Becton Dickinson and Co. has filed a patent for a surgical instrument with a power assist device for deploying surgical fasteners. The instrument includes a handle, driveshaft, striker, and impact surface. The power assist device stores energy to accelerate the striker for deploying the fastener. GlobalData’s report on Becton Dickinson and Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Surgical instrument with power assist for deploying surgical fasteners
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A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20240032924A1) describes a novel surgical instrument designed to deploy surgical fasteners efficiently. The instrument comprises a handle with a rotatable first handle portion and a second handle portion, a driveshaft within the first handle portion to actuate the fastener deployment, and a power assist device with an energy storage member, striker, and impact surface to accelerate the driveshaft. The instrument also includes features such as an elongated shaft for fastener deployment, locking mechanisms for control, and a trigger mechanism for driveshaft actuation.
The method outlined in the patent involves rotating the handle, actuating the driveshaft to store energy, releasing the stored energy to accelerate the striker, striking the impact surface to deploy the fastener, and utilizing locking mechanisms for precise control. Additional steps include deploying the fastener through the elongated shaft, engaging tabs on the driveshaft for fastener movement, and using camming surfaces for unlocking mechanisms. The method also involves actuating the driveshaft through trigger rotation and shuttle engagement for efficient operation. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive design and method for deploying surgical fasteners using innovative features and mechanisms for enhanced performance and control in surgical procedures.
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