Firing assembly comprising a multiple failed-state fuse

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11571210
  • Patent Number
    11,571,210
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, December 21, 2016
    7 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 7, 2023
    a year ago
Abstract
Surgical instruments are disclosed comprising a firing assembly including a fuse having a plurality of operating states.
Description
BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to surgical instruments and, in various arrangements, to surgical stapling and cutting instruments and staple cartridges for use therewith that are designed to staple and cut tissue.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various features of the embodiments described herein, together with advantages thereof, may be understood in accordance with the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows:



FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical instrument including a handle and an interchangeable shaft assembly comprising an end effector in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 illustrated with some components removed;



FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a distal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 illustrated with some components removed;



FIG. 1C is a perspective view of a proximal portion of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 illustrated with some components removed;



FIG. 1D is an exploded view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1;



FIG. 1E is an exploded view of the distal end of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1;



FIG. 1F is an exploded view of the proximal end of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1;



FIG. 1G is a partial cross-sectional plan view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 illustrating the end effector in an unarticulated configuration;



FIG. 1H is a partial cross-sectional plan view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1 illustrating the end effector in an articulated configuration;



FIG. 1I is a partial exploded view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1;



FIG. 1J is a cross-sectional view of an anvil jaw of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1;



FIG. 2 is an elevational view of a cartridge jaw in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 3 is an elevational view of an end effector including the anvil jaw of FIG. 1 and the cartridge jaw of FIG. 2;



FIG. 4 is a partial elevational view of an end effector in accordance with at least one embodiment illustrated in an open configuration;



FIG. 5 is a partial elevational view of the end effector of FIG. 4 illustrated in a fully-closed configuration;



FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a firing assembly in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument including the firing assembly of FIG. 6;



FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 7 illustrated in a partially-opened configuration;



FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a coupling member of a firing member in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of the firing member of FIG. 9 including a layered firing bar attached to the coupling member;



FIG. 11 is an end view of the firing member of FIG. 9;



FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a coupling member of a firing member in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 13 is a partial perspective view of a firing bar of the firing member of FIG. 12;



FIG. 14 is a partial perspective view of the firing member of FIG. 12;



FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view of a coupling member and a firing bar layer of a firing member in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view of the firing bar layer attached to the coupling member of FIG. 15;



FIG. 17 is a partial perspective view of additional layers of the firing bar attached to the coupling member of FIG. 15;



FIG. 18 is a partial plan view of the coupling member and the firing bar of FIG. 15;



FIG. 19 is a partial perspective view of a firing assembly comprising a coupling member, a firing bar, and a lockout bar in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument including the firing assembly of FIG. 19 illustrated in a locked out configuration;



FIG. 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 20 illustrated in an unlocked configuration;



FIG. 22 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument illustrated in a locked out configuration;



FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 22 illustrated in an unlocked configuration;



FIG. 24 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument illustrated in a locked out configuration;



FIG. 25 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 24 illustrated in an unlocked configuration;



FIG. 26 is an exploded view of a cartridge jaw, a staple cartridge, and a firing member of a surgical instrument in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 27 is an elevational view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 26 illustrated in an unfired configuration;



FIG. 28 is an elevational view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 26 illustrated in a partially-fired configuration;



FIG. 29 is an elevational view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 26 illustrated in a fully-fired configuration;



FIG. 30 illustrates the surgical instrument of FIG. 26 clamped onto a vessel;



FIG. 31 is a top plan view of a cartridge jaw in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 32 is a bottom plan view of the cartridge jaw of FIG. 31;



FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge jaw of FIG. 31 taken along line 33-33 in FIG. 31;



FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge jaw of FIG. 31 taken along line 34-34 in FIG. 31;



FIG. 35 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly including a firing force lockout illustrated in an unlocked condition;



FIG. 36 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 35 illustrating the firing force lockout in a locked configuration;



FIG. 37 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 35 illustrating the firing force lockout in an unlocked configuration and the firing assembly in a fired position;



FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 35 taken along line 38-38 in FIG. 37;



FIG. 39 is a partial plan view of a staple cartridge comprising a cartridge lockout in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 40 is a partial plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 39 illustrating a firing member partially advanced through the staple cartridge;



FIG. 41 is a partial cross-sectional elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 39 illustrating the firing member in a partially-advanced position;



FIG. 42 is a partial plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 39 illustrating the firing member in a retracted position and the cartridge lockout in a locked configuration;



FIG. 43 is a partial perspective view of a firing lockout assembly of a surgical instrument illustrated in an unlocked configuration in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 44 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the firing lockout assembly of FIG. 43 illustrated in its unlocked configuration;



FIG. 45 is a partial cross-sectional elevational view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 43 illustrating the firing lockout in its unlocked configuration;



FIG. 46 is a partial cross-sectional elevational view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 43 illustrating the firing lockout in a locked configuration;



FIG. 47 is a partial cross-sectional elevational view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 43 illustrating the firing lockout being returned to its unlocked configuration;



FIG. 48 is a partial perspective view of a surgical instrument comprising a firing lockout in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 49 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 48 illustrating the firing lockout in an unlocked configuration;



FIG. 50 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 48 illustrating the firing lockout in a locked configuration;



FIG. 51 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 48 illustrating the firing lockout after it has been returned to its unlocked configuration;



FIG. 52 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument comprising a firing member and a firing force lockout in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 53 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 52 illustrating the firing member moved distally;



FIG. 54 is an end cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 52 taken along line 54-54 in FIG. 52;



FIG. 55 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 52 illustrating the firing member in a fired position;



FIG. 56 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 52 illustrating the firing force lockout in a locked condition;



FIG. 57 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument comprising a firing member and a firing force lockout in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 58 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 57 illustrating the firing force lockout in a locked condition;



FIG. 59 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 57 illustrating the firing force lockout after it has been reset and the firing member advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke;



FIG. 60 is a partial exploded view of a firing assembly of a surgical instrument in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 61 is a detail view of a fuse region of the firing assembly of FIG. 60 configured to fail when the firing load transmitted through the firing assembly exceeds a threshold;



FIG. 62 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 60 illustrating the firing assembly in an unfired position and the fuse region in an intact state;



FIG. 63 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 60 illustrating the fuse region in a failed state;



FIG. 64 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 60 illustrating the firing assembly in a collapsed state;



FIG. 65 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly having a resettable fuse portion in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 66 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 65 illustrating the firing assembly in a fired position;



FIG. 67 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 65 illustrating the fuse portion in a failed state;



FIG. 68 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 65 illustrating the fuse portion being retracted and reset;



FIG. 69 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 65 illustrating the fuse portion in a reset state;



FIG. 70 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 65 illustrating the firing assembly in a fired position;



FIG. 71 is a partial cross-sectional view of a surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly having a fuse portion in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 72 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 71 illustrating the firing assembly in a fired position;



FIG. 73 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 71 illustrating the fuse portion in a failed state prior to the firing assembly being advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke, wherein the fuse portion is also acting as a firing force lockout preventing the staple firing stroke;



FIG. 74 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 71 illustrating the fuse portion in a first-stage failed state during the staple firing stroke of the firing assembly;



FIG. 75 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 71 illustrating the fuse portion in a second-stage failed state during the staple firing stroke of the firing assembly;



FIG. 76 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 71 illustrating the firing assembly being reset;



FIG. 77 is a partial cross-sectional view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 71 illustrating the firing assembly in a reset state;



FIG. 77A is a perspective view of a staple cartridge in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 77B is a partial plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 77A and an anvil for use therewith;



FIG. 77C is a perspective view of a staple cartridge in accordance with at least one embodiment;



FIG. 77D is a partial plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 77C and an anvil for use therewith;



FIG. 77E comprises elevational views of the staples of the staple cartridge of FIG. 77C in an unformed configuration, elevational views of the staples of the staple cartridge of FIG. 77C in a formed configuration, and plan views of the staples of the staple cartridge of FIG. 77C in an unformed configuration;



FIG. 77F illustrates the staples of FIG. 77E implanted into the tissue of a patient;



FIG. 78 is a perspective view of a surgical instrument including a handle and an interchangeable shaft assembly in accordance with at least one embodiment; and



FIG. 79 is a perspective view of a robotic surgical system operably supporting a plurality of surgical tools in accordance with at least one embodiment.





Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein illustrate various embodiments of the invention, in one form, and such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,185, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND REPLACEABLE TOOL ASSEMBLIES THEREOF;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,230, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,221, entitled LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL END EFFECTORS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,209, entitled SURGICAL END EFFECTORS AND FIRING MEMBERS THEREOF;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,198, entitled LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL END EFFECTORS AND REPLACEABLE TOOL ASSEMBLIES; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,240, entitled SURGICAL END EFFECTORS AND ADAPTABLE FIRING MEMBERS THEREFOR.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,939, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF STAPLES AND STAPLE CAVITIES THEREIN;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,941, entitled SURGICAL TOOL ASSEMBLIES WITH CLUTCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHIFTING BETWEEN CLOSURE SYSTEMS WITH CLOSURE STROKE REDUCTION FEATURES AND ARTICULATION AND FIRING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,943, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND STAPLE-FORMING ANVILS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,950, entitled SURGICAL TOOL ASSEMBLIES WITH CLOSURE STROKE REDUCTION FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,945, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF STAPLES AND STAPLE CAVITIES THEREIN;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,946, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND STAPLE-FORMING ANVILS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,951, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH JAW OPENING FEATURES FOR INCREASING A JAW OPENING DISTANCE;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,953, entitled METHODS OF STAPLING TISSUE;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,954, entitled FIRING MEMBERS WITH NON-PARALLEL JAW ENGAGEMENT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL END EFFECTORS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,955, entitled SURGICAL END EFFECTORS WITH EXPANDABLE TISSUE STOP ARRANGEMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,948, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND STAPLE-FORMING ANVILS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,956, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH POSITIVE JAW OPENING FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,958, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR PREVENTING FIRING SYSTEM ACTUATION UNLESS AN UNSPENT STAPLE CARTRIDGE IS PRESENT; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,947, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF STAPLES AND STAPLE CAVITIES THEREIN.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,896, entitled METHOD FOR RESETTING A FUSE OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,898, entitled STAPLE FORMING POCKET ARRANGEMENT TO ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STAPLES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,899, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING IMPROVED JAW CONTROL;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,901, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE AND STAPLE CARTRIDGE CHANNEL COMPRISING WINDOWS DEFINED THEREIN;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,902, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A CUTTING MEMBER;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,904, entitled STAPLE FIRING MEMBER COMPRISING A MISSING CARTRIDGE AND/OR SPENT CARTRIDGE LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,905, entitled FIRING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,907, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING AN END EFFECTOR LOCKOUT AND A FIRING ASSEMBLY LOCKOUT; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,908, entitled FIRING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FUSE.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,920, entitled STAPLE FORMING POCKET ARRANGEMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,913, entitled ANVIL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL STAPLERS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,914, entitled METHOD OF DEFORMING STAPLES FROM TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH THE SAME SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,893, entitled BILATERALLY ASYMMETRIC STAPLE FORMING POCKET PAIRS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,929, entitled CLOSURE MEMBERS WITH CAM SURFACE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT CLOSURE AND FIRING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,911, entitled SURGICAL STAPLERS WITH INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATABLE CLOSING AND FIRING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,927, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH SMART STAPLE CARTRIDGES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,917, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING STAPLES WITH DIFFERENT CLAMPING BREADTHS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,900, entitled STAPLE FORMING POCKET ARRANGEMENTS COMPRISING PRIMARY SIDEWALLS AND POCKET SIDEWALLS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,931, entitled NO-CARTRIDGE AND SPENT CARTRIDGE LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL STAPLERS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,915, entitled FIRING MEMBER PIN ANGLE;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,897, entitled STAPLE FORMING POCKET ARRANGEMENTS COMPRISING ZONED FORMING SURFACE GROOVES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,922, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MULTIPLE FAILURE RESPONSE MODES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,924, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PRIMARY AND SAFETY PROCESSORS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,912, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH JAWS THAT ARE PIVOTABLE ABOUT A FIXED AXIS AND INCLUDE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT CLOSURE AND FIRING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,910, entitled ANVIL HAVING A KNIFE SLOT WIDTH;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,903, entitled CLOSURE MEMBER ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,906, entitled FIRING MEMBER PIN CONFIGURATIONS.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,188, entitled STEPPED STAPLE CARTRIDGE WITH ASYMMETRICAL STAPLES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,192, entitled STEPPED STAPLE CARTRIDGE WITH TISSUE RETENTION AND GAP SETTING FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,206, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE WITH DEFORMABLE DRIVER RETENTION FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,226, entitled DURABILITY FEATURES FOR END EFFECTORS AND FIRING ASSEMBLIES OF SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,222, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS HAVING END EFFECTORS WITH POSITIVE OPENING FEATURES; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/386,236, entitled CONNECTION PORTIONS FOR DISPOSABLE LOADING UNITS FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,887, entitled METHOD FOR ATTACHING A SHAFT ASSEMBLY TO A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND, ALTERNATIVELY, TO A SURGICAL ROBOT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,889, entitled SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MANUALLY-OPERABLE RETRACTION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A MOTORIZED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,890, entitled SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SEPARATELY ACTUATABLE AND RETRACTABLE SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,891, entitled SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CLUTCH CONFIGURED TO ADAPT THE OUTPUT OF A ROTARY FIRING MEMBER TO TWO DIFFERENT SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,892, entitled SURGICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A FIRING MEMBER ROTATABLE INTO AN ARTICULATION STATE TO ARTICULATE AN END EFFECTOR OF THE SURGICAL SYSTEM;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,894, entitled SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LOCKOUT; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,895, entitled SHAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND ARTICULATION LOCKOUTS.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Dec. 21, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,916, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,918, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,919, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,921, entitled SURGICAL STAPLE CARTRIDGE WITH MOVABLE CAMMING MEMBER CONFIGURED TO DISENGAGE FIRING MEMBER LOCKOUT FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,923, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,925, entitled JAW ACTUATED LOCK ARRANGEMENTS FOR PREVENTING ADVANCEMENT OF A FIRING MEMBER IN A SURGICAL END EFFECTOR UNLESS AN UNFIRED CARTRIDGE IS INSTALLED IN THE END EFFECTOR;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,926, entitled AXIALLY MOVABLE CLOSURE SYSTEM ARRANGEMENTS FOR APPLYING CLOSURE MOTIONS TO JAWS OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,928, entitled PROTECTIVE COVER ARRANGEMENTS FOR A JOINT INTERFACE BETWEEN A MOVABLE JAW AND ACTUATOR SHAFT OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,930, entitled SURGICAL END EFFECTOR WITH TWO SEPARATE COOPERATING OPENING FEATURES FOR OPENING AND CLOSING END EFFECTOR JAWS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,932, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL END EFFECTOR WITH ASYMMETRIC SHAFT ARRANGEMENT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,933, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INDEPENDENT PIVOTABLE LINKAGE DISTAL OF AN ARTICULATION LOCK;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,934, entitled ARTICULATION LOCK ARRANGEMENTS FOR LOCKING AN END EFFECTOR IN AN ARTICULATED POSITION IN RESPONSE TO ACTUATION OF A JAW CLOSURE SYSTEM;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,935, entitled LATERALLY ACTUATABLE ARTICULATION LOCK ARRANGEMENTS FOR LOCKING AN END EFFECTOR OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT IN AN ARTICULATED CONFIGURATION; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/385,936, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ARTICULATION STROKE AMPLIFICATION FEATURES.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Jun. 24, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/191,775, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING WIRE STAPLES AND STAMPED STAPLES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/191,807, entitled STAPLING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH WIRE STAPLES AND STAMPED STAPLES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/191,834, entitled STAMPED STAPLES AND STAPLE CARTRIDGES USING THE SAME;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/191,788, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING OVERDRIVEN STAPLES; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/191,818, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING OFFSET LONGITUDINAL STAPLE ROWS.


Applicant of the present application owns the following U.S. Patent Applications that were filed on Jun. 24, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entireties:


U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/569,218, entitled SURGICAL FASTENER;


U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/569,227, entitled SURGICAL FASTENER;


U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/569,259, entitled SURGICAL FASTENER CARTRIDGE; and


U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/569,264, entitled SURGICAL FASTENER CARTRIDGE.


Applicant of the present application owns the following patent applications that were filed on Apr. 1, 2016 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,325, entitled METHOD FOR OPERATING A SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,321, entitled MODULAR SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISPLAY;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,326, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISPLAY INCLUDING A RE-ORIENTABLE DISPLAY FIELD;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,263, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH RECONFIGURABLE GRIP PORTION;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,262, entitled ROTARY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MANUALLY ACTUATABLE BAILOUT SYSTEM;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,277, entitled SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING END EFFECTOR WITH ANVIL CONCENTRIC DRIVE MEMBER;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,296, entitled INTERCHANGEABLE SURGICAL TOOL ASSEMBLY WITH A SURGICAL END EFFECTOR THAT IS SELECTIVELY ROTATABLE ABOUT A SHAFT AXIS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,258, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SHIFTABLE TRANSMISSION;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,278, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE SELECTIVE CUTTING OF TISSUE;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,284, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONTOURABLE SHAFT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,295, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A TISSUE COMPRESSION LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,300, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING AN UNCLAMPING LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,196, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A JAW CLOSURE LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,203, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A JAW ATTACHMENT LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,210, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SPENT CARTRIDGE LOCKOUT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,324, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A SHIFTING MECHANISM;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,335, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING MULTIPLE LOCKOUTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,339, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,253, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO APPLY ANNULAR ROWS OF STAPLES HAVING DIFFERENT HEIGHTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,304, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A GROOVED FORMING POCKET;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,331, entitled ANVIL MODIFICATION MEMBERS FOR SURGICAL STAPLERS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,336, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH ATRAUMATIC FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,312, entitled CIRCULAR STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING AN INCISABLE TISSUE SUPPORT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,309, entitled CIRCULAR STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING ROTARY FIRING SYSTEM; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/089,349, entitled CIRCULAR STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING LOAD CONTROL.


Applicant of the present application also owns the U.S. Patent Applications identified below which were filed on Dec. 31, 2015 which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/984,488, entitled MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR BATTERY PACK FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/984,525, entitled MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR DRIVETRAIN FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/984,552, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH SEPARABLE MOTORS AND MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUITS.


Applicant of the present application also owns the U.S. Patent Applications identified below which were filed on Feb. 9, 2016 which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,220, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ARTICULATING AND AXIALLY TRANSLATABLE END EFFECTOR;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,228, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH MULTIPLE LINK ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,196, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ARTICULATION MECHANISM WITH SLOTTED SECONDARY CONSTRAINT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,206, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH AN END EFFECTOR THAT IS HIGHLY ARTICULATABLE RELATIVE TO AN ELONGATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,215, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH NON-SYMMETRICAL ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,227, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH SINGLE ARTICULATION LINK ARRANGEMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,235, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH TENSIONING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CABLE DRIVEN ARTICULATION SYSTEMS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,230, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-AXIS FIRING BEAM ARRANGEMENTS; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/019,245, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CLOSURE STROKE REDUCTION ARRANGEMENTS.


Applicant of the present application also owns the U.S. Patent Applications identified below which were filed on Feb. 12, 2016 which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/043,254, entitled MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR DRIVETRAIN FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/043,259, entitled MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR DRIVETRAIN FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/043,275, entitled MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR DRIVETRAIN FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/043,289, entitled MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR DRIVETRAIN FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.


Applicant of the present application owns the following patent applications that were filed on Jun. 18, 2015 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/742,925, entitled SURGICAL END EFFECTORS WITH POSITIVE JAW OPENING ARRANGEMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/742,941, entitled SURGICAL END EFFECTORS WITH DUAL CAM ACTUATED JAW CLOSING FEATURES;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/742,914, entitled MOVABLE FIRING BEAM SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/742,900, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH COMPOSITE FIRING BEAM STRUCTURES WITH CENTER FIRING SUPPORT MEMBER FOR ARTICULATION SUPPORT;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/742,885, entitled DUAL ARTICULATION DRIVE SYSTEM ARRANGEMENTS FOR ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/742,876, entitled PUSH/PULL ARTICULATION DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.


Applicant of the present application owns the following patent applications that were filed on Mar. 6, 2015 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,746, entitled POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256184;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,795, entitled MULTIPLE LEVEL THRESHOLDS TO MODIFY OPERATION OF POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/02561185;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,832, entitled ADAPTIVE TISSUE COMPRESSION TECHNIQUES TO ADJUST CLOSURE RATES FOR MULTIPLE TISSUE TYPES, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256154;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,935, entitled OVERLAID MULTI SENSOR RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ELECTRODE SYSTEM TO MEASURE TISSUE COMPRESSION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256071;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,831, entitled MONITORING SPEED CONTROL AND PRECISION INCREMENTING OF MOTOR FOR POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256153;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,859, entitled TIME DEPENDENT EVALUATION OF SENSOR DATA TO DETERMINE STABILITY, CREEP, AND VISCOELASTIC ELEMENTS OF MEASURES, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256187;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,817, entitled INTERACTIVE FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256186;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,844, entitled CONTROL TECHNIQUES AND SUB-PROCESSOR CONTAINED WITHIN MODULAR SHAFT WITH SELECT CONTROL PROCESSING FROM HANDLE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256155;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,837, entitled SMART SENSORS WITH LOCAL SIGNAL PROCESSING, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256163;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,765, entitled SYSTEM FOR DETECTING THE MIS-INSERTION OF A STAPLE CARTRIDGE INTO A SURGICAL STAPLER, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256160;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,799, entitled SIGNAL AND POWER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM POSITIONED ON A ROTATABLE SHAFT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256162; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/640,780, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A LOCKABLE BATTERY HOUSING, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0256161.


Applicant of the present application owns the following patent applications that were filed on Feb. 27, 2015, and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,576, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING AN INSPECTION STATION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249919;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,546, entitled SURGICAL APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO ASSESS WHETHER A PERFORMANCE PARAMETER OF THE SURGICAL APPARATUS IS WITHIN AN ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE BAND, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249915;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,560, entitled SURGICAL CHARGING SYSTEM THAT CHARGES AND/OR CONDITIONS ONE OR MORE BATTERIES, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249910;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,566, entitled CHARGING SYSTEM THAT ENABLES EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS FOR CHARGING A BATTERY, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249918;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,555, entitled SYSTEM FOR MONITORING WHETHER A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249916;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,542, entitled REINFORCED BATTERY FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249908;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,548, entitled POWER ADAPTER FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249909;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,526, entitled ADAPTABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HANDLE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249945;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,541, entitled MODULAR STAPLING ASSEMBLY, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249927; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/633,562, entitled SURGICAL APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO TRACK AN END-OF-LIFE PARAMETER, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0249917.


Applicant of the present application owns the following patent applications that were filed on Dec. 18, 2014 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/574,478, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS COMPRISING AN ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR AND MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE FIRING STROKE OF A FIRING MEMBER, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174977;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/574,483, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING LOCKABLE SYSTEMS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174969;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/575,139, entitled DRIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174978;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/575,148, entitled LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DETACHABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL END EFFECTORS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174976;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/575,130, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH AN ANVIL THAT IS SELECTIVELY MOVABLE ABOUT A DISCRETE NON-MOVABLE AXIS RELATIVE TO A STAPLE CARTRIDGE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174972;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/575,143, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH IMPROVED CLOSURE ARRANGEMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174983;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/575,117, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTORS AND MOVABLE FIRING BEAM SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174975;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/575,154, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTORS AND IMPROVED FIRING BEAM SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174973;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/574,493, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE ARTICULATION SYSTEM, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174970; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/574,500, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A LOCKABLE ARTICULATION SYSTEM, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0174971.


