Patent Grant
10828057
Ultrasonic instruments, including both hollow core and solid core instruments, are used for the safe and effective treatment of many medical conditions. Ultrasonic instruments, and particularly solid core ultrasonic instruments, are advantageous because they may be used to cut and/or coagulate organic tissue using energy in the form of mechanical vibrations transmitted to a surgical end effector at ultrasonic frequencies. Ultrasonic vibrations, when transmitted to organic tissue at suitable energy levels and using a suitable end effector, may be used to cut, dissect, elevate or cauterize tissue or to separate muscle tissue off bone. Ultrasonic instruments utilizing solid core technology are particularly advantageous because of the amount of ultrasonic energy that may be transmitted from the ultrasonic transducer, through a waveguide, to the surgical end effector. Such instruments may be used for open procedures or minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures, wherein the end effector is passed through a trocar to reach the surgical site.
Activating or exciting the end effector (e.g., cutting blade) of such instruments at ultrasonic frequencies induces longitudinal vibratory movement that generates localized heat within adjacent tissue, facilitating both cutting and coagulation. Because of the nature of ultrasonic instruments, a particular ultrasonically actuated end effector may be designed to perform numerous functions, including, for example, cutting and coagulation.
Ultrasonic vibration is induced in the surgical end effector by electrically exciting a transducer, for example. The transducer may be constructed of one or more piezoelectric or magnetostrictive elements in the instrument hand piece. Vibrations generated by the transducer section are transmitted to the surgical end effector via an ultrasonic waveguide extending from the transducer section to the surgical end effector. The waveguides and end effectors are designed to resonate at the same frequency as the transducer. Therefore, when an end effector is attached to a transducer the overall system frequency is the same frequency as the transducer itself.
The amplitude of the longitudinal ultrasonic vibration at the tip, d, of the end effector behaves as a simple sinusoid at the resonant frequency as given by:
d=A sin(ωt)
where:
ω=the radian frequency which equals a times the cyclic frequency, f; and
A=the zero-to-peak amplitude.
The longitudinal excursion is defined as the peak-to-peak (p-t-p) amplitude, which is just twice the amplitude of the sine wave or 2 A.
Solid core ultrasonic surgical instruments may be divided into two types, single element end effector devices and multiple-element end effector. Single element end effector devices include instruments such as scalpels, and ball coagulators. Single-element end effector instruments have limited ability to apply blade-to-tissue pressure when the tissue is soft and loosely supported. Substantial pressure may be necessary to effectively couple ultrasonic energy to the tissue. This inability to grasp the tissue results in a further inability to fully coapt tissue surfaces while applying ultrasonic energy, leading to less-than-desired hemostasis and tissue joining. The use of multiple-element end effectors such as clamping coagulators includes a mechanism to press tissue against an ultrasonic blade that can overcome these deficiencies.
Ultrasonic clamp coagulators provide an improved ultrasonic surgical instrument for cutting/coagulating tissue, particularly loose and unsupported tissue, wherein the ultrasonic blade is employed in conjunction with a clamp for applying a compressive or biasing force to the tissue, whereby faster coagulation and cutting of the tissue, with less attenuation of blade motion, are achieved.
Surgical elevators are instruments used to help facilitate the elevation and removal of soft tissue during surgery. Surgical elevators are generally employed to separate muscle from bone. Cobb or curette type surgical elevators and used in spine surgery, especially to assist in posterior access in removing muscle tissue from bone. To remove muscle tissue from bone using conventional surgical elevators, the surgeon must exert a significant amount of force. This may cause premature fatigue. Also, using significant force on a conventional surgical elevator during this technique may increase the likelihood of error and unwanted tissue damage.
It would be desirable to provide an ultrasonic instrument comprising a surgical elevator blade to remove soft tissue such as muscle from bone and to perform additional surgical functions as well. Also, because ultrasonic frequencies induce longitudinal vibratory movements and generate localized heat within adjacent tissue it would be desirable to provide a protective material for the surgical elevator of such ultrasonic instrument. The protective material may reduce the possibility of blade breakage when in contact with bone or metal retractors and may decrease thermal spread from the back edge of the blade.
In one general aspect, the various embodiments are directed to a surgical instrument comprising a transducer configured to produce vibrations along a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument may comprise an ultrasonic blade extending along the longitudinal axis. The ultrasonic blade may be coupled to the transducer and comprise a body and a treatment region. The body may comprise a proximal end, a distal end, and a bottom surface. The distal end of the body may be movable relative to the longitudinal axis by the vibrations produced by the transducer. The treatment region may extend from the proximal end to the distal end. The surgical instrument may further comprise a protective sheath disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the ultrasonic blade.
The novel features of the various embodiments are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The various embodiments, however, both as to organization and methods of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows.
