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- the present disclosure relates to a surgical apparatus, device and/or system for performing endoscopic surgical procedures and methods of use thereof. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus, device and/or system for performing endoscopic surgical procedures, which is loadable with disposable endoscopic loading units containing absorbable or permanent surgical fasteners, to kits, and methods of use thereof.
- hernia repair it is often desirable to fasten a mesh to body tissue.
- hernias such as direct or indirect inguinal hernias
- a part of the intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall to form a hernial sac.
- the defect may be repaired using an open surgery procedure in which a relatively large incision is made and the hernia is closed outside the abdominal wall by suturing.
- the mesh is attached with sutures over the opening in the abdominal wall to provide reinforcement.
- Laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures generally utilize long and narrow instruments capable of reaching remote regions within the body and configured to seal with the incision or tube they are inserted through. Additionally, the instruments must be capable of being actuated remotely, that is, from outside the body.
- surgical fasteners e.g., surgical tacks, staples, and clips
- Surgical fasteners are often applied through an elongate instrument for delivery to the mesh, and are manipulated from outside a body cavity.
- the laparoscopic or endoscopic instruments are typically loaded with either permanent fasteners or bioabsorbable fasteners. Additionally, following a surgical procedure, these laparoscopic or endoscopic instruments are typically disposed.
- endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical devices which can be loaded with either permanent fasteners or bioabsorbable fasteners as needed or desired, and which may be at least partially re-used for continuing the surgical procedure and/or for a following surgical procedure.
- the present disclosure relates to surgical devices for performing endoscopic surgical procedures which are loadable with disposable endoscopic loading units loaded with absorbable or permanent surgical fasteners, kits, and methods of use thereof.
- a surgical device includes a handle housing, an endoscopic assembly, and a follower assembly.
- the endoscopic assembly extends distally from the handle housing and includes an inner tube defining a longitudinal axis.
- the inner tube includes a distal portion defining a pair of opposed tines.
- the endoscopic assembly is configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein.
- the follower assembly is disposed at least partially within the inner tube at a location proximal of the plurality of anchors, and includes a head and a shaft. A portion of the head is disposed between the pair of opposed tines. Actuation of the endoscopic surgical device causes rotation of the inner tube about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle housing, and causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube.
- the head of the follower assembly is disposed at a distal end of the shaft.
- the follower assembly includes a first ring disposed on the shaft, and that the first ring is longitudinally movable relative to the shaft.
- a proximal portion of the shaft of the follower assembly includes a first profile
- a distal portion of the shaft of the follower assembly includes a second profile
- the first profile is different from the second profile.
- the first ring is positionable on the distal portion of the shaft and is physically prevented from being positioned on the proximal portion of the shaft.
- the proximal portion of the shaft forces the first ring distally relative to the inner tube.
- the follower assembly includes a second ring disposed on the shaft, and that the second ring is longitudinally movable relative to the shaft.
- the second ring is positionable on the distal portion of the shaft and on the proximal portion of the shaft.
- the first ring defines a first aperture
- the second ring defines a second aperture
- the first aperture has a different profile than the second aperture
- the follower assembly includes a plate having a plurality of fingers, and that the plate disposed in operative engagement with the shaft.
- each finger of the plurality of fingers of the plate of the follower assembly is biased away from the shaft.
- the follower assembly is movable between a first position where at least one finger of the plurality of fingers is positioned proximally of the pair of opposed tines and a second position where the at least one finger of the plurality of fingers is positioned distally of the pair of opposed tines. Additionally, it is disclosed that when the follower assembly is in the second position, part of the at least one finger that is positioned distally of the pair of opposed tines is positioned between the pair of opposed tines.
- the surgical device includes a coil disposed within the inner tube.
- the head of the follower assembly is disposed in operative engagement with the coil, and the follower assembly is longitudinally movable relative to the coil.