Applicant of the present application owns the following patent applications that were filed on Mar. 1, 2013 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,295, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS FOR SIGNAL COMMUNICATION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0246471;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,323, entitled ROTARY POWERED ARTICULATION JOINTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0246472;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,338, entitled THUMBWHEEL SWITCH ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0249557;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,499, entitled ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL DEVICE WITH SIGNAL RELAY ARRANGEMENT, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,358,003;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,460, entitled MULTIPLE PROCESSOR MOTOR CONTROL FOR MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0246478;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,358, entitled JOYSTICK SWITCH ASSEMBLIES FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,326,767;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,481, entitled SENSOR STRAIGHTENED END EFFECTOR DURING REMOVAL THROUGH TROCAR, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,468,438;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,518, entitled CONTROL METHODS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH REMOVABLE IMPLEMENT PORTIONS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0246475;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,375, entitled ROTARY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH MULTIPLE DEGREES OF FREEDOM, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,398,911; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/782,536, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SOFT STOP, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,307,986.


Applicant of the present application also owns the following patent applications that were filed on Mar. 14, 2013 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,097, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263542;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,193, entitled CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR A DRIVE MEMBER OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,332,987;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,053, entitled INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263564;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,086, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN ARTICULATION LOCK, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263541;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,210, entitled SENSOR ARRANGEMENTS FOR ABSOLUTE POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263538;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,148, entitled MULTI-FUNCTION MOTOR FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263554;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,066, entitled DRIVE SYSTEM LOCKOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263565;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,117, entitled ARTICULATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,351,726;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,130, entitled DRIVE TRAIN CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,351,727; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,159, entitled METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0277017.


Applicant of the present application also owns the following patent application that was filed on Mar. 7, 2014 and is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/200,111, entitled CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263539.


Applicant of the present application also owns the following patent applications that were filed on Mar. 26, 2014 and are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,106, entitled POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272582;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,099, entitled STERILIZATION VERIFICATION CIRCUIT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272581;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,094, entitled VERIFICATION OF NUMBER OF BATTERY EXCHANGES/PROCEDURE COUNT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272580;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,117, entitled POWER MANAGEMENT THROUGH SLEEP OPTIONS OF SEGMENTED CIRCUIT AND WAKE UP CONTROL, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272574;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,075, entitled MODULAR POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH DETACHABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272579;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,093, entitled FEEDBACK ALGORITHMS FOR MANUAL BAILOUT SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272569;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,116, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT UTILIZING SENSOR ADAPTATION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272571;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,071, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONTROL CIRCUIT HAVING A SAFETY PROCESSOR, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272578;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,097, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272570;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,126, entitled INTERFACE SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272572;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,133, entitled MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272557;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,081, entitled SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A SEGMENTED CIRCUIT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0277471;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,076, entitled POWER MANAGEMENT THROUGH SEGMENTED CIRCUIT AND VARIABLE VOLTAGE PROTECTION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0280424;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,111, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT SYSTEM, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0272583; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/226,125, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A ROTATABLE SHAFT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0280384.


Applicant of the present application also owns the following patent applications that were filed on Sep. 5, 2014 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,103, entitled CIRCUITRY AND SENSORS FOR POWERED MEDICAL DEVICE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066912;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,119, entitled ADJUNCT WITH INTEGRATED SENSORS TO QUANTIFY TISSUE COMPRESSION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066914;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/478,908, entitled MONITORING DEVICE DEGRADATION BASED ON COMPONENT EVALUATION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066910;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/478,895, entitled MULTIPLE SENSORS WITH ONE SENSOR AFFECTING A SECOND SENSOR'S OUTPUT OR INTERPRETATION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066909;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,110, entitled POLARITY OF HALL MAGNET TO DETECT MISLOADED CARTRIDGE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066915;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,098, entitled SMART CARTRIDGE WAKE UP OPERATION AND DATA RETENTION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066911;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,115, entitled MULTIPLE MOTOR CONTROL FOR POWERED MEDICAL DEVICE, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066916; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/479,108, entitled LOCAL DISPLAY OF TISSUE PARAMETER STABILIZATION, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0066913.


Applicant of the present application also owns the following patent applications that were filed on Apr. 9, 2014 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,590, entitled MOTOR DRIVEN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH LOCKABLE DUAL DRIVE SHAFTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305987;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,581, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A CLOSING DRIVE AND A FIRING DRIVE OPERATED FROM THE SAME ROTATABLE OUTPUT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305989;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,595, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFT INCLUDING SWITCHES FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305988;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,588, entitled POWERED LINEAR SURGICAL STAPLER, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0309666;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,591, entitled TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENT FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305991;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,584, entitled MODULAR MOTOR DRIVEN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH ALIGNMENT FEATURES FOR ALIGNING ROTARY DRIVE SHAFTS WITH SURGICAL END EFFECTOR SHAFTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305994;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,587, entitled POWERED SURGICAL STAPLER, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0309665;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,586, entitled DRIVE SYSTEM DECOUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305990; and


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/248,607, entitled MODULAR MOTOR DRIVEN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH STATUS INDICATION ARRANGEMENTS, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0305992.


Applicant of the present application also owns the following patent applications that were filed on Apr. 16, 2013 and which are each herein incorporated by reference in their respective entirety:


U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/812,365, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS PERFORMED BY A SINGLE MOTOR;


U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/812,376, entitled LINEAR CUTTER WITH POWER;


U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/812,382, entitled LINEAR CUTTER WITH MOTOR AND PISTOL GRIP;


U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/812,385, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HANDLE WITH MULTIPLE ACTUATION MOTORS AND MOTOR CONTROL; and


U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/812,372, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS PERFORMED BY A SINGLE MOTOR.


Numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the overall structure, function, manufacture, and use of the embodiments as described in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Well-known operations, components, and elements have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the embodiments described in the specification. The reader will understand that the embodiments described and illustrated herein are non-limiting examples, and thus it can be appreciated that the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein may be representative and illustrative. Variations and changes thereto may be made without departing from the scope of the claims.


The terms “comprise” (and any form of comprise, such as “comprises” and “comprising”), “have” (and any form of have, such as “has” and “having”), “include” (and any form of include, such as “includes” and “including”) and “contain” (and any form of contain, such as “contains” and “containing”) are open-ended linking verbs. As a result, a surgical system, device, or apparatus that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or“contains” one or more elements possesses those one or more elements, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more elements. Likewise, an element of a system, device, or apparatus that “comprises,” “has,” “includes” or“contains” one or more features possesses those one or more features, but is not limited to possessing only those one or more features.


The terms “proximal” and “distal” are used herein with reference to a clinician manipulating the handle portion of the surgical instrument. The term “proximal” refers to the portion closest to the clinician and the term “distal” refers to the portion located away from the clinician. It will be further appreciated that, for convenience and clarity, spatial terms such as “vertical”, “horizontal”, “up”, and “down” may be used herein with respect to the drawings. However, surgical instruments are used in many orientations and positions, and these terms are not intended to be limiting and/or absolute.


Various exemplary devices and methods are provided for performing laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures. However, the reader will readily appreciate that the various methods and devices disclosed herein can be used in numerous surgical procedures and applications including, for example, in connection with open surgical procedures. As the present Detailed Description proceeds, the reader will further appreciate that the various instruments disclosed herein can be inserted into a body in any way, such as through a natural orifice, through an incision or puncture hole formed in tissue, etc. The working portions or end effector portions of the instruments can be inserted directly into a patient's body or can be inserted through an access device that has a working channel through which the end effector and elongate shaft of a surgical instrument can be advanced.


A surgical stapling system can comprise a shaft and an end effector extending from the shaft. The end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw comprises a staple cartridge. The staple cartridge is insertable into and removable from the first jaw; however, other embodiments are envisioned in which a staple cartridge is not removable from, or at least readily replaceable from, the first jaw. The second jaw comprises an anvil configured to deform staples ejected from the staple cartridge. The second jaw is pivotable relative to the first jaw about a closure axis; however, other embodiments are envisioned in which the first jaw is pivotable relative to the second jaw. The surgical stapling system further comprises an articulation joint configured to permit the end effector to be rotated, or articulated, relative to the shaft. The end effector is rotatable about an articulation axis extending through the articulation joint. Other embodiments are envisioned which do not include an articulation joint.


The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body. The cartridge body includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a deck extending between the proximal end and the distal end. In use, the staple cartridge is positioned on a first side of the tissue to be stapled and the anvil is positioned on a second side of the tissue. The anvil is moved toward the staple cartridge to compress and clamp the tissue against the deck. Thereafter, staples removably stored in the cartridge body can be deployed into the tissue. The cartridge body includes staple cavities defined therein wherein staples are removably stored in the staple cavities. The staple cavities are arranged in six longitudinal rows. Three rows of staple cavities are positioned on a first side of a longitudinal slot and three rows of staple cavities are positioned on a second side of the longitudinal slot. Other arrangements of staple cavities and staples may be possible.


The staples are supported by staple drivers in the cartridge body. The drivers are movable between a first, or unfired position, and a second, or fired, position to eject the staples from the staple cavities. The drivers are retained in the cartridge body by a retainer which extends around the bottom of the cartridge body and includes resilient members configured to grip the cartridge body and hold the retainer to the cartridge body. The drivers are movable between their unfired positions and their fired positions by a sled. The sled is movable between a proximal position adjacent the proximal end and a distal position adjacent the distal end. The sled comprises a plurality of ramped surfaces configured to slide under the drivers and lift the drivers, and the staples supported thereon, toward the anvil.


Further to the above, the sled is moved distally by a firing member. The firing member is configured to contact the sled and push the sled toward the distal end. The longitudinal slot defined in the cartridge body is configured to receive the firing member. The anvil also includes a slot configured to receive the firing member. The firing member further comprises a first cam which engages the first jaw and a second cam which engages the second jaw. As the firing member is advanced distally, the first cam and the second cam can control the distance, or tissue gap, between the deck of the staple cartridge and the anvil. The firing member also comprises a knife configured to incise the tissue captured intermediate the staple cartridge and the anvil. It is desirable for the knife to be positioned at least partially proximal to the ramped surfaces such that the staples are ejected ahead of the knife.


A surgical instrument comprising a handle 110 and a shaft assembly 1100 removably attachable to the handle 110 is illustrated in FIGS. 1-1J. The shaft assembly 1000 comprises an attachment portion 1100 configured to releasably attach the shaft assembly 1000 to the handle 110, a frame assembly 1200 extending distally from the attachment portion 1100, and an end effector rotatably coupled to the frame assembly 1200 about an articulation joint 1700. The end effector comprises a cartridge jaw 2020—which is configured to receive a staple cartridge 2010 therein—and an anvil jaw 2030. Referring primarily to FIG. 1E, the anvil jaw 2030 is rotatably coupled to the cartridge jaw 2020 about pins 2025. The shaft assembly 1000 further comprises a closure system 1300 configured to move the anvil jaw 2030 toward the cartridge jaw 2020, as discussed in greater detail further below. In addition, the shaft assembly 1000 further comprises a firing system 1400 configured to eject the staples removably stored in the staple cartridge 2010 and deform the staples against the anvil jaw 2030.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1A, 1C, and 1D, the attachment portion 1100 comprises a lower frame 1110 and, in addition, an upper frame 1120 attached to the lower frame 1110. The upper frame 1120 comprises a latch 1130 which is configured to releasably engage the frames 1110 and 1120 to a frame of the handle 110. The attachment portion 1100 further comprises housing portions 1140 and a nozzle 1150 attached to the housing portions 1140. The housing portions 1140 comprise one or more grooves and/or one or more walls defined therein which are configured to permit the housing portions 1140 and the nozzle 1150 to rotate—but not translate, or at least substantially translate—relative to the frames 1110 and 1120. Moreover, the housing portions 1140 comprise one or more grooves and/or one or more walls defined therein which are configured to mount the frame assembly 1200 thereto. The frame assembly 1200 is engaged with the housing portions 1140 such that the frame assembly 1200, the housing portions 1140, and the nozzle 1150 are rotatable together about a longitudinal axis 1001 of the shaft assembly 1000.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1D, 1E, and 1F, the frame assembly 1200 comprises a proximal frame portion 1210, an intermediate frame portion 1220, and a distal frame portion 1230. The frame portions 1210, 1220, and 1230 comprise a rigid, or at least substantially rigid, spine of the shaft assembly 1100. The proximal end of the proximal frame portion 1210 is mounted to a slip joint interface 1260. The slip joint interface 1260 co-operates with a slip joint interface 1160 defined on the lower frame 1110 of the attachment portion 1100 which is configured to permit the frame assembly 1200 to rotate relative to the frames 1110 and 1120, as discussed above. In addition, the slip joint interfaces 1160 and 1260 co-operate to provide an electrical interface which can electrically couple sensors in the end effector, for example, and the attachment portion 1100. The attachment portion 1100 comprises one or more circuits in electrical communication with the slip joint interface 1160 which can be placed in electrical communication with a control module and/or microprocessor of the handle 110, for example, when the shaft assembly 1000 is attached to the handle 110.


Further to the above, referring primarily to FIGS. 1D, 1E, and 1F, the frame assembly 1200 further comprises a spine cover 1250. The spine cover 1250 co-operates with the frame portions 1210, 1220, and 1230 to enclose, or at least substantially enclose, the firing system 1400 therein. The frame assembly 1200 further comprises spacers 1280 which are configured to prevent, or at least limit, relative movement between the frame assembly 1200 and the closure system 1300. Each spacer 1280 comprises one or more pins extending therefrom which extend into apertures defined in the closure system 1300.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1D, 1E, and 1F, the closure assembly 1300 comprises a closure actuator 1310 that is operably coupled with a closure trigger 130 of the handle 110 when the shaft assembly 1000 is assembled to the handle 110. The closure assembly 1300 further comprises a closure tube 1330 and, in addition, a tube retainer 1320 configured to mount the closure tube 1330 to the closure actuator 1310. More specifically, the tube retainer 1320 mounts the closure tube 1330 to the closure retainer 1310 such that the closure retainer 1310 can push the closure tube 1330 distally and pull the closure tube 1330 proximally. Referring primarily to FIG. 1E, the closure assembly 1300 further comprises a distal closure tube 1340 which is rotatably coupled to the closure tube 1330 via articulation links 1350. When the closure tube 1330 is pushed distally by the closure actuator 1310, the closure tube 1330 pushes the distal closure tube 1340 into engagement with the anvil jaw 2030 and moves the anvil jaw 2030 toward the cartridge jaw 2020. When the closure tube 1330 is pulled proximally by the closure actuator 1310, the distal closure tube 1340 can disengage from the anvil jaw 2030 which can allow the anvil jaw 2030 to be opened. In other instances, the distal closure tube 1340 can pull the anvil jaw 2030 into an open, or an at least partially open, position when the distal closure tube 1340 is retracted.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1D, 1E, and 1F, the firing assembly 1400 comprises a proximal firing rod 1410 that is operably engaged with a firing system of the handle 110 when the shaft assembly 1000 is assembled to the handle 110. The firing assembly 1400 further comprises an intermediate firing rod 1420 coupled to the proximal firing rod 1410 and, in addition, a firing bar 1430 coupled to the intermediate firing rod 1420. The firing bar 1430 is comprised of a plurality of flexible layers, but can comprise any suitable configuration. The firing assembly 1400 further comprises a coupling member 1440 mounted to the firing bar 1430. When the firing assembly 1400 is advanced distally by the firing system of the handle 110, the coupling member 1440 pushes a sled 2015 of the staple cartridge 2010 distally to eject the staples from the staple cartridge 2010 and into tissue captured between the staple cartridge 2010 and the anvil jaw 2030. The coupling member 1440 also comprises a cutting edge which incises the tissue as the coupling member 1440 is advanced distally to eject the staples.


Further to the above, referring to FIGS. 1F and 1I, the shaft assembly 1000 further comprises a frame pin 1240. The frame pin 1240 couples the frame assembly 1200 and the firing assembly 1400 together such that they can rotate in unison about the longitudinal axis 1001 when the nozzle 1150 is rotated about the longitudinal axis 1001, as discussed above. Referring primarily to FIG. 1I, the frame pin 1240 extends through, and is snugly positioned within, an aperture 1222 defined in the intermediate frame portion 1220. The frame pin 1240 also comprises projections 1242 which extend into apertures 1212 defined in the proximal frame portion 1210. Similar to the above, the projections 1242 are snugly positioned in the apertures 1212. In addition, the frame pin 1240 also comprises a slot 1244 defined therein. The proximal firing rod 1410 extends through the slot 1244 and slides relative to the frame pin 1240 when the proximal firing rod 1410 is moved proximally and distally, as discussed above. The sidewalls of the slot 1244 are spaced apart from one another in order to closely receive the lateral sides 1412 of the proximal firing rod 1410 therebetween. As a result, the frame pin 1240 can transfer the rotation of the frame assembly 1200 to the firing assembly 1400 when the frame assembly 1200 is rotated about the longitudinal axis 1001, as discussed above. Referring primarily to FIG. 1F, the closure tube 1330 can also comprise a clearance aperture 1332 defined therein which is configured to receive a portion of the frame pin 1240 therein.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1E, 1F, 1G, and 1H, the shaft assembly 1000 further comprises an articulation system 1500 configured to articulate the end effector about the articulation joint 1700. The articulation system 1500 comprises an articulation driver 1510 mounted to the proximal firing rod 1410 and, in addition, an articulation bar 1520 which is selectively engageable with the articulation driver 1510. When the articulation bar 1520 is engaged with the articulation driver 1510, the movement of the proximal firing rod 1410 is transmitted to the articulation bar 1520. In such instances, the shaft assembly 1000 is in an articulation operating mode. When the articulation bar 1520 is not engaged with the articulation driver 1510, the movement of the proximal firing rod 1410 is not transmitted to the articulation bar 1520. In such instances, the shaft assembly 1000 is in a firing operating mode. As a result of the above, the movement of the firing assembly 1400 is selectively transferable to the articulation system 1500. As discussed in greater detail below, the shaft assembly 1000 further comprises a switching system 1600 configured to switch the shaft assembly 1000 between its articulation operating mode and its firing operating mode.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1C and 1F, the switching system 1600 comprises a shift collar 1610 and a shift plate 1620. The shift collar 1610 is rotatable about the longitudinal axis 1001 of the shaft assembly 1000 between an unactuated position and an actuated position. The closure assembly 1300 is configured to drive the switching system 1600 and rotate the shift collar 1610 from its unactuated position to its actuated position when the closure assembly 1300 is advanced distally to close the anvil jaw 2030. The shift collar 1610 is configured to drive the shift plate 1620 longitudinally from a first position to a second position when the shift collar 1610 is moved from its unactuated position to its actuated position. When the shift plate 1620 is in its first position, the articulation bar 1520 is operably engaged with the proximal firing rod 1410 and the shaft assembly 1000 is in its articulation operating mode. In such instances, the proximal and distal movement of the firing assembly 1400 is transferred to the articulation assembly 1500. When the shift plate 1620 is moved into its second position, the shift plate 1620 operably decouples the articulation bar 1520 from the proximal firing rod 1410 and the shaft assembly 1000 is in its firing operating mode. In such instances, the proximal and distal movement of the firing assembly 1400 is not transferred to the articulation assembly 1500.


When the closure assembly 1300 is pulled proximally to disengage the distal closure tube 1340 from the anvil jaw 2030, further to the above, the shift collar 1610 can be rotated back into its unactuated position. Referring again to FIG. 1F, the switching system 1600 further comprises a biasing member, or spring, 1630 configured to bias the shift collar 1610 into its unactuated position.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1G and 1H, the articulation system 1500 further comprises an articulation assembly 1530 fixedly mounted to the distal frame portion 1230. The articulation assembly 1530 comprises an articulation frame 1540 and, in addition, a lock system 1550 slidably mounted to the articulation frame 1540. The lock system 1550 is slidable in a distal direction to allow the end effector to be rotated about the articulation joint 1700 in a first direction. The lock system 1550 is also slidable in a proximal direction to allow the end effector to be rotated about the articulation joint 1700 in a second direction. The articulation bar 1520 is operably engaged with the lock system 1550 such that the articulation bar 1520 can push the lock system 1550 distally when the articulation bar 1520 is pushed distally by the proximal firing rod 1410. Moreover, the articulation bar 1520 is operably engaged with the lock system 1550 such that the articulation bar 1520 can pull the lock system 1550 proximally when the articulation bar 1520 is pulled proximally by the proximal firing rod 1410.


Further to the above, the articulation assembly 1530 further comprises an articulation link 1560. Similar to the lock system 1550, the articulation bar 1520 is configured to push the articulation link 1560 distally when the articulation bar 1520 is pushed distally and, correspondingly, configured to pull the articulation link 1560 proximally when the articulation bar 1520 is pulled proximally. The distal end of the articulation link 1560 is engaged with a channel retainer 1570 fixedly mounted in the cartridge jaw 1220. More specifically, the channel retainer 1570 comprises a pin extending therefrom which is positioned within an aperture defined in the articulation link 1560. When the articulation link 1560 is pushed distally, further to the above, the articulation link 1560 drives the end effector in its first direction. When the articulation link 1560 is pulled proximally, the articulation link 1560 drives the end effector in a second, or opposite, direction, as illustrated in FIG. 1H.


The articulation assembly 1530, further to the above, is configured and arranged such that it prevents the rotation of the end effector about the articulation joint 1700 when the lock system 1550 is in a neutral, or unpushed, state. When the lock system 1550 is pushed distally or pulled proximally by the articulation bar 1520, the articulation assembly 1530 is unlocked so that the end effector can be rotated about the articulation joint 1700. In order to relock the end effector in position, the articulation bar 1520 can be used to re-position the lock system 1550 in its neutral state and/or allow a biasing member to re-position the lock system 1550 in its neutral state.


Referring again to FIGS. 1G and 1H, the shaft assembly 1000 further comprises a knife guide 1450 positioned within and/or adjacent to the articulation joint 1700. The knife guide 1450 is configured to support the firing bar 1430 when the end effector is in an articulated configuration, as illustrated in FIG. 1H, among other configurations. The knife guide 1450 comprises lateral sidewalls 1454 defined therein which are configured to support and/or guide the layers of the firing bar 1430—especially when the firing bar 1430 is moved proximally and distally, as described above. The knife guide 1450 is configured to rotate within the articulation joint 1700 when the end effector is rotated. More specifically, the knife guide 1450 rotates in a first direction when the end effector is rotated in a first direction and, correspondingly, the knife guide 1450 rotates in a second direction when the end effector is rotated in a second direction. The distal end 1456 of the knife guide 1450 comprises a post extending therefrom which is positioned in an aperture defined in the channel retainer 1570 which can serve as a pivot joint between the knife guide 1450 and the channel retainer 1570.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 1G and 1H, the shaft assembly 1000 further comprises a cap 1460 engaged with the channel retainer 1570. In at least one instance, the cap 1460 is engaged with the channel retainer 1570 in a snap-fit manner, for example. The cap 1460 is configured to limit the vertical movement of the firing bar 1430 and hold the firing bar 1430 in the knife guide 1450.