Before explaining the various embodiments in detail, it should be noted that the embodiments are not limited in its application or use to the details of construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings and description. The illustrative embodiments may be implemented or incorporated in other embodiments, variations and modifications, and may be practiced or carried out in various ways. For example, the surgical instruments and blade configurations disclosed below are illustrative only and not meant to limit the scope or application thereof. Furthermore, unless otherwise indicated, the terms and expressions employed herein have been chosen for the purpose of describing the illustrative embodiments for the convenience of the reader and are not to limit the scope thereof.
The various embodiments relate, in general, to ultrasonic surgical blades for use in surgical instruments and, more particularly, to an ultrasonic surgical blade with improved elevator, cutting and coagulation features and to an ultrasonic blade comprising a protective sheath on a portion thereof. The various embodiments relate, in general, to ultrasonic surgical blades and instruments for improved bone and tissue removal, aspiration, and coagulation features. A blade according to various embodiments is of particular benefit, among others, in orthopedic procedures wherein it is desirable to remove cortical bone and/or tissue while controlling bleeding for removing muscle tissue from bone, due to its cutting and coagulation characteristics. The blade, however, may be useful for general soft tissue cutting and coagulation. The blade may be straight or curved, and useful for either open or laparoscopic applications. A blade according to various embodiments may be useful in spine surgery, especially to assist in posterior access in removing muscle from bone. A blade according to the various embodiments may reduce the user force required to remove muscle from bone and, in one embodiment, may be useful to simultaneously hemostatically seal or cauterize the tissue. Reducing the force to operate the surgical instrument may reduce user fatigue, improve precision and reduce unwanted tissue damage. A variety of different blade configurations are disclosed which may be useful for both open and laparoscopic applications.
Examples of ultrasonic surgical instruments are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,322,055 and 5,954,736 and in combination with ultrasonic blades and surgical instruments disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,309,400, 6,278,218, 6,283,981, and 6,325,811, for example, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. These references disclose ultrasonic surgical instrument design and blade designs where a longitudinal node of the blade is excited. Because of asymmetry or asymmetries, these blades exhibit transverse and/or torsional motion where the characteristic “wavelength” of this non-longitudinal motion is less than that of the general longitudinal motion of the blade and its extender portion. Therefore, the wave shape of the non-longitudinal motion will present nodal positions of transverse/torsional motion along the tissue effector while the net motion of the active blade along its tissue effector is non-zero (i.e. will have at least longitudinal motion along the length extending from its distal end, an antinode of longitudinal motion, to the first nodal position of longitudinal motion that is proximal to the tissue effector portion). Certain exemplary embodiments will now be described to provide an overall understanding of the principles of the structure, function, manufacture, and use of the devices and methods disclosed herein. One or more examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the devices and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting exemplary embodiments and that the scope of the various embodiments is defined solely by the claims. The features illustrated or described in connection with one exemplary embodiment may be combined with the features of other embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.
It will be appreciated that the terms “proximal” and “distal” are used herein with reference to a clinician gripping the hand piece assembly 60. Thus, the end effector 50 is distal with respect to the more proximal hand piece assembly 60. It will be further appreciated that, for convenience and clarity, spatial terms such as “top” and “bottom” also are used herein with respect to the clinician gripping the hand piece assembly 60. However, surgical instruments are used in many orientations and positions, and these terms are not intended to be limiting and absolute.
The distal end of the end-bell 20 is connected to the proximal end of the transduction portion 18, and the proximal end of the fore-bell 22 is connected to the distal end of the transduction portion 18. The fore-bell 22 and the end-bell 20 have a length determined by a number of variables, including the thickness of the transduction portion 18, the density and modulus of elasticity of the material used to manufacture the end-bell 20 and the fore-bell 22, and the resonant frequency of the ultrasonic transducer 14. The fore-bell 22 may be tapered inwardly from its proximal end to its distal end to amplify the ultrasonic vibration amplitude as the velocity transformer 28, or alternately may have no amplification. A suitable vibrational frequency range may be about 20 Hz to 120 kHz and a well-suited vibrational frequency range may be about 30-70 kHz and one example operational vibrational frequency may be approximately 55.5 kHz.
Piezoelectric elements 32 may be fabricated from any suitable material, such as, for example, lead zirconate-titanate, lead meta-niobate, lead titanate, or other piezoelectric crystal material. Each of positive electrodes 34, negative electrodes 36, and the piezoelectric elements 32 has a bore extending through the center. The positive and negative electrodes 34 and 36 are electrically coupled to wires 38 and 40, respectively. The wires 38 and 40 are encased within a cable 42 and electrically connectable to the ultrasonic signal generator 12 of the ultrasonic system 10.
