CA2080616C - Endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier with rotating shaft - Google Patents
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Abstract
An endoscopic clip applying system as described which contains a venting system and a clip applying support system which prevents closure of the mechanism before firing. The applier's jaws are spaced apart no further than the width of the applier shaft, even when holding a clip. Also, the system ensures proper loading of the clips and prevents them from falling out during loading.
Further, the system describes an easily manufacturable, positively opening system which has minimized size requirements. Furthermore, a lock-out mechanism is provided so that the mechanism may not be inadvertently fired. The shaft resists excessive torque as well as holds the clip in place during firing. There are provisions for sealant and non back-up of the clips, as well as features which make the clip properly placed for closure. In an alternate embodiment, the clip applier shaft rotates about its handle mechanism.
Further, the system describes an easily manufacturable, positively opening system which has minimized size requirements. Furthermore, a lock-out mechanism is provided so that the mechanism may not be inadvertently fired. The shaft resists excessive torque as well as holds the clip in place during firing. There are provisions for sealant and non back-up of the clips, as well as features which make the clip properly placed for closure. In an alternate embodiment, the clip applier shaft rotates about its handle mechanism.
Description
ENDOSCOPIC MULTIPLE LIGATING CLIP APPLIER
WITH ROTATING SHAFT
FIELD OF THE: INVENTION
Generally, this invention relates to ligating clip appliers. More specifically, this invention relates to endoscopic ligating clip appliers. Most specifically, this inveni:ion relates to endoscopic ligating clip appliers, where the applier is capable of placing down a sequential number of clips from a multiple clip applying cartridge.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There have been many advances in recent years in the field of endoscopy. Many of these advances have come due to the increased versatility of endoscopic staple and clip applying mechanisms. These mechanisms are placed through the cannula of an endoscopic trocar so that tissue may be cut, stapled or ligated. With use of these endoscopic stapling and l.igating mechanisms, there have become available means for the proliferation of endoscopic ligating procedures.
With the advent of these devices, however, there have been certain noted inadequacies. Many of these inadequacies have become perceived solely because of the newness of the endoscopic procedures. Thus, there has been a great opportunity for the discovery of new needs ~o~o~~~
WITH ROTATING SHAFT
FIELD OF THE: INVENTION
Generally, this invention relates to ligating clip appliers. More specifically, this invention relates to endoscopic ligating clip appliers. Most specifically, this inveni:ion relates to endoscopic ligating clip appliers, where the applier is capable of placing down a sequential number of clips from a multiple clip applying cartridge.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There have been many advances in recent years in the field of endoscopy. Many of these advances have come due to the increased versatility of endoscopic staple and clip applying mechanisms. These mechanisms are placed through the cannula of an endoscopic trocar so that tissue may be cut, stapled or ligated. With use of these endoscopic stapling and l.igating mechanisms, there have become available means for the proliferation of endoscopic ligating procedures.
With the advent of these devices, however, there have been certain noted inadequacies. Many of these inadequacies have become perceived solely because of the newness of the endoscopic procedures. Thus, there has been a great opportunity for the discovery of new needs ~o~o~~~
and desires of each individual surgeon, and therefore an explosion in the necessity to meet these requirements.
For instance, there has been perceived a need for venting such an endoscopic applier, in order to equalize pressures within the instrument and to provide a path of least resistance for fluid flow within the instrument.
The equalization of pressures minimizes the possibility of failure of the instruments.
In addition, there has been a perceived need for adequate clip advancing mechanisms in order to both longitudinally (along the long axis of the instrument) and transversely support both the clip closing mechanism and the clip during such surgeries.
Also, there has been perceived a need for a mechanism to vary the gap of a ligating clip when closed within the mechanism.
There is yet another perceived need for a mechanism which guarantees that the jaws of the instrument are open when a clip is fed into these jaws. This mechanism insures clip presence during ligating procedures.
There is yet another perceived need for a mechanism to lockout the firing mechanism instrument after the last ligating clip in the cartridge of clips has been fired.
Yet another perceived need is for a restricting means to minimize proximal movement of the clip during application into a vessel. This limitation of movement maintains the ligating clip within the proper forming area of the jaws during ligation.
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For instance, there has been perceived a need for venting such an endoscopic applier, in order to equalize pressures within the instrument and to provide a path of least resistance for fluid flow within the instrument.
The equalization of pressures minimizes the possibility of failure of the instruments.
In addition, there has been a perceived need for adequate clip advancing mechanisms in order to both longitudinally (along the long axis of the instrument) and transversely support both the clip closing mechanism and the clip during such surgeries.
Also, there has been perceived a need for a mechanism to vary the gap of a ligating clip when closed within the mechanism.
There is yet another perceived need for a mechanism which guarantees that the jaws of the instrument are open when a clip is fed into these jaws. This mechanism insures clip presence during ligating procedures.
There is yet another perceived need for a mechanism to lockout the firing mechanism instrument after the last ligating clip in the cartridge of clips has been fired.
Yet another perceived need is for a restricting means to minimize proximal movement of the clip during application into a vessel. This limitation of movement maintains the ligating clip within the proper forming area of the jaws during ligation.
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One additional need is to create a resistance to the torque acting on the endoscopic applier shaft. Resistance of such torque minimizes any transverse deflection of the endoscopic applier tip during usage. Such torque resistance promotes clip placement accuracy.
Still another perceived need is to create smaller jaw spacing, which allows the usage in a smaller cannula during endoscopic procedures. One additional problem 20 encountered in the resolution of this problem is that one must minimize the spacing of the jaws, while still compensating for the torques created during jaw closure.
Yet another perceived need is for a system which minimizes the possibility of double feeding of clips into a clip applier jaws. Such a system may be perceived as the use of a series of valves and springs in order to properly place only one clip within the jaws of the instrument at any one time.
One additional need is for a mechanism which seals an endoscopic clip applier, to prevent the gross loss of pneumoperitoneum, during operations. Such sealing is necessary to maintain pneumoperitoneum throughout the procedure.
one further perceived need is for a method wherein the synchronized feeding of clips into the jaws of an applier is coordinated with the opening and closing of these jaws during use.
2~~0~16 Another final perceived need is for a mechanism which prevents backup of a clip about to be fired within such an endoscopic clip applier.
Therefore, it is to be realized that while there currently exist certain endoscopic clip appliers, it continues to be still important to improve on these appliers in many various areas where there are perceived deficiencies or inadequacies.
SUh~HARY OF THE INVEN TON
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide an endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier With an adequate venting system to maintain the instrument from functional failure.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a multiple ligating clip mechanism which provides for clip closure without the threat of dropping the clip from the instrument into the wound site.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a clip closure cam channel for a multiple ligating clip instrument, so that closure of the ligating clip is improved.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a feature which retains the jaws in a "positive open"
position, so that a clip will be fed into a pair of open jaws. This improves the reliability and performance of the mechanism.
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_ g _ Lt is yet another object of the invention to provide i:or a lockout mechanism which causes the instrument to be locked out once the last clip from the magazine is fired.
It is yet another object of the invention to maintain the clips on the jaw site during closure. With security in the motion of the clips within the jaws of the instrument, this enables the user to be assured of more precise spacing of clip legs and, resulting in an improved to closure within the instrument.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a torque resisting shaft for a multiple clip applier which minimizes transverse deflection of the tip of the instrument. Such minimunization promotes improved clip placement and accuracy during firing.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide within a multiple clip firing instrument, an anti-torque feature on the jaws of this device. This feature should be designed to allow the size of the jaws to be minimized, while still maintaining and providing adequate clip closure characteristics.
An additional object of the invention is to provide for an endoscopic ligating clip applier which permits the user to place a clip automatically, through' a trocar cannula, without having to load a clip after placement of the mechanism in the endoscopic cannula. This will depend on the user's ability to keep the jaws spaced apart upon insertion into the cannula with a clip therein.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide for a clip feeding system which improves the clip feeding 20~0~~6 reliability by minimizing the possibility of double feeding of the clips into the jaws.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a sealing system within the endoscopic multiple clip applier so that it maintains pneumoperitoneum throughout use of the system.
one other object of the invention is to provide a timing mechanism for an endoscopic multiple clip applier wherein it is assured that a clip is fed into the jaws of the mechanism at the precise moment between when jaws are fully opened to accept such a clip and before the instrument is released to its open position.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a tissue stop which prevents tissues or vessels held within the clip applier from being improperly positioned on the instrument. Such a mechanism is advantageous in order to promote secure clip closure and placement within the context of a multiple fire ligating clip mechanism.
These and other objects of the invention are provided for in an endoscopic ligating clip device which contains a firing mechanism held remotely from an endoscopic clip applying portion by a long solid cannula. The device is created so that the clips are applied in one orientation, but it is understood that the clip applier can be rotated to advantageously orient the system. Within the clip applying mechanism there is described a venting system which comprises a channel through which the device may be vented. This helps insure adequate firing within the system. There is also described a feed bar support mechanism which contains a pair of protrusions which ~o~os~~
prevent the deflection of the clip applier jaws during its insertion into the cannula. Furthermore, there is described a cam channel mechanism which provides a uniform closing force upon the ligating clip held within the jaws.
A tab within the cam channel prevents the jaws from closing, so that these jaws may assurably receive a new clip after the instrument has been fired to place a clip around tissue.
Other novel features are provided in this system.
First, there is a mechanism comprising a lever Which falls into the firing path of the device so that the instrument cannot be fired after the last clip has been fired from the mechanism. Second, a finger located on the clip applying mechanism is described, which secured holds the clip about to be fired in place on the jaws of the instrument. Third a torque-resisting shaft is placed on the instrument, to prevent transverse deflection of the tip of the instrument during firing.