Referring again to FIG. 1H, the knife guide 1450 comprises lateral pushers 1452 extending therefrom. The lateral pushers 1452 are configured to push the tissue of a patient out of the articulation joint 1700 when the end effector and the knife guide 1450 are rotated, as described above. Stated another way, the lateral pushers 1452 are configured to push the tissue away from the pinch points between the cartridge jaw 2020 and the frame assembly 1200, for example. Moreover, the lateral pushers 1452 are configured to block, or close, gaps defined between the cartridge jaw 2020 and the frame assembly 1200.


A surgical instrument 2000 is illustrated in FIGS. 1-3. The surgical instrument 2000 comprises a cartridge jaw 2020 and an anvil jaw 2030. The cartridge jaw 2020 comprises a staple cartridge 2010 which includes a plurality of staples removably stored therein. The staple cartridge 2010 is replaceable and can be removed from the cartridge jaw 2020; however, other embodiments are envisioned in which the staple cartridge 2020 is not replaceable. The staple cartridge 2010 comprises a proximal end 2011, a distal end 2013, and a tissue compression surface 2012 extending between the proximal end 2011 and the distal end 2013. The staple cartridge 2010 further comprises staple cavities defined in the tissue compression surface 2012 and staples removably stored in the staple cavities. The anvil jaw 2030 comprises a proximal end 2031, a distal end 2033, and a tissue compression surface 2032 extending between the proximal end 2031 and the distal end 2033. The anvil jaw 2030 further comprises staple forming pockets defined in the tissue compression surface 2032.


The anvil jaw 2030 is rotatably coupled to the cartridge jaw 2020. Referring to FIG. 2, the cartridge jaw 2020 comprises apertures 2016 defined on opposite sides thereof. Each aperture 2016 is elongate and extends along a vertical axis 2001. The anvil jaw 2030 comprises projections 2036 that extend laterally therefrom in opposite directions. The projections 2036 are slidably positioned within the apertures 2016. The apertures 2016 and the projections 2036 define a joint about which the anvil jaw 2030 can be rotated relative to the cartridge jaw 2020 between an open position and a closed position. The projections 2036 are closely received between the vertical sidewalls of the apertures 2016 such that proximal and/or distal longitudinal movement of the anvil jaw 2030 relative to the cartridge jaw 2020 is prevented, or at least inhibited. That said, the projections 2036 are movable vertically within the apertures 2016, as described in greater detail further below. In some embodiments, an anvil jaw may comprise a pivot pin about which the anvil jaw is rotatable relative to a cartridge jaw between an open position and a fully-closed position.


Further to the above, the surgical instrument 2000 comprises a closure member, or tube, 2040 configured to contact the anvil jaw 2030 and move the anvil jaw 2030 from its open position toward its closed position (FIG. 3) during a closure stroke. More specifically, the closure tube 2040 comprises a distal tube end 2045 configured to engage a cam surface 2035 defined on the anvil jaw 2030 and rotate the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 toward the distal end 2013 of the staple cartridge 2010. The closure tube 2040 slides distally along the cam surface 2035 until the distal tube end 2045 comes into contact with a push shoulder 2037 defined on the anvil jaw 2030. In such instances, the projections 2036 rotate within the apertures 2016 as the anvil jaw 2030 is rotating relative to the cartridge jaw 2020.


Referring primarily to FIG. 3, the rotation of the anvil jaw 2030, without more, may result in the tissue gap between the distal end 2013 of the staple cartridge 2010 and the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 (DTG) being larger than the tissue gap between the proximal end 2011 of the staple cartridge 2010 and the proximal end 2031 of the anvil jaw 2030 (PTG). When the distal tissue gap DTG is larger than the proximal tissue gap PTG, the tissue captured within the distal tissue gap DTG may experience less clamping force, or compression, than the tissue captured within the proximal tissue gap PTG. Moreover, in such instances, the tissue compression surface 2032 of the anvil jaw 2030 may not be parallel to the tissue compression surface 2012 of the staple cartridge 2010 and, as a result, the staples deformed by the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 may be larger than the staples deformed by the proximal end 2031.


Further to the above, the closure tube 2040 further comprises one or more lift cams 2046 configured to move the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 closer to the distal end 2013 of the staple cartridge 2010. The lift cams 2046 of the closure tube 2040 are configured to engage the projections 2036 of the anvil jaw 2030 and push the projections 2036 upwardly within the apertures 2016 during the closure stroke of the closure tube 2040. In such instances, the lift cams 2046 can drive the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 toward the distal end 2013 of the staple cartridge 2010 and increase the clamping force applied to the tissue captured within the distal tissue gap DTG. In various instances, the lift cams 2046 can position the anvil jaw 2030 relative to the staple cartridge 2010 such that the distal tissue gap DTG is the same, or at least substantially the same, as the proximal tissue gap PTG; however, the reader should understand that the thickness of the tissue captured between the tissue compression surfaces 2012 and 2032 can affect the distal tissue gap DTG and the proximal tissue gap PTG. In any event, the clamping force applied to the tissue in distal tissue gap DTG can be the same, or at least substantially the same, as the clamping force applied to the tissue in the proximal tissue gap PTG.


In various instances, further to the above, the tissue captured within the distal tissue gap DTG can be pushed out of the distal tissue gap DTG when the tissue is being incised by a cutting member. In at least one instance, the lift cams 2046 can position the anvil jaw 2030 relative to the staple cartridge 2010 such that the distal tissue gap DTG is smaller than the proximal tissue gap PTG. In such instances, the clamping force applied to the tissue in distal tissue gap DTG can be larger than the clamping force applied to the tissue in the proximal tissue gap PTG. As a result, the tissue captured in the DTG is less likely to be pushed out of the distal tissue gap DTG.


In at least one sense, further to the above, the distal tube end 2045 of the closure tube 2040 comprises a first, or initial, cam and the lift cams 2046 of the closure tube 2040 comprise a second, or subsequent, cam. That said, the lift cams 2046 can be configured to engage the projections 2036 at any suitable point in the closure stroke. In at least one instance, the lift cams 2046 are configured to engage the projections 2036 at the same time that the distal tube end 2045 engages the push shoulder 2037. In such instances, the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 can be pushed downwardly toward the distal end 2013 of the staple cartridge 2010 at the end of the closure stroke. In other instances, the lift cams 2046 are configured to engage the projections 2036 before the distal tube end 2045 engages the push shoulder 2037. In such instances, the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 can be cambered downwardly as the anvil jaw 2030 is being closed. In some instances, the lift cams 2046 are configured to engage the projections 2036 after the distal tube end 2045 has engaged the push shoulder 2037. In such instances, the closure tube 2040 can apply a significant clamping force to the tissue at the very end of the closure stroke which includes, one, a push-to-close force component from the distal tube end 2045 and, two, a lift-to-close force component from the lift cams 2046.


As discussed above, referring again to FIG. 3, the lift cams 2046 are configured to affect, or close, the distal tissue gap DTG during the closure stroke of the closure tube 2040. The lift cams 2046 do not affect, or at least substantially affect, the proximal tissue gap PTG. In various instances, the tissue positioned in the proximal tissue gap PTG can act as a fulcrum about which the anvil jaw 2030 is rotated when the lift cams 2046 engage the anvil projections 2036. In certain instances, the proximal tissue gap PTG can adjust to the thickness of the tissue captured between the anvil compression surface 2032 and the cartridge compression surface 2012.


Referring again to FIG. 1, the anvil jaw 2030 comprises a longitudinal slot 2038 which is configured to receive a portion of a firing assembly, or a cutting member portion of the firing assembly, during a tissue cutting stroke. As described in greater detail below, a firing assembly can comprise a cam member configured to engage the anvil jaw 2030 and position the anvil jaw 2030 relative to the staple cartridge 2010 during the tissue cutting stroke. The longitudinal slot 2038 comprises a cam surface 2039 which is engaged by the firing assembly to compress the tissue, or control the compression of the tissue, captured between the cartridge compression surface 2012 and the anvil compression surface 2032. The cam surface 2039 of the anvil jaw 2030 is parallel to the tissue compression surface 2032. In other embodiments, the cam surface 2039 is not parallel to the tissue compression surface 2032. In at least one such embodiment, the cam surface 2039 extends along a plane which is not parallel to a plane including the tissue compression surface 2032. For instance, the distance between the cam surface 2039 and the tissue compression surface 2032 can be larger at the distal end 2033 of the anvil jaw 2030 as compared to the proximal end 2031. In such instances, the compression force applied to the tissue by the firing assembly can increase as the cutting member portion is progressed through its tissue cutting stroke which can prevent, or at least reduce the possibility of, the tissue being pushed out of the distal tissue gap DTG, for example.


In various instances, further to the above, the cam surface 2039 of the anvil jaw 2030 can be pointed downwardly toward the distal end 2013 of the cartridge jaw 2010 when the anvil jaw 2030 has reached its fully-closed position.


A surgical instrument 2100 is illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5. The surgical instrument 2100 is similar to the surgical instrument 2000 in many respects. The surgical instrument 2100 comprises a cartridge jaw 2120 and an anvil jaw 2030. The cartridge jaw 2120 comprises a staple cartridge 2010 which includes a plurality of staples removably stored therein. The staple cartridge 2010 is replaceable and can be removed from the cartridge jaw 2120; however, other embodiments are envisioned in which the staple cartridge 2010 is not replaceable. Similar to the above, the anvil jaw 2030 is rotatably coupled to the cartridge jaw 2120. The cartridge jaw 2120 comprises apertures 2116 defined on opposite sides thereof. Each aperture 2116 is elongate and extends along a vertical axis 2001.


Also similar to the above, the anvil jaw 2030 comprises projections 2036 that extend laterally therefrom in opposite directions. The projections 2036 are slidably positioned within the apertures 2116. The apertures 2116 and the projections 2036 define a joint about which the anvil jaw 2030 can be rotated relative to the cartridge jaw 2120 between an open position and a closed position. The projections 2036 are closely received between the vertical sidewalls of the apertures 2116 such that longitudinal proximal and/or distal movement of the anvil jaw 2030 relative to the cartridge jaw 2120 is prevented, or at least inhibited. That said, the projections 2036 are movable vertically within the apertures 2116. As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cartridge jaw 2120 further comprises longitudinal slots 2117 defined on opposite sides thereof. Each longitudinal slot 2117 intersects a bottom portion of an aperture 2116.


Further to the above, the surgical instrument 2100 comprises a closure member, or tube, 2040 configured to contact the anvil jaw 2030 and move the anvil jaw 2030 from its open position (FIG. 4) toward its closed position (FIG. 5) during a closure stroke. More specifically, further to the above, the distal tube end 2045 of the closure tube 2040 is configured to engage a cam surface 2035 defined on the anvil jaw 2030 and rotate the anvil jaw 2030 toward the cartridge jaw 2120. The closure tube 2040 slides distally along the cam surface 2035 until the distal tube end 2045 comes into contact with a push shoulder 2037 defined on the anvil jaw 2030. In such instances, the projections 2036 rotate within the apertures 2116 as the anvil jaw 2030 is rotating relative to the cartridge jaw 2120.


Further to the above, the lift cams 2046 of the closure tube 2040 are configured to engage the projections 2036 of the anvil jaw 2030 and push the projections 2036 upwardly within the apertures 2116 during the closure stroke of the closure tube 2040. In such instances, the lift cams 2046 can drive the distal tip of the anvil jaw 2030 toward the distal tip of the cartridge jaw 2120 and increase the clamping force applied to the tissue captured between the distal tips of the cartridge jaw 2120 and the anvil jaw 2030. The movement of the lift cams 2046 is limited to a longitudinal path defined by the longitudinal slots 2117. In at least one instance, the longitudinal path comprises a longitudinal axis which is orthogonal, or at least substantially orthogonal, to the vertical axis 2001, for example. The intersection of the longitudinal slots 2117 and the apertures 2116 allows the lift cams 2046 to engage the projections 2036 as the closure tube 2040 is advanced distally during its closure stroke.


As discussed above, the surgical instruments 2000 and 2100 comprise a fixed cartridge jaw and a movable anvil jaw. However, other embodiments are envisioned. For instance, a surgical instrument can comprise a fixed anvil jaw and a movable cartridge jaw. Such embodiments can be useful when the space between the targeted tissue and a body cavity wall is limited, for example. More specifically, in various instances, the anvil jaw 2030 is thinner than the staple cartridge jaw 2020 and, if the anvil jaw 2030 is fixed, the anvil jaw 2030 could provide a thin, but stiff, jaw that could be slid behind tissue in tight spaces.


A surgical instrument 2200 is illustrated in FIGS. 6-8. The surgical instrument 2200 is similar to the surgical instruments 2000 and 2100 in many respects. The surgical instrument 2200 comprises a cartridge jaw 2220 and an anvil jaw 2230 rotatably coupled to the cartridge jaw 2220. The cartridge jaw 2220 comprises a replaceable staple cartridge 2210 including a plurality of staples removably stored therein. In other embodiments, the staple cartridge 2210 is not removable from the cartridge jaw 2220. The cartridge jaw 2220 and the anvil jaw 2230 are similar to the cartridge jaw 2020 and the anvil jaw 2030, respectively. The surgical instrument 2200 further comprises a closure tube 2240. The closure tube 2240 is similar to the closure tube 2040 in many respects. Among other things, the closure tube 2240 comprises a distal tube end 2245 configured to engage a cam surface 2035 and/or a push shoulder 2037 on the anvil jaw 2230 to rotate the anvil jaw 2230 toward the cartridge jaw 2220.


The surgical instrument 2200 further comprises a firing assembly 2250. The firing assembly 2250 comprises a coupling member 2251, a firing bar 2254 mounted to the coupling member 2251, and a firing rod 2252. The coupling member 2251 is configured to be advanced distally from a proximal unfired position to a distal fired position by the firing rod 2252 and the firing bar 2254 during a firing stroke of the firing assembly 2250 to eject the staples from the staple cartridge 2210. The coupling member 2251 comprises a first cam configured to engage the cartridge jaw 2220 and a second cam configured to engage the anvil jaw 2230 during the firing stroke. Among other things, the first and second cams lock the anvil jaw 2230 in a closed position during the firing stroke. After at least a portion of the firing stroke has been completed, the firing assembly 2250 can be retracted to disengage the first and second cams from the jaws 2220 and 2230, respectively. At such point, the closure tube 2240 can be retracted proximally to disengage the distal tube end 2245 from the cam surface 2035.


The closure tube 2240 further comprises at least one crimp tab 2249 (FIG. 3). The crimp tab 2249 is configured to positively open the anvil jaw 2230. As the closure tube 2240 is being retracted proximally, further to the above, the distal tube end 2245 slides proximally across the cam surface 2035 and, after the closure tube 2240 has been sufficiently retracted, the crimp tab 2249 contacts a cam tab 2239 defined on the anvil jaw 2230. Stated another way, the crimp tab 2249 does not initially engage the cam tab 2239 as the closure tube 2240 is being retracted; rather, the crimp tab 2249 comes into contact with the cam tab 2239 as the closure tube 2240 is being retracted. Once the crimp tab 2249 is engaged with the cam tab 2239, further retraction of the closure tube 2240 will open the anvil jaw 2230. The closure tube 2240 must be sufficiently retracted before the biasing member can open the anvil jaw 2230. As a result, the anvil jaw 2230 may not open immediately during the retraction stroke of the closure tube 2240 absent the use of a resilient biasing feature which can drive the anvil jaw 2230 into an at least partially open position while the closure tube 2240 is being retracted, as discussed in greater detail below.


Further to the above, the firing assembly 2250 comprises a biasing member, or spring, 2256, for example, positioned intermediate the firing rod 2252 and a proximal tail 2255 of the firing bar 2254. Referring primarily to FIG. 6, the spring 2256 comprises an end securely mounted in a recess 2257 defined in the distal end of the firing rod 2252 and, in addition, a cantilever end 2258 which extends into a longitudinal opening 2253 defined in the firing rod 2252. When the firing assembly 2250 is retracted, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the firing rod 2252 applies a retraction force to the firing bar 2254 via the spring 2256. This retraction force resiliently compresses the spring 2256, as also illustrated in FIG. 7. As the firing assembly 2250 is retracted, the coupling member 2251 comes into contact with the anvil jaw 2230. More specifically, a shoulder 2259 defined on the coupling member 2251 contacts the cam tab 2239 defined on the anvil jaw 2230. At such point, the spring 2256 is still in its compressed state and is applying a load to the anvil jaw 2230 through the coupling member 2251. This load, however, does not open the anvil jaw 2230 until the closure tube 2240 is moved proximally away from the push shoulder 2037. Once the closure tube 2240 begins its opening motion, however, the load can quickly open, or at least partially open, the anvil jaw 2230, as illustrated in FIG. 8. In various instances, as a result, very little, if any, lag exists between the opening motion of the closure tube 2240 and the opening motion of the anvil jaw 2230.


Further to the above, the spring 2256 will apply the quick-opening force to the anvil jaw 2230 so long as the spring 2256 is resiliently compressed between the firing rod 2252 and the firing bar 2254. Once the spring 2256 has returned to its uncompressed state, the firing assembly 2250 may no longer apply an opening force to the anvil jaw 2230. Further opening of the anvil jaw 2230 can be accomplished through retraction of the closure system so that the positive jaw opening crimp tab 2249 applies force to the cam tab 2239 to fully open the anvil jaw 2230.


A coupling member 2551 is illustrated in FIGS. 9-11 and a portion of a firing assembly 2550 is illustrated in FIG. 10. The coupling member 2551 comprises a first cam 2552 configured to engage a first jaw and second cams 2553 configured to engage a second jaw. The coupling member 2551 further comprises a recess 2555 defined therein. The recess 2555 is configured to receive a firing bar 2554 therein. In at least one instance, the lateral side of the firing bar 2554 is flush with the lateral side of the coupling member 2551 when the firing bar 2554 is fully seated in the coupling member 2551. In other instances, the lateral side of the firing bar 2554 is recessed with respect to the lateral side of the coupling member 2551.


Further to the above, the firing bar 2554 comprises a plurality of flexible layers. Each of the layers is mounted to the coupling member 2551. The coupling member 2551 comprises a first, or proximal, mounting post, or projection, 2557p and a second, or distal, mounting post, or projection, 2557d. Each layer of the firing bar 2554 comprises an aperture 2558p configured to closely receive the mounting post 2557p. In at least one instance, the mounting post 2557p is press fit into the apertures 2558p such that little, if any, relative movement is possible between the firing bar 2554 and the mounting post 2557p. Similarly, each layer of the firing bar 2554 comprises an aperture 2558d configured to closely receive the mounting post 2557d. In at least one instance, the mounting post 2557d is press fit into the apertures 2558d such that little, if any, relative movement is possible between the firing bar 2554 and the mounting post 2557d. Mounting posts 2557p and 2557d provide, one, a mechanical attachment of the coupling member 2551 to the firing bar 2554 and, two, surfaces which extend out to the exterior surface of the firing bar 2554 that provide significant exposed surface area that allows a welded connection to be made between the coupling member 2551 and the firing bar 2554. In various instances, the perimeters of the mounting posts 2557p and 2557d are welded to the layers, or at least the outer layer, of the firing bar 2554. In some instances, the ends of the mounting posts 2557p and 2557d are entirely welded over to make the connection between the coupling member 2551 and the firing bar 2554.


The mounting post 2557p and the mounting post 2557d are not aligned longitudinally. Referring primarily to FIG. 9, the mounting posts 2557p and 2557d are positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis 2558. The longitudinal axis 2558 is collinear with and/or parallel to the longitudinal path of the firing assembly 2550. As a result of the above, the interconnection between the coupling member 2251 and the firing bar 2554 can withstand torque loads which act to rotate the coupling member 2551 upwardly and/or downwardly. In alternative embodiments, the mounting posts 2557p and 2557d are aligned longitudinally. In such instances, the mounting posts 2557p and 2557d can comprise an alignment datum for properly orienting the coupling member 2551 relative to the firing bar 2554.


Referring primarily to FIG. 10, the firing assembly 2550 comprises a cutting portion configured to cut the tissue of a patient as the firing assembly 2550 is advanced distally through a staple cartridge. The coupling member 2551 comprises a first cutting part 2556′ of the cutting portion and the firing bar 2554 comprises a second cutting part 2556″ of the cutting portion. The first cutting part 2556′ is positioned laterally with respect to the second cutting part 2556″. The face of the first cutting part 2556′, however, is aligned with the face of the second cutting part 2556″ such that these faces comprise a continuous, or at least substantially continuous, cutting edge, as illustrated in FIG. 10. In at least one instance, only one layer of the firing bar 2554 constitutes the second cutting part 2556″; however, alternative embodiments are envisioned in which more than one layer of the firing bar 2554 constitutes the second cutting part 2556″. In certain embodiments, the coupling member 2551 does not constitute part of the cutting portion. In at least one such embodiment, the firing bar 2554 comprises the entirety of the cutting portion. In any event, the arrangements discussed above can reduce the cost of creating the firing assembly 2250 by eliminating the need to sharpen and hone the coupling member 2251, and transferring the sharpening operation to one of the flat layers of the firing bar 2554.


A coupling member 2651 is illustrated in FIG. 12, a portion of a firing bar 2654 is illustrated in FIG. 13, and a portion of a firing assembly 2650 comprising the coupling member 2651 and the firing bar 2654 is illustrated in FIG. 14. The coupling member 2651 comprises a first cam 2552 configured to engage a first jaw and second cams 2553 configured to engage a second jaw. Referring to FIG. 12, the coupling member 2651 further comprises a recess 2655 defined therein. The recess 2655 is configured to receive the firing bar 2654 therein, as illustrated in FIG. 14. In at least one instance, the lateral side of the firing bar 2654 is flush with the lateral side of the coupling member 2651 when the firing bar 2654 is fully seated in the recess 2655. In other instances, the lateral side of the firing bar 2654 is recessed with respect to the lateral side of the coupling member 2651.


Referring primarily to FIG. 12, the coupling member 2651 comprises a proximal mounting post 2657p and a distal mounting post 2657d. The firing bar 2654, referring to FIG. 13, comprises a proximal aperture 2658p configured to closely receive the mounting post 2657p. In at least one instance, the mounting post 2657p is press-fit within the proximal aperture 2658p of the firing bar 2654. The firing bar 2654 further comprises a distal aperture 2658d configured to closely receive the distal mounting post 2657d of the coupling member 2651. In at least one instance, the mounting post 2657d is press-fit within the distal aperture 2658d of the firing bar 2654. Mounting posts 2657p and 2657d provide, one, a mechanical attachment of the coupling member 2651 to the firing bar 2654 and, two, surfaces which extend out to the exterior surface of the firing bar 2654 that provide significant exposed surface area that allows a welded connection to be made between the coupling member 2651 and the firing bar 2654. In various instances, the perimeters of the mounting posts 2657p and 2657d are welded to the layers, or at least the outer layer, of the firing bar 2654. In some instances, the ends of the mounting posts 2657p and 2657d are entirely welded over to make the connection between the coupling member 2651 and the firing bar 2654.