The ultrasonic transducer 14 of the acoustic assembly 24 converts the electrical signal from the ultrasonic signal generator 12 into mechanical energy that results in primarily longitudinal vibratory motion of the ultrasonic transducer 24 and the end effector 50 at ultrasonic frequencies. A suitable generator is available as model number GEN01, from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. When the acoustic assembly 24 is energized, a vibratory motion standing wave is generated through the acoustic assembly 24. The amplitude of the vibratory motion at any point along the acoustic assembly 24 may depend upon the location along the acoustic assembly 24 at which the vibratory motion is measured. A minimum or zero crossing in the vibratory motion standing wave is generally referred to as a node (i.e., where motion is usually minimal), and an absolute value maximum or peak in the standing wave is generally referred to as an anti-node (i.e., where motion is usually maximal). The distance between an anti-node and its nearest node is one-quarter wavelength (λ/4).
The wires 38 and 40 transmit an electrical signal from the ultrasonic signal generator 12 to the positive electrodes 34 and the negative electrodes 36. The piezoelectric elements 32 are energized by the electrical signal supplied from the ultrasonic signal generator 12 in response to a foot switch 44 to produce an acoustic standing wave in the acoustic assembly 24. The electrical signal causes disturbances in the piezoelectric elements 32 in the form of repeated small displacements resulting in large compression forces within the material. The repeated small displacements cause the piezoelectric elements 32 to expand and contract in a continuous manner along the axis of the voltage gradient, producing longitudinal waves of ultrasonic energy. The ultrasonic energy is transmitted through the acoustic assembly 24 to the end effector 50 via a an ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104.
In order for the acoustic assembly 24 to deliver energy to the end effector 50, all components of the acoustic assembly 24 must be acoustically coupled to the end effector 50. The distal end of the ultrasonic transducer 14 may be acoustically coupled at the surface 30 to the proximal end of the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 by a threaded connection such as a stud 48.
The components of the acoustic assembly 24 are preferably acoustically tuned such that the length of any assembly is an integral number of one-half wavelengths (nλ/2), where the wavelength λ is the wavelength of a pre-selected or operating longitudinal vibration drive frequency fd of the acoustic assembly 24, and where n is any positive integer. It is also contemplated that the acoustic assembly 24 may incorporate any suitable arrangement of acoustic elements.
The ultrasonic end effector 50 may have a length substantially equal to an integral multiple of one-half system wavelengths (λ/2). A distal end 52 of the ultrasonic end effector 50 may be disposed near an antinode in order to provide the maximum longitudinal excursion of the distal end. When the transducer assembly is energized, the distal end 52 of the ultrasonic end effector 50 may be configured to move in the range of, for example, approximately 10 to 500 microns peak-to-peak, and preferably in the range of about 30 to 150 microns at a predetermined vibrational frequency.
The ultrasonic end effector 50 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104. The ultrasonic end effector 50 and the ultrasonic transmission guide 104 as illustrated are formed as a single unit construction from a material suitable for transmission of ultrasonic energy such as, for example, Ti6Al4V (an alloy of Titanium including Aluminum and Vanadium), Aluminum, Stainless Steel, or other known materials. Alternately, the ultrasonic end effector 50 may be separable (and of differing composition) from the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104, and coupled by, for example, a stud, weld, glue, quick connect, or other suitable known methods. The ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may have a length substantially equal to an integral number of one-half system wavelengths (λ/2), for example. The ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may be preferably fabricated from a solid core shaft constructed out of material that propagates ultrasonic energy efficiently, such as titanium alloy (i.e., Ti-6Al-4V) or an aluminum alloy, for example.
The ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 comprises a longitudinally projecting attachment post 54 at a proximal end to couple to the surface 30 of the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 by a threaded connection such as the stud 48. In the embodiment illustrated in
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The adapter 62 of the sheath 58 is preferably constructed from Ultem®, and the tubular member 64 is fabricated from stainless steel. Alternatively, the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may have polymeric material surrounding it to isolate it from outside contact.
The distal end of the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may be coupled to the proximal end of the end effector 50 by an internal threaded connection, preferably at or near an antinode. It is contemplated that the end effector 50 may be attached to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 by any suitable means, such as a welded joint or the like. Although the end effector 50 may be detachable from the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104, it is also contemplated that the end effector 50 and the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may be formed as a single unitary piece.
The ultrasonic surgical instrument 100 may be sterilized by methods known in the art such as, for example, gamma radiation sterilization, Ethelyne Oxide processes, autoclaving, soaking in sterilization liquid, or other known processes. In the illustrated embodiment, an ultrasonic transmission assembly 102 includes an ultrasonic end effector, the generally designated ultrasonic end effector 50, and the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104. The ultrasonic end effector 50 and the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 are illustrated as a single unit construction from a material suitable for transmission of ultrasonic energy such as, for example, Ti6Al4V (an alloy of Titanium including Aluminum and Vanadium), Aluminum, Stainless Steel, or other known materials. Alternately, the ultrasonic end effector 50 may be separable (and of differing composition) from the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104, and coupled by, for example, a stud, weld, glue, quick connect, or other known methods. The ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may have a length substantially equal to an integral number of one-half system wavelengths (nλ/2), for example. The ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 may be preferably fabricated from a solid core shaft constructed out of material that propagates ultrasonic energy efficiently, such as titanium alloy (i.e., Ti-6Al-4V) or an aluminum alloy, for example.
