cables 146, 148 relative to the actuation assembly 150. The free end of each guide member 160a, 160b of the second pair of guide members is received within the respective tubular guide 164a, 164b extending for the second pusher member 156. As noted above, the third drive assembly 140 includes two (2) push/pull cables 146, 148; however, the third drive assembly 140 is capable of accommodating up to four (4) push/pull cables. In some embodiments, any or all of the tubular guides 164a, 164b may be replaced with additional push/pull cables (not shown) and accompanying outer sheaths (not shown).
During actuation of the third drive assembly 140, each of the fourth and fifth push/pull cables 146, 148 are retracted through longitudinal movement of the third carriage assembly 144 of the third drive assembly 140. As described in detail above, the configuration of the fourth and fifth push/pull cables 146, 148, and the accompanying fourth and fifth sheaths 147, 149, respectively, facilitated by the service slack provided by the, for example, helical pattern (
Springs “S” received about the second, third, fourth, and fifth sheaths 137, 139, 147, 149 of the respective second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables 136, 138, 146, 148 facilitate the return of the second, third, fourth, and fifth sheaths 137, 139, 147, 149 to their initial positions when the respective second, third, fourth, and fifth push/pull cables 136, 138, 146, 148 are advanced, i.e., pushed distally. As the second, third, fourth, and fifth sheaths 137, 139, 147, 149 move proximally, the respective first and second pusher members 154, 156 are moved distally, i.e., retracted.
When the loading unit 40 is secured to the cylindrical housing 152 of the actuation assembly 150, the first pusher member 154 engages a staple pusher member 42 of the loading unit 40 and the second pusher member 156 engages a knife pusher member 44 of the loading unit 40. The first and second pusher members 154, 156 are moveably supported within the cylindrical housing 152 to effect longitudinal movement of the respective stapler pusher member 42 and the knife pusher member 44.
With reference now to
A proximal end of the locking member 172 is securely connected to the first push/pull cable 126 of the first drive assembly 120 (
Each of the plurality of fingers 172a includes a locking feature, e.g., a pair of teeth 173, and the proximal portion 174a of the trocar member 174 defines a corresponding locking feature, e.g., a pair of annular grooves 175. The annular grooves 175 are positioned to receive the pairs of teeth 173 of the plurality of fingers 172a when the trocar member 174 is in engagement with the locking member 172 and the plurality of fingers 172a are in their second position.
With particular reference to
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Subsequent to the clamping of tissue (not shown), actuation of the second drive assembly 130 (
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Although the adapter assembly 100 has been shown and described in relation to operation of the tool assembly 30 (
Any of the components described herein may be fabricated from either metals, plastics, resins, composites or the like taking into consideration strength, durability, wearability, weight, resistance to corrosion, ease of manufacturing, cost of manufacturing, and the like.
Persons skilled in the art will understand that the devices and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting exemplary embodiments. It is envisioned that the elements and features illustrated or described in connection with one exemplary embodiment may be combined with the elements and features of another without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. As well, one skilled in the art will appreciate further features and advantages of the disclosure based on the above-described embodiments. Accordingly, the disclosure is not to be limited by what has been particularly shown and described, except as indicated by the appended claims.
This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/251,300 filed Nov. 5, 2015, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
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