- the surgical device includes a plurality of anchors disposed at least partially within the endoscopic assembly and disposed distally of the head of the follower assembly.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical anchor for use in an endoscopic surgical device in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a side, elevational view of the surgical anchor of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a distal, end view of the surgical anchor of FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a side, elevational view, partially broken away, of the surgical anchor of FIGS. 1-3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a rear, perspective view of an endoscopic surgical device according to an aspect of the present disclosure, illustrating a handle assembly and an endoscopic assembly thereof separated from one another;
- FIG. 6 is a left, front, perspective view, with parts separated, of the surgical device of FIG. 5 , illustrating a half-section of the handle assembly removed therefrom;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view, with parts separated, of the endoscopic assembly of the surgical device of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 8 is a rear, perspective view of the endoscopic assembly of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 9 is a rear, perspective view of the endoscopic assembly of the present disclosure, illustrating a shipping plug connected thereto;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the shipping plug of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a distal end portion of the endoscopic assembly with an outer tube and a coil removed therefrom, shown with surgical anchors loaded therein;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the distal end portion of the endoscopic assembly with the outer tube and the coil removed therefrom, shown with surgical anchors separated therefrom;
- FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the handle assembly, with a housing half-section removed therefrom, illustrating the handle assembly during a firing stroke of the endoscopic surgical device;
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the indicated area of detail of FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the distal end portion of the endoscopic assembly, as taken through section line 15 - 15 of FIG. 5 , illustrating the endoscopic assembly during a firing stroke of the endoscopic surgical device;
- FIG. 16 is an illustration of surgical anchors of the present disclosure fixing a surgical mesh in place
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a portion of a follower assembly according to another aspect of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 17A is an enlarged view of the area of detail depicted in FIG. 17 ;
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of another portion of the follower assembly of FIG. 17 ;
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view as taken through section line 19 - 19 of FIG. 18 ;
- FIGS. 20A-20C are tops views of the follower assembly of FIGS. 17-19 in various stages of use engaged with an endoscopic surgical device of the present disclosure
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a portion of another follower assembly engaged with an endoscopic surgical device of the present disclosure
- FIG. 21A is a cross-sectional view as taken through section line 21 A- 21 A of FIG. 21 ;
- FIG. 21B is a cross-sectional view as taken through section line 21 B- 21 B of FIG. 21 ;
- FIG. 22 is a perspective, assembly view of the follower assembly of FIG. 21 ;
- FIG. 22A is an enlarged view of the area of detail depicted in FIG. 22 .
- distal refers to that portion of the endoscopic surgical device, that is farther from the user
- proximal refers to that portion of the endoscopic surgical device that is closer to the user.
- anchor 100 a surgical anchor for use with the surgical tack applier of the present disclosure is illustrated and generally designated as anchor 100 .
- anchor 100 includes a head section 110 , a mesh retention section 120 , and a threaded tissue-snaring section 130 .
- Head section 110 includes a pair of opposing threaded sections 112 a , 112 b having respective radially, outer, helical head threads 114 a , 114 b , and a pair of opposing open or slotted sections 116 a , 116 b .
- a distal surface of head section 110 is formed onto or integral with a proximal end of mesh retention section 120 .
- Mesh retention section 120 of anchor 100 extends from and between a distal end or surface of head section 110 and a proximal end of tissue-snaring section 130 .
- Mesh retention section 120 functions to lock, anchor or otherwise retain a surgical mesh (not shown) on to anchor 100 when anchor 100 is screwed into the mesh to a depth past a proximal-most segment 138 of tissue-snaring thread 132 of tissue-snaring section 130 . This is achieved because there is no thread located in mesh retention section 120 that would allow anchor 100 to be unscrewed or backed out from the mesh.
- Mesh retention section 120 has a cylindrical or conical transverse cross-sectional profile.
- Mesh retention section 120 includes a transverse radial dimension, relative to a central longitudinal axis of anchor 100 , that is smaller than a transverse radial dimension of head section 110 , and smaller than a transverse radial dimension of proximal-most segment 138 of tissue-snaring thread 132 .
- Threaded tissue-snaring section 130 of anchor 100 includes helical threads 132 formed onto a tapered truncated body section 134 .
- a distal point or tip 136 defines the terminus of the distal most tissue-snaring thread 132 .
- body section 134 of tissue-snaring section 130 is tapered, e.g., becoming smaller toward the distal end of threaded tissue-snaring section 130 , and terminates or truncates to a distal truncation point “TP”, prior to reaching an apex or tip of anchor 100 .
- Body section 134 includes a concave taper such that, for a given length, a minimum diameter body section 134 is defined upon truncation thereof which is approximately less than 0.01 inches.
- Anchor 100 includes a transverse dimension “D”, of a distal-most thread in the threaded tissue-snaring section 130 which is as large as design constraints will allow or approximately greater than 0.040 inches.
- D transverse dimension
- the tissue-snaring threads 132 terminate at distal tip 136 , which is distal of the truncation point “TP” of body section 134 .
- a penetration of the mesh, by anchor 100 is eased; and an indentation of the mesh into relatively soft tissue, by anchor 100 , is minimized, as compared to an anchor having a non-truncated body with tapered threads.
- the larger the dimension “D” of anchor 100 the less the distal force that needs to be exerted in order to cause indentation of an underlying tissue and surgical mesh.