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The ultrasonic blade 120 comprises a treatment region 128 to effect tissue, such as, for example, cut, coagulate, reshape, scrape, and remove tissue. The treatment region 128 comprises the top surface 124 which is substantially arcuate about the first axis 121 and the smooth bottom surface 126 which is substantially arcuate about the second axis 123. As shown in the cross-sectional view in
The ultrasonic blade 120 may be fabricated from a material suitable for transmission of ultrasonic energy such as, for example, Ti6Al4V (an alloy of Titanium including Aluminum and Vanadium), Aluminum, Stainless Steel, or other known materials.
In the embodiment illustrated in
The ultrasonic blade 150 comprises the substantially straight planar treatment region 158 to effect tissue. The treatment region 158 comprises the generally flat planar top surface 154 and the smooth substantially arcuate bottom surface 156. The bottom surface 156 comprises a smooth atraumatic surface 162 that is substantially arcuate about axis 131 at a distal end 134 of the treatment region 158 for bone contact and atraumatic use along the bone region. The distal end 134 of the treatment region 158 also comprises a substantially flat tip with a distal cutting edge 166. The atraumatic surface 162 is configured to prevent the distal cutting edge 166 from cutting into bone tissue. The atraumatic surface 162 extends from the bottom surface 156 to the top surface 154 and is intended to contact and slidingly engage the bone as the cutting edge 166 removes muscle tissue from the bone without cutting into bone tissue. A cutting edge 168 is positioned laterally along one side of the treatment region 158. The blade 150 and the distal cutting edge 166 define a broad top surface 154 for effecting tissue. The broad top surface 154 of the blade 150 has a width “W” that is substantially greater than a thickness “T”. In one embodiment, the cutting edge 168 extends from the proximal end 132 to the distal end 134 of the treatment region 158. The blade 150 also comprises a dull, smooth, or curved lateral coagulating edge 164 positioned laterally along the side of the treatment region 158 opposite the lateral cutting edge 168. In one embodiment, the coagulating edge 164 extends from the proximal end 132 to the distal end 134 of the treatment region 158. The coagulating edge 164 may be used for different tissue effects other than coagulation, for example. In one example, the flat tip distal cutting edge 166 or the lateral cutting edge 168 of the ultrasonic blade 150 is suitable to remove muscle tissue from bone while the atraumatic surface 162 glides against the bone. The clinician may select either one of the cutting edges 166, 168 or the atraumatic surface 162 for different tissue effects. The ultrasonic blade 150 may be fabricated from a material suitable for transmission of ultrasonic energy as previously described with respect to the ultrasonic blade 120.
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The ultrasonic blade 180 comprises the substantially flat planar treatment region 188 to effect tissue. The treatment region 188 comprises the generally flat planar top surface 184 and the generally flat planar bottom surface 186. A notch 192 (hook shaped in the illustrated embodiment) is defined at the distal end 134 of the treatment region 188. The notch 192 extends inwardly into the blade body 182. The notch 192 comprises a cutting edge 194. A first straight lateral cutting edge 196 is positioned on the distal end 134 of the treatment region 188. A second straight lateral cutting edge 198 is positioned laterally along the along the side of the treatment region 188 between the notch 192 and the proximal end 132. A dull, smooth, or curved coagulating edge 200 is positioned laterally along the side of the treatment region 188 opposite the lateral cutting edge 198. The dull, smooth, or curved coagulating edge 200 is substantially arcuate about axis 135. The blade 180 and the lateral cutting edge 198 define a broad top surface 184. The broad top surface 184 of the blade 184 has a width “W” that is substantially greater than a thickness “T”. In one embodiment, the curved edge 200 extends from the proximal end 132 to the distal end 134 of the treatment region 188. The coagulating edge 200 may be used different tissue effects other than coagulation, for example. In one example, the cutting edges 194, 196, 198 of the ultrasonic blade 180 may be employed to remove muscle tissue from bone while the coagulating edge 200 may be used for coagulation. The notch cutting edge 194 assists in cutting tissue. For example, the notch cutting edge 194 allows for faster tissue cutting in avascular tissue or may aid in entering joint capsules. The ultrasonic blade 180 may be fabricated from a material suitable for transmission of ultrasonic energy as previously described with respect to the ultrasonic blade 120.