Referring again to FIG. 13, the firing bar 2654 further comprises a hook, or catch, 2653. Referring now to FIG. 14, the hook 2653 is engaged with the coupling member 2651. More specifically, the hook 2653 is at least partially wrapped around the distal end of a second cam 2553. In various instances, the hook 2653 can be used to align the firing bar 2654 with the coupling member 2651 before seating the firing bar 2654 into the recess 2655 in the coupling member 2651. Moreover, the hook 2653 extends over the cutting part 2556″ of the coupling member 2651 and can be configured to direct the flow of tissue toward the cutting edge of the cutting part 2556″. The firing bar 2654 comprises a single layer and the hook 2653 is defined on that layer; however, the hook 2653 can be defined on multiple layers in other firing bars. In any event, the hook 2653, the distal aperture 2658d, and the proximal aperture 2658p are configured to retain the firing bar 2654 to the coupling member 2651.


As discussed above, the firing bar 2654 is positioned within a lateral recess 2655. Referring to FIG. 12, the second cam 2553 that extends over the recess 2655 is longer than the other second cam 2553. Moreover, the firing bar 2654 is offset laterally with respect to the center of the coupling member 2651. In use, as a result, the firing bar 2654 can experience a lateral twist when the firing assembly 2650 is being advanced distally during its firing stroke. To account for this twist, in various instances, the second cams 2553 can be closely received within a jaw, such as the anvil jaw 2030, for example. More specifically, referring again to FIG. 1, the sidewalls of the slot 2038 are configured such that there is little, if any, lateral gap between the sidewalls and the lateral sides of the second cams 2553. Other means can be used.


Turning now to FIGS. 15-18, a firing assembly 2750 comprises a coupling member 2751 and a firing bar 2754 including multiple layers attached to the coupling member 2751. The coupling member 2751 comprises a first cam 2752 configured to engage a first jaw, second cams 2753 configured to engage a second jaw, and a cutting edge 2756 configured to transect tissue during a firing stroke of the firing assembly 2750. The coupling member 2751 comprises a mounting tab 2754a extending proximally therefrom and lateral recesses 2755 defined on opposite sides of the mounting tab 2754a. Referring to FIG. 16, a center layer 2754b of the firing bar 2754 is attachable to the mounting tab 2754a. The mounting tab 2754a and the center layer 2754b define apertures 2754c therebetween which are configured to receive welds 2754d therein to retain the center layer 2754b to the mounting tab 2754a; however, any suitable joining method could be used to join the center layer 2754b to the mounting tab 2754a.


Further to the above, referring now to FIG. 17, the firing bar 2754 further comprises lateral layers 2754e which are mounted to the coupling member 2751 in the lateral recesses 2755. Each of the lateral layers 2754e is mounted to the coupling member 2751 via welds 2754f; however, other joining methods could be used. In various instances, the welds 2754f are located distally with respect to the welds 2754d. As a result, the attachment points of the lateral layers 2754e to the coupling member 2751 are positioned distally with respect to the attachment point of the center layer 2754b. Due to this longitudinal offset, the welds 2754d and 2754f can withstand and transmit torque loads. Moreover, the welds 2754d and 2754f are not in the same shear plane and the possibility of the coupling member 2751 becoming detached from the firing bar 2754 is reduced.


As discussed in greater detail below, a firing assembly, or cutting member, can be part of, and/or comprise, a lockout system configured to prevent or limit the distal advancement of the firing assembly in certain instances. Referring again to FIGS. 9 and 10, the coupling member 2551 of the firing assembly 2550 comprises a distal projection 2559. The distal projection 2559 is part of a lockout arrangement configured to prevent the firing assembly 2550 from being advanced distally in the event that an unspent staple cartridge is not properly positioned in front of the firing assembly 2550. In such instances, the firing assembly 2550 can be pushed downwardly into a locked out state by a biasing member when the firing assembly 2550 is advanced distally in order to prevent the firing assembly 2550 from performing a staple firing stroke. To the extent that an unspent staple cartridge is properly positioned in front of the firing assembly 2550, the distal projection 2559 can be supported by a sled in the staple cartridge which can allow the firing assembly 2550 to complete the staple firing stroke. The entire disclosures of:


U.S. Pat. No. 7,044,352, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING A SINGLE LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR PREVENTION OF FIRING, which issued on May 16, 2006;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,143,923, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING A FIRING LOCKOUT FOR AN UNCLOSED ANVIL, which issued on Dec. 5, 2006;


U.S. Pat. No. 6,988,649, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING A SPENT CARTRIDGE LOCKOUT, which issued on Jan. 24, 2006;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,000,818, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING SEPARATE DISTINCT CLOSING AND FIRING SYSTEMS, which issued on Feb. 21, 2006; and


U.S. Pat. No. 6,978,921, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT INCORPORATING AN E-BEAM FIRING MECHANISM, which issued on Dec. 27, 2005, are incorporated by reference herein.


A firing assembly 2350 of a surgical instrument 2300 is illustrated in FIGS. 19-21. The firing assembly 2350 comprises a coupling member 2351 and a firing bar 2354 mounted to the coupling member 2351. The coupling member 2351 is similar to the coupling member 2551 in many respects. The firing bar 2354 comprises a plurality of layers including central layer 2354b and lateral layers 2354e. The surgical instrument 2300 is configured to receive a staple cartridge having a sled stored therein that, during a staple firing stroke, is advanced distally by the firing assembly 2350. The staple cartridge 2010, for example, comprises a cartridge body 2011 and, in addition, a sled 2014 which is movable through the cartridge body 2011 from a proximal, unfired position to a distal, fired position during the staple firing stroke. When the sled 2014 is in its proximal, unfired position, the staple cartridge 2010 is unspent. When the sled 2014 has been moved distally from its proximal, unfired position, the staple cartridge 2010 becomes spent.


The firing assembly 2350 further comprises a lockout system. The lockout system is configured to prevent the firing assembly 2350 from being advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke if an unspent staple cartridge, such as staple cartridge 2010, for example, is not properly positioned in the surgical instrument 2300, as illustrated in FIG. 20. In fact, a staple cartridge is entirely missing from the surgical instrument 2300 in FIG. 20. Correspondingly, the lockout system is configured to permit the firing assembly 2350 to be advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke if an unspent staple cartridge, such as staple cartridge 2010, for example, is properly positioned in the surgical instrument 2300, as illustrated in FIG. 21.


Referring primarily to FIG. 19, the firing assembly 2350 comprises a lockout bar 2360 slidably mounted to the firing bar 2354. The lockout bar 2360 comprises a longitudinal portion 2364 and a distal end 2366. The longitudinal portion 2364 of the lockout bar 2360 extends through a longitudinal clearance slot defined between the lateral layers 2354e of the firing bar 2354. The distal end 2366 of the lockout bar 2360 extends through an aperture 2359 defined in the coupling member 2351 and projects distally from the coupling member 2351. The lockout bar 2360 is slidable between a distal, or locked, position (FIG. 20) and a proximal, or unlocked, position (FIG. 21) when an unspent staple cartridge 2010 is properly positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020. More specifically, further to the above, an unspent staple cartridge 2010 comprises a sled 2014 in its proximal, unfired position which contacts the lockout bar 2360 and pushes the lockout bar 2360 proximally when the unspent staple cartridge 2010 is inserted into the cartridge jaw 2020. The sled 2014 is releasably retained to the cartridge body 2011 such that the sled 2014 remains in its proximal, unfired position while pushing the lockout bar 2360 proximally. In at least one instance, the cartridge body 2011 comprises one or more detents which releasably hold the sled 2014 in its proximal, unfired position.


The firing assembly 2350 further comprises a firing rod 2352 having a longitudinal slot 2358 defined therein. The firing bar 2354 comprises a proximal end 2355 positioned in the longitudinal slot 2358 and, similarly, the lockout bar 2360 comprises a proximal end 2365 which is also positioned in the longitudinal slot 2358. When the lockout bar 2360 is in its locked position, as illustrated in FIG. 20, a lock 2370 is engaged with the firing rod 2352 which prevents the firing rod 2352 from being advanced distally. Correspondingly, in such instances, the lock 2370 prevents the firing rod 2352 from advancing the firing bar 2354, and the coupling member 2351, through a staple firing stroke. The lock 2370 is rotatably mounted to a shaft 2340 of the surgical instrument 2300 about a pivot 2371 and comprises a lock shoulder engaged with a lock recess, or notch, 2378 defined in the firing rod 2352. The lock 2370 is biased into engagement with the firing rod 2352 by a spring 2372.


Upon comparing FIGS. 20 and 21, further to the above, it can be seen that the lockout bar 2360 moves relative to the firing bar 2354 when the lockout bar 2360 is moved between its locked position (FIG. 20) and its unlocked position (FIG. 21) when an unspent staple cartridge 2010 is loaded into the surgical instrument 2300. The firing assembly 2350 further comprises a biasing member, or spring, 2368 positioned intermediate the proximal end 2355 of the firing bar 2354 and the proximal end 2365 of the lockout bar 2360 which is compressed between the proximal ends 2355 and 2365 when the lockout bar 2360 is moved proximally. If the unspent staple cartridge 2010 were to be removed from the cartridge jaw 2020 before the staple cartridge 2010 is fired, the biasing member 2368 would resiliently expand and push the lockout bar 2360 distally into its locked position and allow the spring 2372 to return the lock 2370 into its locked position and re-engage the firing rod 2352. Stated another way, the spring 2368 biases the lockout bar 2360 into its locked position in the absence of an unspent staple cartridge in the cartridge jaw 2020.


When the lockout bar 2360 is moved proximally into its unlocked condition, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the proximal end 2365 of the lockout bar 2360 engages the lock 2370 and rotates the lock 2370 downwardly out of engagement with the firing rod 2352 against the bias of the spring 2372. At such point, the firing assembly 2350 can be advanced distally to perform the staple firing stroke. Notably, the firing rod 2352 pushes the firing bar 2354 distally. More specifically, the proximal sidewall of the longitudinal slot 2358 abuts the proximal end 2355 of the firing bar 2354 as the firing rod 2352 is advanced distally. Also, notably, the firing bar 2354 pushes the lockout bar 2360 distally via the spring 2368. As a result, the lockout bar 2360 travels with the firing bar 2354 when the firing bar 2354 is moved distally during the staple firing stroke.


Further to the above, the distal movement of the firing bar 2354 and the lockout bar 2360 during the staple firing stroke moves the proximal end 2365 of the lockout bar 2360 away from the lock 2370. In such instances, however, the lock recess 2378 defined in the firing rod 2352 is no longer in alignment with the lock 2370. As a result, the lock 2370 cannot re-engage the firing rod 2352 and lock the firing rod 2352 in position even though the lockout bar 2360 has been disengaged from the lock 2370. When the firing rod 2352 is retracted in order to reset the surgical instrument 2300, the firing rod 2352 can pull the firing bar 2354 and the lockout bar 2360 proximally to the position illustrated in FIG. 20. In such instances, the lock recess 2378 is re-aligned with the lock 2370 such that the spring 2372 can re-engage the lock 2370 with the firing rod 2352 and re-lock the firing assembly 2350 in position. In various instances, the firing rod 2352 further comprises a ramp 2375 configured to deflect the lock 2370 downwardly as the firing rod 2352 is being retracted.


Further to the above, the firing rod 2352 is pulled proximally after a staple firing stroke to retract the firing bar 2354, the lockout bar 2360, and the coupling member 2351 of the firing assembly 2350. Notably, the sled 2014 of the staple cartridge 2010 is not retracted by the firing rod 2352. Instead, the sled 2014 remains in its fired position. As a result, the lockout bar 2360 is pushed out of its locked position when the firing assembly 2350 is returned to its reset position and, as such, the firing assembly 2350 is prevented from being advanced distally once again until the spent staple cartridge 2010 is removed from the cartridge jaw 2020 and an unspent staple cartridge 2010, for example, is properly positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020.


Moreover, further to the above, it should be appreciated that the sled 2014 of a spent staple cartridge 2010 cannot contact the lockout bar 2360 when the spent staple cartridge 2010 is loaded into the cartridge jaw 2020 because the sled 2014 is not in its proximal position and, as a result, the sled 2014 cannot unlock the firing assembly 2350.


A surgical instrument 2900 comprising a firing assembly 2950 is illustrated in FIGS. 22 and 23. Similar to the above, the firing assembly 2950 comprises a lockout system configured to prevent the firing assembly 2950 from being advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke without an unspent staple cartridge 2910, for example, properly positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020. In at least one instance, the surgical instrument 2900 can comprise the lock 2370 and lock spring 2372 arrangement discussed above in connection with the surgical instrument 2300, for example, which can block the distal advancement of the firing assembly 2950 when an unspent staple cartridge is not properly seated in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 22. When an unspent staple cartridge 2910 is properly seated in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the lockout system can permit the firing assembly 2950 to perform the staple firing stroke. The staple cartridge 2910 is similar to the staple cartridge 2010 in many respects and comprises a cartridge body 2912 and a sled 2916 movable from a proximal, unfired position (FIG. 23) to a distal, fired position by the firing assembly 2950 during the staple firing stroke.


The firing assembly 2950 comprises a firing rod 2952, a firing bar 2954, and a coupling member 2951 mounted to the firing bar 2954. The coupling member 2951 is similar to the coupling member 2551 in many respects. The firing bar 2954 comprises a proximal portion 2955 slidably positioned in a longitudinal slot 2958 defined in the firing rod 2952. The firing assembly 2950 further comprises a biasing member, or compression spring, 2966 positioned in the longitudinal slot 2958 intermediate the proximal portion 2955 of the firing bar 2954 and the firing rod 2952. When an unspent staple cartridge 2910 is not positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the spring 2966 is configured to bias the firing bar 2954 forward. In this forward position of the firing bar 2954, a key 2965 of the firing bar 2954 is not engaged with the lock 2370 and, as a result, the spring 2372 biases the lock 2370 into the lock recess 2378 defined in the firing rod 2952 which prevents the firing rod 2952 from being advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke.


When an unspent staple cartridge 2910 is properly positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the sled 2916 directly contacts the coupling member 2951 and pushes the firing bar 2954 proximally into its unlocked position. In this proximal position of the firing bar 2954, the key 2965 of the firing bar 2954 is engaged with the lock 2370 and holds the lock 2370 out of the lock notch 2378 in the firing rod 2952. In such instances, as a result, the firing rod 2952 can be advanced distally to push the firing bar 2954, the coupling member 2951, and the sled 2916 through the staple firing stroke. Similar to the above, the firing rod 2952 can be retracted to pull the firing bar 2954 and the coupling member 2951 proximally to reset the surgical instrument 2900. Also similar to the above, the sled 2916 is not retracted with the firing assembly 2950 and, as a result, the firing bar 2954 is in its forward, or locked, position after the firing assembly 2950 has been retracted. The reader should appreciate that the spent staple cartridge 2910 must be replaced with an unspent staple cartridge 2910 to unlock the lock 2370 from the firing assembly 2950 and use the surgical instrument 2900 once again.


A surgical instrument 3000 comprising a shaft 3040 and a firing assembly 3050 is illustrated in FIGS. 24 and 25. Similar to the above, the firing assembly 3050 comprises a lockout system configured to prevent the firing assembly 3050 from being advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke without an unspent staple cartridge 3010, for example, properly positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020. The surgical instrument 3000 comprises a lock 3070 in the shaft 3040 which, similar to lock 2370, can block the distal advancement of the firing assembly 3050, as illustrated in FIG. 24. When an unspent staple cartridge 3010 is properly seated in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 25, the lockout system can permit the firing assembly 3050 to perform the staple firing stroke. The staple cartridge 3010 is similar to the staple cartridge 2010 in many respects and comprises a cartridge body 3012 and a sled 3016 movable from a proximal, unfired position (FIG. 25) to a distal, fired position by the firing assembly 3050 during the staple firing stroke.


The firing assembly 3050 comprises a firing rod 3052, a firing bar 3054, and a coupling member 2951 mounted to the firing bar 3054. The firing bar 3054 comprises a proximal portion 3055 slidably positioned in a longitudinal slot 3058 defined in the firing rod 3052. The firing assembly 3050 further comprises a biasing member, or compression spring, 3066 positioned in the longitudinal slot 3058 intermediate the firing rod 3052 and proximal portion 3055 of the firing bar 3054. When an unspent staple cartridge 3010 is not positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 24, the spring 3066 is configured to bias the firing bar 3054 forward. In this forward position of the firing bar 3054, a leaf spring 3072 biases the lock 3070 into the lock notch 2378 defined in the firing rod 3052 which prevents the firing rod 3052 from being advanced distally to perform a staple firing stroke.


When an unspent staple cartridge 3010 is positioned in the cartridge jaw 2020, as illustrated in FIG. 25, the sled 3016 directly contacts the coupling member 2951 and pushes the firing bar 3054 proximally into its unlocked position. In this proximal position of the firing bar 3054, the proximal end 3055 of the firing bar 3054 is engaged with the lock 3070 and holds the lock 3070 out of the lock notch 2378 in the firing rod 3052 against the biasing force of the leaf spring 3072. In such instances, as a result, the firing rod 3052 can be advanced distally to push the firing bar 3054, the coupling member 2951, and the sled 3016 through the staple firing stroke. Similar to the above, the firing rod 3052 can be retracted to pull the firing bar 3054 and the coupling member 2951 proximally to reset the surgical instrument 3000. Also similar to the above, the sled 3016 is not retracted with the firing assembly 3050 and, as a result, the firing bar 3054 is in its forward, or locked, position after the firing assembly 3050 has been retracted. The reader should appreciate that the spent staple cartridge 3010 must be replaced with an unspent staple cartridge 3010 to unlock the lock 3070 from the firing assembly 3050 and use the surgical instrument 3000 once again.


As discussed above, the lock 2370 is positioned in the shafts of the surgical instruments 2900 and 3000; however, the lock 2370 can be placed in any suitable location. In various instances, the surgical instrument 2900 and/or 3000, for example, can comprise an articulation joint about which an end effector, including the jaws 2020 and 2030, can be articulated. In at least one instance, the lock 2370 is positioned distally with respect to the articulation joint. In such instances, the lockout system is unaffected by the articulation joint. In other instances, the lock 2370 is positioned proximally with respect to the articulation joint. Placing the lock 2370 in such a position can shorten the portion of the surgical instrument which is distal to the articulation joint and improve the accessibility of the surgical instrument into a small surgical site, for instance.


As discussed above, a firing assembly of a surgical instrument can be advanced distally through a staple cartridge to eject the staples from the staple cartridge during a staple firing stroke. As also discussed above, the staple cartridge can comprise a sled which is pushed distally by the firing assembly to drive the staples out of the staple cartridge during the staple firing stroke. In various instances, however, a clinician may not be able to observe the progress of the staple firing stroke. Absent such information, the clinician may not know whether the tissue captured within the surgical instrument has been sufficiently stapled.


Turning now to FIGS. 26-30, a surgical instrument 3100 comprises a cartridge jaw 3120 configured to receive a staple cartridge 3110 therein. The cartridge jaw 3120 comprises a bottom portion and lateral side walls 3122 extending from the bottom portion. The staple cartridge 3110 is positionable between the lateral side walls 3122 of the cartridge jaw 3120. The staple cartridge 3110 and the cartridge jaw 3120 comprise co-operating features configured to align and releasably hold the staple cartridge 3110 in a seated position (FIGS. 27-29). The staple cartridge 3110 further comprises a sled 3116 movable between a proximal, unfired position (FIGS. 26 and 27) and a distal, fired position (FIG. 29) by the firing assembly 2550 during a staple firing stroke.


The cartridge jaw 3120 comprises a series of openings, or windows, defined in a lateral side wall 3122. The windows of the cartridge jaw 3120 comprise a proximal window 3127, a distal window 3129, and an intermediate window 3128 positioned intermediate the proximal window 3127 and the distal window 3129. Each window 3127, 3128, and 3129 comprises an elongate longitudinal through hole positioned along a longitudinal axis 3121; however, the windows 3127, 3128, and 3129 can have any suitable arrangement. In at least one instance, the intermediate window 3128 is positioned at the midpoint between the proximal window 3127 and the distal window 3129. In other instances, the intermediate window 3128 can be positioned at any suitable location between the proximal window 3127 and the distal window 3129. In at least one instance, the cartridge jaw 3120 can comprise more than one intermediate window 3128.


The staple cartridge 3110 comprises a series of openings, or windows, defined in the lateral sides of the cartridge body 3112. The windows of the staple cartridge 3110 comprise a proximal window 3117, a distal window 3119, and an intermediate window 3118 positioned intermediate the proximal window 3117 and the distal window 3119. Each window 3117, 3118, and 3119 comprises an elongate longitudinal through hole positioned along a longitudinal axis 3111; however, the windows 3117, 3118, and 3119 can have any suitable arrangement. In at least one instance, the intermediate window 3118 is positioned at the midpoint between the proximal window 3117 and the distal window 3119. In other instances, the intermediate window 3118 can be positioned at any suitable location between the proximal window 3117 and the distal window 3119. In at least one instance, the staple cartridge 3110 can comprise more than one intermediate window 3118.


When the staple cartridge 3110 is fully seated in the cartridge jaw 3120, the windows in the staple cartridge 3110 are aligned with the windows in the cartridge jaw 3120. More specifically, the proximal cartridge window 3117 is aligned with the proximal jaw window 3127, the intermediate cartridge window 3118 is aligned with the intermediate jaw window 3128, and the distal cartridge window 3119 is aligned with the distal jaw window 3129. In such instances, the windows 3117 and 3127 form a first pair of aligned apertures, the windows 3118 and 3128 form a second pair of aligned apertures, and the windows 3119 and 3129 form a third pair of aligned apertures. As a result, a clinician can look into the staple cartridge 3110 through the cartridge jaw 3120 at three distinct locations.


Further to the above, the staple cartridge 3110 engages the cartridge jaw 3120 in a snap-fit connection when the staple cartridge 3110 is fully seated within the cartridge jaw 3120. In such instances, the longitudinal axis 3111 of the staple cartridge 3110 is aligned with the longitudinal axis 3121 of the cartridge jaw 3120. When the axes 3111 and 3121 are perfectly aligned, the edges of the cartridge windows 3118 and 3119 are not offset with respect to the jaw windows 3128 and 3129, respectively. To the extent that the axes 3111 and 3121 are somewhat aligned, but not perfectly aligned, the cartridge windows 3118 and 3119 may be offset with respect to the jaw windows 3128 and 3129. In either event, the at least substantially aligned windows can serve the purpose of observing the position of the sled 3116 during the firing stroke, as discussed below.


When the sled 3116 is in its proximal, unfired position, as illustrated in FIG. 27, the sled 3116 is visible through the aligned cartridge window 3117 and jaw window 3127. In such instances, a clinician can visually observe that the staple cartridge 3110 is unspent. If the sled 3116 is not visible through the aligned cartridge window 3117 and jaw window 3127 prior to the beginning of the staple firing stroke, then the clinician can assume that the staple cartridge 3110 has been at least partially spent and that a lockout of the stapling instrument 3100, such as those described herein, for example, may be actuated if the spent staple cartridge 3110 is not replaced with an unspent staple cartridge. Moreover, if the sled 3116 is not visible through the aligned cartridge window 3117 and jaw window 3127 during the staple firing stroke, then the clinician can assume that the staple firing stroke is in progress.