- Anchor 100 is non-cannulated and is constructed from a suitable bioabsorbable material, such as, for example, polylactide, polyglycolide.
- Anchor 100 is formed from a proprietary biocompatible co-polymer (Lactomer USS L1, Boehringer Ingelheim LR 704 S, or Boehringer Ingelheim LG-857).
- Anchor may also be constructed from suitable non-bioabsorbable materials, or permanent material, such as, for example, stainless steel, titanium and the like.
- Tack applier 200 includes a handle assembly 210 , and a removable endoscopic assembly 300 (e.g., single use loading unit SULU) extending from handle assembly 210 and configured to store and selectively release or fire a plurality of anchors 100 therefrom and into mesh “M” overlying tissue “T”. ( FIG. 16 ).
- SULU single use loading unit
- Handle assembly 210 includes a handle housing 212 formed from a first half-section 212 a and a second half section 212 b joined to one another.
- First half-section 212 a and second half section 212 b of handle housing 212 may be joined to one another using know methods by those of skill in the art, including and not limited to ultrasonic welding, fasteners (e.g., screws) and the like.
- First half-section 212 a and second half section 212 b of handle housing 212 are joined to one another such that a fluid-tight seal is provided therebetween.
- Handle housing 212 defines a fixed handle portion 216 having a free end 216 a .
- Handle assembly 210 includes a trigger 214 pivotably connected to handle housing 212 , at a pivot point disposed within handle housing 212 .
- Trigger 214 includes a free end 214 a spaced a distance from fixed handle portion 216 when trigger 214 is in an extended or un-actuated condition.
- Trigger 214 includes a pivot end 214 b extending therefrom and extending into handle housing 212 through a side of handle housing 212 .
- a fluid-tight seal may be provided between pivot end 214 b of trigger 214 and handle housing 212 .
- an X-ring or the like, including an o-ring, etc., (not shown) may be used between pivot end 214 b of trigger 214 and handle housing 212 .
- handle assembly 210 supports a gear train 220 within handle housing 212 .
- Gear train 220 includes a trigger or drive gear 222 keyed to or non-rotatably connected to pivot end 214 b of trigger 214 .
- Drive gear 222 is a two tiered gear including a first drive gear 222 a , and a second drive gear 222 b .
- First drive gear 222 a may be in the form of a quadrant gear or the like having a plurality of gear teeth 222 a 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and extending along an arcuate length of first drive gear 222 a .
- First drive gear 222 a includes a stem or stopper 223 a extending radially therefrom, at a location proximal of gear teeth 222 a 1 .
- Second drive gear 222 b defines a plurality of gear teeth 222 b 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof.
- Gear train 220 further includes a transmission gear assembly 224 pivotably supported in handle housing 212 .
- Transmission gear assembly 224 is a three tiered gear including a first transmission gear 224 a , a second transmission gear 224 b , and third transmission gear 224 c each rotatably supported on a common pivot axis.
- First transmission gear 224 a may be in the form of a pinion gear or the like having a plurality of gear teeth 224 a 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and being in meshing engagement with gear teeth 222 a 1 of first drive gear 222 a .
- Second transmission gear 224 b may be in the form of a quadrant gear or the like having a plurality of gear teeth 224 b 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and extending along an arcuate length of second transmission gear 224 b .
- Third transmission gear 224 c may be in the form of a pinion gear or the like having a plurality of gear teeth 224 c 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and being in meshing engagement with gear teeth 224 b 1 of second transmission gear 224 b.
- Gear train 220 also includes a clutch gear 226 pivotably and slidably supported on a pivot axis 227 a in handle housing 212 .
- Clutch gear 226 may be in the form of a pinion gear or the like having a plurality of gear teeth 226 a 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and being in meshing engagement with gear teeth 224 b 1 of second transmission gear 224 b .
- Clutch gear 226 is biased into meshing engagement with second transmission gear 224 b by a biasing member 227 b ( FIG. 6 ).
- Clutch gear 226 includes an arm 226 b extending radially therefrom, and a cam or ramp 226 c ( FIG. 6 ) extending/projecting from arm 226 b .
- Cam 226 c includes a front end having a height defining a shoulder, and a tail end tapering into arm 226 b.
- Gear train 220 further includes a first bevel gear 228 pivotably and slidably supported on pivot axis 227 a in handle housing 212 .
- First bevel gear 228 may be in the form of a crown gear or the like.
- First bevel gear 228 is operatively engaged/associated with clutch gear 226 .
- First bevel gear 228 defines an arcuate slot 228 a formed in first face 228 d thereof for selectively receiving and engaging cam 226 c of clutch gear 226 .