Another set of unique features of the instrument are such things as a pair of jaws provide for multiple contact during firing, to minimize deflection in the arms of the jaws, enabling proper closure of the clip. This minimization of deflection provides for more consistent and improved clip closure. A clip feeding escapement system provides that only one clip is actually applied to the open jaws after the clip has been fired. Furthermore, there is a sealing system provided for in the mechanism which adequately provides the sealing of pneumoperitoneum.
Also, there is located on the shroud of the instrument a v°shaped notch, which helps maintain the tissue on the jaws of the instrument. This notch helps secure proper _g_ position of the tissue for firing of the instrument and clip closure.
Furthermore, the clip applier presents a streamlined profile, enabling one to emplace a clip between the jaws of the applier, and then place the applier in a trocar cannula. Because the clip reliably stays in place, this allows the user to avoid loading of clip within the trocar cannula. Also, because the clip applying mechanism is presented in an alternate rotatable embodiment, this allows the user to orient the clip applier at any desirable position.
According to a broad aspect of the present invention there is provided an applier mechanism for individually applying a plurality of surgical closure devices. The mechanism comprises a shaft portion, a handle portion, and a rotating means extending distally of the handle portion for connecting the shaft portion to the handle portion so as to permit rotation of the shaft portion about an axis extending through the shaft portion. Applying means is positioned in the shaft portion for applying a surgical closure device. Feed means is positioned in the shaft portion for delivering a closure device to the applying means. Actuation means is positioned in the handle portion for actuating the applying means and the feed means. A first connection attaches the applying means to the actuation means to permit rotation of the applying means with respect to the actuation means upon rotation of the shaft portion by the rotating means. A second connection attaches the feed means to the actuation means to permit rotation of the feed means with respect to the actuation means upon rotation of the shaft portion by the rotating means. The first and second connections are ~o~oo~~
positioned in the rotating means and rotate about a common axis extending through the shaft portion and the first and second connections are spring biased from one another within the shaft portion.
This device has been described in connection with a number of various features contained in its embodiment. These features will be better understood when taken in connection with the attached Detailed Description of the Drawings and described in connection with the following Detailed Description of the Invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the left hand side of the endoscopic multiple clip applying instrument of this invention;
Figure 2 is a side plan view of the instrument of the invention in the open position;
Figure 3 is a side plan view of the instrument of the invention in the closed position;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the instrument of the invention inserted through a trocar.
20~0~~0 _ g Figure 5 is an assembly view of the handle of the invention;
Figure 6 is a partial cut-away view of the handle of the invention in its relaxed position.
Figure 7 is a partial cut-away view of the handle of the invention in its firing position;
Figure 8 is an assembly view of the tubular endoscopic portion of the instrument of the invention;
Figures 9, 10 and 11 are sequential plan views of the clip as placed in the jaws of the invention when in the open, closing and closed positions respectively:
2 t3 Figure 12 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the invention taken across lines 12-12 as seen in Figure 2t Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken along lines 13-13 as seen in Figure 1;
Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view as taken across lines 14-14 of Figure 1:
Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of the invention describing the cam channel mechanism taken across lines 15-15 of Figure 2;
Figure 15A is a cross-section view taken across lines 15A-15A of Figure 15:
Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the invention describing the handle-latch combination:
Figure 16A is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken across lines 16-16 of Figure 3 emphasizing the lockout mechanism used in the endoscopic clip applier~
Figure 16B is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken across lines 16-16 of Figure 3, emphasizing the rearward retention mechanism for the clip applier in the open-state with an unformed clip of the inventions Figure 16C is an identical view as Figure 16B, except that it demonstrates the jaws in a closed state, with a formed clip;
Figure 17 is a plan view of the jaw component of the invention;
Figure 18 is a view of the jaw as seen in Figure 17 when in the closed position:
Figure 18A is a cross-sectional view across lines 18A-18A of Figure 18;
Figure 18B is a cross-sectional view across lines 1sB-18B of Figure 18:
Figure 19A is a cross-sectional view of the clip feeding escapement system of this invention across lines 19A-19A of Figure 1;
Figure 198 is the view of Figure 19A in the closed position;
Figure 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of the shaft assembly across lines 20-20 as seen in Figure 1;
Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 20 as seen across lines 21-21 of Figure 20:
Figures 22A, 22B and 22C are sequential views of the clip feed timing mechanism of the invention;
Figure 23 is a perspective view of the clip applying mechanism of the present invention;
Figure 24A is schematic of the rotational portion of the mechanism of Figure 23 in a non-firing position;
Figure 24B is a schematic of the mechanism in Figure 23 showing the rotating portion in a firing position.
Figure 25 is a top plan view of the rotating portion of the mechanism of Figure 23;
Figure 25A is a cross-sectional view of the angular positioning of the detents of the rotating mechanism as seen in Figure 25: and Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view of the rotating mechanism of Figure 25 as seen across lines 26-26 of Figure 25a.
DETAILED n~'SCRTPTTON OF THE TNVENTION
This invention is better disclosed by an endoscopic multiple ligating clip application mechanism 1 one as seen 2~~a5~~
in Figures 1-22. As better seen in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, this multiple ligating clip mechanism 1 is useful for applying clips through a surgical trocar. As seen in Figure 4, the ligating clip mechanism 1 is applied through the cannula 105 of a trocar 100, so that a vessel can be occluded or tissue can be clamped. The mechanism applies a series of clips 8 by means of jaws il which are fired remotely by a trigger 25. As seen in Figures 2 and 3, the trigger 25 is compressed, causing the jaws 11 to close, and squeezing a ligating clip 8 therein. After closing the clip 8, the jaws 11 are released and there is loaded another clip 8 in its place.
As better seen in Figures 4 and 9, it is an intention of this clip applier mechanism 1 to present a pair of jaws 11 which are maintained in a smooth and streamlined profile around ligating clip 8. Specifically, an intention of this invention is to allow the jaws 11 to fit around ligating clip 8 so that they are relatively the same dimensional width as the diameter of the barrel which forms support tube 15 of the ligating clip mechanism 1.
In this way, the clips 8 can be emplaced between jaws 11 outside of the cannula 105 of trocar 100. As will be later explained, because the jaws 11 reliably maintain the clip 8 firmly held in place between each of the jaws 11, the user can reliably place the clip 8 between the jaws il, and then insert the entire instrument including tube 15 into cannula 105.
In contrast to other systems, there is no need to load a clip 8 after insertion of the jaws il within the cannula 105. The positioning of jaws 11 allows its insertion in an open condition with clip 8 maintained therein into cannula 105 of trocar 100. This is in direct contrast to 20~0~~.6 former systems wherein similarly configured jaws must be brought together to roughly the size of this mechanism's open jaws il, in order to fit within the cannula 105 of a typical surgical trocar 100. This advancement allows this particular clip firing mechanism 1 to be fully automatic rather than a mechanism which must be loaded separate from the firing sequence.
As batter seen in Figures 5, 6 and 7, there is described handle halves 16, 28 which enclose the trigger 25 mechanism for firing the device. The handle halves 16, 28, surround the firing mechanism and afford a pivot point 110 around which trigger 25 rotates. Trigger 25 is associated with a former plate 22 and a feeder link 23.
As seen on the right hand side of Figure 5, feeder link 23 is attached to the trigger 25 and holds in place the feeder plate 24. Feeder plate 24 is connected to return spring 27, at post 24a which is in turn connected to a post 22a on former plate 22. Thus, when the trigger is ~20 fired, the former plate 22 is pushed forward. Pivot 113 on trigger 25 slides in channel 115 in handle half 16 and causes slot 111 to be urged toward the rear of the instrument. Slot 118 on feeder link 23, in turn, causes feeder plate 24 to be urged to the rear of the instrument.
Simultaneously trigger 25 rotates so that slots 114 causes dowel pin 26 to slide in slot 112 of plate 24. Also, dowel pin 26 urges point 116 in former plate 22 forward, as it slides within slot 117 in handle half 16. When the trigger 25 is released, the tension on return spring 27 causes the trigger 25 to return to its position, by acting upon feeder plate 24 through post 24a and former plate 22 through post 22a so that trigger 25, dowel pin 26, and the former plate 22 are moved back to their non-stressed position. Dowel pin 26 holds feeder plate 24 in place on 20~06~.6 right handle 16. An anti back-up lever 19, lost motion lever 18, latch 17, and torsion spring 20 and pre-cock trigger 21 will all be further described as part of this invention.
When the trigger 25 is activated, the former plate 22 is caused to move forward so that cam channel 12 connected to former plate 22 within support tube 15 is moved forward. This actuates the endoscopic clip applying mechanism. As seen in Figure 8, the feed bar 9 and cam channel 12 surround floor 10. These mechanisms are sealed between lower shroud 13 and seal cap 14 within the support tube 15. Attached to cam channel 12 is jaw 11. This jaw will close about a ligating clip 8 to seal tissue or vessels.
Held in clip track 4 is feeder spring 5, lock lever 6, feed shoe 7, and a series of clips 8. The clip track 4 is capable of advancing forward a series of clips and loading them Within the arms of jaw 11. A lifter spring 3 is held in place over clip track 4 by top shroud 2, and will place the first clip 8A of a stack of clips 8 into the plane of feed bar 9 to be positioned into jaws 11.
Also, the seal cap 14 and lower shroud 13 hold cam channel 12, floor 20 and feed bar 9 in place within the support tube 15.
In operation, the trigger 25 is fired and former plate 22 causes cam channel 12 to move forward. Cam channel 12 encloses jaws 11 to seal a clip 8 around tissue. After trigger 25 is released, cam channel 12 retracts so that jaws 11 open. The magazine of clips 8 is advanced forward so that another clip 8 is held within jaw 11. This occurs when spring 27 is released, causing feeder plate 24 to ~~so~l~
advance. This in turn causes feed bar 9 to advance the first clip 8a from the stack of clips 8 which has been positioned in the path of the feed bar 9 by spring 3 into jaws 11. This operation can best be seen by observing Figures 9, 10 and 11 in conjunction with Figures 6 and 7.