When the sled 3116 has been moved half-way through the staple firing stroke, referring now to FIG. 28, the sled 3116 is visible through the aligned cartridge window 3118 and jaw window 3128. In such instances, a clinician can visually observe that the staple cartridge 3110 has been partially spent. Although the windows 3118 and 3128 are aligned at the midpoint of the staple firing stroke, the windows 3118 and 3128 can be aligned at any suitable location. Moreover, any suitable number of window pairs 3118 and 3128 can be utilized to observe the sled 3116 during the staple firing stroke. When the sled 3116 is in its distal, fired position, as illustrated in FIG. 29, the sled 3116 is visible through the aligned cartridge window 3119 and jaw window 3129. In such instances, a clinician can visually observe that the staple cartridge 3110 has been completely spent. Understanding whether or not a staple cartridge has been completely, or at least sufficiently, spent is important for a clinician in determining whether or not to retract the firing assembly 2550. For instance, referring to FIG. 30, a clinician would know that the vessel V captured between the staple cartridge 3010 and the anvil jaw 2030 has been completely stapled when they can observe the sled 3116 in the distal window 3129.


Referring primarily to FIG. 26, the sled 3116 comprises a demarcation 3115 which is observable through the aligned cartridge and jaw windows and can assist a clinician in understanding the position of the sled 3116 within the staple cartridge 3110. In at least one instance, the demarcation 3115 comprises a color which is different than the color of the cartridge jaw 3120 and/or the sled 3116, such as blue, for example. In certain instances, the demarcation can comprise a ridge, for example.


Referring primarily to FIG. 26, the cartridge jaw 3120 further comprises a proximal datum 3123p and a distal datum 3123d. When the sled 3116 is in its proximal, unfired position, the demarcation 3115 is aligned with the proximal datum 3123p. In such instances, the proximal datum 3123p can assist a clinician in determining whether the staple cartridge 3110 is unspent. When the sled 3116 is in its distal, completely fired position, the demarcation 3115 is aligned with the distal datum 3123d. In such instances, the proximal datum 3123p can assist a clinician in determining whether the staple cartridge 3110 has been completely spent. The datums 3123p and 3123d comprise narrow linear vertical markings on the cartridge jaw 3120; however, the datums 3123p and 3123d can comprise any suitable configuration. In at least one instance, the datums 3123p and 3123d are the same color as the demarcation 3115. In other instances, the datums 3123p and 3123d are a different color than the demarcation 3115.


Further to the above, the intermediate cartridge window 3118 is the same size as the intermediate jaw window 3128. Similarly, the distal cartridge window 3119 is the same size as the distal jaw window 3129. That said, the proximal cartridge window 3117 is not the same size as the proximal jaw window 3127. The proximal cartridge window 3117 is narrower than the proximal jaw window 3127 as measured along the longitudinal axes 3111 and 3121. In at least one instance, the proximal cartridge window 3117 has the same width as the demarcation 3115. In such instances, a clinician can accurately assess whether or not the sled 3116 has been advanced distally even the slightest amount.


As discussed above, the cartridge jaw 3120 is configured to receive a replaceable staple cartridge therein; however, the cartridge and jaw windows disclosed herein can be used with a stapling assembly that does not comprise a replaceable staple cartridge. Moreover, the cartridge and jaw windows disclosed herein can be adapted to either side or both sides of a stapling assembly.


Referring to FIGS. 31-34, a cartridge jaw 3220 comprises a bottom portion, or wall, 3221 and lateral side portions, or walls, 3222 extending from the bottom wall 3221. Similar to the above, the cartridge jaw 3220 is configured to receive a replaceable staple cartridge between the side walls 3222. The bottom wall 3221 comprises a longitudinal slot 3223 defined therein which is configured to receive the bottom cam of the firing assembly 2550, for example.


Referring primarily to FIGS. 33 and 34, the longitudinal slot 3223 comprises a central portion 3224. The central portion 3224 is part of a T-shaped configuration that includes lateral portions 3225 which extend laterally from the central portion 3224. The longitudinal slot 3223 further comprises a proximal opening, or window, 3227 and a distal opening, or window, 3229 at the opposite ends of the central portion 3224. The sled of a staple cartridge is aligned with the proximal opening 3227 when the sled is in its proximal, unfired position. In such instances, a clinician can observe whether or not the staple cartridge has been spent. Similarly, the sled is aligned with the distal opening 3229 when the sled is in its distal, fully-fired position. In such instances, a clinician can observe whether or not the staple cartridge has been completely spent.


Referring again to FIGS. 31 and 32, the longitudinal slot 3223 further comprises intermediate openings, or windows, 3228 defined in the bottom wall 3221 between the proximal opening 3227 and the distal opening 3229. Similar to the above, the progression of the sled during the staple firing stroke can be observed through the openings 3228. The openings 3228 are elongate in the longitudinal direction; however, the openings 3228 can comprise any suitable configuration. The openings 3228 are spaced periodically such that the bottom wall 3221 is sufficiently stiff between the lateral side walls 3222. Moreover, any suitable number of openings 3228 can be used, although the bottom wall 3221 will be stiffer with less openings 3228.


Referring primarily to FIG. 32, the openings 3228 are offset with respect to the central portion 3224 of the longitudinal slot 3223. Stated another way, each opening 3228 comprises a longitudinal axis which is not collinear with a longitudinal axis of the central portion 3224. Moreover, the openings 3228 are staggered with respect the longitudinal axis of the central portion 3224 in an alternating manner. In at least one instance, a first opening 3228 is defined on one side of the longitudinal axis while a second opening 3228 is defined on the opposite side of the longitudinal axis. This pattern of the openings 3228 repeats along the length of the longitudinal slot 3223. Such an arrangement can increase the width of the walls between the openings 3228 and, as a result, increase the stiffness of the bottom wall 3221 as compared to embodiments where all of the openings 3228 are positioned along the longitudinal axis of the central portion. Other embodiments, however, are envisioned.


As discussed herein, a surgical instrument can comprise a firing assembly configured to apply a firing load, or force, to a sled of a staple cartridge during a firing stroke. The firing load is sufficient to push the staples out of the staple cartridge and into the tissue of a patient, deform the staples against an anvil, and incise the tissue. In certain instances, the firing load can increase significantly beyond a threshold which is deemed safe and/or suitable for the operation of the surgical instrument. In at least one such instance, the firing load can increase significantly when the firing assembly abuts a missing cartridge lockout and/or a spent cartridge lockout, for example.


Referring now to FIGS. 35-38, a surgical instrument 3500 comprises a shaft 3540 and a firing assembly 3550. The firing assembly 3550 comprises a first firing rod 3551, a second firing rod 3552, and a firing bar 3554. The firing assembly 3550 further comprises a biasing member, or spring, 3556 positioned intermediate the first firing rod 3551 and the second firing rod 3552. When the first firing rod 3551 is advanced distally, the first firing rod 3551 pushes the second firing rod 3552 distally via the spring 3556. The distal end of the second firing rod 3552 is connected to the firing bar 3554 at an interconnection 3553 and, when the second firing rod 3552 is advanced distally, the second firing rod 3552 pushes the firing bar 3554 distally. Stated another way, a firing load can be transmitted from the first firing rod 3551 to the second firing rod 3552 through the spring 3556 and ultimately to the firing bar 3554.


Further to the above, the spring 3556 is compressed between the first firing rod 3551 and the second firing rod 3552 in response to the firing load, or force, transmitted through the firing assembly 3550. When the firing load transmitted through the firing assembly 3550 is below a predetermined force threshold, the spring 3556 transmits the firing load to the second firing rod 3552 to perform the firing stroke, as illustrated in FIG. 35. When the firing load exceeds the threshold, the spring 3556 is compressed to a point in which a proximal end 3555 of the second firing rod 3552 actuates a lockout system which prevents the firing assembly 3550 from being advanced through its staple firing stroke, as illustrated in FIG. 36. At such point, the clinician can evaluate the surgical instrument 3500 as to why the firing force threshold of the surgical instrument 3500 was exceeded.


Further to the above, the spring 3556, when compressed, applies a biasing force to the second firing rod 3552 which opposes the proximal movement of the second firing rod 3552 relative to the first firing rod 3551. The threshold force of the firing assembly 3550 accounts for the firing force needed to staple and cut the tissue and, in addition, the biasing force created by the spring 3556. In various instances, the biasing force of the spring 3556 opposes the firing force transmitted through the second firing rod 3552. Moreover, the biasing force of the spring 3556 increases linearly, and proportionately, in response to the relative movement between the second firing rod 3552 and the first firing rod 3551. That said, once the force transmitted through the firing assembly 3550 exceeds the threshold force, the lockout system switches between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration, as discussed in greater detail below.


Further to the above, and as also described in greater detail below, the lockout system of the firing assembly 3550 can be tripped, or actuated, into a locked stated when the compression of the spring 3556 has exceeded a threshold compression, or deflection. Stated another way, the lockout system does not actuate into a locked state while the compression of the spring 3556 is below the threshold compression of the spring 3556.


The lockout system comprises, further to the above, a lock 3570 rotatably mounted to a frame 3542 of the shaft 3540 about a pivot 3571 and, in addition, a lock actuator 3577 mounted to the first firing rod 3551. The lock 3570 is held in an unlocked position, or configuration, by the lock actuator 3577 when the lock actuator 3577 has not been actuated. The lock actuator 3577 is rotatably mounted to the first firing rod 3551 and is rotatable between an unactuated position (FIG. 35) and an actuated position (FIG. 36). When the spring 3556 of the firing assembly 3550 is not compressed more than its threshold compression, or above its force threshold, as illustrated in FIG. 35, the lock actuator 3577 is biased into its unactuated position by a torsion spring 3576 and the lock 3570 is held out of engagement with the firing assembly 3550.


When the spring 3556 is compressed more than its threshold compression, or above its force threshold, the proximal end 3555 of the second firing rod 3552 engages the lock actuator 3577 and rotates the lock actuator 3577 into its actuated position, as illustrated in FIG. 36. In such instances, the lock 3570 is released by the lock actuator 3577 and engages the second firing rod 3552. More specifically, the lockout system further comprises a biasing member, or spring, 3572 configured to push the lock 3570 into engagement with the second firing rod 3552 once the lock 3570 is released. The lock 3570 comprises a lock shoulder 3578 which is configured to be received within a lock recess, or notch, 3558 defined in the second firing rod 3552 which prevents the firing assembly 3550 from being advanced distally.


The reader should appreciate that the lock 3570 of the lockout system can only stop the advancement of the firing assembly 3550 when the lock notch 3558 defined in the second firing rod 3552 is aligned with the lock 3570. Once the firing assembly 3550 is advanced distally during the staple firing stroke and the lock notch 3558 is moved out of alignment with the lock shoulder 3578, as illustrated in FIG. 37, the lock 3570 is constrained in its unlocked position, or configuration, by the first firing rod 3551 throughout the firing stroke of the firing assembly 3550. As such, the lockout system of the firing assembly 3550 comprises a beginning-of-stroke lockout that stops the firing assembly 3550 from performing a staple firing stroke.


Further to the above, a missing cartridge lockout and/or a spent cartridge lockout in the end effector of the surgical instrument 3500, for example, can block the distal advancement of the firing assembly 3550 when a spent staple cartridge is seated in the end effector of the surgical instrument 3500 and/or an unspent staple cartridge is missing from the end effector altogether. In such instances, the force transmitted through the firing assembly 3550 will increase above the threshold force and the lockout system of the firing assembly 3550 can respond by also blocking the distal advancement of the firing assembly 3550. In various instances, the firing assembly lockout can bolster the missing cartridge and/or spent cartridge lockout. In such instances, as a result, the firing assembly 3550 cannot be used to cut tissue without an unspent staple cartridge properly seated in the end effector of the surgical instrument 3500.


In order to reset the firing assembly 3550, further to the above, the clinician can operate the surgical instrument 3500 to retract the firing assembly 3550 proximally. In at least one instance, the surgical instrument 3500 comprises an electric motor configured to drive the firing assembly 3550 through its staple firing stroke which can be operated in reverse to retract the firing assembly 3550. When the firing assembly 3550 is at least partially retracted, the spring 3556 can re-expand and push the second firing rod 3552 away from the first firing rod 3551 to disengage the second firing rod 3552 from the lock actuator 3577 of the lockout system. At such point, the firing assembly 3550 can be advanced distally to complete its staple firing stroke, as illustrated in FIG. 37.


A staple cartridge 3610 comprising a spent cartridge lockout is illustrated in FIGS. 39-42. The staple cartridge 3610 comprises a cartridge body 3612 including staple cavities and a longitudinal slot 3614 defined therein. Referring primarily to FIG. 41, the staple cartridge 3610 further comprises a sled 3616 which is movable between a proximal, unfired position (FIG. 39) and a distal, fired position by a firing assembly, such as firing assembly 2550, for example, to eject staples removably stored in the staple cavities during a staple firing stroke. Referring now to FIG. 39, a portion of the sled 3616 travels within the longitudinal slot 3614 during the staple firing stroke. Moreover, referring to FIG. 40, a portion of the firing assembly 2550 also travels within the longitudinal slot 3614 during the staple firing stroke. More specifically, the firing assembly 2550 comprises a coupling member 2551 that travels within the slot 3614.


The staple cartridge 3610 further comprises a lock 3670. The lock 3670 comprises a first end mounted to the cartridge body 3612 and a second end 3672 that extends into the longitudinal slot 3614. When the staple cartridge 3610 is in an unfired condition and the sled 3616 is in its proximal, unfired position, referring again to FIG. 40, the second end 3672 of the lock 3670 is flexed into and held in an unlocked state by the sled 3616. In such instances, the lock 3670 cannot prevent the staple firing stroke from being initiated by the firing assembly 2550. As the sled 3616 is advanced distally by the firing assembly 2550, the sled 3616 is moved out of contact with the lock 3670. In such instances, the firing assembly 2550 continues to hold the lock 3670 in its unlocked configuration throughout the staple firing stroke.


After the staple firing stroke has been at least partially completed, the firing assembly 2550 can be retracted. In such instances, the sled 3616 is not retracted with the firing assembly 2550. Instead, the sled 3616 is left behind in a distal position within the cartridge body 3616. Thus, after the firing assembly 2550 has been completely retracted, referring to FIG. 42, the lock 3670 can unflex into a locked configuration such that the second end 3672 blocks the longitudinal slot 3614. Stated another way, the second end 3672 of the lock 3670 can block the firing assembly 2550 from being advanced through another staple firing stroke.


Further to the above, the lock 3670 comprises a spent cartridge lockout. After the sled 3616 has been advanced distally out of alignment with the lock 3670, the staple cartridge 3610 has become a spent staple cartridge whether or not all of, or any of, the staples have been ejected from the staple cartridge 3610. Retraction of the firing assembly 2550 into its unfired position, at such point, would cause the staple cartridge 3610 to lock itself out. Accordingly, the staple cartridge 3610 would have to be removed from the surgical instrument and replaced with an unspent staple cartridge before the surgical instrument could be used once again.


Further to the above, the cartridge body 3610 can include a notch 3615 configured to receive a portion of the lock 3670 when the lock 3670 moves into its locked configuration, as illustrated in FIG. 42. The notch 3615 is defined in a sidewall of the longitudinal slot 3614 and positioned opposite the first portion of the lock 3670 which is mounted to the cartridge body 3612. Interaction between the second end 3672 of the lock 3670 and the sidewalls of the notch 3615 can strengthen the lockout and reduce the possibility of the firing assembly 2550 being pushed by the lock 3670. In addition to or in lieu of the above, the firing assembly 2550 can comprise a lockout which is triggered, or actuated, when the firing assembly 2550 abuts the lock 3670.


Turning now to FIGS. 43-47, a firing assembly 3750 of a surgical instrument 3700 comprises a firing rod 3752 and a firing bar 3754. The firing rod 3752 comprises an aperture 3755 defined in the distal end thereof. The aperture 3755 comprises a proximal endwall 3756 and a distal endwall 3757. The firing bar 3754 comprises a lockout 3770 positioned in the aperture 3755 at an interface 3753. When the firing rod 3752 is advanced distally during a staple firing stroke, the proximal endwall 3756 of the aperture 3755 contacts the lockout 3770 and pushes the firing bar 3754 distally. In the event that the force transmitted between the firing rod 3752 and the firing bar 3754 exceeds a predetermined force threshold, the lockout 3770 moves from an unlocked state (FIG. 45) into a locked state (FIG. 46). Similar to the above, the force threshold can be exceeded when the firing assembly 3750 abuts a spent cartridge lockout and/or a missing cartridge lockout, for example.


The lockout 3770 is rotatably and slidably mounted to the firing bar 3754. The firing bar 3754 comprises a longitudinal slot 3775 defined therein and the lockout 3770 comprises a pin 3771 slidably positioned within the slot 3775. The firing bar 3754 further comprises a spring 3776 positioned intermediate the pin 3771 and a distal end of the slot 3775. As a result, a firing force transmitted from the firing rod 3752 can flow through the lockout 3770 and the lockout pin 3771, through the spring 3776, and into the firing bar 3754—so long as the firing force is below the force threshold. In the event that the firing force exceeds the force threshold, the firing rod 3752 can push the lockout 3770 distally within the longitudinal slot 3775, as illustrated in FIG. 46. In such instances, the lockout 3770 can also rotate upwardly into engagement with a shaft 3740 of the surgical instrument 3700. More specifically, referring primarily to FIG. 44, the firing bar 3754 comprises ledges 3772 extending laterally therefrom which prevent the lockout 3770 from rotating upwardly when the firing force is below the threshold and the lockout 3770 is positioned in the proximal end of the longitudinal slot 3775; however, once the lockout 3770 is pushed distally away from the ledges 3772, the firing force acts to rotate the lockout 3770 upwardly as illustrated in FIG. 46.


Further to the above, the shaft 3740 comprises a frame 3742 including a lock aperture 3748 defined therein which is configured to receive a portion of the lockout 3770 when the lockout 3770 is rotated upwardly. The interaction between the lockout 3770 and the sidewalls of the lock aperture 3748 prevent the firing assembly 3750 from being advanced distally through its staple firing stroke. Similar to the above, the lock aperture 3748 is defined in the shaft 3740 at a location which corresponds to the initiation of the staple firing stroke. As a result, the lockout 3770 is configured and arranged to assist in locking out the surgical instrument 3700 in the event that a staple cartridge is missing from, or a spent staple cartridge is positioned within, the surgical instrument 3700. That said, the lock aperture 3748 can be positioned in any suitable location. Moreover, more than one lock aperture 3748 can be utilized to provide more than one location in which the firing assembly 3750 can be locked out.


The lockout 3770 can be reset after it has been moved into its locked configuration (FIG. 46). Turning now to FIG. 47, the firing rod 3752 can be moved proximally until the distal endwall 3757 of the aperture 3755 contacts the lockout 3770 and, at such point, the endwall 3757 can rotate the lockout 3770 downwardly and positively return the lockout 3770 to its unlocked configuration as the firing rod 3752 continues to move proximally. Moreover, the firing rod 3752 can pull the lockout 3770 back under the ledges 3772 (FIG. 44) as the firing rod 3752 is being retracted. At such point, the firing assembly 3750 is reset and can be re-advanced distally—assuming that the impediment which blocked the firing assembly 3750 has been addressed.


Turning now to FIGS. 48-51, a surgical instrument 3800 comprises a shaft 3840 and a firing assembly 3850. The shaft 3840 comprises a frame 3842 and a longitudinal passage configured to slidably receive the firing assembly 3850. The firing assembly 3850 comprises a first firing rod 3851, a second firing rod 3852, and a firing bar 3854. The first firing rod 3851 is coupled to the second firing rod 3852 at an interconnection 3853. In use, referring to FIG. 49, the interconnection 3853 is configured to transmit a force, or firing load, between the first firing rod 3851 and the second firing rod 3852. However, as discussed in greater detail below, the interconnection 3853 is configured to slip when the firing load transmitted through the firing assembly 3850 exceeds a predetermined force threshold.


Further to the above, the second firing rod 3852 comprises a proximal end 3855 positioned in a cavity defined in the distal end of the first firing rod 3851. The first firing rod 3851 further comprises lock arms 3857 engaged with the proximal end 3855 of the second firing rod 3852 which are configured to transmit the firing load from the first firing rod 3851 to the second firing rod 3852 when the firing load is below the force threshold. More specifically, the lock arms 3857 push on inclined surfaces 3859 defined on the proximal end 3855 of the second firing rod 3852. When the firing load exceeds the force threshold, the lock arms 3857 slide along the inclined surfaces 3859 causing the interconnection 3853 to slip, splay, and elastically flare outwardly to disrupt the firing stroke of the firing assembly 3850.


Further to the above, referring to FIG. 50, the lock arms 3857 are configured to engage lock shoulders 3847 defined on the shaft frame 3842 when the lock arms 3857 slide relative to the inclined surfaces 3859 and flare outwardly. The interaction between the lock arms 3857 and the lock shoulders 3847 prevents the firing assembly 3850 from being advanced through its staple firing stroke. Similar to the above, the lock shoulders 3847 are positioned at the beginning of the staple firing stroke of the firing assembly 3850 such that the lockout feature of the firing assembly 3850 is responsive to a beginning-of-stroke lockout; however, the lock shoulders 3847 can be placed at any suitable location, or locations.


Further to the above, the firing assembly 3850 can be reset after it has been locked out. The first firing rod 3851 can be retracted proximally to operably re-engage the lock arms 3857 with the proximal end 3855 of the second firing rod 3852. In such instances, the lock arms 3857 can resiliently move inwardly to grasp the proximal end 3855. The firing assembly 3850 further comprises a biasing member, or spring, 3856 configured to bias a head of the proximal end 3855 against the lock arms 3857. Once the interconnection 3853 has been reset, referring to FIG. 51, the firing assembly 3850 can be advanced through its staple firing stroke—assuming that the force threshold is not exceeded once again. Notably, the shaft frame 3842 prevents the lock arms 3857 from disengaging from the second firing rod 3852 during the staple firing stroke.


Turning now to FIGS. 52-56, a surgical instrument 3900 comprises a shaft 3940, an end effector positioned at a distal end of the shaft 3940, an articulation actuator 3980 configured to articulate the end effector relative to the shaft 3940, and a firing assembly 3950. The shaft 3940 comprises a shaft frame 3942 which has a longitudinal cavity 3949 defined therein. The firing assembly 3950 comprises a first firing rod 3951, a second firing rod 3952, and a firing bar 3954. The first firing rod 3951 comprises a distal end 3957 operably engaged with a proximal end 3955 of the second firing rod 3952 at an interface 3953. When the firing load transmitted through the firing assembly 3950 is below a predetermined force threshold, referring to FIGS. 52-55, the firing assembly 3950 can be pushed through a staple firing stroke. When the firing load exceeds the predetermined threshold within, and only within, a lockout zone that is prior to or at the beginning of the staple firing stroke, referring to FIG. 56, the distal end 3957 of the first firing rod 3951 can slip relative to the proximal end 3955 of the second firing rod 3952 and stop the distal advancement of the second firing rod 3952.


Further to the above, in at least one embodiment, the distal end 3957 of the first firing rod 3951 comprises a barb and the proximal end 3955 of the second firing rod 3952 comprises a barb catch configured to be coupled with the barb of the distal end 3957. When the distal end 3957 decouples from the proximal end 3955, the barb of the distal end 3957 can engage a wall 3948 in the shaft 3940 and stop the distal advancement of the first firing rod 3951, and the firing assembly 3950, when the first firing rod 3951 slips relative to the second firing rod 3952.