- Slot 228 a includes a front end wall configured to engage the front end of cam 226 c of clutch gear 226 , and tapers along a length thereof to be flush with the first face of first bevel gear 228 .
- trigger 214 causes drive gear 222 to be rotated, in a first direction.
- drive gear 222 causes first transmission gear 224 a and second transmission gear 224 b to be rotated, in a first direction, about the pivot axis thereof.
- second transmission gear 224 b causes clutch gear 226 to be rotated, in a first direction, about a pivot axis thereof.
- first bevel gear 228 As clutch gear 226 is rotated in the first direction, the front end of cam 226 c of clutch gear 226 is rotated in a first direction until the front end of cam 226 c engages or contacts the front end wall of slot 228 a of first bevel gear 228 . After the front end of cam 226 c of clutch gear 226 engages or contacts the front end wall of slot 228 a of first bevel gear 228 , continued rotation of clutch gear 226 , in the first direction, results in concomitant rotation of first bevel gear 228 in a first direction. At this point, first bevel gear 228 continues to rotate in the first direction so long as trigger 214 is being actuated to a closed or fully actuated condition.
- trigger 214 When actuation of trigger 214 is stopped, either prior to complete actuation or following complete actuation, rotation of first bevel gear 228 , in the first direction, is also stopped.
- trigger 214 Upon the completion of a partial or complete actuation of trigger 214 and a release thereof, trigger 214 causes drive gear 222 to be rotated, in a second direction (opposite the first direction).
- drive gear 222 As drive gear 222 is rotated in the second direction, drive gear 222 causes first transmission gear 224 a and second transmission gear 224 b to be rotated, in a second direction, about the pivot axis thereof.
- second transmission gear 224 b causes clutch gear 226 to be rotated, in a second direction, about pivot axis 227 a .
- clutch gear 226 As clutch gear 226 is rotated in the second direction, the tail end of cam 226 c thereof slides along slot 228 a of first bevel gear 228 , and, if the rotation in the second direction is sufficient, slides out of slot 228 a of first bevel gear 228 and along first face 228 d of first bevel gear 228 .
- cam 226 c of clutch gear 226 slides along slot 228 a of first bevel gear 228 , clutch gear 226 slides axially along pivot axis 227 a and compresses biasing member 227 b.
- handle assembly 210 includes a biasing member 225 configured for maintaining trigger 214 in an extended or un-actuated position.
- Biasing member 225 is also configured to have a spring constant sufficient to return trigger 214 to the un-actuated position following a partial or complete actuation of trigger 214 .
- Biasing member 225 includes a first end 225 a fixedly connected in handle housing 212 and a second end 225 b connected to stem 223 a extending from first drive gear 222 a.
- handle assembly 210 includes an audible/tactile feedback mechanism 250 supported within handle housing 212 and in operative association with drive gear 222 .
- audible/tactile feedback mechanism 250 includes a dial 252 rotatably supported in handle housing 212 .
- Dial 252 includes a tooth 252 a extending therefrom.
- Dial 252 is spring biased to a home position.
- Audible/tactile feedback mechanism 250 further includes a tooth or stem 223 b extending from second drive gear 222 b .
- dial 252 In operation, as trigger 214 is actuated and second drive gear 222 b rotated, stem 223 b of second drive gear 222 b contacts tooth 252 a of dial 252 causing dial 252 to rotate against the bias of a spring member 254 .
- stem 223 b of second drive gear 222 b clears tooth 252 a of dial 252
- dial 252 is returned to or snapped back to the home position thereof due to the bias of spring member 254 .
- dial 252 When dial 252 is snapped back to the home position thereof, dial 252 creates an audible and/or tactile response.
- handle assembly 210 of tack applier 200 is provided with a ratchet mechanism 260 which is configured to inhibit or prevent inner tube 320 ( FIGS. 7, 11 and 12 ) from backing-out or reversing after anchor 100 has been at least partially driven into tissue.
- Ratchet mechanism 260 includes, as seen in FIG. 6 , a series of ratchet teeth 228 f formed on a rear or second face of first bevel gear 228 .
- Ratchet mechanism 260 further includes a spring clip 262 secured within handle assembly 210 .
- Spring clip 262 includes a resilient finger 262 a configured for engagement with ratchet teeth 228 f formed on rear surface of first bevel gear 228 .