Of course, each of the mechanisms as disclosed by this invention will be further described herein.
Specifically, it is to be noted that the orientation of clips 8 is transverse to that of the orientation of the handle portion of the instrument 1. In this way, the user is able to grip the trigger 25 on the handles 16, 28 of the instrument 1 so that the user's hand is held parallel to the plane on which the clips are fired. This affords a more typical reference point for the user, so that it is more comfortable for operation of the instrument.
Now, each of the various features of the clip applying mechanism will be described. The first feature is a venting system for endoscopically applying these clips.
As seen in Figure 12, there is located a vent 120 on the outside of the instrument. This vent 120 is attached to an open channel 122 within the lower shroud 13 within the support tube 15.
Open channel 122 is connected to a hole 124 in the lower shroud 13. This allows fluid passage between tube 15 and lower shroud 13. This hole in lower shroud 13 affords fluid passage between the upper portion 126 of the instrument and the inner channel within lower shroud 13.
This open channel 122 within support tube 15 runs along the longitudinal axis of the support tube 15 and provides a path of least resistance for fluid flow. The hole 124 in the lower shroud 13 at the end of this channel 122 20g~~1~
provides a venting path to the upper portion 126 of the shaft assembly. Fluid is therefore vented from the instrument 1. The instrument is much more capable of functioning under between 10 and 15 mm mercury pressure.
Pressure is equalized across the entire instrument, and a path of least resistance is provided. In this way, the likelihood of functional failures of the instrument when used interoperatively is reduced.
Furthermore , as seen in Figures 13 and 14 , there is also disclosed a support mechanism for the endoscopic multiple clip applier. This support mechanism provides longitudinal support for the ligating clip 8 during application onto tissue, and transverse support of the jaws il during insertion through the cannula 105 of the trocar during endoscopic surgery. As seen in Figures 13 and 14, when the instrument jaws il are opened the ligating clip 8 is positioned between the jaws 11A, 11B of the instrument. The feed bar 9 is advanced completely forward. when the instrument is inserted through a cannula of a trocar and applied to tissue it is important that the jaws are prevented from closing. As seen in Figure 14, there are outboard protrusions 132 on the feed bar 9. These outward protrusions 132 contact the angled arms 134 of the clip 8 in the jaws. Also, the feed bar 9 has a tapered outer edges 130 which contacts the inner edges 136 of the jaw 11.
Thus, jaws 11A, i1B are prevented from being squeezed transversely during insertion through a cannula 105. The outboard protrusions 132 prevent the clip 8 from moving longitudinally during insertion, and the outer edges 130 of the feed bar 9 prevent the inadvertent jaw closure during insertion. This aspect advantageously promotes 2~8~~~~
-improved clip closure and prevents dropping of a clip from the instrument into the wound site during usage.
Another feature is the clip closure cam channel 12 used in this instrument. Cam channel 12 helps close the jaws 11 of the ligating clip instrument. The cam channel mechanism 12 travels longitudinally along the axis of the tubular support tube 15 of the instrument. The cam channel 12 lies in the longitudinal axis of the jaws 11.
The distal end 140 of the cam mechanism is rectangular and cross sectioned; as can be seen in Figure 15. As in Figure 15A, on the anterior surface of the cam channel 12 there is a dovetail joint 14_2, 142A, which holds the cam channel 12 together mechanically. This dovetail mechanical lock reduces the transverse (side-to-side) deflection of the cam channel 12 during clip formation.
In this way, while the longitudinal motion of the cam channel 12 takes place, transverse motion of the cam channel 12 is prevented. Therefore, the dovetail mechanical lock 142, 142A incorporated into the cam channel 12 improves the dimensional stability cam channel 12 and improves the reliability of closure of the ligating clip 8.
As also seen in Figure 15, there is described a pair of tabs 144 in the cam channel- 12. These tabs 144 are bent at the distal end of the cam channel 12 and are oriented perpendicularly through the longitudinal axis of the jaw 11 of the instrument 1. When jaws 11A, ilb'are open, the outer edges of the tabs 144 rest on the arms of lla, llb of the jaws 11, preventing them from being moved inwardly toward each other, as during closure of the mechanism. When there is a ligating clip 8 closed within the jaws 11, the cam channel 12 retracts from the forming :N-91 20~~~~.6 site and the edges of the tabs 144 again contact the edges of the jaws il, forcing the jaws 11 outward. This guarantees that the jaws are open to receive a clip. Clip feeding reliability of the instrument is increased, while not compromising the process of clip closure.
As seen in Figure 16A, there is also described in this instrument a pivoting lock-out lever 6, which is attached to the feeder shoe 7. The lever 6 pivots upon contact with top shroud 2 into the path of the feed bar 9, as seen in Figure 16A. This lever 6 when downwardly pivoted, as seen in Figure 16a, prohibits the complete forward motion of the feed bar 9. This then causes the biased latch 17 to engage wall 150 of the former plate 22, seen in Figure 16. Therefore, this multiple redundant system allows for locking of the instrument after the last clip 8 is fired at the forward end of the instrument by the jaws 11, as well as at the rearward end of the instrument. The lock-out lever 6 pivots into place only when there are no remaining clips 8 in clip track 4. Had there been a remaining clip 8, the feeder spring 5 would not have been able to bias feed shoe 7 to clear the path for the lock-out lever 6, such that lever 6 is caused to pivot into the path of the feed bar 9. When this locking out by lever 6 occurs, the feed bar is prevented from completely moving forward and therefore the biased latch 17 engages the.wall 150 of the former plate 22.
Also, as seen in Figure 16B, there is described a mechanism that minimizes the rearward movement of a clip 8 in the applier during application onto the vessel. It is also capable of maintaining the clip 8 in its proper forming area throughout complete closure of the mechanism.
This mechanism comprises of the floor 10 held within 2~~a~~6 support tube 15. The floor 10 protrudes into the longitudinal plane of the clip forming area 160 of the jaws 11A, 11B of the instrument. A clip retaining finger 156 on the floor 10 is provided with a perpendicularly bent tab 154 at its distal end, as seen in Figure 16B.
This retaining finger is unitary to the floor 10 and is also biased so that it is parallel with the longitudinal plane of the jaw clip forming area 160. Distal tab 154 of the finger 156 is positioned perpendicularly to the forming area such that the tab minimizes the rearward movement of the clip 8 within the jaws 11A, liB. As the jaws close, the floor 10 is ramped out of the plane of the clip forming area. Yet, throughout closure of the clip and ramping of the floor 10, the bent tab 156 of the clip retaining finger remains in the plane of the clip 8 and clip forming area 160 of the jaws 11A, 11B and is positioned behind the apex of the clip 8. This is better seen in Figure 16C. Therefore, the movement of the clip 8 as held within the jaws 11 is always controlled and the finger 156 and tab 154 of the floor 10 constantly remain in the plane of the forming of a clip 8.
As may be seen in Figure 8, support tube 15 is torque resistant. That is, the support tube 15 is cylindrical and hollow and is made of a non-resilient material. The tube ends near the distal end of the shaft, and close to the clip forming jaws il. It is connected to the top shroud 2 so that the positioning of these elements together provide the necessary resistive support of the mechanism for the forming of clip 8. Because the material from which the support tube 15 is made is nonresilient, the stability of the instrument is increased and this helps increase the placement accuracy of a clip 8.
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As seen in Figures 17, 18, 18A and 18B, the jaws ilA, i1B of the instrument are described so that they contact at their distal end 178 and at primary heel 176 located proximally to the closing ramps 172 of each jaw. This is better seen in Figures 18 and 18A. As seen in Figure 17, the jaws lia, iib are generally maintained in an open position. The contact of the primary heels 176 minimizes the deflection in the arms 172 of the jaws 11a, 11b to properly close a clip 8. This initial contact minimizes arm deflection and torque and supports the system during loading.
When the jaw is fully closed, as seen in Figures 18 and 18B, the last portion of clip closure causes the magnitude of loading conditions to increase. Two opposing posts 174, called anti-torque posts, contact with each other near the forming areas of the jaws and counteract the torque placed on the jaws. This provides for a more consistent and improved clip closure. Also, the tips 178 of each jaw contact. Thus, with the anti-torque mechanism described herein, the jaws may be smaller in size as they do not need to be as torque resistant. The jaws lla, llb also provide improved clip closure mechanism because deflection is minimized. This provides for reliability of the instrument along with minimization of size.
As seen in Figures 19A and 19B, there is described a feeding and escapement system which improves the clip feeding reliability of the endoscopic multiple clip applier 1. This is done by minimizing the possibility of double feeding of clips into the jaws. The system consists of two independent parts. A valve 182 unitary to the clip track 4 holds the stack of clips 8 stationary while the forward most clip is biased by lifter spring 3 20~~~1~
into the plane of feed bar 9. As the instrument is actuated, the feed bar 9 is caused to retract toward the rear of the instrument, and from the lifter spring 3.
When the feed bar 9 retracts, the ramp 180 on feed bar 9 is engaged with primary valve 182 located in the clip track 4, thus, clip track 4 is closed.
When clip track 4 is closed, the stack of clips 8 is held stationary. As the feed bar 9 retracts further from lifter spring 3, valve 182 is closed by ramp 180, and lifter spring 3 is actuated, causing the forward most clip 8 to be biased into~the plane of the feed bar 9 so that it may be the next clip 8 loaded within the jaw. This is better seen in Figure 19B. Only one clip 8, however, can be biased toward the feed bar, because the primary valve 182 located in clip track 4 previously uses check port 184 to hold back any additional clips 8 in the clip stack.
The possibility of double feeding of clips is reduced, improving the reliability of the applier.
As seen in Figures 20 and 21, there is disclosed a sealing mechanism located near the proximal end of the shaft assembly of the endoscopic multiple clip applier.