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The ultrasonic blade 210 comprises the substantially flat planar treatment region 218 to effect tissue. The treatment region 218 comprises the generally flat planar top surface 214 and the generally flat planar bottom surface 216. A first atraumatic flat edge 222 may be positioned on the tip at the distal end 134 of the ultrasonic blade 210 for bone contact and atraumatic use along the bone region as well as to characterize the blade 210. The blade 210 and the distal atraumatic edge 222 define a broad top surface 214 for effecting tissue. The top surface 214 of the blade 210 has a width “W” that is substantially greater than a thickness “T” of the blade 210. The flat atraumatic edge 222 at the tip of the distal end 134 of the ultrasonic blade 210 may be normal to the longitudinal central axis 127 of the ultrasonic blade 210 and may be employed for benchmarking measurements of the displacement of the distal end 134, for example. This may be employed to make measurements and to characterize the ultrasonic blade 210. A smooth atraumatic surface 228 that is substantially arcuate about axis 135 may be provided at the distal end 134 for bone contact and atraumatic use along the bone region. Cutting edges 224, 226 may be disposed laterally along both sides of the treatment region 218. The ultrasonic blade 210 may be fabricated from a material suitable for transmission of ultrasonic energy as previously described with respect to the ultrasonic blade 120.
The ultrasonic blades 120, 150, 180, 210, 230 described above each have a length “L” that is substantially equal to an integral multiple of one-half system wavelengths (λ/2). The distal end 134 of the ultrasonic blades 120, 150, 180, 210, 230 may be disposed near an antinode in order to provide the maximum longitudinal excursion of the distal end 134. When the transducer assembly is energized, the distal end 134 of the ultrasonic blade 120, 150, 180, 210, 230 may be configured to move in the range of, for example, approximately 10 to 500 microns peak-to-peak, and preferably in the range of about 30 to 150 microns at a predetermined vibrational frequency range. As previously discussed, a suitable vibrational frequency range may be about 20 Hz to 120 kHz and a well-suited vibrational frequency range may be about 30-70 kHz and one example operational vibrational frequency may be approximately 55.5 kHz.
Other embodiments may comprise multiple end effectors 50 attached distally to a common ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104. The end effectors 50 may provide a variety of tissue effects that are similar to those discussed above with respect to the ultrasonic blades 120, 150, 180, 210, 230. As discussed above, the ultrasonic blades 120, 150, 180, 210, 230 may be separable (and of differing composition) from the waveguide 104, and coupled by, for example, a stud, weld, glue, quick connect, or other known methods. A quick connect coupling may provide lower cost and ease of use of multiple ultrasonic blades 120, 150, 180, 210, 230 in one procedure.
The protective sheath 252 reduces thermal heating effects that may result from the ultrasonic blade 250 contacting the bone 246. The process of removing the muscle tissue 244 from the bone 246 during posterior spine access may be a lengthy procedure. Accordingly, there is a concern that the high temperatures may build and cause breakage of the ultrasonic blade 250, spread of excessive lateral thermal heating, damage to the bone 246, damage to the muscle 244, and/or damage to nerve tissue. Accordingly, the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250 is shielded or protected by the protective sheath 252 and can rest against the surface of the bone 246 while the active portion or the cutting edge 258 of the ultrasonic blade 250 applies energy to the muscle tissue 244, resulting in good surgical technique of dissecting muscle tissue from bone (e.g., the spine). This protective sheath 252 also shields the ultrasonic blade 250 from contacting metal retractors and thus minimizes the risk of breaking the blade 250. Reducing the risk of breaking the ultrasonic blade 250 reduces instrument exchange during a surgical procedure because there is less concern for retracting instruments to avoid breaking the ultrasonic blade 250. In addition, the protective sheath 252 may enable more directed energy between the blade and a clamp arm (not shown).
The protective sheath 252 may be formed of any suitable polymeric material and may be formed on or attached to the ultrasonic blade 250 using a variety of techniques. Generally, the protective sheath 252 may be formed of any material suitable to shield the ultrasonic blade 250 from contacting bone or metal objects while cutting and minimizing the risk that of breaking the ultrasonic blade 250. In addition, the protective sheath 252 may be formed of a material and may be attached to the ultrasonic blade 250 in a manner that is suitable to decrease the thermal energy created by the ultrasonic blade 250 to spread from the bottom surface 268 thereof. In one embodiment, the protective sheath 252 may be formed by coating the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250 with a polymeric material. The protective sheath 252 may be formed of a variety of high temperature lubricious polymers. For example, the protective sheath 252 may be formed of any number of fluorinated polymers such as Tetrafluoroethylene or Polytetrafluoroethylene, such as Teflon® by DuPont. In another embodiment, the protective sheath 252 may be formed as separate rigid polymeric component permanently attached (e.g., affixed, mounted) to the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250. The protective sheath 252 may be attached to the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250 with physical snaps, adhesives, and/or insert/molding. In yet another embodiment, the protective sheath 252 may be formed as a separate rigid polymeric component mounted to a rigid portion of the ultrasonic instrument 270 and shield the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250 without physically contacting the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250. This provides the air gap 262 between the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250 and the separate rigid polymeric protective sheath 252. The air gap 262 enables irrigation fluid to travel between the protective sheath 252 and the bottom surface 268 of the ultrasonic blade 250 to assist in cooling the blade. In one embodiment, irrigation may be provided within the protective sheath to assist in cooling the ultrasonic blade 250 from ultrasonically induced thermal effects. For example, in one embodiment a protective sheath may be configured to act as an irrigation conduit along the bottom surface of the ultrasonic blade to provide directed irrigation for surgical regions as well as providing a cooling effect to the ultrasonic blade during use (
The end effector 304 comprises a non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284, an ultrasonic blade 286, and a protective sheath 288. The clamp arm assembly 284 comprises a tissue pad 300. The non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284 is to grip tissue or compress tissue against the ultrasonic blade 286, for example.