- resilient finger 262 a of spring clip 262 engages with ratchet teeth 228 f of first bevel gear 228 in such a manner that as first bevel gear 228 is rotated, in a first direction, resilient finger 262 a of spring clip 262 cams over ratchet teeth 228 f and permits rotation of first bevel gear 228 . Also, if first bevel gear 228 starts to rotate in a second direction (opposite to the first direction), resilient finger 262 a of spring clip 262 stops along ratchet teeth 228 f thereby preventing or inhibiting first bevel gear 228 from rotating in the second direction. As such, any reverse rotation or “backing-out” of anchor 100 or inner tube 320 of endoscopic assembly 300 (tending to cause first bevel gear 228 to rotate in the second direction), during a driving or firing stroke, is inhibited or prevented.
- handle assembly 210 further includes a second or pinion-bevel gear 230 rotatably supported in a distal end of handle housing 212 .
- Pinion-bevel gear 230 includes gear teeth 230 a operatively engaged or meshed with gear teeth 228 c formed on the front face of first bevel gear 228 .
- Pinion-bevel gear 230 is non-rotatably secured to a drive shaft 232 extending distally from handle housing 212 .
- Drive shaft 232 is configured and dimensioned to engage an inner connector member 344 of endoscopic assembly 300 ( FIGS. 8 and 9 ).
- drive shaft 232 defines a plurality of axially extending ribs 232 a at a distal end thereof.
- gear train 220 causes pinion-bevel gear 230 to rotate in a first direction.
- pinion-bevel gear 230 transmits the rotation to inner tube 320 of endoscopic assembly 300 .
- Handle assembly 210 includes a ferrule or collar 234 rotatably and removably supported on handle housing 212 .
- Ferrule 234 defines a distal opening 234 a that is axially aligned with drive shaft 232 .
- Ferrule 234 includes a stopper or tooth 234 b extending radially into distal opening 234 a.
- Ferrule 234 is rotatable between a lock position (anchor retaining/advancing assembly 300 is locked to handle assembly 212 , and tacker 200 is ready to fire,); an exchange position (anchor retaining/advancing assembly 300 can be connected/disconnected to/from handle assembly 212 , and tacker 200 cannot be fired); and a ferrule release position (ferrule 234 can be removed from handle housing 212 , and handle housing 212 may be cleaned or sterilized).
- endoscopic assembly 300 includes an outer tube 310 , an inner tube 320 rotatably disposed within outer tube 310 , a guide coil or spring 330 disposed between outer tube 310 and inner tube 320 , a plurality of anchors 100 loaded within inner tube 310 , and a connector 340 supported at a proximal end of outer tube 310 and inner tube 320 .
- Outer tube 310 of endoscopic assembly 300 includes a proximal end 310 a and a distal end 310 b , and defines a lumen 310 c therethrough. As described briefly above, endoscopic assembly 300 further includes a guide coil or spring 330 fixedly disposed within at least a distal portion of outer tube 310 .
- Endoscopic assembly 300 also includes an inner tube 320 rotatably disposed within coil 330 .
- Inner tube 320 includes a proximal end portion 320 a and a splined distal end portion 320 b , and defines a lumen 320 c therethrough.
- Distal end portion 320 b of inner tube 320 is slotted, defining a pair of opposed tines 320 b 1 and a pair of opposed channels 320 b 2 .
- Distal end portion 320 b of inner tube 320 is capable of accepting a plurality of anchors 100 within inner tube 320 .
- anchors 100 are loaded into endoscopic assembly 300 such that the pair of opposing threaded sections 112 a , 112 b of anchors 100 extend through respective channels 320 b 2 of distal end portion 320 b of inner tube 320 and are slidably disposed within the groove of coil 330 , and the pair of tines 320 b 1 of distal end portion 320 b of inner tube 320 are disposed within the pair of slotted sections 116 a , 116 b of anchors 100 .
- the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 transmit the rotation to anchors 100 and advance anchors 100 distally owing to head threads 114 a , 114 b of anchors 100 engaging with coil 330 .
- endoscopic assembly 300 includes a connector 340 having an outer connector member 342 non-rotatably connected to proximal end 310 a of outer tube 310 , and an inner connector member 344 non-rotatably connected to proximal end 320 a of inner tube 320 .
- Inner connector member 344 is nested within outer connector member 342 .
- Outer connector member 342 is substantially cylindrical and defines at least one longitudinally extending outer radial groove 342 a that extends through a proximal end thereof, and at least one longitudinally extending inner groove 342 b .
- Outer connector member 342 is sized and shaped to be inserted into distal opening 234 a of ferrule 234 of handle assembly 210 and into annular wall 212 h of nose 212 c of handle housing 212 .
- Inner connector member 344 is substantially cylindrical and defines at least one longitudinally extending inner rib 344 a projecting radially into a lumen thereof.