The sealing mechanism is circular in cross section and fits tightly through four crushed ribs 196 within the shaft support tube 15. Within the sealing mechanism are three chambers 190, 192 as identified in Figure 20, through which the feeding and forming mechanisms of the instrument pass. The primary chamber 190 is an area through which a sealant fluid may be injected. Sealent may be inserted through insertion holes 194, 198. The outer or secondary chambers 192 are provided as spill-over areas for the sealant. This is better seen in Figure 20.
The ends of the sealing mechanism are closed to prohibit 2o~oo~s the migration of sealant from the chambers 190 to the functional areas of the instrument.
The sealing system provides a cushioning mechanism to minimize instrument recoil during firing and retraction of trigger 25. This closed sealing mechanism also prevents the intraoperative gross loss of pressure through the instrument itself, while minimizing, through ribs 196, the possibility of instrument functional failure due to to sealant migration. The system is sealed from outside the patient, and it is itself sealed from the moving parts of the instruments.
As seen in Figures 22A, 22B and 22C, the triggering system taken in conjunction with Figure 5 consists of a precook trigger 21, which is pre-stressed and pivots on a post 206 into handle portion 16. Precook trigger 21 is biased so that there is eliminated any clearance between the precook trigger 21 and the former plate 22 located within the handle portions 16, 28. As the feeder plate 24 is retracted to the rear of the instrument away from the forming site (Figure 22B), during handle actuation, a caroming surface 196 on the feeder plate 24 contacts a cylindrical post 198 on the precook trigger 21. This causes the rotation of the precook trigger 21 into its precooked position as seen in Figure 22B.
In its precooked position a projection 200 of the precook trigger 21 becomes locked behind a wall 202 extending from the former plate 22. The precook trigger 21 now blocks the path of a tab 204 extending from feeder plate 24. The feeder plate 24 cannot feed the next clip 8 into the jaws from this point until the timing wall 202 extending from the former plate 22 allows the precook 2~~~~~~
trigger 21 to rotate out of the path of the feeder plate 24. This method of timing causes a sequencing operation for feeding clips which eliminates the possibility of feeding a second clip into the jaws 11 of the instrument in the event that the instrument is partially fired and re-opened.
As can be further seen in Figures 5 and 22C, torsion spring 20 connects to both lost motion lever mechanism 18 and anti back-up lever 19. The objective of the anti back-up lever 19 is to assure that a pressure is constantly maintained on the jaws 11 by cam channel 12 as the clip is being closed. Anti back-up lever 19 therefore causes cam channel 12 to be constantly urged forward.
This prevents the clip 8 from falling out from the jaws lla, llb until the applier is fully.actuated.
The system is actuated by rotation of the precook trigger 21, so that the tab 208 extending from the base of the precook trigger 21 into hole 210 of the lost motion lever 18 (and thus connected to the anti back-up lever 19 via torsion spring 20) acts as a toggle mechanism to engage and disengage the anti back-up lever 19. The hole width 210 of the lost motion lever 18 determines the relative motion of the precook trigger 21 and the lost motion lever 18. This allows timing of the anti back-up actuation mechanism 19 to be adjusted in relation to the actuation of the precook trigger 21. The anti back-up lever 19 is constructed of a resilient material and has teeth 214 which engage the metallic teeth 212 on former plate 22, as seen in Figure 5. The anti back-up lever 19 has a cam surface which tends to cam the teeth 214 away from former plate 22, in the event that the anti back-up mechanism must be overridden.
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As seen Figures 9, 10 and 11, there is a tissue stop located as a V notch 220 in top shroud 2. This tissue stop is located on the rear end of the clip forming area within the jaws 11. As seen in Figure 9, this maintains the clip 8 within the forming areas of the jaws 11 and guarantees proper gap size of the clips. It also prevents the possibility of tissue damage by closing the clips too loosely or too tightly. This idea promotes more secure clip closure and minimizes the possibility of damage to l0 tissue.
As seen in Figures 23, 24A and 24B, there is disclosed a ligating mechanism 200 with a rotational collar 300 attached to shaft 215 and handle mechanism 216. All of the mechanisms in the clip applying mechanism 200 are the same as those in clip applying mechanism 1, except for modifications made to the connections between the portions of the clip applier which are maintained within shaft 215, and the connections to those portions which are maintained in the handle mechanism 216. These will be further described below.
As seen in Figures 24A and 24B, there are described former plate 222 and feeding plate 224 which are identical to former plate 22 and feeder plate 24 of ligating clip applier 1 except for their connections to feedbar 209 and cam channel 212. This cam channel 212 and feedbar 209 are also identical to cam channel 12 and feedbar 9 except for their connections with the aforementioned former plate 222 and feeding plate 224. Therein, it is seen that ears 224x, 224b are maintained such that notches 224c on each of the ears 224a and 224b are maintained around collar 209a. This collar 209a is rotational within the connections 224c on feeding plate 224. This rotational 20~~~~~
connection allows the feed bar 209 to rotate in any position with respect to the orientation of the feeding plate 224.
Similarly, ears 222a, 22b correspond to notches 222c on former plate 222. These notches 222c fit within a collar 212a on cam channel 212. This allows the circular collar 212a to rotate with any angular orientation about the former plate 222. Thus, cam channel 212 can be positioned along with feeding bar 209 in shaft 215, regardless of the orientation of handle portion 216.
These connections contained in rotational portion 300 allow for the orientation of the ligating clip mechanism in any regard with respect to the handle portion 216.
As seen in Figures 24A and 24B, the capability of orientation while a distinctive feature must also allow for firing and loading of the ligating clips. This is accomplished in the unique loading and firing mechanism maintained within the coupling of the former and feeding mechanisms.
As seen in Figure 24A, a spring 302 is in a lenghtened position. This is the generally "open" state of the ligating mechanism 200, and the coupling 225 which connects feeding plate 224 to feedbar 209 is pushed fully forward. Thus, a ligating clip 8 has been placed between the jaws 11 of the clip applier 200. (This occurs in the same fashion as in clip applier 1.) Now, upon actuation of the mechanism, the feeding plate 224 has been moved rearward in the instrument, much as feeder plate 24 in instrument 1. This causes the feed bar 209 to retract within the shaft section 215 of the instrument ( further causing coupling 225 to retract into handle 216.) 20~0~~6 Simultaneously, former plate 222 is moved forward toward the clipping end of the mechanism. This causes movement of the cam channel 212, to cause the jaws 11 to clinch clips 8. However, because there is relative motion between the outer and inner mechanisms which connect the forming and feeding systems, the spring 302 is compressed as best seen in Figure 24B. Yet, because the two connections at 224c and 222c are kept separate, the user is able to feed or fire the mechanism in any angular orientation.
This is novel feature is especially well appreciated when it is realized that the user may desire to change the angular orientation of the clips 8 at any time during the firing process. This system allows the user to do so, because it allows for any angular orientation of the shaft of the instrument.
As seen in Figures 25, 25A, and 26, the rotating collar 300 is generally circular, and contains a conical taper from the handle portion 216 to the shaft 215. Also, at the connection between the handle portion 216 and the rotational collar 300, there are detent means 304, which engage the internal portion of handle 216, at the stops 312. This detent mechanism causes the ligating clip applier to be temporarily restrained in any one position.
However, because the angular orientation of the clip applier may be changed at any time, the detents are not particularly difficult to overcome. This intentional design function is made so that the user can reliably be able to rotate the mechanism at any time.
As can be readily realized, the clip applying mechanism 200 applies clips in the same way as clip 208~~616 _ 2~ _ applying mechanism 1, except that the rotational features of this system allow the user to change positioning of the clip applying mechanism within a trocar cannula 105 at virtually any time during the firing process. Indeed, because the firing mechanism and the feeding mechanism operate independent of orientation, this angular positioning can take place during the closing of the clips. This unique feature allows the user to slightly adjust the clip if it is realized during clip firing that l0 the orientation is not precisely correct.
Thus, as can be seen, in operation the mechanisms of this invention all function similarly, so that the system is able to operate a closure of a ligating clip about a blood vessel. The hsndle operates to actuate the jaws to close the clip. The various spring and trigger mechanisms operate to keep the clip adequately supported and provide enough force for closing. As has been described, there are numerous safety and redundant systems so that closure is assured. Therefore, while many objects and features have been described, the objects of the invention are to be understood as derived from the attached claims and their equivalents.
Still another perceived need is to create smaller jaw spacing, which allows the usage in a smaller cannula during endoscopic procedures. One additional problem 20 encountered in the resolution of this problem is that one must minimize the spacing of the jaws, while still compensating for the torques created during jaw closure.
Yet another perceived need is for a system which minimizes the possibility of double feeding of clips into a clip applier jaws. Such a system may be perceived as the use of a series of valves and springs in order to properly place only one clip within the jaws of the instrument at any one time.
One additional need is for a mechanism which seals an endoscopic clip applier, to prevent the gross loss of pneumoperitoneum, during operations. Such sealing is necessary to maintain pneumoperitoneum throughout the procedure.
one further perceived need is for a method wherein the synchronized feeding of clips into the jaws of an applier is coordinated with the opening and closing of these jaws during use.
2~~0~16 Another final perceived need is for a mechanism which prevents backup of a clip about to be fired within such an endoscopic clip applier.
Therefore, it is to be realized that while there currently exist certain endoscopic clip appliers, it continues to be still important to improve on these appliers in many various areas where there are perceived deficiencies or inadequacies.
SUh~HARY OF THE INVEN TON
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide an endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier With an adequate venting system to maintain the instrument from functional failure.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a multiple ligating clip mechanism which provides for clip closure without the threat of dropping the clip from the instrument into the wound site.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a clip closure cam channel for a multiple ligating clip instrument, so that closure of the ligating clip is improved.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a feature which retains the jaws in a "positive open"
position, so that a clip will be fed into a pair of open jaws. This improves the reliability and performance of the mechanism.