The ultrasonic blade 286 is generally well-suited for cutting, coagulating, and reshaping tissue. In one embodiment the ultrasonic blade 286 may be configured as an ultrasonic surgical elevator blade generally well-suited to separate muscle tissue from bone. Nevertheless, the ultrasonic blade 286 may be employed in various other therapeutic procedures. The ultrasonic blade 286 comprises a cutting edge 324 at a distal portion and in other embodiments may comprise one or more lateral cutting edges and/or lateral autraumatic dull, smooth or curved edges. The ultrasonic blade 286 comprises a bottom surface 322 adjacent to the protective sheath 288 such that the protective sheath 288 shields the bottom surface 322 from contacting other surfaces. The ultrasonic blade 286 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 or may be formed as a unitary piece therewith. The ultrasonic instrument 280 may be employed with the ultrasonic system 10.
The protective sheath 288 is generally well suited for glidingly engaging the surface of the bone to prevent damage to the bone while the ultrasonic blade 286 removes muscle tissue from bone and to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. In the embodiment, the protective sheath 288 may be fixedly coupled to the ultrasonic blade 286 or to the outer tube 282 and is not user deployable. An air gap 320 between the bottom surface 322 of the ultrasonic blade 286 and the protective sheath 288 provides a path for irrigation fluid to pass therebetween to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286. The protective sheath 288 comprises the proximal partially circumferentially extending portion 310 that overlaps and fixedly engages the outer tube 282. As previously discussed, the proximal partially circumferentially extending portion 310 comprises multiple projections 318 to engage apertures 316 formed in the outer tube 282. In one embodiment, the protective sheath 288 may be fixedly attached to the outer sheath 282 by way of the multiple projections 318 engaging the apertures 316 formed in the outer tube 282. As shown in
The end effector 304 is illustrated in a clamp open position. The clamp arm assembly 284 is preferably pivotally mounted to the distal end of the outer tube 282 at pivot points 290A, B such that the clamp arm assembly 284 can rotate in the direction shown by arrows 294, 298. The clamp arm assembly 284 preferably includes clamp arms 306A, B and corresponding pivot pins 291A, B on either side to engage the pivot points 290A, B. The distal end of the inner tube 312 comprises fingers or flanges 313A and 313B (not shown) that extend therefrom. The fingers 313A, B have corresponding openings 313A and 313B (not shown) to receive posts 315A and 315B (not shown) of the clamp arms 306A, B. When the inner tube 312 is moved axially, the fingers 313A, B move axially forwardly or rearwardly and engage the corresponding posts 315A, B of the clamp arms 306A, B to open and close the clamp arm assembly 284. For example, when the inner tube 312 moves axially rearwardly or is retracted towards the proximal end in the direction indicated by arrow 292, the clamp arm assembly 284 opens in the direction indicated by arrow 294. When the inner tube 312 moves axially or is advanced towards to the distal end in the direction indicated by arrow 296 the clamp arm assembly 284 closes in the direction indicated by arrow 298. The outer tube 282 remains fixed and the apertures 316 are configured to receive the projecting members 318 from the partially circumferentially extending portion 310 of the protective sheath 288. The proximal partially circumferentially extending portion 310 of the protective sheath 288 is thus fixedly mounted to the outer tube 282. In one embodiment, the proximal partially circumferentially extending portion 310 of the protective sheath 288 may be formed of similar materials as the protective sheath 288 or may be formed of other substantially rigid materials.
The clamp arm 306 includes the tissue pad 300 attached thereto for squeezing tissue between the ultrasonic blade 286 and the clamp arm assembly 300. The tissue pad 300 is preferably formed of a polymeric or other compliant material and engages the ultrasonic blade 286 when the clamp arm 306 is in its closed position. Preferably, the tissue pad 300 is formed of a material having a low coefficient of friction but which has substantial rigidity to provide tissue-grasping capability, such as, for example, TEFLON, a trademark name of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company for the polymer polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE). The tissue pad 300 may be mounted to the clamp arm 300 by an adhesive, or preferably by a mechanical fastening arrangement. Serrations 308 are formed in the clamping surfaces of the tissue pad 300 and extend perpendicular to the axis of the ultrasonic blade 286 to allow tissue to be grasped, manipulated, coagulated and cut without slipping between the clamp arm 306 and the ultrasonic blade 286.