- outer radial groove 342 a of outer connector member 342 is first aligned with stopper or tooth 234 b of ferrule 234 and with tooth 212 i of annular wall 212 h of nose 212 c . Then, outer connector member 342 is fully inserted into ferrule 234 and annular wall 212 h , tooth 212 i of annular wall 212 h of nose 212 c is disposed within outer radial groove 342 a of outer connector member 342 , and stopper or tooth 234 b of ferrule 234 is disposed distally of outer connector member 342 .
- ferrule 234 With outer connector member 342 is fully inserted into ferrule 234 and annular wall 212 h , ferrule 234 is rotated from the exchange position to the lock position, whereby stopper or tooth 234 b of ferrule 234 is rotated to a radial position, out of alignment with outer radial groove 342 a of outer connector member 342 , to block withdrawal of outer connector member 342 from within ferrule 234 and from within annular wall 212 h of nose 212 c of handle housing 212 .
- endoscopic assembly 300 includes a shipping wedge, plug or cap 350 configured and adapted for selective connection to connector 340 .
- Cap 350 includes an end wall 352 , at least one leg 354 extending from end wall 352 and being configured and dimensioned for selective receipt in a respective longitudinally extending outer radial groove 342 a ( FIG. 8 ) of outer connector member 342 , and a stem (not shown) extending from end wall 352 and being configured and dimensioned for selective receipt into inner connector member 344 for engagement with longitudinally extending inner rib(s) 344 a of inner connector member 344 .
- the at least one leg 354 and the stem of cap 350 engage outer connector member 342 and inner connector member 344 to prevent their rotation relative to one another.
- Cap 350 is used to fix the radial position of inner tube 320 relative to outer tube 310 and thus ensure that the stack of surgical anchors 100 are not prematurely advanced through endoscopic assembly 300 prior to connection of endoscopic assembly 300 to handle assembly 210 . If the stack of surgical anchors 100 are advanced through endoscopic assembly 300 , prior to connection of endoscopic assembly 300 to handle assembly 210 , a timing of the firing of tack applier 200 may be effected, whereby each fully stroke of trigger 214 may either not fully fire a surgical anchor 100 from endoscopic assembly 300 or may begin to fire a second surgical anchor 100 from endoscopic assembly 300 .
- the pair of tines 320 a 1 of inner tube 320 transmit the rotation to the entire stack of anchors 100 and advance the entire stack of anchors 100 distally, owing to head threads 114 a , 114 b of anchors 100 engaging with coil 330 .
- the components of surgical tacker 200 , and anchors 100 are dimensioned such that a single complete and full actuation of trigger 214 results in a firing of a single anchor 100 (e.g., the distal-most anchor of the stack of anchors 100 loaded in endoscopic assembly 300 ) from endoscopic assembly 300 .
- follower assemblies 600 , 700 help ensure that a single complete and full actuation of trigger 214 results in a firing of a single anchor 100 until each anchor 100 has been fired and ejected from surgical tacker 200 .
- a follower assembly 600 , 700 is disposed proximally of a proximal-most anchor 100 p ( FIGS. 20A-20C ) of the stack of anchors 100 and at least partially within inner tube 320 .
- At least a portion of a follower assembly 600 , 700 is configured to distally advance along the longitudinal axis of inner tube 320 as inner tube 320 is rotated about the longitudinal axis with respect to handle housing 212 .
- the distal advancement of either follower assembly 600 , 700 helps ensure that the rotation of a proximal portion 320 p of inner tube 320 directly corresponds to the rotation of a distal portion 320 d of inner tube 320 , throughout the ejection of each anchor 100 from surgical tacker 200 .
- Follower assembly 600 includes a shaft 610 and a plate 640 .
- Shaft 610 is elongated, includes a head 620 at its distal end, and includes a plurality of indentations 630 along its length.
- Head 620 of shaft 610 includes head threads 622 , 624 which are configured to extend between the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 , and which are configured to engage coil 330 in a similar manner to head threads 114 a , 114 b of anchors 100 engaging coil 330 .
- Indentations 630 of shaft 610 are configured to align with a plurality of fingers 660 of plate 640 , as discussed below.
- plate 640 of follower assembly 600 is shown.
- Plate is configured to engage or mate with shaft 610 of follower assembly 600 via a proximal pin (not shown) inserted through respective proximal apertures 610 a , 640 a of shaft 610 and plate 640 , and via a distal pin 642 ( FIGS. 20A-20C ) inserted through respective distal apertures 610 b , 640 b of shaft 610 and plate 640 .
- Plate 640 includes an elongated body 650 and a plurality of fingers 660 .