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_ g _ Lt is yet another object of the invention to provide i:or a lockout mechanism which causes the instrument to be locked out once the last clip from the magazine is fired.
It is yet another object of the invention to maintain the clips on the jaw site during closure. With security in the motion of the clips within the jaws of the instrument, this enables the user to be assured of more precise spacing of clip legs and, resulting in an improved to closure within the instrument.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a torque resisting shaft for a multiple clip applier which minimizes transverse deflection of the tip of the instrument. Such minimunization promotes improved clip placement and accuracy during firing.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide within a multiple clip firing instrument, an anti-torque feature on the jaws of this device. This feature should be designed to allow the size of the jaws to be minimized, while still maintaining and providing adequate clip closure characteristics.
An additional object of the invention is to provide for an endoscopic ligating clip applier which permits the user to place a clip automatically, through' a trocar cannula, without having to load a clip after placement of the mechanism in the endoscopic cannula. This will depend on the user's ability to keep the jaws spaced apart upon insertion into the cannula with a clip therein.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide for a clip feeding system which improves the clip feeding 20~0~~6 reliability by minimizing the possibility of double feeding of the clips into the jaws.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a sealing system within the endoscopic multiple clip applier so that it maintains pneumoperitoneum throughout use of the system.
one other object of the invention is to provide a timing mechanism for an endoscopic multiple clip applier wherein it is assured that a clip is fed into the jaws of the mechanism at the precise moment between when jaws are fully opened to accept such a clip and before the instrument is released to its open position.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide for a tissue stop which prevents tissues or vessels held within the clip applier from being improperly positioned on the instrument. Such a mechanism is advantageous in order to promote secure clip closure and placement within the context of a multiple fire ligating clip mechanism.
These and other objects of the invention are provided for in an endoscopic ligating clip device which contains a firing mechanism held remotely from an endoscopic clip applying portion by a long solid cannula. The device is created so that the clips are applied in one orientation, but it is understood that the clip applier can be rotated to advantageously orient the system. Within the clip applying mechanism there is described a venting system which comprises a channel through which the device may be vented. This helps insure adequate firing within the system. There is also described a feed bar support mechanism which contains a pair of protrusions which ~o~os~~
prevent the deflection of the clip applier jaws during its insertion into the cannula. Furthermore, there is described a cam channel mechanism which provides a uniform closing force upon the ligating clip held within the jaws.
A tab within the cam channel prevents the jaws from closing, so that these jaws may assurably receive a new clip after the instrument has been fired to place a clip around tissue.
Other novel features are provided in this system.
First, there is a mechanism comprising a lever Which falls into the firing path of the device so that the instrument cannot be fired after the last clip has been fired from the mechanism. Second, a finger located on the clip applying mechanism is described, which secured holds the clip about to be fired in place on the jaws of the instrument. Third a torque-resisting shaft is placed on the instrument, to prevent transverse deflection of the tip of the instrument during firing.
Another set of unique features of the instrument are such things as a pair of jaws provide for multiple contact during firing, to minimize deflection in the arms of the jaws, enabling proper closure of the clip. This minimization of deflection provides for more consistent and improved clip closure. A clip feeding escapement system provides that only one clip is actually applied to the open jaws after the clip has been fired. Furthermore, there is a sealing system provided for in the mechanism which adequately provides the sealing of pneumoperitoneum.
Also, there is located on the shroud of the instrument a v°shaped notch, which helps maintain the tissue on the jaws of the instrument. This notch helps secure proper _g_ position of the tissue for firing of the instrument and clip closure.
Furthermore, the clip applier presents a streamlined profile, enabling one to emplace a clip between the jaws of the applier, and then place the applier in a trocar cannula. Because the clip reliably stays in place, this allows the user to avoid loading of clip within the trocar cannula. Also, because the clip applying mechanism is presented in an alternate rotatable embodiment, this allows the user to orient the clip applier at any desirable position.
According to a broad aspect of the present invention there is provided an applier mechanism for individually applying a plurality of surgical closure devices. The mechanism comprises a shaft portion, a handle portion, and a rotating means extending distally of the handle portion for connecting the shaft portion to the handle portion so as to permit rotation of the shaft portion about an axis extending through the shaft portion. Applying means is positioned in the shaft portion for applying a surgical closure device. Feed means is positioned in the shaft portion for delivering a closure device to the applying means. Actuation means is positioned in the handle portion for actuating the applying means and the feed means. A first connection attaches the applying means to the actuation means to permit rotation of the applying means with respect to the actuation means upon rotation of the shaft portion by the rotating means. A second connection attaches the feed means to the actuation means to permit rotation of the feed means with respect to the actuation means upon rotation of the shaft portion by the rotating means. The first and second connections are ~o~oo~~
positioned in the rotating means and rotate about a common axis extending through the shaft portion and the first and second connections are spring biased from one another within the shaft portion.
This device has been described in connection with a number of various features contained in its embodiment. These features will be better understood when taken in connection with the attached Detailed Description of the Drawings and described in connection with the following Detailed Description of the Invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the left hand side of the endoscopic multiple clip applying instrument of this invention;
Figure 2 is a side plan view of the instrument of the invention in the open position;
Figure 3 is a side plan view of the instrument of the invention in the closed position;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the instrument of the invention inserted through a trocar.
20~0~~0 _ g Figure 5 is an assembly view of the handle of the invention;
Figure 6 is a partial cut-away view of the handle of the invention in its relaxed position.
Figure 7 is a partial cut-away view of the handle of the invention in its firing position;
Figure 8 is an assembly view of the tubular endoscopic portion of the instrument of the invention;
Figures 9, 10 and 11 are sequential plan views of the clip as placed in the jaws of the invention when in the open, closing and closed positions respectively:
2 t3 Figure 12 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the invention taken across lines 12-12 as seen in Figure 2t Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken along lines 13-13 as seen in Figure 1;
Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view as taken across lines 14-14 of Figure 1:
Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of the invention describing the cam channel mechanism taken across lines 15-15 of Figure 2;
Figure 15A is a cross-section view taken across lines 15A-15A of Figure 15:
Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the invention describing the handle-latch combination:
Figure 16A is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken across lines 16-16 of Figure 3 emphasizing the lockout mechanism used in the endoscopic clip applier~
Figure 16B is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken across lines 16-16 of Figure 3, emphasizing the rearward retention mechanism for the clip applier in the open-state with an unformed clip of the inventions Figure 16C is an identical view as Figure 16B, except that it demonstrates the jaws in a closed state, with a formed clip;
Figure 17 is a plan view of the jaw component of the invention;
Figure 18 is a view of the jaw as seen in Figure 17 when in the closed position:
Figure 18A is a cross-sectional view across lines 18A-18A of Figure 18;
Figure 18B is a cross-sectional view across lines 1sB-18B of Figure 18:
Figure 19A is a cross-sectional view of the clip feeding escapement system of this invention across lines 19A-19A of Figure 1;
Figure 198 is the view of Figure 19A in the closed position;
Figure 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of the shaft assembly across lines 20-20 as seen in Figure 1;
Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 20 as seen across lines 21-21 of Figure 20:
Figures 22A, 22B and 22C are sequential views of the clip feed timing mechanism of the invention;
Figure 23 is a perspective view of the clip applying mechanism of the present invention;
Figure 24A is schematic of the rotational portion of the mechanism of Figure 23 in a non-firing position;
Figure 24B is a schematic of the mechanism in Figure 23 showing the rotating portion in a firing position.
Figure 25 is a top plan view of the rotating portion of the mechanism of Figure 23;
Figure 25A is a cross-sectional view of the angular positioning of the detents of the rotating mechanism as seen in Figure 25: and Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view of the rotating mechanism of Figure 25 as seen across lines 26-26 of Figure 25a.
DETAILED n~'SCRTPTTON OF THE TNVENTION
This invention is better disclosed by an endoscopic multiple ligating clip application mechanism 1 one as seen 2~~a5~~
in Figures 1-22. As better seen in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, this multiple ligating clip mechanism 1 is useful for applying clips through a surgical trocar. As seen in Figure 4, the ligating clip mechanism 1 is applied through the cannula 105 of a trocar 100, so that a vessel can be occluded or tissue can be clamped. The mechanism applies a series of clips 8 by means of jaws il which are fired remotely by a trigger 25. As seen in Figures 2 and 3, the trigger 25 is compressed, causing the jaws 11 to close, and squeezing a ligating clip 8 therein. After closing the clip 8, the jaws 11 are released and there is loaded another clip 8 in its place.
As better seen in Figures 4 and 9, it is an intention of this clip applier mechanism 1 to present a pair of jaws 11 which are maintained in a smooth and streamlined profile around ligating clip 8. Specifically, an intention of this invention is to allow the jaws 11 to fit around ligating clip 8 so that they are relatively the same dimensional width as the diameter of the barrel which forms support tube 15 of the ligating clip mechanism 1.
In this way, the clips 8 can be emplaced between jaws 11 outside of the cannula 105 of trocar 100. As will be later explained, because the jaws 11 reliably maintain the clip 8 firmly held in place between each of the jaws 11, the user can reliably place the clip 8 between the jaws il, and then insert the entire instrument including tube 15 into cannula 105.
In contrast to other systems, there is no need to load a clip 8 after insertion of the jaws il within the cannula 105. The positioning of jaws 11 allows its insertion in an open condition with clip 8 maintained therein into cannula 105 of trocar 100. This is in direct contrast to 20~0~~.6 former systems wherein similarly configured jaws must be brought together to roughly the size of this mechanism's open jaws il, in order to fit within the cannula 105 of a typical surgical trocar 100. This advancement allows this particular clip firing mechanism 1 to be fully automatic rather than a mechanism which must be loaded separate from the firing sequence.