Referring again to FIGS. 52 and 53, the firing assembly 3950 further comprises a firing collar 3959 slidably positioned in the longitudinal cavity 3949 of the shaft 3940. The firing collar 3959 is comprises of a resilient material which is frictionally-engaged with the sidewalls of the longitudinal cavity 3949, for example. Upon comparing FIGS. 52 and 53, it can be seen that the second firing rod 3952 slides within the firing collar 3959 while the firing collar 3959 remains stationary during the initial distal movement of the firing assembly 3950. This initial distal movement of the firing assembly 3950 is not part of the staple firing stroke. Such initial distal movement of the firing assembly 3950, however, can be used to perform a different function within the end effector, such as closing the end effector, for example.


Further to the above, the first firing rod 3951 comprises a projection 3960 defined thereon configured to engage the firing collar 3959 to initiate the staple firing stroke. At such point, the interface 3953 is positioned within the firing collar 3959 which prevents the distal end 3957 of the first firing rod 3951 from slipping relative to the proximal end 3955 of the second firing rod 3952 during the staple firing stroke. As a result of the above, the interface 3953 can decouple prior to or at the beginning of the staple firing stroke but, on the other hand, remain intact throughout the staple firing stroke. The firing collar 3959 comprises a rigid proximal end 3958 that is engaged by the projection 3960 and is pushed distally by the projection 3960 during the staple firing stroke, as illustrated in FIG. 56. The firing assembly 3950 further comprises a spring 3956 positioned intermediate and compressed between the firing bar 3954 and the firing collar 3959 which can assist in controlling the relative position between the firing bar 3954 and the firing collar 3959.


Turning now to FIGS. 57-59, a surgical instrument 4000 comprises a shaft 4040 and a firing assembly 4050. The shaft 4040 comprises a frame 4042 including a longitudinal aperture 4048 defined therein. The firing assembly 4050 comprises a firing rod 4052 and a plurality of flexible firing bars, or layers, 4054 that are operably coupled to a distal end 4057 of the firing rod 4052 at an interface 4053. The layers 4054 are configured to transmit a firing force from the firing rod 4052 to a coupling member 4051 of the firing assembly 4050 when the firing force is below a predetermined force threshold, as illustrated in FIG. 57. In the event that the firing force exceeds the force threshold, the layers 4054 can flex outwardly, as illustrated in FIG. 58, which can prevent the firing assembly 4050 from performing the staple firing stroke. In order to reset the firing assembly 4050, the firing rod 4052 can be retracted proximally to permit the layers 4054 to resiliently flex inwardly to their unflexed state. As illustrated in FIG. 59, the firing assembly 4050 further comprises a firing collar 4059 configured to bolster the layers 4054 and prevent the layers 4054 from flexing outwardly during the staple firing stroke. Similar to the above, the firing collar 4059 is comprised of a flexible material that is frictionally-engaged with the sidewalls of the longitudinal shaft aperture 4048 and does not initially move with the layers 4054. Stated another way, the firing collar 4059 does not travel with the layers 4054 until the distal end 4057 of the firing rod 4052 contacts the firing collar 4059.


Turning now to FIGS. 60-64, a surgical instrument 4100 comprises a shaft 4040 and a firing assembly 4150. The firing assembly 4150 comprises a first firing rod 4151, a second firing rod 4152, and a firing bar 4154. The first firing rod 4151 comprises a distal end positioned within an aperture 4153 defined in a proximal end of the second firing rod 4152. The second firing rod 4152 comprises a distal end comprising a longitudinal slot 4155 defined therein configured to receive a proximal end of the firing bar 4154. Referring primarily to FIGS. 60 and 61, the second firing rod 4152 comprises a wall 4157 configured to transmit a firing force from the second firing rod 4152 to the firing bar 4154. The wall 4157 comprises a fuse. When the firing force is below a predetermined force threshold, the wall 4157 is configured to remain intact, as illustrated in FIG. 62. In at least one instance, the force threshold is 80 lbf, for example. The wall 4157, however, is configured to fail when the firing force exceeds the force threshold, as illustrated in FIG. 63. At such point, the firing bar 4154 slidable within a longitudinal slot 4158 defined in the second firing rod 4152 and the distal movement of the second firing rod 4152 is not transmitted to the firing bar 4154. The fuse, or wall, 4157 is not resettable.


The firing assembly 4150 can comprise other fuses in addition to or in lieu of the above. For instance, the second firing rod 4152 further comprises fuses 4156 positioned proximally with respect to the wall 4157. Fuses 4156 comprise displaceable elements positioned within and frictionally-engaged with the sidewalls of the longitudinal slot 4158. In certain embodiments, the fuses 4156 comprise walls integrally formed with the sidewalls of the slot 4158. In at least one instance, the fuses 4156 are each configured to fail at the same force threshold as the wall 4157, such as 80 lbf, for example. In such instances, a fuse 4156 can push the firing bar 4154 distally and the staple firing stroke can be completed in the event that the firing force exceeded the force threshold for only a moment. In the event that the firing force exceeds the force threshold for more than a moment, the fuses 4156 can fail sequentially, as illustrated in FIG. 64. Alternatively, the fuses 4156 can be configured to fail at a threshold, or thresholds, that are larger than the force threshold of the wall 4157. For instance, the wall 4157 can have a force threshold of 60 lbf while the fuses can have a force threshold of 80 lbf. In at least one embodiment, the fuses 4156 can be configured to fail at increasingly higher force thresholds. For instance, the distal-most fuse 4156 can comprise the weakest fuse 4156, the fuse 4156 adjacent to the distal-most fuse 4156 can be stronger than the distal-most fuse 4156, and so forth. In other embodiments, the fuses 4156 fail at a lower force threshold than the wall 4157. In at least one such instance, the wall 4157 has a force threshold of 80 lbf and the fuses 4156 each have a force threshold of 60 lbf, for example.


Further to the above, the longitudinal slot 4158 has a length which is equal to or greater than the firing stroke of the firing assembly 4150. As a result, the second firing rod 4152 can be moved through its entire firing stroke after the wall 4157 and fuses 4156 fail without the firing bar 4154 abutting the proximal end of the longitudinal slot 4158. In order to retract the firing bar 4154 after the wall 4157 and/or the fuses 4156 have failed, the second firing rod 4152 can be retracted until the distal end of the longitudinal slot 4158 engages the firing bar 4154 and pulls the firing bar 4154 proximally. In certain instances, the firing bar 4154 is frictionally-engaged with the sidewalls of the longitudinal slot 4158 such that the firing bar 4154 can be retracted by the second firing rod 4152 if the wall 4157 and/or the fuses 4156 have failed.


Turning now to FIGS. 65-70, a surgical instrument 4200 comprises a shaft 4040 and a firing assembly 4250. The firing assembly 4250 comprises a first firing rod 4251, a second firing rod 4252 mounted to the first firing rod 4251, and a firing bar 4254. The second firing rod 4252 comprises a distal end shoulder 4257 operably engaged with a proximal end shoulder 4255 of the firing bar 4254 at an interface 4253 to transmit a firing load through the firing assembly 4250 during a staple firing stroke when the firing load is below a predetermined force threshold, as illustrated in FIGS. 65 and 66. The second firing rod 4252 further comprises one or more biasing members 4256 extending laterally therefrom. The biasing members 4256 are slidably engaged with the sidewalls of the longitudinal aperture 4048 in the shaft frame 4042. The biasing members 4256 are configured to bias the second firing rod 4252 into engagement with the firing bar 4254. When the firing load exceeds the force threshold, as illustrated in FIG. 67, the biasing members 4256 can compress or deflect and permit the second firing rod 4252 to deflect laterally and operably disengage from the firing bar 4254. At such point, the second firing rod 4252 can slide relative to the firing bar 4254 without transmitting the firing force to the second firing rod 4252.


Further to the above, the firing assembly 4250 is resettable. Referring now to FIG. 68, the first firing rod 4251 can be retracted proximally to retract the second firing rod 4252 such that, referring to FIG. 69, the distal end shoulder 4257 of the second firing rod 4252 is realigned and operably re-coupled with the proximal end shoulder 4255 of the firing bar 4254. In such instances, the biasing members 4256 can unflex and re-expand to re-align the second firing rod 4252 with the firing bar 4254. At such point, referring now to FIG. 70, the firing assembly 4250 can be advanced distally once again to complete the staple firing stroke. The reader should note that the interface 4253 of the firing assembly 4250 can decouple, and be recoupled, at any point before and/or during the staple firing stroke. Thus, the interface 4253 can decouple when the firing assembly 4250 engages a missing cartridge lockout, a spent cartridge lockout, and/or at any other moment in which the firing force becomes excessive.


Turning now to FIGS. 71-77, a surgical instrument 4300 comprises a shaft 4340 and a firing assembly 4350. The shaft 4340 comprises a frame 4342. The frame 4342 comprises a proximal longitudinal aperture 4346 and a distal longitudinal aperture 4349 configured to receive the firing assembly 4350. The firing assembly 4350 comprises a first firing rod 4351, a second firing rod 4352 operably coupled to the first firing rod 4351, and a firing bar 4354 operably coupled to the second firing rod 4352 at an interface 4353. The interface 4353 comprises a multi-stage fuse, as described in greater detail below.


Further to the above, the firing bar 4354 comprises a proximal connector 4355 including drive recesses 4359 defined on opposite sides thereof. The proximal connector 4355 is positioned in a longitudinal slot 4358 defined in the second firing rod 4352 and is operably, and releasably, coupled to the second firing rod 4352 via projections 4356 which extend inwardly from the sidewalls of the second firing rod 4352 to engage the drive recesses 4359. In use, a firing load is transmitted from the first firing rod 4351, through the second firing rod 4352, and into the firing bar 4354 to perform a staple firing stroke when the firing load is below a predetermined force threshold, as illustrated in FIGS. 71 and 72.


When the firing load transmitted through the firing assembly 4350 exceeds the force threshold, referring now to FIG. 73, the sidewalls of the second firing rod 4352 can flex outwardly such that the projections 4356 can disengage from the drive recesses 4359 defined in the connector 4355. At such point, the firing bar 4354 is operably disengaged from the second firing rod 4352 and the staple firing stroke has been interrupted. When the interface 4353 decouples at the initiation of the staple firing stroke, referring again to FIG. 73, the deflected sidewalls of the second firing rod 4352 can flex outwardly into the longitudinal aperture 4346 and engage the shaft frame 4342 to prevent the staple firing stroke of the firing assembly 4350. Stated another way, the deflected sidewalls of the second firing rod 4352 cannot enter the longitudinal aperture 4349 when the firing load exceeds the force threshold which prevents the second firing rod 4352 from being advanced distally.


When the firing load exceeds the force threshold during the staple firing stroke, however, the sidewalls of the second firing rod 4352 cannot deflect outwardly, or substantially outwardly, owing to their close proximity to the sidewalls of the longitudinal aperture 4349. As a result, a complete decoupling of the interface 4353 does not immediately occur if the force threshold is exceeded. Instead, referring to FIG. 74, the firing assembly 4350 can enter into a first failed state. In the first failed state of the firing assembly 4350, the projections 4356 of the second firing rod 4352 have decoupled from the drive recesses 4359 defined in the proximal connector 4355 of the firing bar 4354, however, the projections 4356 are still engaged with the proximal connector 4355. More specifically, the projections 4356 are compressed against the lateral sides of the proximal connector 4355 by the sidewalls of the longitudinal aperture 4349 such that a firing force, and/or a retraction force, can still be transmitted from the second firing rod 4352 to the firing bar 4354. In such instances, the staple firing stroke can be completed and/or the clinician can decide to retract the firing assembly 4350.


Further to the above, referring now to FIG. 75, the interface 4353 between the second firing rod 4352 and the firing bar 4354 can completely decouple and enter into a second failed state. In the second failed state, the projections 4356 are no longer engaged with the proximal connector 4355 of the firing bar 4354 and, as a result, the second firing rod 4352 can no longer deliver a firing motion and/or firing force to the firing bar 4354. Instead, the second firing rod 4352 will move relative to the firing bar 4354 as the second firing rod 4352 is moved distally. As illustrated in FIG. 71, the second firing rod 4352 comprises a longitudinal slot 4358 configured to accommodate relative movement between the second firing rod 4352 and the firing bar 4354. The longitudinal slot 4358 is long enough such that the firing bar 4354 does not contact the proximal end 4357 of the slot 4358.


In various instances, further to the above, the force threshold for the firing assembly 4350 to enter into its first failed state and the force threshold for the firing assembly 4350 to enter into is second failed state are the same. In such instances, the firing assembly 4350 can switch into its first failed state if a momentary pulse, or increase, in the firing force occurs and, yet, still operate in the first failed state. If, however, the increase in the firing force is not momentary, the firing assembly 4350 can then quickly enter into its second failed state. In at least one instance, the first and second force thresholds are 80 lbf, for example. In other instances, the force threshold for the firing assembly 4350 to enter into its first failed state and the force threshold for the firing assembly 4350 to enter into is second failed state are different. For instance, the first force threshold is 60 lbf and the second force threshold is 80 lbf, for example. Alternatively, the first force threshold is 80 lbf and the second force threshold is 60 lbf, for example. In either event, the firing assembly 4350 may be able to push through high firing force conditions and still be functional.


In either event, referring now to FIGS. 71 and 72, the firing assembly 4350 can be reset by retracting the second firing rod 4352. In at least one instance, the firing assembly 4350 can be reset into its first failed state and then re-operated. In other instances, the second firing rod 4352 is retracted until the projections 4356 resiliently re-engage the drive recesses 4359 defined in the proximal connector 4355 of the firing bar 4354 to completely reset the interface 4353 of the firing assembly 4350 before the firing assembly 4350 is re-operated. In either event, the retraction force applied to the second firing rod 4352 can be less than first force threshold and/or the second force threshold, for example.


A staple cartridge 4400 is illustrated in FIGS. 77A and 77B. The staple cartridge 4400 is similar to the staple cartridges disclosed herein in many respects—most of which are not discussed herein for the sake of brevity. Moreover, the staple cartridge 4400 is usable with any of the surgical instruments disclosed herein. The staple cartridge 4400 comprises a cartridge body 4410 and a sled movable through the cartridge body 4410 by a firing member during a firing stroke. The cartridge body 4410 comprises a longitudinal slot 4415 defined therein which is configured to receive the firing member. The cartridge body 4410 further comprises longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4420 and longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4430. More specifically, the cartridge body 4410 comprises two inner rows of staple cavities 4420 positioned on each side of the longitudinal slot 4415 and an outer row of staple cavities 4430 positioned on each side of the rows of staple cavities 4420. That said, the staple cartridge 4400 can comprise any suitable number and arrangement of staple cavities 4420 and 4430. The longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4420 and 4430 are parallel, or at least substantially parallel, to one another; however, other embodiments are envisioned in which the longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4420 and 4430 are not parallel to one another.


The staple cartridge 4400 further comprises staples 4440 removably stored in the staple cavities 4420 and staples 4450 stored in the staple cavities 4430. The staples 4440 comprise stamped staples which have been stamped from one or more sheets of material. The staples 4450 comprise wire staples which have been bent into a substantially V-shaped configuration, for example. The V-shaped configuration is an unformed, or unfired, configuration. That said, the staples 4450 can have any suitable unfired configuration. In any event, the staple cartridge 4400 further comprises staple drivers 4480 configured to eject the staples 4450 from the staple cavities 4430. During the firing stroke, the sled is configured to engage the staple drivers 4480 and push the staples 4450 upwardly out of the staple cavities 4430. Concurrently, the sled directly engages the staples 4440 to eject the staples 4440 from the staple cavities 4420. Referring to FIG. 77B, the staples 4440 and 4450 contact an anvil 4490, or any other suitable anvil, positioned opposite the staple cartridge 4400 as the staples 4440 and 4450 are being ejected from the staple cartridge 4400. The anvil 4490 comprises forming pockets 4470 defined therein which are aligned with the legs of the staples 4440 and 4450 and are configured to deform the staples 4440 and 4450 during the firing stroke. In alternative embodiments, an anvil can comprise a first type of forming pocket aligned with each staple 4440 and a second, or different, type of forming pocket aligned with each staple 4450.


Further to the above, the anvil 4490 is configured to deform the staples 4440 to a first formed height and the staples 4450 to a second, or different, formed height. In at least one such instance, the first formed height of the staples 4440 is taller than the second formed height of the staples 4450. In alternative embodiments, the anvil 4490 is configured to deform the staples 4440 and the staples 4450 to the same formed height. In any event, the anvil 4490 further comprises a longitudinal slot 4495 defined therein which is configured to receive the firing member during the firing stroke. The longitudinal anvil slot 4495 is aligned, or centered, with the longitudinal cartridge slot 4415 along a longitudinal axis 4405.


A staple cartridge 4500 is illustrated in FIGS. 77C and 77D. The staple cartridge 4500 is similar to the staple cartridges disclosed herein in many respects—most of which are not discussed herein for the sake of brevity. Moreover, the staple cartridge 4500 is usable with any of the surgical instruments disclosed herein. The staple cartridge 4500 comprises a cartridge body 4510 and a sled movable through the cartridge body 4510 by a firing member during a firing stroke. The cartridge body 4510 comprises a longitudinal slot 4415 defined therein which is configured to receive the firing member. The cartridge body 4510 further comprises longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4520′ and longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4520″. More specifically, the cartridge body 4510 comprises an inner row of staple cavities 4520′ positioned on each side of the longitudinal slot 4415 and two outer rows of staple cavities 4520″ positioned on each side of the rows of staple cavities 4520′. That said, the staple cartridge 4500 can comprise any suitable number and arrangement of staple cavities 4520′ and 4520″. The longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4520′ and 4520″ are parallel, or at least substantially parallel, to one another; however, other embodiments are envisioned in which the longitudinal rows of staple cavities 4520′ and 4520′ are not parallel to one another.


The staple cartridge 4500 further comprises staples 4540′ removably stored in the staple cavities 4520′ and staples 4540″ stored in the staple cavities 4520″. The staples 4540′ comprise stamped staples which have been stamped from one or more sheets of material. The staples 4540″ also comprise stamped staples which have been stamped from one or more sheets of material. As illustrated in FIG. 77E, the staples 4540″ are larger than the staples 4540′. More specifically, the staples 4540″ are taller than the staples 4540′. In addition, the staples 4540″ are wider than the staples 4540′. During the firing stroke, the sled directly engages the staples 4540′ and 4540″ to eject the staples 4540′ from the staple cavities 4520′ and the staples 4540″ from the staple cavities 4520″. Referring to FIG. 77D, the staples 4540′ and 4540″ contact an anvil 4590, or any other suitable anvil, positioned opposite the staple cartridge 4500 as the staples 4540′ and 4540″ are being ejected from the staple cartridge 4500. The anvil 4590 comprises forming pockets 4570′ defined therein which are aligned with the legs of the staples 4540′ and, in addition, forming pockets 4570″ defined therein which are aligned with the legs of the staples 4540″. The forming pockets 4570′ and 4570″ are configured to deform the staples 4540′ and 4540″, respectively, during the firing stroke.


Referring to FIGS. 77E and 77F, the anvil 4590 is configured to deform the staples 4540′ to a first formed height and the staples 4540″ to a second, or different, formed height. In at least one instance, the second formed height of the staples 4540″ is taller than the first formed height of the staples 4540′. In use, the innermost row of staples 4540′ in the staple cartridge 4500 are configured to apply a sufficiently-hemostatic seal in the incised tissue T, referring to FIG. 72F, and the outer row of larger staples 4540″ are configured to provide a certain amount of flexibility in the staple line. In alternative embodiments, the staples 4540′ and 4540″ are deformed to the same formed height. In any event, the anvil 4590 further comprises a longitudinal slot 4595 defined therein which is configured to receive the firing member during the firing stroke. The longitudinal anvil slot 4595 is aligned, or centered, with the longitudinal cartridge slot 4415 along a longitudinal axis 4505.



FIG. 78 illustrates an exemplary surgical instrument 100 comprising a handle 110 and an interchangeable shaft assembly 200 operably coupled thereto. The handle 110 comprises a housing 140 that is configured to be grasped, manipulated, and/or actuated by a clinician. The shaft assembly 200 comprises a shaft 210 and an end effector 300. The shaft 210 comprises a shaft frame (not shown in FIG. 78), and a hollow outer sleeve or closure tube 250 through which the shaft frame extends. The shaft assembly 200 further includes a nozzle assembly 290 configured to interface with the outer sleeve 250 and enable the clinician to selectively rotate the shaft 210 about a longitudinal axis. The shaft assembly 200 also includes a latch 230 which is a part of a lock system that releasably locks the shaft assembly 200 to the handle 110. In various circumstances, the latch 230 can close an electrical circuit in the handle 110, for example, when the latch 230 is engaged with the handle 110. The entire disclosure of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/803,086, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN ARTICULATION LOCK, which was filed on Mar. 14, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein. All of the embodiments disclosed herein are usable with the handle 110.



FIG. 79 depicts an exemplary surgical robot 500 configured to actuate a plurality of surgical tools, generally designated as 600, for example. The surgical robot 500 may be used in connection with a master controller, not shown, configured to allow a surgeon to control and view a surgical procedure being performed by the surgical robot 500. In various forms, the surgical robot 500 includes a base 510 from which, in the illustrated embodiment, three surgical tools 600 are supported, for example. In various forms, the surgical tools 600 are each supported by a series of articulatable linkages, generally referred to as arms 520, and are operably coupled with one or more drive systems 530. These structures are illustrated with protective covers which obscure much of the movable components thereof. These protective covers may be optional, and may be limited in size or entirely eliminated in some embodiments to minimize the inertia that is encountered by servo mechanisms used to manipulate the arms 520. In various forms, the surgical robot 500 has wheels that allow the surgical robot 500 to be positioned adjacent an operating table by a single attendant. FIG. 79 further illustrates a work envelope 700 of the surgical robot 500. The work envelope 700 refers to the range of movement of the surgical tools 600 of the surgical robot 500. The shape and size of the work envelope 700 depicted in FIG. 79 is merely illustrative. Thus, a work envelope is not limited to the specific size and shape of the sample work envelope depicted in FIG. 79. The entire disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 9,060,770, entitled ROBOTICALLY-DRIVEN SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH E-BEAM DRIVER, which issued on Jun. 23, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein. All of the embodiments disclosed herein are usable with the surgical robot 500.


EXAMPLES
Example 1

A surgical instrument comprising a first jaw, a second jaw, and a closure tube. The first jaw comprises a first proximal end and a first distal end. The second jaw comprises a second proximal end, a second distal end, a pivot pin about which the second jaw is rotatable relative to the first jaw between an open and a fully-closed position, and a cam surface. The closure tube is movable toward the first distal end of the first jaw during a closure stroke. The closure tube comprises a distal tube end configured to engage the cam surface and move the second distal end of the second jaw toward the first distal end of the first jaw during the closure stroke. The closure tube further comprises a wedge configured to engage the pivot pin and tilt the second distal end of the second jaw toward the first distal end during the closure stroke.


Example 2

The surgical instrument of Example 1, wherein a distal tissue gap is defined between the first distal end and the second distal end when the second jaw is in the fully-closed position, wherein a proximal tissue gap is defined between the first proximal end and the second proximal end when the second jaw is in the fully-closed position, and wherein the second jaw applies a larger clamping force to the tissue captured in the distal tissue gap than the proximal tissue gap.


Example 3

The surgical instrument of Examples 1 or 2, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a staple cartridge including staples removably stored therein.


Example 4

The surgical instrument of Example 3, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a firing member configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge, wherein the firing member comprises a first cam configured to engage the first jaw and a second cam configured to engage the second jaw during a firing stroke, and wherein the first cam and the second cam are configured to co-operatively control a tissue gap between the first jaw and the second jaw.