The end effector 304 comprises the non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284, an ultrasonic blade 286, and a protective sheath 358. The clamp arm assembly 284 is preferably pivotally attached to the distal end of the outer tube 282 at the pivot point 290. The clamp arm assembly 284 comprises a tissue pad 300. As previously discussed, the ultrasonic blade 286 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 or may be formed as a unitary piece therewith and may be actuated by the ultrasonic system 10.
The protective sheaths 358, 364, 370, 376 are generally well suited for glidingly engaging the surface of the bone to prevent damage to the bone while the ultrasonic blade 286 removes muscle tissue from the bone and to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. The protective sheaths 358, 364, 370, 376 may be fixedly coupled to the ultrasonic blade 286 or to the outer tube 282 and are not user deployable. An air gap 320 between the bottom surface 322 of the ultrasonic blade 286 and the fixed protective sheaths 358, 364, 370, 376 provides a space for irrigation fluid to pass therebetween to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. In the embodiments illustrated in
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The ultrasonic surgical instrument 400 comprises the outer tube 282 that extends from the handpiece assembly 456. The outer tube 282 has a substantially circular cross-section and a longitudinal opening or aperture 302 to receive the inner tube 312. Located at the distal end of the ultrasonic surgical instrument 350 is an end effector 304 for performing various tasks, such as, for example, grasping tissue, cutting tissue and the like. It is contemplated that the end effector 304 may be formed in any suitable configuration. The end effector 304 comprises the non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284, an ultrasonic blade 286, and the deployable protective sheath 402. The clamp arm assembly 284 is preferably pivotally attached to the distal end of the outer tube 282 at the pivot point 290. The clamp arm assembly 284 comprises a tissue pad 300. As previously discussed, the ultrasonic blade 286 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 or may be formed as a unitary piece therewith.
When the deployable protective sheath 402 is advanced in the direction indicated by arrow 404, it is generally well suited for glidingly engaging the surface of the bone to prevent damage to the bone while the ultrasonic blade 286 removes muscle tissue from the bone and to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. The deployable protective sheath 402 also is well suited to shield the bottom surface of the blade 322 from contact with other objects. The deployable protective sheath 402 may be retracted in the direction indicated by arrow 406 when it is not needed. When the deployable protective sheath 402 is deployed, the air gap 320 between the bottom surface 322 of the ultrasonic blade 286 and the protective sheath 402 provides a space for irrigation fluid to pass therebetween to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. In one embodiment, the deployable protective sheath 402 may retract within the inner tube 312.
The ultrasonic surgical instrument 410 comprises the outer tube 282 that extends from the handpiece assembly 456. The outer tube 282 has a substantially circular cross-section and a longitudinal opening or aperture 302 to receive the inner tube 312. Located at the distal end of the ultrasonic surgical instrument 350 is an end effector 304 for performing various tasks, such as, for example, grasping tissue, cutting tissue and the like. It is contemplated that the end effector 304 may be formed in any suitable configuration. The end effector 304 comprises the non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284, an ultrasonic blade 414 with a distal chisel-shaped cutting edge 416, and the deployable protective sheath 412. The clamp arm assembly 284 is preferably pivotally attached to the distal end of the outer tube 282 at the pivot point 290. The clamp arm assembly 284 comprises a tissue pad 300. As previously discussed, the ultrasonic blade 286 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 or may be formed as a unitary piece therewith.
When the deployable protective sheath 412 is advanced in the direction indicated by arrow 404, it is generally well suited for gliding along the surface of the bone to prevent damage to the bone while the ultrasonic blade 414 removes muscle tissue from the bone. The deployable protective sheath 412 may be retracted in the direction indicated by arrow 406 when it is not needed. When the deployable protective sheath 412 is deployed, the air gap 320 between the bottom surface 418 of the ultrasonic blade 414 and the protective deployable sheath 412 provides a space for irrigation fluid to pass therebetween. The protective deployable sheath 412 retracts inside the inner tube 312.
The end effector 304 comprises the non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284, an ultrasonic blade 286, and a protective sheath 432. The clamp arm assembly 284 is preferably pivotally attached to the distal end of the outer tube 282 at the pivot points 290A, B. The clamp arm assembly 284 comprises a tissue pad 300. As previously discussed, the ultrasonic blade 286 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 or may be formed as a unitary piece therewith.
The protective sheath 432 is generally well suited for glidingly engaging the surface of the bone to prevent damage to the bone while the ultrasonic blade 286 removes muscle tissue from the bone and to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. The protective sheath 432 is also well suited to shield the bottom surface 322 of the blade 286. The protective sheath 432 may be fixedly coupled to the ultrasonic blade 286 or to the outer tube 282 by way of projections 318 (
In alternative embodiments, the ultrasonic instrument 456 may be adapted and configured such that the curved lever member 454 is coupled to the inner tube 312 and the slideable members 458A, B are coupled to the protective sheath 402. Accordingly, rotating the curved lever member 454 moves the inner tube 312 axially to actuate the end effector 304. And the slideable members 458A, B can be used to axially deploy and retract the protective sheath 402.