As batter seen in Figures 5, 6 and 7, there is described handle halves 16, 28 which enclose the trigger 25 mechanism for firing the device. The handle halves 16, 28, surround the firing mechanism and afford a pivot point 110 around which trigger 25 rotates. Trigger 25 is associated with a former plate 22 and a feeder link 23.
As seen on the right hand side of Figure 5, feeder link 23 is attached to the trigger 25 and holds in place the feeder plate 24. Feeder plate 24 is connected to return spring 27, at post 24a which is in turn connected to a post 22a on former plate 22. Thus, when the trigger is ~20 fired, the former plate 22 is pushed forward. Pivot 113 on trigger 25 slides in channel 115 in handle half 16 and causes slot 111 to be urged toward the rear of the instrument. Slot 118 on feeder link 23, in turn, causes feeder plate 24 to be urged to the rear of the instrument.
Simultaneously trigger 25 rotates so that slots 114 causes dowel pin 26 to slide in slot 112 of plate 24. Also, dowel pin 26 urges point 116 in former plate 22 forward, as it slides within slot 117 in handle half 16. When the trigger 25 is released, the tension on return spring 27 causes the trigger 25 to return to its position, by acting upon feeder plate 24 through post 24a and former plate 22 through post 22a so that trigger 25, dowel pin 26, and the former plate 22 are moved back to their non-stressed position. Dowel pin 26 holds feeder plate 24 in place on 20~06~.6 right handle 16. An anti back-up lever 19, lost motion lever 18, latch 17, and torsion spring 20 and pre-cock trigger 21 will all be further described as part of this invention.
When the trigger 25 is activated, the former plate 22 is caused to move forward so that cam channel 12 connected to former plate 22 within support tube 15 is moved forward. This actuates the endoscopic clip applying mechanism. As seen in Figure 8, the feed bar 9 and cam channel 12 surround floor 10. These mechanisms are sealed between lower shroud 13 and seal cap 14 within the support tube 15. Attached to cam channel 12 is jaw 11. This jaw will close about a ligating clip 8 to seal tissue or vessels.
Held in clip track 4 is feeder spring 5, lock lever 6, feed shoe 7, and a series of clips 8. The clip track 4 is capable of advancing forward a series of clips and loading them Within the arms of jaw 11. A lifter spring 3 is held in place over clip track 4 by top shroud 2, and will place the first clip 8A of a stack of clips 8 into the plane of feed bar 9 to be positioned into jaws 11.
Also, the seal cap 14 and lower shroud 13 hold cam channel 12, floor 20 and feed bar 9 in place within the support tube 15.
In operation, the trigger 25 is fired and former plate 22 causes cam channel 12 to move forward. Cam channel 12 encloses jaws 11 to seal a clip 8 around tissue. After trigger 25 is released, cam channel 12 retracts so that jaws 11 open. The magazine of clips 8 is advanced forward so that another clip 8 is held within jaw 11. This occurs when spring 27 is released, causing feeder plate 24 to ~~so~l~
advance. This in turn causes feed bar 9 to advance the first clip 8a from the stack of clips 8 which has been positioned in the path of the feed bar 9 by spring 3 into jaws 11. This operation can best be seen by observing Figures 9, 10 and 11 in conjunction with Figures 6 and 7.
Of course, each of the mechanisms as disclosed by this invention will be further described herein.
Specifically, it is to be noted that the orientation of clips 8 is transverse to that of the orientation of the handle portion of the instrument 1. In this way, the user is able to grip the trigger 25 on the handles 16, 28 of the instrument 1 so that the user's hand is held parallel to the plane on which the clips are fired. This affords a more typical reference point for the user, so that it is more comfortable for operation of the instrument.
Now, each of the various features of the clip applying mechanism will be described. The first feature is a venting system for endoscopically applying these clips.
As seen in Figure 12, there is located a vent 120 on the outside of the instrument. This vent 120 is attached to an open channel 122 within the lower shroud 13 within the support tube 15.
Open channel 122 is connected to a hole 124 in the lower shroud 13. This allows fluid passage between tube 15 and lower shroud 13. This hole in lower shroud 13 affords fluid passage between the upper portion 126 of the instrument and the inner channel within lower shroud 13.
This open channel 122 within support tube 15 runs along the longitudinal axis of the support tube 15 and provides a path of least resistance for fluid flow. The hole 124 in the lower shroud 13 at the end of this channel 122 20g~~1~
provides a venting path to the upper portion 126 of the shaft assembly. Fluid is therefore vented from the instrument 1. The instrument is much more capable of functioning under between 10 and 15 mm mercury pressure.
Pressure is equalized across the entire instrument, and a path of least resistance is provided. In this way, the likelihood of functional failures of the instrument when used interoperatively is reduced.
Furthermore , as seen in Figures 13 and 14 , there is also disclosed a support mechanism for the endoscopic multiple clip applier. This support mechanism provides longitudinal support for the ligating clip 8 during application onto tissue, and transverse support of the jaws il during insertion through the cannula 105 of the trocar during endoscopic surgery. As seen in Figures 13 and 14, when the instrument jaws il are opened the ligating clip 8 is positioned between the jaws 11A, 11B of the instrument. The feed bar 9 is advanced completely forward. when the instrument is inserted through a cannula of a trocar and applied to tissue it is important that the jaws are prevented from closing. As seen in Figure 14, there are outboard protrusions 132 on the feed bar 9. These outward protrusions 132 contact the angled arms 134 of the clip 8 in the jaws. Also, the feed bar 9 has a tapered outer edges 130 which contacts the inner edges 136 of the jaw 11.
Thus, jaws 11A, i1B are prevented from being squeezed transversely during insertion through a cannula 105. The outboard protrusions 132 prevent the clip 8 from moving longitudinally during insertion, and the outer edges 130 of the feed bar 9 prevent the inadvertent jaw closure during insertion. This aspect advantageously promotes 2~8~~~~
-improved clip closure and prevents dropping of a clip from the instrument into the wound site during usage.
Another feature is the clip closure cam channel 12 used in this instrument. Cam channel 12 helps close the jaws 11 of the ligating clip instrument. The cam channel mechanism 12 travels longitudinally along the axis of the tubular support tube 15 of the instrument. The cam channel 12 lies in the longitudinal axis of the jaws 11.
The distal end 140 of the cam mechanism is rectangular and cross sectioned; as can be seen in Figure 15. As in Figure 15A, on the anterior surface of the cam channel 12 there is a dovetail joint 14_2, 142A, which holds the cam channel 12 together mechanically. This dovetail mechanical lock reduces the transverse (side-to-side) deflection of the cam channel 12 during clip formation.
In this way, while the longitudinal motion of the cam channel 12 takes place, transverse motion of the cam channel 12 is prevented. Therefore, the dovetail mechanical lock 142, 142A incorporated into the cam channel 12 improves the dimensional stability cam channel 12 and improves the reliability of closure of the ligating clip 8.
As also seen in Figure 15, there is described a pair of tabs 144 in the cam channel- 12. These tabs 144 are bent at the distal end of the cam channel 12 and are oriented perpendicularly through the longitudinal axis of the jaw 11 of the instrument 1. When jaws 11A, ilb'are open, the outer edges of the tabs 144 rest on the arms of lla, llb of the jaws 11, preventing them from being moved inwardly toward each other, as during closure of the mechanism. When there is a ligating clip 8 closed within the jaws 11, the cam channel 12 retracts from the forming :N-91 20~~~~.6 site and the edges of the tabs 144 again contact the edges of the jaws il, forcing the jaws 11 outward. This guarantees that the jaws are open to receive a clip. Clip feeding reliability of the instrument is increased, while not compromising the process of clip closure.
As seen in Figure 16A, there is also described in this instrument a pivoting lock-out lever 6, which is attached to the feeder shoe 7. The lever 6 pivots upon contact with top shroud 2 into the path of the feed bar 9, as seen in Figure 16A. This lever 6 when downwardly pivoted, as seen in Figure 16a, prohibits the complete forward motion of the feed bar 9. This then causes the biased latch 17 to engage wall 150 of the former plate 22, seen in Figure 16. Therefore, this multiple redundant system allows for locking of the instrument after the last clip 8 is fired at the forward end of the instrument by the jaws 11, as well as at the rearward end of the instrument. The lock-out lever 6 pivots into place only when there are no remaining clips 8 in clip track 4. Had there been a remaining clip 8, the feeder spring 5 would not have been able to bias feed shoe 7 to clear the path for the lock-out lever 6, such that lever 6 is caused to pivot into the path of the feed bar 9. When this locking out by lever 6 occurs, the feed bar is prevented from completely moving forward and therefore the biased latch 17 engages the.wall 150 of the former plate 22.
Also, as seen in Figure 16B, there is described a mechanism that minimizes the rearward movement of a clip 8 in the applier during application onto the vessel. It is also capable of maintaining the clip 8 in its proper forming area throughout complete closure of the mechanism.
This mechanism comprises of the floor 10 held within 2~~a~~6 support tube 15. The floor 10 protrudes into the longitudinal plane of the clip forming area 160 of the jaws 11A, 11B of the instrument. A clip retaining finger 156 on the floor 10 is provided with a perpendicularly bent tab 154 at its distal end, as seen in Figure 16B.
This retaining finger is unitary to the floor 10 and is also biased so that it is parallel with the longitudinal plane of the jaw clip forming area 160. Distal tab 154 of the finger 156 is positioned perpendicularly to the forming area such that the tab minimizes the rearward movement of the clip 8 within the jaws 11A, liB. As the jaws close, the floor 10 is ramped out of the plane of the clip forming area. Yet, throughout closure of the clip and ramping of the floor 10, the bent tab 156 of the clip retaining finger remains in the plane of the clip 8 and clip forming area 160 of the jaws 11A, 11B and is positioned behind the apex of the clip 8. This is better seen in Figure 16C. Therefore, the movement of the clip 8 as held within the jaws 11 is always controlled and the finger 156 and tab 154 of the floor 10 constantly remain in the plane of the forming of a clip 8.