- plate 640 has a curved or arcuate profile, which is configured to match the curvature of the profile of shaft 610 .
- plurality of fingers 660 includes six fingers 660 spaced apart along the length of elongated body 650 ; more or fewer fingers 660 are envisioned without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
- Fingers 660 are deflectable from elongated body 650 , and are biased away from elongated body 650 (e.g., away from shaft 610 when plate 640 is engaged with shaft 610 ). That is, when shaft 610 and plate 640 are engaged, fingers 660 are deflectable toward corresponding indentations 630 of shaft 610 , and are biased away from shaft 610 .
- follower assembly 600 is positioned within inner tube 320 proximally of proximal-most anchor 100 p .
- Head threads 622 , 624 of head 620 of shaft 610 are positioned within or extending through channels 320 b 2 between the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 and in engagement with coil 330 (see FIG. 7 ).
- At least some fingers of the plurality of fingers 660 are positioned proximally of a proximal-most end of the pair of tines 320 b 1 , such that the inner wall of inner tube 320 resists the outward bias of fingers 660 .
- the portions of fingers 660 being between the pair of tines 320 b 1 helps ensure the distal portion of the pair of tines 320 b 1 rotates at the same speed or rate as an intermediate portion of the pair of tines 320 b 1 and as a proximal portion of the pair of tines 320 b 1 . That is, since the portions of fingers 660 fill (or substantially fill) the gap (or channel 320 b 2 ) between the pair of tines 320 b 1 , it makes it less likely that that distal end of the pair of tines 320 b 1 will be able to rotate with respect to the proximal end of the pair of tines 320 b 1 .
- follower assembly 600 helps ensure that the rotation of proximal portion 320 p of inner tube 320 directly corresponds to the rotation of distal portion 320 d of inner tube 320 , throughout the ejection of each anchor 100 from surgical tacker 200 .
- Follower assembly 700 includes a shaft 710 , a first ring 760 , and a second ring 780 .
- Shaft 710 is elongated, includes a head 720 at its distal end, a proximal portion 740 having a first profile, and a distal portion 750 having a second profile.
- Head 720 of shaft 710 includes head threads 722 , 724 which are configured to extend between the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 , and which are configured to engage coil 330 in a similar manner to head threads 114 a , 114 b of anchors 100 engaging coil 330 .
- Proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 is configured to extend through an aperture 761 of first ring 760
- distal portion 750 of shaft 710 is configured to extend through aperture 761 of first ring 760 and through an aperture 781 of second ring 780 .
- the profile of proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 includes a circular portion 742 , a first extension 744 , and a second extension 746 .
- first extension 744 is radially offset about 60° from second extension 746 , but other orientations are encompassed by the present disclosure.
- the profile of distal portion 750 of shaft 710 includes a circular portion 752 , and a first extension 754 . As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B , first extension 754 of distal portion 750 of shaft 710 is radially aligned with first extension 744 of proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 .
- first ring 760 defines an aperture 761 therethrough, and includes a pair of fingers 764 .
- Each finger of the pair of fingers 764 of first ring 760 is configured to extend between the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 .
- Aperture 761 is configured to slidingly engage proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 and distal profile 750 of shaft 710 .
- Aperture 761 includes a similar, yet slightly larger, profile than the profile of proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 .
- aperture 761 includes a circular portion 762 , a first extension 764 and a second extension 766 .
- first extension 764 of the profile of first ring 760 is radially offset about 60° from second extension 766 of the profile of first ring 760 , but other orientations are encompassed by the present disclosure.
- second ring 780 defines aperture 781 therethrough, and includes a pair of fingers 784 .
- Each finger of the pair of fingers 784 of second ring 780 is configured to extend between the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 .
- Aperture 781 is configured to slidingly engage distal portion 750 of shaft 710 , and is not able to slidingly engage proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 .
- Aperture 781 includes a similar, yet slightly larger, profile than the profile of distal portion 750 of shaft 710 .
- aperture 781 includes a circular portion 782 , and a first extension 784 . As shown in FIG. 22A , first extension 784 of the profile of second ring 780 is radially aligned with first extension 764 of the profile of first ring 760 .
- the follower assembly 700 includes additional rings, and additional profiles of shaft 710 .
- a third ring may be disposed proximally of first ring 760 , and may slidingly engage a third portion of shaft 710 , disposed proximally of proximal portion 740 .
- the aperture of the third ring and the profile of the third portion of shaft 710 may include a circular portion, a first extension, a second extension, and a third extension, where the first and second extensions align with the corresponding extensions of first ring 760 .