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The end effector 552 comprises a non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284, an ultrasonic blade 286, and a protective sheath 554. The end effector 552 is illustrated in a clamp open position and operates in a manner discussed above. The clamp arm assembly 284 comprises a tissue pad 300. The non-vibrating clamp arm assembly 284 is to grip tissue or compress tissue against the ultrasonic blade 286, for example. The protective sheath 552 defines a chamber 556 in fluid communication with irrigation channels or tubes 558A, B to receive irrigation fluid from the irrigation channels 558A, B. The irrigation channels 558A, B couple to conventional irrigation devices by way of ports 560A, B (not shown) at the proximate end of the ultrasonic instrument 550. The irrigation channels 558A, B deliver irrigation fluid to the chamber 556 to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting and carrying away pieces cut bone and tissue. Irrigation may be controlled manually by way of a control button on the handpiece or automatically wherein each time the ultrasonic instrument 550 is powered on a irrigation fluid release cam may be activated to release the irrigation fluid.
The ultrasonic blade 286 is generally well-suited for cutting, coagulating, and reshaping tissue. In one embodiment the ultrasonic blade 286 may be configured as an ultrasonic surgical elevator blade generally well-suited to separate muscle tissue from bone. Nevertheless, the ultrasonic blade 286 may be employed in various other therapeutic procedures. The ultrasonic blade 286 comprises a cutting edge 324 at a distal portion and may comprise cutting edges extending longitudinally along the sides of the ultrasonic blade 286. The ultrasonic blade 286 comprises a bottom surface 322 adjacent to the protective sheath 554. The ultrasonic blade 286 may be coupled to the ultrasonic transmission waveguide 104 or may be formed as a unitary piece therewith.
The protective sheath 554 is generally well suited for glidingly engaging the surface of the bone to prevent damage to the bone while the ultrasonic blade 286 removes muscle tissue from the bone and to dissipate thermal energy generated by the ultrasonic blade 286 while cutting. The protective sheath 554 may be fixedly coupled to the ultrasonic instrument 550 or may be user deployable. In the illustrated embodiment, the protective sheath 550 is fixedly mounted to the outer tube 282 as previously discussed. The protective sheath 288 comprises the proximal partially circumferentially extending portion 310 that overlaps and fixedly engages the outer tube 282. As previously discussed, the proximal partially circumferentially extending portion 310 comprises multiple projections to engage the apertures 316 formed in the outer tube 282. When fixedly attached, the protective sheath 554 may be attached to the outer tube 282. When the protective sheath 554 is deployed, it may be attached to an inner tube received within the inner tube 312 that is slidingly engaged to a deployment mechanism on the handpiece portion of the ultrasonic instrument 550 as previously discussed. The protective sheath 554 comprises a bottom surface 560 to slidingly engage bone. The protective sheath 554 may be formed of any polymeric material as previously discussed with respect to
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, the device may be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of the steps of disassembly of the device, followed by cleaning or replacement of particular elements, and subsequent reassembly. In particular, the device may be disassembled, and any number of particular elements or components of the device may be selectively replaced or removed in any combination. Upon cleaning and/or replacement of particular components, the device may be reassembled for subsequent use either at a reconditioning facility, or by a surgical team immediately prior to a surgical procedure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that reconditioning of a device may 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.
Preferably, the various embodiments described herein will be processed before surgery. First, a new or used instrument is obtained and if necessary cleaned. The instrument can 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 are then placed in a field of radiation that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, x-rays, or high-energy electrons. The radiation kills bacteria on the instrument and in the container. The sterilized instrument can then be stored in the sterile container. The sealed container keeps the instrument sterile until it is opened in the medical facility.
It is preferred that the device is sterilized. This can be done by any number of ways known to those skilled in the art including beta or gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, steam.
Although various embodiments have been described herein, many modifications and variations to those embodiments may be implemented. For example, different types of end effectors may be employed. Also, where materials are disclosed for certain components, other materials may be used. The foregoing description and following claims are intended to cover all such modification and variations.
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 does 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.
This application is a continuation application claiming priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/564,629, entitled ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, filed Dec. 9, 2014, now U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0119914, which is a continuation application claiming priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/726,625, entitled ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, filed on Mar. 22, 2007, which issued on Dec. 16, 2014 as U.S. Pat. No. 8,911,460, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. The present application is also related to the following commonly-owned U.S. patent applications filed on Mar. 22, 2007, and which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/726,760, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,226,675, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/726,620, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,142,461, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; and (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/726,621, now U.S. Patent Publication No. 2008/0234709, entitled ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND CARTILAGE AND BONE SHAPING BLADES THEREFOR.
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