As may be seen in Figure 8, support tube 15 is torque resistant. That is, the support tube 15 is cylindrical and hollow and is made of a non-resilient material. The tube ends near the distal end of the shaft, and close to the clip forming jaws il. It is connected to the top shroud 2 so that the positioning of these elements together provide the necessary resistive support of the mechanism for the forming of clip 8. Because the material from which the support tube 15 is made is nonresilient, the stability of the instrument is increased and this helps increase the placement accuracy of a clip 8.
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As seen in Figures 17, 18, 18A and 18B, the jaws ilA, i1B of the instrument are described so that they contact at their distal end 178 and at primary heel 176 located proximally to the closing ramps 172 of each jaw. This is better seen in Figures 18 and 18A. As seen in Figure 17, the jaws lia, iib are generally maintained in an open position. The contact of the primary heels 176 minimizes the deflection in the arms 172 of the jaws 11a, 11b to properly close a clip 8. This initial contact minimizes arm deflection and torque and supports the system during loading.
When the jaw is fully closed, as seen in Figures 18 and 18B, the last portion of clip closure causes the magnitude of loading conditions to increase. Two opposing posts 174, called anti-torque posts, contact with each other near the forming areas of the jaws and counteract the torque placed on the jaws. This provides for a more consistent and improved clip closure. Also, the tips 178 of each jaw contact. Thus, with the anti-torque mechanism described herein, the jaws may be smaller in size as they do not need to be as torque resistant. The jaws lla, llb also provide improved clip closure mechanism because deflection is minimized. This provides for reliability of the instrument along with minimization of size.
As seen in Figures 19A and 19B, there is described a feeding and escapement system which improves the clip feeding reliability of the endoscopic multiple clip applier 1. This is done by minimizing the possibility of double feeding of clips into the jaws. The system consists of two independent parts. A valve 182 unitary to the clip track 4 holds the stack of clips 8 stationary while the forward most clip is biased by lifter spring 3 20~~~1~
into the plane of feed bar 9. As the instrument is actuated, the feed bar 9 is caused to retract toward the rear of the instrument, and from the lifter spring 3.
When the feed bar 9 retracts, the ramp 180 on feed bar 9 is engaged with primary valve 182 located in the clip track 4, thus, clip track 4 is closed.
When clip track 4 is closed, the stack of clips 8 is held stationary. As the feed bar 9 retracts further from lifter spring 3, valve 182 is closed by ramp 180, and lifter spring 3 is actuated, causing the forward most clip 8 to be biased into~the plane of the feed bar 9 so that it may be the next clip 8 loaded within the jaw. This is better seen in Figure 19B. Only one clip 8, however, can be biased toward the feed bar, because the primary valve 182 located in clip track 4 previously uses check port 184 to hold back any additional clips 8 in the clip stack.
The possibility of double feeding of clips is reduced, improving the reliability of the applier.
As seen in Figures 20 and 21, there is disclosed a sealing mechanism located near the proximal end of the shaft assembly of the endoscopic multiple clip applier.
The sealing mechanism is circular in cross section and fits tightly through four crushed ribs 196 within the shaft support tube 15. Within the sealing mechanism are three chambers 190, 192 as identified in Figure 20, through which the feeding and forming mechanisms of the instrument pass. The primary chamber 190 is an area through which a sealant fluid may be injected. Sealent may be inserted through insertion holes 194, 198. The outer or secondary chambers 192 are provided as spill-over areas for the sealant. This is better seen in Figure 20.
The ends of the sealing mechanism are closed to prohibit 2o~oo~s the migration of sealant from the chambers 190 to the functional areas of the instrument.
The sealing system provides a cushioning mechanism to minimize instrument recoil during firing and retraction of trigger 25. This closed sealing mechanism also prevents the intraoperative gross loss of pressure through the instrument itself, while minimizing, through ribs 196, the possibility of instrument functional failure due to to sealant migration. The system is sealed from outside the patient, and it is itself sealed from the moving parts of the instruments.
As seen in Figures 22A, 22B and 22C, the triggering system taken in conjunction with Figure 5 consists of a precook trigger 21, which is pre-stressed and pivots on a post 206 into handle portion 16. Precook trigger 21 is biased so that there is eliminated any clearance between the precook trigger 21 and the former plate 22 located within the handle portions 16, 28. As the feeder plate 24 is retracted to the rear of the instrument away from the forming site (Figure 22B), during handle actuation, a caroming surface 196 on the feeder plate 24 contacts a cylindrical post 198 on the precook trigger 21. This causes the rotation of the precook trigger 21 into its precooked position as seen in Figure 22B.
In its precooked position a projection 200 of the precook trigger 21 becomes locked behind a wall 202 extending from the former plate 22. The precook trigger 21 now blocks the path of a tab 204 extending from feeder plate 24. The feeder plate 24 cannot feed the next clip 8 into the jaws from this point until the timing wall 202 extending from the former plate 22 allows the precook 2~~~~~~
trigger 21 to rotate out of the path of the feeder plate 24. This method of timing causes a sequencing operation for feeding clips which eliminates the possibility of feeding a second clip into the jaws 11 of the instrument in the event that the instrument is partially fired and re-opened.
As can be further seen in Figures 5 and 22C, torsion spring 20 connects to both lost motion lever mechanism 18 and anti back-up lever 19. The objective of the anti back-up lever 19 is to assure that a pressure is constantly maintained on the jaws 11 by cam channel 12 as the clip is being closed. Anti back-up lever 19 therefore causes cam channel 12 to be constantly urged forward.
This prevents the clip 8 from falling out from the jaws lla, llb until the applier is fully.actuated.
The system is actuated by rotation of the precook trigger 21, so that the tab 208 extending from the base of the precook trigger 21 into hole 210 of the lost motion lever 18 (and thus connected to the anti back-up lever 19 via torsion spring 20) acts as a toggle mechanism to engage and disengage the anti back-up lever 19. The hole width 210 of the lost motion lever 18 determines the relative motion of the precook trigger 21 and the lost motion lever 18. This allows timing of the anti back-up actuation mechanism 19 to be adjusted in relation to the actuation of the precook trigger 21. The anti back-up lever 19 is constructed of a resilient material and has teeth 214 which engage the metallic teeth 212 on former plate 22, as seen in Figure 5. The anti back-up lever 19 has a cam surface which tends to cam the teeth 214 away from former plate 22, in the event that the anti back-up mechanism must be overridden.
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As seen Figures 9, 10 and 11, there is a tissue stop located as a V notch 220 in top shroud 2. This tissue stop is located on the rear end of the clip forming area within the jaws 11. As seen in Figure 9, this maintains the clip 8 within the forming areas of the jaws 11 and guarantees proper gap size of the clips. It also prevents the possibility of tissue damage by closing the clips too loosely or too tightly. This idea promotes more secure clip closure and minimizes the possibility of damage to l0 tissue.
As seen in Figures 23, 24A and 24B, there is disclosed a ligating mechanism 200 with a rotational collar 300 attached to shaft 215 and handle mechanism 216. All of the mechanisms in the clip applying mechanism 200 are the same as those in clip applying mechanism 1, except for modifications made to the connections between the portions of the clip applier which are maintained within shaft 215, and the connections to those portions which are maintained in the handle mechanism 216. These will be further described below.
As seen in Figures 24A and 24B, there are described former plate 222 and feeding plate 224 which are identical to former plate 22 and feeder plate 24 of ligating clip applier 1 except for their connections to feedbar 209 and cam channel 212. This cam channel 212 and feedbar 209 are also identical to cam channel 12 and feedbar 9 except for their connections with the aforementioned former plate 222 and feeding plate 224. Therein, it is seen that ears 224x, 224b are maintained such that notches 224c on each of the ears 224a and 224b are maintained around collar 209a. This collar 209a is rotational within the connections 224c on feeding plate 224. This rotational 20~~~~~
connection allows the feed bar 209 to rotate in any position with respect to the orientation of the feeding plate 224.
Similarly, ears 222a, 22b correspond to notches 222c on former plate 222. These notches 222c fit within a collar 212a on cam channel 212. This allows the circular collar 212a to rotate with any angular orientation about the former plate 222. Thus, cam channel 212 can be positioned along with feeding bar 209 in shaft 215, regardless of the orientation of handle portion 216.
These connections contained in rotational portion 300 allow for the orientation of the ligating clip mechanism in any regard with respect to the handle portion 216.
As seen in Figures 24A and 24B, the capability of orientation while a distinctive feature must also allow for firing and loading of the ligating clips. This is accomplished in the unique loading and firing mechanism maintained within the coupling of the former and feeding mechanisms.
As seen in Figure 24A, a spring 302 is in a lenghtened position. This is the generally "open" state of the ligating mechanism 200, and the coupling 225 which connects feeding plate 224 to feedbar 209 is pushed fully forward. Thus, a ligating clip 8 has been placed between the jaws 11 of the clip applier 200. (This occurs in the same fashion as in clip applier 1.) Now, upon actuation of the mechanism, the feeding plate 224 has been moved rearward in the instrument, much as feeder plate 24 in instrument 1. This causes the feed bar 209 to retract within the shaft section 215 of the instrument ( further causing coupling 225 to retract into handle 216.) 20~0~~6 Simultaneously, former plate 222 is moved forward toward the clipping end of the mechanism. This causes movement of the cam channel 212, to cause the jaws 11 to clinch clips 8. However, because there is relative motion between the outer and inner mechanisms which connect the forming and feeding systems, the spring 302 is compressed as best seen in Figure 24B. Yet, because the two connections at 224c and 222c are kept separate, the user is able to feed or fire the mechanism in any angular orientation.
This is novel feature is especially well appreciated when it is realized that the user may desire to change the angular orientation of the clips 8 at any time during the firing process. This system allows the user to do so, because it allows for any angular orientation of the shaft of the instrument.