Example 5

The surgical instrument of Example 4, wherein the second jaw further comprises a tissue compression surface, staple forming pockets defined in the tissue compression surface, and a second cam surface, wherein the second cam is configured to engage the second cam surface during the firing stroke to control the position, and wherein the tissue compression surface is not parallel to the second cam surface.


Example 6

The surgical instrument of Example 5, wherein a first distance is defined between the tissue compression surface and the second cam surface at the second proximal end of the second jaw, wherein a second distance is defined between the tissue compression surface and the second cam surface at the second distal end of the second jaw, and wherein the second distance is larger than the first distance.


Example 7

The surgical instrument of Examples 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, wherein the distal tube end is configured to engage the cam surface of the second jaw before the wedge engages the pivot pin during the closure stroke.


Example 8

The surgical instrument of Examples 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the first jaw comprises a vertical slot, and wherein the pivot pin is slidably positioned in the vertical slot.


Example 9

The surgical instrument of Example 8, wherein the first jaw comprises a longitudinal slot, wherein the wedge is slidably positioned in the longitudinal slot, and wherein the longitudinal slot is in communication with the vertical slot.


Example 10

The surgical instrument of Examples 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, wherein the wedge does not move the second proximal end relative to the first proximal end.


Example 11

A surgical instrument comprising a first jaw, a second jaw, and a closure tube. The first jaw comprises a first proximal end and a first distal end. The second jaw comprises a second proximal end, a second distal end, a pivot pin about which the second jaw is rotatable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a fully-closed position, and a cam surface. The closure tube is movable toward the first distal end of the first jaw during a closure stroke. The closure tube comprises a distal tube end configured to engaged the cam surface and move the second distal end of the second jaw toward the first distal end of the first jaw during the closure stroke and a wedge configured to engage the pivot pin and push the second distal end of the second jaw toward the first distal end of the first jaw during the closure stroke to achieve the fully-closed position.


Example 12

The surgical instrument of Example 11, wherein the wedge does not move the second proximal end relative to the first proximal end.


Example 13

A surgical instrument comprising a first jaw, a second jaw, a closure tube, and a cutting member. The first jaw comprises a distal jaw end. The second jaw is movable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed position. The second jaw comprises a closure cam surface and an opening cam surface. The closure tube is movable toward the distal jaw end during a closure stroke. The closure tube comprises a distal tube end configured to engage the closure cam surface and move the second jaw into the closed position during the closure stroke. The cutting member is movable toward the distal jaw end during a cutting stroke and movable away from the distal jaw end during a retraction stroke. The cutting member comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a biasing member positioned intermediate the proximal portion and the distal portion, wherein the biasing member is configured to bias the distal portion into engagement with the opening cam surface of the second jaw to at least partially open the second jaw after the retraction stroke.


Example 14

The surgical instrument of Example 13, wherein the closure tube is movable away from the distal jaw end during an opening stroke, and wherein the closure tube holds the second jaw in the closed position against the bias of the biasing member until the distal tube end is disengaged from the closure cam surface.


Example 15

The surgical instrument of Examples 13 or 14, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a staple cartridge comprising staples removably stored therein, and wherein the cutting member is configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge during the cutting stroke.


Example 16

The surgical instrument of Examples 13, 14, or 15, wherein the cutting member comprises a first cam configured to engage the first jaw and a second cam configured to engage the second jaw, and wherein the first jaw and the second jaw co-operatively control the position of the second jaw relative to the first jaw during the cutting stroke.


Example 17

A surgical instrument comprising a first jaw comprising a distal jaw end, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The second jaw is movable relative the first jaw to capture the tissue of a patient between the first jaw and the second jaw. The cutting member is movable toward the distal jaw end during a cutting stroke. The cutting member comprises a coupling portion comprising a first cam configured to engage the first jaw and a second cam configured to engage the second jaw during the cutting stroke and a bar comprising a plurality of layers attached to the coupling portion, wherein the bar comprises a cutting edge configured to cut the patient tissue during the cutting stroke.


Example 18

The surgical instrument of Example 17, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a staple cartridge including staples removably stored therein, and wherein the cutting member is configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge during the cutting stroke to staple the patient tissue.


Example 19

The surgical instrument of Examples 17 or 18, wherein the coupling portion further comprises a mounting recess, and wherein the bar comprises a distal bar end positioned in the mounting recess.


Example 20

The surgical instrument of Example 19, wherein the coupling portion further comprises a mounting projection within the mounting recess, and wherein the bar comprises a mounting aperture configured to closely receive the mounting projection.


Example 21

The surgical instrument of Examples 17, 18, 19, or 20, wherein the coupling portion further comprises a plurality of mounting projections, and wherein the bar comprises a plurality of mounting apertures configured to receive the mounting projections.


Example 22

The surgical instrument of Example 21, wherein the cutting member is movable along a longitudinal axis during the cutting stroke, and wherein the plurality of mounting projections comprises a first projection positioned along the longitudinal axis and a second projection positioned offset from the longitudinal axis.


Example 23

The surgical instrument of Examples 21 or 22, wherein the cutting member is movable along a longitudinal axis during the cutting stroke, and wherein the plurality of mounting projections comprises a first projection positioned on a first side of the longitudinal axis and a second projection positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis.


Example 24

The surgical instrument of Examples 21, 22, or 23, wherein the plurality of mounting projections comprises a proximal projection and a distal projection, and wherein the distal projection is positioned distally with respect to the proximal projection.


Example 25

The surgical instrument of Examples 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24, wherein the coupling portion comprises a shoulder, and wherein the bar comprises a hook engaged with the shoulder.


Example 26

The surgical instrument of Examples 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, or 25, wherein the plurality of layers comprises a first layer and a second layer, and wherein the cutting edge is defined on the first layer and not defined on the second layer.


Example 27

The surgical instrument of Examples 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 26, wherein the plurality of layers comprises a first layer and a second layer, and wherein the cutting edge is defined on the first layer and the second layer.


Example 28

The surgical instrument of Examples 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, or 27, wherein the plurality of layers comprises a first layer, a second layer, and an intermediate layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the second layer. The coupling portion comprises a first lateral recess, a second lateral recess, and a mounting tab. The first layer is mounted to the coupling portion in the first lateral recess, the second layer is mounted to the coupling portion in the second lateral recess, and the intermediate layer is attached to the mounting tab.


Example 29

A surgical stapler comprising a first jaw comprising a distal jaw end, a second jaw, a staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples removably stored therein, and a firing member movable toward the distal jaw end during a firing stroke to eject the staples from the staple cartridge. The second jaw is movable relative to the first jaw to capture the tissue of a patient between the first jaw and the second jaw. The firing member comprises a coupling portion comprising a first cam configured to engage the first jaw and a second cam configured to engage the second jaw during the firing stroke and a bar attached to the coupling portion, wherein the bar comprises a cutting edge configured to cut the patient tissue during the firing stroke.


Example 30

A surgical instrument comprising a first jaw comprising a distal jaw end, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw to capture the tissue of a patient between the first jaw and the second jaw, and a cutting member movable toward the distal jaw end during a cutting stroke. The cutting member comprises a coupling portion and a bar. The coupling portion comprises a first cam configured to engage the first jaw during the cutting stroke, a second cam configured to engage the second jaw during the cutting stroke, a first lateral recess, a second lateral recess, and a mounting tab. The bar comprises a first layer mounted to the coupling portion in the first lateral recess, a second layer mounted to the coupling portion in the second lateral recess, and an intermediate layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the second layer, wherein the intermediate layer is attached to the mounting tab.


Example 31

The surgical instrument of Example 30, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a staple cartridge including staples removably stored therein, and wherein the cutting member is configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge during the cutting stroke to staple the patient tissue.


Example 32

The surgical instrument of Examples 30 or 31, wherein the mounting tab extends distally with respect to the first lateral recess and the second lateral recess.


Example 33

The surgical instrument of Examples 30, 31, or 32, wherein the coupling portion comprises a cutting edge configured to cut the patient tissue.


Example 34

The surgical instrument of Examples 30, 31, 32, or 33, wherein the bar comprises a cutting edge configured to cut the patient tissue.


Example 35

A surgical instrument comprising a first jaw comprising a distal jaw end, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw to capture the tissue of a patient between the first jaw and the second jaw, and a firing member movable toward the distal jaw end during a firing stroke. The firing member comprises a coupling portion comprising a lateral recess and a mounting tab and a bar comprising a first layer mounted to the coupling portion in the lateral recess and a second layer attached to the mounting tab.


Example 36

The surgical instrument of Example 35, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a staple cartridge including staples removably stored therein, and wherein the firing member is configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge during the firing stroke to staple the patient tissue.


Example 37

A surgical stapling instrument comprising a shaft, an end effector extending from the shaft, a firing assembly, a lock in the shaft, and a staple cartridge. The end effector comprises a first jaw comprises a distal jaw end and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed position. The firing assembly is movable toward the distal jaw end during a firing stroke, and the firing assembly comprises a coupling portion configured to engage the first jaw and the second jaw during the firing stroke and a lockout bar comprising a distal lockout end, wherein the lockout bar is movable between a distal locked position and a proximal unlocked position. The lock in the shaft is engaged with the firing bar prior to the firing stroke when the lockout bar is in the distal locked position, and the lock is disengaged from the firing bar prior to the firing stroke when the lockout bar is in the proximal unlocked position. The staple cartridge is positionable in the first jaw and the staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, a plurality of staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled movable from a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position to eject the staples from the cartridge body during the firing stroke, wherein the sled is configured to push the lockout bar into the proximal unlocked position when the staple cartridge is loaded into the first jaw and the sled is in the proximal unfired position.


Example 38

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 37, wherein the coupling portion comprises an aperture, and wherein the distal lockout end extends through the aperture.


Example 39

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 37 or 38, wherein the lockout bar is slidable within the firing bar.


Example 40

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 37, 38, or 39, wherein the surgical stapling instrument further comprises a spring configured to bias the lockout bar into the distal locked position.


Example 41

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 37, 38, 39, or 40, wherein the surgical stapling instrument further comprises a spring configured to bias said lock into engagement with the firing bar.


Example 42

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 41, wherein the lockout bar comprises a key configured to engage the lock and disengage the lock from the firing bar against the bias of the spring.


Example 43

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, or 42, wherein the cartridge body comprises a detent configured to releasably hold the sled in the proximal unfired position when the sled engages the lockout bar.


Example 44

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, or 43, wherein the lockout bar travels with the firing bar during the firing stroke.


Example 45

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 44, wherein the firing bar is retractable after the firing stroke, and wherein the lockout bar travels with the firing bar when the firing bar is retracted.


Example 46

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 45, wherein the sled is not retracted with the firing bar and the lockout bar.


Example 47

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 46, wherein the lockout bar cannot be reset into its proximal unlocked position until the staple cartridge is removed from the first jaw and an unspent staple cartridge is positioned in the first jaw.


Example 48

A surgical stapling instrument comprising an end effector, a firing assembly, a lock, and a staple cartridge loadable into the end effector. The end effector comprises a first jaw comprising a distal jaw end and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed position. The firing assembly is movable toward the distal jaw end during a firing stroke, and the firing assembly comprises a firing bar and a lockout bar, wherein the lockout bar is movable between a distal locked position and a proximal unlocked position relative to the firing bar. The lock is engaged with the firing bar prior to the firing stroke when the lockout bar is in the distal locked position, and the lock is disengaged from the firing bar prior to the firing stroke when the lockout bar is in the proximal unlocked position. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, a plurality of staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled movable from a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position to eject the staples from the cartridge body during the firing stroke, wherein the sled is configured to push the lockout bar into the proximal unlocked position when the staple cartridge is loaded into the end effector and the sled is in the proximal unfired position.


Example 49

A surgical stapling instrument comprising an end effector, a firing bar, a lock, and a staple cartridge loadable into the end effector. The end effector comprises a first jaw comprises a distal jaw end and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed position. The firing bar is movable away from the distal jaw end between a distal unlocked position and a proximal unlocked position, and the firing bar is then movable toward the distal jaw end during a firing stroke. The lock is engaged with the firing bar when the firing bar is in the distal locked position to prevent the firing stroke, and the lock is disengaged from the firing bar when the firing bar is in the proximal unlocked position. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, a plurality of staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled movable from a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position to eject the staples from the cartridge body during the firing stroke, wherein the sled is configured to push the firing bar into the proximal unlocked position when the staple cartridge is loaded into the end effector and the sled is in the proximal unfired position.


Example 50

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 49, wherein the surgical stapling instrument further comprises a biasing member configured to bias the firing bar into the distal locked position.


Example 51

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 49 or 50, wherein the surgical stapling instrument further comprises a biasing member configured to bias the lock into engagement with the firing bar.


Example 52

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 49, 50, or 51, wherein the firing bar comprises a key configured to engage the lock and disengage the lock from the firing bar against the bias of the firing bar.


Example 53

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 49, 50, 51, or 52, wherein the firing bar is retractable after the firing stroke, and wherein the sled is not retracted with the firing bar.


Example 54

The surgical stapling instrument of Example 53, wherein the firing bar cannot be reset into the proximal unlocked position until the staple cartridge is removed from the end effector and an unspent staple cartridge is loaded in the end effector.


Example 55

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, or 54, wherein the cartridge body comprises a detent configured to releasably hold the sled in the proximal unfired position when the sled engages the firing bar to move the firing bar into the proximal unlocked position and permit the firing bar to move the sled through the firing stroke.


Example 56

The surgical stapling instrument of Examples 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, or 55, wherein the surgical stapling instrument further comprises a shaft, wherein the end effector extends from the shaft, and wherein the lock is positioned in the shaft.


Example 57

A surgical stapling assembly comprising a cartridge jaw, a firing member, and a staple cartridge removably positionable in the cartridge jaw. The cartridge jaw comprises a proximal end, a distal end positioned opposite the proximal end, a bottom wall, a lateral side wall extending from the bottom wall, and a plurality of jaw windows defined in the lateral side wall. The firing member is movable toward the distal end during a firing stroke. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, a plurality of cartridge windows defined in the cartridge body, wherein the cartridge windows are aligned with the jaw windows when the staple cartridge is positioned in the cartridge jaw, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled movable toward the distal end during the firing stroke to eject the staples from the cartridge body, wherein the progress of the sled during the firing stroke is observable through the cartridge windows and the jaw windows.


Example 58

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 57, wherein the sled comprises a datum observable through the cartridge windows and the jaw windows.


Example 59

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 58, wherein the sled is moved along a longitudinal axis during the firing stroke, and wherein the datum comprises a vertical line orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.


Example 60

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 57, 58, or 59, wherein the plurality of jaw windows comprises a proximal jaw window and a distal jaw window, wherein the plurality of cartridge windows comprises a proximal cartridge window aligned with the proximal jaw window and a distal cartridge window aligned with the distal jaw window, wherein the sled is movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position during the firing stroke, wherein the sled is observable through the proximal jaw window and the proximal cartridge window when the sled is in the proximal unfired position, and wherein the sled is observable through the distal jaw window and the distal cartridge window when the sled is in the distal fired position.


Example 61

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 60, wherein the plurality of jaw windows comprises an intermediate jaw window positioned intermediate the proximal jaw window and the distal jaw window, wherein the plurality of cartridge windows comprises an intermediate cartridge window positioned intermediate the proximal cartridge window and the distal cartridge window aligned with the intermediate jaw window, and wherein the sled is observable through the intermediate jaw window and the intermediate cartridge window during the firing stroke.


Example 62

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 57, 58, 59, 60, or 61, wherein the jaw windows are positioned along a longitudinal jaw window axis, wherein the cartridge windows are positioned along a longitudinal cartridge window axis, and wherein the longitudinal jaw window axis is aligned with the longitudinal cartridge window axis when the staple cartridge is positioned in the cartridge jaw.


Example 63

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, or 62, wherein the bottom wall comprises a longitudinal slot configured to receive the firing member during the firing stroke.


Example 64

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 63, wherein the sled is movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position during the firing stroke, wherein the longitudinal slot comprises a proximal bottom window, and wherein the sled is observable through the proximal bottom window when the sled is in the proximal unfired position.


Example 65

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 63 or 64, wherein the sled is movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position during the firing stroke, wherein the longitudinal slot comprises a distal bottom window, and wherein the sled is observable through the distal bottom window when the sled is in the distal fired position.


Example 66

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 63, 64, or 65, wherein the longitudinal slot comprises a plurality of bottom windows defined in the bottom wall, and wherein the progress of the sled during the firing stroke is observable through the bottom windows.


Example 67

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 66, wherein the longitudinal slot defines a longitudinal axis, and wherein the bottom windows are offset with respect to the longitudinal axis.


Example 68

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 67, wherein bottom windows are staggered on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis in an alternating manner.


Example 69

A surgical stapling assembly including a firing member, the surgical stapling assembly comprising a cartridge jaw and a staple cartridge positioned in the cartridge jaw. The cartridge jaw comprises a proximal end, a distal end positioned opposite the proximal end, a bottom portion, a lateral side portion extending from the bottom portion, and a plurality of jaw windows defined in the lateral side portion. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body comprising staple cavities, a plurality of cartridge windows defined in the cartridge body, wherein the cartridge windows are aligned with the jaw windows, staples removably stored in the staple cavities, and a sled movable toward the distal end by the firing member to eject the staples from the cartridge body, wherein the progress of the sled toward the distal end is observable through the cartridge windows and the jaw windows.


Example 70

A surgical stapling assembly comprising a cartridge jaw, a firing member, and a staple cartridge. The cartridge jaw comprises a proximal end, a distal end positioned opposite the proximal end, a bottom wall, lateral side walls extending from the bottom wall, and a longitudinal slot defined in the bottom wall, wherein the longitudinal slot comprises a plurality of jaw windows defined in the bottom wall. The firing member is movable toward the distal end through the longitudinal slot during a firing stroke. The staple cartridge is positionable between the lateral side walls in the cartridge jaw. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled movable toward the distal end during the firing stroke to eject the staples from the cartridge body, wherein the progress of the sled during the firing stroke is observable through the jaw windows.


Example 71

The surgical stapling assembly of Example 70, wherein the sled is movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position during the firing stroke, wherein the jaw windows comprise a proximal bottom window, and wherein the sled is observable through the proximal bottom window when the sled is in the proximal unfired position.


Example 72

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 70 or 71, wherein the sled is movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position during the firing stroke, wherein the jaw windows comprise a distal bottom window, and wherein the sled is observable through the distal bottom window when the sled is in the distal fired position.


Example 73

The surgical stapling assembly of Examples 70, 71, or 72, wherein the longitudinal slot defines a longitudinal axis, and wherein the jaw windows are offset with respect to the longitudinal axis.


Example 74

A surgical stapling assembly comprising a cartridge jaw and a staple cartridge. The cartridge jaw comprises a proximal end, a distal end positioned opposite said proximal end, a bottom wall, lateral side walls extending from the bottom wall, and a longitudinal slot defined in the bottom wall, wherein the longitudinal slot comprises a plurality of jaw windows defined in the bottom wall. The staple cartridge is positioned between the lateral side walls in the cartridge jaw. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled movable toward the distal end during a firing stroke to eject the staples from the cartridge body, wherein the progress of the sled during the firing stroke is observable through the jaw windows.


Example 75

A surgical instrument comprising a shaft, an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, and a firing assembly. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body during a staple firing stroke. The firing assembly is configured to apply a pushing force to the sled during the staple firing stroke. The firing assembly comprises a first portion, a second portion, wherein the second portion is displaceable relative to the first portion, and a pushing force lockout system at least partially positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion, wherein the pushing force lockout system is configured to engage the shaft and stop the staple firing stroke if the pushing force exceeds a threshold.


Example 76

The surgical instrument of Example 75, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a biasing member positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to the second portion which opposes the pushing force.


Example 77

The surgical instrument of Example 76, wherein the threshold comprises a pre-selected difference between the pushing force and the biasing force.


Example 78

The surgical instrument of Example 77, wherein the pushing force lockout system comprises a lock mounted to the shaft, a spring, and an actuator rotatably mounted to the firing assembly. The lock is displaceable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and the lock is configured to prevent the firing assembly from performing the staple firing stroke when the lock is in the locked position. The spring is configured to bias the lock into the locked position. The second portion is configured to rotate the actuator toward the lock and displace the lock into the unlocked position when the threshold is exceeded.


Example 79

The surgical instrument of Example 78, wherein the actuator is rotatably mounted to the first portion and the lock is configured to engage the second portion.


Example 80

The surgical instrument of Examples 78 or 79, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises an actuator spring configured to bias the actuator out of engagement with the lock, wherein the second portion overcomes the actuator spring when the second portion is moved toward the first portion.


Example 81

The surgical instrument of Examples 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, or 80, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a replaceable staple cartridge.


Example 82

The surgical instrument of Examples 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, or 81, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a spent cartridge lockout configured to block the firing assembly from performing the staple firing stroke if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.


Example 83

The surgical instrument of Examples 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, or 82, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises an electric motor configured to drive the firing assembly through the staple firing stroke.


Example 84

A surgical instrument comprising a frame, an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, a firing assembly, and a firing force lockout system. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body during a firing stroke. The firing assembly is configured to apply a firing force to the sled during the firing stroke. The firing assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion is displaceable relative to the first portion. The firing force lockout system is configured to engage the frame and prevent the staple firing stroke if the firing force exceeds a threshold.


Example 85

The surgical instrument of Example 84, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a biasing member positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to the second portion which opposes the firing force.


Example 86

The surgical instrument of Example 85, wherein the threshold comprises a pre-selected difference between the firing force and the biasing force.


Example 87

The surgical instrument of Example 86, wherein the firing force lockout system comprises a lock mounted to the frame, a spring, and an actuator rotatably mounted to the firing assembly. The lock is displaceable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and the lock is configured to prevent the firing assembly from performing the staple firing stroke when the lock is in the locked position. The spring is configured to bias the lock into the locked position. The second portion is configured to rotate the actuator toward the lock and displace the lock into the unlocked position when the threshold is exceeded.


Example 88

The surgical instrument of Example 87, wherein the actuator is rotatably mounted to the first portion and the lock is configured to engage the second portion.


Example 89

The surgical instrument of Examples 87 or 88, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises an actuator spring configured to bias the actuator out of engagement with the lock, and wherein the second portion overcomes the actuator spring when the second portion is moved toward the first portion.


Example 90

The surgical instrument of Examples 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, or 89, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a replaceable staple cartridge.


Example 91

The surgical instrument of Examples 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, or 90, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a spent cartridge lockout configured to block the firing assembly from performing the staple firing stroke if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.


Example 92

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body during a firing stroke. The surgical instrument further comprises a firing assembly configured to apply a firing force to the sled during the firing stroke and means for stopping the staple firing stroke if the firing force exceeds a threshold.


Example 93

The surgical instrument of Example 92, wherein the means is resettable.


Example 94

A surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly movable through a firing stroke, an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, and a firing force lockout system. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, a sled movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position to eject the staples from the cartridge body during the firing stroke, and a spent cartridge lockout configured to block the firing assembly from performing the firing strong if the sled is not in the proximal unfired position at the initiation of the firing stroke. The firing force lockout system is configured to assist in preventing the firing assembly from performing the firing stroke when the firing assembly is blocked by the spent cartridge lockout.


Example 95

The surgical instrument of Example 94, wherein the firing assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the firing force lockout system is at least partially positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion of the firing assembly.


Example 96

The surgical instrument of Example 95, wherein the second portion is movable relative to the first portion, and wherein the second portion is configured to deploy the firing force lockout system into a locked configuration when the second portion is moved toward the first portion.


Example 97

The surgical instrument of Example 96, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a biasing member positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the biasing member is configured to push the second portion away from the first portion.


Example 98

The surgical instrument of Example 97, wherein the firing force lockout system is biased into an unlocked configuration.


Example 99

The surgical instrument of Examples 94, 95, 96, 97, or 98, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a frame, wherein the firing force lockout system is mounted to the firing assembly, and wherein the firing force lockout system is configured to engage the frame in response to the spent cartridge lockout blocking the firing assembly.


Example 100

The surgical instrument of Example 99, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a longitudinal shaft, and wherein the frame is positioned within the longitudinal shaft.


Example 101

The surgical instrument of Examples 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, or 100, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises an electric motor configured to move the firing assembly through the firing stroke.


Example 102

The surgical instrument of Example 101, wherein the firing force lockout system is deployable into a locked configuration when the firing assembly is blocked by the spent cartridge lockout, and wherein the electric motor is operable to retract the firing assembly to reset the firing force lockout system into an unlocked configuration.


Example 103

The surgical instrument of Examples 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, or 102, wherein the cartridge body comprises a longitudinal slot configured to receive the firing assembly, and wherein the spent cartridge lockout comprises a metal clip. The metal clip comprises a mounting portion mounted to the cartridge body and a lock portion deflectable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein the lock portion extends into the longitudinal slot to block the firing assembly when the lock portion is in the locked configuration.


Example 104

The surgical instrument of Example 103, wherein the sled is configured to hold the lock portion in the unlocked configuration when the sled is in the proximal unfired position.


Example 105

The surgical instrument of Example 104, wherein the lock portion is biased toward the locked configuration, and wherein the sled is configured to release the lock portion when the sled is advanced distally during the firing stroke.


Example 106

The surgical instrument of Example 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, or 105, wherein the staple cartridge is a replaceable staple cartridge.


Example 107

The surgical instrument of Example 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, or 105, wherein the staple cartridge is not a replaceable staple cartridge.


Example 108

A surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly movable through a firing stroke, an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, and a firing lockout. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staple removably stored in the cartridge body, a sled movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position to eject the staples from the cartridge body during the firing stroke, and a cartridge lockout configured to block the firing assembly if the sled is not in the proximal unfired position at the initiation of the firing stroke. The firing lockout is configured to prevent the firing assembly from performing the firing stroke when the firing assembly is blocked by the cartridge lockout.


Example 109

A surgical instrument comprising a shaft, a firing assembly movable through an actuation stroke, an end effector, and a firing lockout in the shaft. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw, wherein the firing assembly comprises a first cam configured to engage the first jaw and a second cam configured to engage the second jaw to control the position of the second jaw relative to the first jaw during the actuation stroke, and a staple cartridge. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, a sled movable between a proximal unfired position and a distal fired position to eject the staples from the cartridge body, and a cartridge lockout configured to block the firing assembly if the sled is not in the proximal unfired position at the beginning of the actuation stroke. The firing lockout is configured to block the firing assembly if the firing assembly is blocked by the cartridge lockout.


Example 110

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector and a firing assembly configured to transmit a firing load to the end effector during a firing stroke. The firing assembly comprises a first portion, a second portion, and a fuse portion, wherein the fuse portion is configured to transmit the firing load from the first portion to the second portion when the fuse portion is intact, wherein the fuse portion is configured to fail when the firing load exceeds a threshold, and wherein the first portion cannot transmit the firing load to the second portion once the fuse portion has failed.


Example 111

The surgical instrument of Example 110, wherein the fuse portion is resettable.


Example 112

The surgical instrument of Example 111, wherein the end effector comprises a distal end, wherein the firing assembly is advanced toward the distal end during the firing stroke, and wherein the firing assembly is advanced away from the distal end to reset the fuse portion.


Example 113

The surgical instrument of Examples 110, 111, or 112, wherein the first portion comprises a flexible first rod, wherein the second portion comprises a second rod, and wherein the flexible first rod is configured to bend and disengage from the second rod when the firing load exceeds the threshold.


Example 114

The surgical instrument of Example 113, wherein the flexible rod resiliently bends out of engagement with the second rod when the firing load exceeds the threshold, and wherein the flexible first rod is configured to snap back into engagement with the second rod when the flexible first rod is realigned with the second rod.


Example 115

The surgical instrument of Examples 113 or 114, wherein the firing assembly further comprises a collar, wherein the second rod is slidably positioned in the collar, wherein the flexible first rod is not positioned in the collar when the firing stroke is initiated, wherein the flexible first rod enters into the collar during the firing stroke, and wherein the collar prevents the flexible first rod from disengaging from the second rod.


Example 116

The surgical instrument of Example 113, 114, or 115, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a frame, wherein the flexible first rod is configured to engage the frame and block the firing assembly from performing the firing stroke when the flexible first rod disengages from the second rod.


Example 117

The surgical instrument of Examples 113, 114, 115, or 116, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a biasing member configured to bias the flexible first rod into engagement with the second rod.


Example 118

The surgical instrument of Examples 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, or 117, wherein the fuse portion comprises a first barb defined on the first portion and a second barb defined on the second portion engaged with the first barb, and wherein the first barb disengages from the second barb when the firing force exceeds the threshold.


Example 119

The surgical instrument of Examples 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, or 118, wherein fuse portion comprises a first foot defined on the first portion and a second foot defined on the second portion engaged with the first foot, and wherein the first foot slips relative to the second foot when the firing force exceeds the threshold.


Example 120

The surgical instrument of Example 119, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a frame, wherein said first portion comprises a biasing member engaged with said frame, and wherein said biasing member is configured to bias said first foot into engagement with said second foot.


Example 121

The surgical instrument of Examples 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, or 120, wherein the second portion comprises a plurality of layers, wherein the fuse portion comprises a proximal portion of the layers which splays outwardly when the firing force exceeds the threshold.


Example 122

The surgical instrument of Example 121, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a frame, wherein the splayed layers are configured to engage the frame and block the firing assembly from performing the firing stroke when the firing load exceeds the threshold.


Example 123

The surgical instrument of Examples 121 or 122, wherein the layers resiliently splay outwardly when the firing load exceeds the threshold, and wherein the layers are configured to flex inwardly to reset the fuse portion when the firing assembly is retracted.


Example 124

The surgical instrument of Examples 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, or 122, wherein the fuse portion is not resettable.


Example 125

The surgical instrument of Example 124, wherein the fuse portion comprises a wall defined in the first portion, and wherein the wall is configured to break away from the first portion when the firing load exceeds the threshold.


Example 126

The surgical instrument of Examples 124 or 125, wherein the fuse portion comprises a series of collapsible walls arranged along a longitudinal axis in the first portion, and wherein the collapsible walls are configured to fail sequentially when the firing force exceeds the threshold.


Example 127

The surgical instrument of Examples 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, or 126, wherein the end effector comprises a staple cartridge.


Example 128

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a staple cartridge and a firing assembly. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body. The firing assembly is configured to apply a firing load to the sled during a staple firing stroke. The firing assembly comprises a first portion, a second portion, and a fuse configured to transmit the firing load from the first portion to the second portion when the fuse is intact, wherein the fuse is configured to fail when the firing load exceeds a threshold, and wherein the firing assembly cannot transmit the firing stroke to the sled once the fuse has failed.


Example 129

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a staple cartridge and a firing assembly. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body. The firing assembly is configured to apply a firing load to the sled during a staple firing stroke. The firing assembly comprises a fuse configured to transmit the firing load to the sled when the fuse is intact, wherein the fuse is configured to fail when the firing load exceeds a threshold, and wherein the firing assembly cannot transmit the firing load to the sled once the fuse has failed.


Example 130

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a staple cartridge and a firing assembly comprising a fuse. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body. The fuse comprises an intact state, wherein the firing assembly is configured to transmit a firing load to the sled during a firing stroke when the fuse is in the intact state, a first failed state, wherein the firing assembly is configured to transmit a load to the sled when the fuse is in the first failed state, and a second failed state, wherein the firing assembly cannot transmit a load to the sled when the fuse is in the second failed state.


Example 131

The surgical instrument of Example 130, wherein the fuse is resettable from the first failed state to the intact state.


Example 132

The surgical instrument of Example 131, wherein the end effector comprises a distal end, and wherein the firing assembly is retractable away from the distal end to reset the fuse into the intact state.


Example 133

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, or 132, wherein the fuse is resettable from the second failed state to the first failed state.


Example 134

The surgical instrument of Example 133, wherein the end effector comprises a distal end, and wherein the firing assembly is retractable away from the distal end to reset said fuse into said intact state.


Example 135

The surgical instrument of Example 130, wherein the fuse is not resettable from the first failed state to the intact state.


Example 136

The surgical instrument of Example 130, wherein the fuse is not resettable from the second failed state to the first failed state.


Example 137

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, or 136, wherein the firing assembly can be used to finish the firing stroke in the first failed state of the fuse.


Example 138

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, or 136, wherein the firing assembly cannot be used to finish the firing stroke in the first failed state of the fuse.


Example 139

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, or 138, wherein the fuse is configured to stop the firing stroke in the second failed state.


Example 140

The surgical instrument of Example 139, wherein the surgical instrument further comprises a frame, wherein the fuse is configured to engage the frame to stop the firing stroke in the second failed state.


Example 141

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, or 140, wherein the firing assembly further comprises a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the fuse is positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion.


Example 142

The surgical instrument of Example 141, wherein the second portion partially collapses relative to the first portion when the fuse is in the first failed state.


Example 143

The surgical instrument of Example 141, wherein the second portion completely collapses relative to the first portion when the fuse is in the second failed state.


Example 144

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, or 143, wherein the firing load is greater than the load.


Example 145

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, or 143, wherein the firing load is equal to the load.


Example 146

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, or 145, wherein the fuse comprises a biasing portion configured to bias the fuse into the intact state.


Example 147

The surgical instrument of Examples 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, or 146, wherein the biasing portion is configured to bias the fuse into the first failed state once the fuse has left the intact state.


Example 148

A surgical instrument comprising an electric motor, an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, and a firing assembly comprising a fuse. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body. The fuse comprises an intact state, wherein the fuse is configured to transmit a firing load from the electric motor to the sled during a firing stroke when the fuse is in the intact state, a slipped state, wherein the fuse is configured to transmit a load from the electric motor to the sled when the fuse is in the slipped state, and a failed state, wherein the fuse cannot transmit a load to the sled when the fuse is in the second failed state.


Example 149

A surgical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body including a distal end, staples removably stored in the cartridge body, and a sled configured to eject the staples from the cartridge body. The surgical instrument further comprises a firing assembly configured to apply a firing force to and advance the sled toward the distal end during a firing stroke and means for limiting the functionality of the firing assembly in a plurality of operating states if the firing force exceeds a threshold.


Example 150

A method for operating a surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly including a fuse, wherein the method comprises the steps of advancing the firing assembly to perform a staple firing stroke and apply a firing load to a staple cartridge assembly, stopping the firing assembly if the fuse in the firing assembly fails from an excessive firing load, and retracting the firing assembly to reset the fuse.


Example 151

The method of Example 150, wherein the method further comprises the step of completing the staple firing stroke after the retracting step.


Example 152

The method of Examples 150 or 151, wherein the method further comprises the step of retracting the firing assembly to an unfired position instead of completing the staple firing stroke.


Example 153

The method of Examples 150, 151, or 152, wherein the surgical instrument comprises an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises a missing staple cartridge lockout, and wherein the firing load becomes an excessive firing load when the firing assembly abuts the missing staple cartridge lockout


Example 154

The method of Examples 150, 151, 152, or 153, wherein the surgical instrument comprises an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises a spent staple cartridge lockout, and wherein the firing load becomes an excessive firing load when the firing assembly abuts the spent staple cartridge lockout.


Example 155

The method of Examples 150, 151, 152, 153, or 154, wherein the surgical instrument comprises a lockout configured to perform the stopping step.


Example 156

The method of Examples 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, or 155, wherein the method further comprises the steps of replacing the staple cartridge assembly with an unspent staple cartridge assembly and completing the staple firing stroke after the stopping step.


Example 157

A method for operating a surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly including a fuse, wherein the method comprises the steps of advancing the firing assembly within a staple cartridge assembly to perform a staple firing stroke and apply a firing load to the staple cartridge assembly, completing the staple firing stroke if the fuse in the firing assembly enters into a first failed state, and stopping the staple firing stroke if the fuse in the firing assembly enters into a second failed state after entering into the first failed state.


Example 158

The method of Example 157, wherein the method further comprises the step of resetting the fuse after the stopping step.


Example 159

The method of Example 158, wherein the resetting step comprises the step of retracting the firing assembly.


Example 160

The method of Examples 157, 158, or 159, wherein the completing step comprises the steps of retracting the firing assembly and then advancing the firing assembly.


Example 161

The method of Examples 157, 158, 159, or 160, wherein the fuse enters into the first failed state when the firing load exceeds a first force threshold, and wherein the fuse enters into the second failed state when the firing load exceeds a second force threshold.


Example 162

The method of Example 161, wherein the first force threshold is different than the second force threshold.


Example 163

The method of Examples 161 or 162, wherein the second force threshold is higher than the first force threshold.


Example 164

The method of Examples 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, or 163, wherein the surgical instrument comprises a lockout configured to perform the stopping step.


Example 165

The method of Examples 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, or 164, wherein the method further comprises the steps of replacing the staple cartridge assembly with an unspent staple cartridge assembly and completing the staple firing stroke after the stopping step.


Example 166

The method of Examples 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, or 165, wherein the method further comprises the step of resetting the fuse from the second failed state to the first failed state after the stopping step.


Example 167

The method of Examples 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, or 166, wherein the method further comprises the step of resetting the fuse from second failed state to an unfailed state after the stopping step.


Example 168

A method for operating a surgical instrument comprising a firing assembly including a fuse, wherein the method comprises the steps of advancing the firing assembly to perform a staple firing stroke and apply a firing load to a staple cartridge assembly, stopping the firing assembly if the fuse in the firing assembly changes state, and resetting the fuse to an unfailed state.


Many of the surgical instrument systems described herein are motivated by an electric motor; however, the surgical instrument systems described herein can be motivated in any suitable manner. In various instances, the surgical instrument systems described herein can be motivated by a manually-operated trigger, for example. In certain instances, the motors disclosed herein may comprise a portion or portions of a robotically controlled system. Moreover, any of the end effectors and/or tool assemblies disclosed herein can be utilized with a robotic surgical instrument system. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/118,241, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH ROTATABLE STAPLE DEPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,072,535, for example, discloses several examples of a robotic surgical instrument system in greater detail.


The surgical instrument systems described herein have been described in connection with the deployment and deformation of staples; however, the embodiments described herein are not so limited. Various embodiments are envisioned which deploy fasteners other than staples, such as clamps or tacks, for example. Moreover, various embodiments are envisioned which utilize any suitable means for sealing tissue. For instance, an end effector in accordance with various embodiments can comprise electrodes configured to heat and seal the tissue. Also, for instance, an end effector in accordance with certain embodiments can apply vibrational energy to seal the tissue.


The entire disclosures of:


U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,312, entitled ELECTROSURGICAL HEMOSTATIC DEVICE, which issued on Apr. 4, 1995;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,000,818, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT HAVING SEPARATE DISTINCT CLOSING AND FIRING SYSTEMS, which issued on Feb. 21, 2006;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,422,139, entitled MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE POSITION FEEDBACK, which issued on Sep. 9, 2008;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,464,849, entitled ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH CLOSURE SYSTEM AND ANVIL ALIGNMENT COMPONENTS, which issued on Dec. 16, 2008;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,670,334, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING AN ARTICULATING END EFFECTOR, which issued on Mar. 2, 2010;


U.S. Pat. No. 7,753,245, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS, which issued on Jul. 13, 2010;


U.S. Pat. No. 8,393,514, entitled SELECTIVELY ORIENTABLE IMPLANTABLE FASTENER CARTRIDGE, which issued on Mar. 12, 2013;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/343,803, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING RECORDING CAPABILITIES; now U.S. Pat. No. 7,845,537;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/031,573, entitled SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT HAVING RF ELECTRODES, filed Feb. 14, 2008;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/031,873, entitled END EFFECTORS FOR A SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENT, filed Feb. 15, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,980,443;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/235,782, entitled MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,210,411;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/249,117, entitled POWERED SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING APPARATUS WITH MANUALLY RETRACTABLE FIRING SYSTEM, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,608,045;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/647,100, entitled MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTRIC ACTUATOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY, filed Dec. 24, 2009; now U.S. Pat. No. 8,220,688;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/893,461, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE, filed Sep. 29, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,733,613;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/036,647, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT, filed Feb. 28, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,561,870;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/118,241, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH ROTATABLE STAPLE DEPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,072,535;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/524,049, entitled ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE, filed on Jun. 15, 2012; now U.S. Pat. No. 9,101,358;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/800,025, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE TISSUE THICKNESS SENSOR SYSTEM, filed on Mar. 13, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,345,481;


U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/800,067, entitled STAPLE CARTRIDGE TISSUE THICKNESS SENSOR SYSTEM, filed on Mar. 13, 2013, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0263552;


U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0175955, entitled SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH CLOSURE TRIGGER LOCKING MECHANISM, filed Jan. 31, 2006; and


U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010/0264194, entitled SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH AN ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTOR, filed Apr. 22, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,308,040, are hereby incorporated by reference herein.


Although various devices have been described herein in connection with certain embodiments, modifications and variations to those embodiments may be implemented. Particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Thus, the particular features, structures, or characteristics illustrated or described in connection with one embodiment may be combined in whole or in part, with the features, structures or characteristics of one ore more other embodiments without limitation. Also, where materials are disclosed for certain components, other materials may be used. Furthermore, according to various embodiments, a single component may be replaced by multiple components, and multiple components may be replaced by a single component, to perform a given function or functions. The foregoing description and following claims are intended to cover all such modification and variations.


The devices disclosed herein can be designed to be disposed of after a single use, or they can be designed to be used multiple times. In either case, however, a device can be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of the steps including, but not limited to, the disassembly of the device, followed by cleaning or replacement of particular pieces of the device, and subsequent reassembly of the device. In particular, a reconditioning facility and/or surgical team can disassemble a device and, after cleaning and/or replacing particular parts of the device, the device can be reassembled for subsequent use. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that reconditioning of a device can utilize a variety of techniques for disassembly, cleaning/replacement, and reassembly. Use of such techniques, and the resulting reconditioned device, are all within the scope of the present application.


The devices disclosed herein may be processed before surgery. First, a new or used instrument may be obtained and, when necessary, cleaned. The instrument may then be sterilized. In one sterilization technique, the instrument is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag. The container and instrument may then be placed in a field of radiation that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, x-rays, and/or high-energy electrons. The radiation may kill bacteria on the instrument and in the container. The sterilized instrument may then be stored in the sterile container. The sealed container may keep the instrument sterile until it is opened in a medical facility. A device may also be sterilized using any other technique known in the art, including but not limited to beta radiation, gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, plasma peroxide, and/or steam.


While this invention has been described as having exemplary designs, the present invention may be further modified within the spirit and scope of the disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles.


Any patent, publication, or other disclosure material, in whole or in part, that is said to be incorporated by reference herein is incorporated herein only to the extent that the incorporated materials do not conflict with existing definitions, statements, or other disclosure material set forth in this disclosure. As such, and to the extent necessary, the disclosure as explicitly set forth herein supersedes any conflicting material incorporated herein by reference. Any material, or portion thereof, that is said to be incorporated by reference herein, but which conflicts with existing definitions, statements, or other disclosure material set forth herein will only be incorporated to the extent that no conflict arises between that incorporated material and the existing disclosure material.

Claims
  • 1. A surgical instrument, comprising: an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, wherein said staple cartridge comprises: a cartridge body;staples removably stored in said cartridge body; anda sled configured to eject said staples from said cartridge body; anda firing assembly, comprising: a first translatable portion;a second translatable portion, wherein said first translatable portion is configured to slide relative to said second translatable portion; anda fuse configured to transition between: an intact state, wherein said firing assembly is configured to transmit a firing load to said sled during a firing stroke when said fuse is in said intact state;a first failed state, wherein said firing assembly is configured to transmit a load to said sled when said fuse is in said first failed state; anda second failed state, wherein said firing assembly cannot transmit a load to said sled when said fuse is in said second failed state.
  • 2. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse is resettable from said first failed state to said intact state.
  • 3. The surgical instrument of claim 2, wherein said end effector comprises a distal end, and wherein said firing assembly is retractable away from said distal end to reset said fuse into said intact state.
  • 4. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse is resettable from said second failed state to said first failed state.
  • 5. The surgical instrument of claim 4, wherein said end effector comprises a distal end, and wherein said firing assembly is retractable away from said distal end to reset said fuse into said intact state.
  • 6. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse is not resettable from said first failed state to said intact state.
  • 7. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse is not resettable from said second failed state to said first failed state.
  • 8. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said firing assembly can be used to finish said firing stroke in said first failed state of said fuse.
  • 9. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said firing assembly cannot be used to finish said firing stroke in said first failed state of said fuse.
  • 10. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse is configured to stop said firing stroke in said second failed state.
  • 11. The surgical instrument of claim 10, further comprising a frame, wherein said fuse is configured to engage said frame to stop said firing stroke in said second failed state.
  • 12. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse is positioned intermediate said first translatable portion and said second translatable portion.
  • 13. The surgical instrument of claim 12, wherein said second translatable portion partially collapses relative to said first translatable portion when said fuse is in said first failed state.
  • 14. The surgical instrument of claim 12, wherein said second translatable portion completely collapses relative to said first translatable portion when said fuse is in said second failed state.
  • 15. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said firing load is greater than said load.
  • 16. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said firing load is equal to said load.
  • 17. The surgical instrument of claim 1, wherein said fuse comprises a biasing portion configured to bias said fuse into said intact state.
  • 18. The surgical instrument of claim 17, wherein said biasing portion is configured to bias said fuse into said first failed state once said fuse has left said intact state.
  • 19. A surgical instrument, comprising: an electric motor;an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, wherein said staple cartridge comprises: a cartridge body;staples removably stored in said cartridge body; anda sled configured to eject said staples from said cartridge body; anda firing assembly, comprising: a first translatable portion;a second translatable portion; wherein said first translatable portion is configured to slide relative to said second translatable portion; anda fuse configured to transition between: an intact state, wherein said fuse is configured to transmit a firing load from said electric motor to said sled during a firing stroke when said fuse is in said intact state;a slipped state, wherein said fuse is configured to transmit a load from said electric motor to said sled when said fuse is in said slipped state; anda failed state, wherein said fuse cannot transmit a load to said sled when said fuse is in said failed state.
  • 20. A surgical instrument, comprising: an end effector comprising a staple cartridge, wherein said staple cartridge comprises: a cartridge body including a distal end;staples removably stored in said cartridge body; anda sled configured to eject said staples from said cartridge body;a firing assembly configured to apply a firing force to and advance said sled toward said distal end during a firing stroke; andmeans for limiting the functionality of said firing assembly in a plurality of operating states if said firing force exceeds a threshold.
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