As seen in Figures 25, 25A, and 26, the rotating collar 300 is generally circular, and contains a conical taper from the handle portion 216 to the shaft 215. Also, at the connection between the handle portion 216 and the rotational collar 300, there are detent means 304, which engage the internal portion of handle 216, at the stops 312. This detent mechanism causes the ligating clip applier to be temporarily restrained in any one position.
However, because the angular orientation of the clip applier may be changed at any time, the detents are not particularly difficult to overcome. This intentional design function is made so that the user can reliably be able to rotate the mechanism at any time.
As can be readily realized, the clip applying mechanism 200 applies clips in the same way as clip 208~~616 _ 2~ _ applying mechanism 1, except that the rotational features of this system allow the user to change positioning of the clip applying mechanism within a trocar cannula 105 at virtually any time during the firing process. Indeed, because the firing mechanism and the feeding mechanism operate independent of orientation, this angular positioning can take place during the closing of the clips. This unique feature allows the user to slightly adjust the clip if it is realized during clip firing that l0 the orientation is not precisely correct.
Thus, as can be seen, in operation the mechanisms of this invention all function similarly, so that the system is able to operate a closure of a ligating clip about a blood vessel. The hsndle operates to actuate the jaws to close the clip. The various spring and trigger mechanisms operate to keep the clip adequately supported and provide enough force for closing. As has been described, there are numerous safety and redundant systems so that closure is assured. Therefore, while many objects and features have been described, the objects of the invention are to be understood as derived from the attached claims and their equivalents.
Claims (8)
1. An applier mechanism for individually applying a plurality of surgical closure devices, comprises:
a shaft portion;
a handle portion;
a rotating means extending distally of said handle portion for connecting said shaft portion to said handle portion so as to permit rotation of said shaft portion about an axis extending longitudinally through said shaft portion;
applying means positioned in said shaft portion for applying a surgical closure device;
feed means positioned in said shaft portion for delivering a closure device to said applying means;
actuation means positioned in said handle portion for actuating said applying means and said feed means;
a first connection attaching said applying means to said actuation means to permit rotation of said applying means with respect to said actuation means upon rotation of said shaft portion by said rotating means;
a second connection attaching said feed means to said actuation means to permit rotation of said feed means with respect to said actuation means upon rotation of said shaft portion by said rotating means; and wherein said first and second connections are positioned in said rotating means and rotate about a common axis extending through said shaft portion and said first and second connections are spring biased from one another within said shaft portion.
a shaft portion;
a handle portion;
a rotating means extending distally of said handle portion for connecting said shaft portion to said handle portion so as to permit rotation of said shaft portion about an axis extending longitudinally through said shaft portion;
applying means positioned in said shaft portion for applying a surgical closure device;
feed means positioned in said shaft portion for delivering a closure device to said applying means;
actuation means positioned in said handle portion for actuating said applying means and said feed means;
a first connection attaching said applying means to said actuation means to permit rotation of said applying means with respect to said actuation means upon rotation of said shaft portion by said rotating means;
a second connection attaching said feed means to said actuation means to permit rotation of said feed means with respect to said actuation means upon rotation of said shaft portion by said rotating means; and wherein said first and second connections are positioned in said rotating means and rotate about a common axis extending through said shaft portion and said first and second connections are spring biased from one another within said shaft portion.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said rotating means is connected to said handle portion at a third connection, said third connection further including detent means.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein said applying means includes a pair of jaws operated by a camming channel.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein said feed means includes a feed bar placed within said shaft in a position generally along the length of said shaft.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein said actuation means includes a feeder plate and a former plate.
6. The device of claim 5 wherein said feeder plate and said former plate each have a pair of eared connectors as part of said first and second connections.
7. The device of claim 6 wherein said feed means and said applying means are each circular in cross section, and contains notches on their outer diameter which fit within said two pairs of eared connectors.
8. A device for applying a plurality of surgical clips seriatim, said device comprising:
a) an elongated shaft assembly including:
(i) a jaw member having at its distal portion a pair of spaced apart jaws for receiving a surgical clip between said jaws, said jaws being narrowly configured so that the greatest distance between the outer surfaces of said jaws at their fully open position is relatively the same as the outer diameter of said elongated shaft assembly, said jaws having channels in a generally parallel relationship for the receipt of a surgical clip therein, and said jaw member including a pair of proximally extending spaced apart jaw arms, said jaw arms each having a primary heel located proximally of said jaws that is defined as in inner surface in each jaw arm which contacts the corresponding inner surface in the opposite jaw arm as the jaws close a surgical clip;
ii) a clip feed mechanism for storing an array of surgical clips and delivering a clip between said jaws, said clip feed mechanism including: (A) an elongated clip track for housing said array of surgical clips in a first path extending through a first plane with said clips arranged end-to-end with their legs facing the distal end of the device, (B) spring means for shifting the distal-most clip in said first path out of the plane of said first path and into a second path extending through a second plane generally parallel to the plane of the first path, (C) a feed bar member positioned in said second plane such that proximal movement of said feed bar member enables said spring means to shift said distal-most clip in said first path from said first path into said second path and such that distal movement of said feed bar member advances said distal-most clip into a position between said jaws, (D) an escapement member associated with said clip track which is movable between (1) a first position extending into said path so as to maintain the array of clips stationary within said first path, and (2) a second position wherein said escapement member is removed from said path to allow distal movement of said array of clips;
(iii) a jaw closure mechanism for closing a surgical clip positioned between said jaws including a cam channel having an integral jaw engaging mechanism, said can channel including a box-shaped element with a pair of lateral sides, a top and a bottom, said lateral sides capable of engaging the outer surfaces of the proximal portions of said jaws and said top having a folded member to complete said box, said folded member being formed as a dovetail joint;
(iv) a gaseous sealing structure comprising a housing which includes a sidewalk endwalls and divider walls which cooperate to define a central chamber, and end chambers at opposite ends of said central chamber, said end and divider walls including clearance openings for accommodating movement of said clip feed mechanism and said jaw closure mechanism, said sidewall having apertures for permitting sealant material to be inserted into said central chamber;
b) a handle assembly containing actuating means including a single trigger means for actuating both said jaw closure mechanism and said clip feed mechanisms;
c) rotating means extending distally of said handle assembly for connecting said shaft assembly to said handle assembly so as to permit rotation of said shaft assembly about an axis extending longitudinally through said shaft assembly;
d) a first connection attaching said jaw closure mechanism to said actuating means to permit rotation of said jaw closure mechanism with respect to said actuating means upon rotation of said shaft assembly by said rotating means;
and e) a second connection attaching said clip feed mechanism to said actuating means to permit rotation of said clip feed mechanism with respect to said actuation means upon rotation of said shaft assembly by said rotating means;
wherein said first and second connections are positioned in said rotating means and rotate about a common axis extending through said shaft assembly, and said first and second connections are spring biased from one another within said shaft assembly.
a) an elongated shaft assembly including:
(i) a jaw member having at its distal portion a pair of spaced apart jaws for receiving a surgical clip between said jaws, said jaws being narrowly configured so that the greatest distance between the outer surfaces of said jaws at their fully open position is relatively the same as the outer diameter of said elongated shaft assembly, said jaws having channels in a generally parallel relationship for the receipt of a surgical clip therein, and said jaw member including a pair of proximally extending spaced apart jaw arms, said jaw arms each having a primary heel located proximally of said jaws that is defined as in inner surface in each jaw arm which contacts the corresponding inner surface in the opposite jaw arm as the jaws close a surgical clip;
ii) a clip feed mechanism for storing an array of surgical clips and delivering a clip between said jaws, said clip feed mechanism including: (A) an elongated clip track for housing said array of surgical clips in a first path extending through a first plane with said clips arranged end-to-end with their legs facing the distal end of the device, (B) spring means for shifting the distal-most clip in said first path out of the plane of said first path and into a second path extending through a second plane generally parallel to the plane of the first path, (C) a feed bar member positioned in said second plane such that proximal movement of said feed bar member enables said spring means to shift said distal-most clip in said first path from said first path into said second path and such that distal movement of said feed bar member advances said distal-most clip into a position between said jaws, (D) an escapement member associated with said clip track which is movable between (1) a first position extending into said path so as to maintain the array of clips stationary within said first path, and (2) a second position wherein said escapement member is removed from said path to allow distal movement of said array of clips;
(iii) a jaw closure mechanism for closing a surgical clip positioned between said jaws including a cam channel having an integral jaw engaging mechanism, said can channel including a box-shaped element with a pair of lateral sides, a top and a bottom, said lateral sides capable of engaging the outer surfaces of the proximal portions of said jaws and said top having a folded member to complete said box, said folded member being formed as a dovetail joint;
(iv) a gaseous sealing structure comprising a housing which includes a sidewalk endwalls and divider walls which cooperate to define a central chamber, and end chambers at opposite ends of said central chamber, said end and divider walls including clearance openings for accommodating movement of said clip feed mechanism and said jaw closure mechanism, said sidewall having apertures for permitting sealant material to be inserted into said central chamber;
b) a handle assembly containing actuating means including a single trigger means for actuating both said jaw closure mechanism and said clip feed mechanisms;
c) rotating means extending distally of said handle assembly for connecting said shaft assembly to said handle assembly so as to permit rotation of said shaft assembly about an axis extending longitudinally through said shaft assembly;
d) a first connection attaching said jaw closure mechanism to said actuating means to permit rotation of said jaw closure mechanism with respect to said actuating means upon rotation of said shaft assembly by said rotating means;
and e) a second connection attaching said clip feed mechanism to said actuating means to permit rotation of said clip feed mechanism with respect to said actuation means upon rotation of said shaft assembly by said rotating means;
wherein said first and second connections are positioned in said rotating means and rotate about a common axis extending through said shaft assembly, and said first and second connections are spring biased from one another within said shaft assembly.
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