- follower assembly 700 is positioned within inner tube 320 proximally of proximal-most anchor 100 p .
- Head threads 722 , 724 of head 720 of shaft 710 are positioned within or extending through channels 320 b 2 between the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 and in engagement with coil 330 (see FIG. 7 ).
- First ring 760 is positioned adjacent a proximal end of the pair of tines 320 b 1
- second ring 780 is positioned distally of and in contact with or in close proximity to first ring 760
- head 720 of shaft 710 is positioned distally of and in contact with or in close proximity to second ring 780 .
- inner tube 320 As inner tube 320 is rotated about its longitudinal axis with respect to handle housing 212 , the pair of tines 320 b 1 of inner tube 320 transmits the rotation to anchors 100 and head 720 of shaft 710 , which thereby advances anchors 100 and follower assembly 700 distally owing to head threads 114 a , 114 b of anchors 100 and head threads 722 , 724 of head 720 engaging with coil 330 . As follower assembly 700 advances distally, shaft 710 advances distally.
- shaft 710 advances distally relative to first ring 760 and second ring 780 due to the relationship between the profile of distal portion 750 of shaft 710 and the aperture 761 of first ring 760 and the aperture 781 of second ring 780 .
- proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 contacts second ring 780 and pushes second ring 780 distally, as a distal face 746 a ( FIG. 22 ) of second extension 746 of proximal portion 740 of shaft 710 contacts a proximal face of second ring 780 .
- fingers 764 of first ring 760 and fingers 784 of second ring 780 are disposed between the pair of tines 320 b 1 (only one finger 764 , 784 from first ring 760 and second ring 780 are visible), and distal translation of second ring 780 causes second ring 780 and its fingers 784 to move distally with respect to the pair of tines 320 b 1 .
- the presence of fingers 764 , 784 between the pair of tines 320 b 1 helps ensure the distal portion of the pair of tines 320 b 1 rotates at the same speed or rate as an intermediate portion of the pair of tines 320 b 1 and as a proximal portion of the pair of tines 320 b 1 .
- the fingers 764 of first ring 760 and fingers 784 of second ring 780 fill (or substantially fill) the gap (or channel 320 b 2 ) between the pair of tines 320 b 1 , it makes it less likely that the distal end of the pair of tines 320 b 1 will be able to rotate with respect to the proximal end of the pair of tines 320 b 1 .
- follower assembly 700 helps ensure that the rotation of proximal portion 320 p of inner tube 320 directly corresponds to the rotation of distal portion 320 d of inner tube 320 , throughout the ejection of each anchor 100 from surgical tacker 200 .
- Surgical tacker 200 may be repeatedly fired to fire anchors from endoscopic assembly 300 until the surgical procedure is complete or until endoscopic assembly 300 is spent of anchors 100 . If endoscopic assembly 300 is spent of anchors 100 , and if additional anchors 100 are required to complete the surgical procedure, spent endoscopic assembly 300 may be replaced with a new (e.g., loaded with anchors 100 ) endoscopic assembly 300 . Alternatively, is it is desired to change the types of anchors 100 that are being used in the surgical procedure, non-spent endoscopic assembly 300 (loaded with a first type of anchors 100 ) may be replaced with another endoscopic assembly 300 (loaded with a second, different type of anchors 100 ).
- ferrule 234 may be removed or disconnected from handle housing 212 such that the ferrule 234 and the remainder of handle assembly 210 may by cleaned by sterilization, washing, wiping, autoclaving, chemical processing and the like.
- handle assembly 210 , 210 a may be replaced by an electromechanical control module configured and adapted to drive the inner tube of anchor retaining/advancing assembly to fire or actuate the surgical device.
- the electromechanical control module may include at least one microprocessor, at least one drive motor controllable by the at least one microprocessor, and a source of power for energizing the at least one microprocessor and the at least one drive motor.
Abstract
A surgical device is provided and includes a handle housing, an endoscopic assembly, and a follower assembly. The endoscopic assembly extends distally from the handle housing and includes an inner tube defining a longitudinal axis. The inner tube includes a distal portion defining a pair of opposed tines. The endoscopic assembly is configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein. The follower assembly is disposed at least partially within the inner tube at a location proximal of the plurality of anchors, and includes a head and a shaft. A portion of the head is disposed between the pair of opposed tines. Actuation of the endoscopic surgical device causes rotation of the inner tube about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle housing, and causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube.
Description
- This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/367,916, filed on Mar. 28, 2019, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/691,137 filed on Jun. 28, 2018, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- The present disclosure relates to a surgical apparatus, device and/or system for performing endoscopic surgical procedures and methods of use thereof. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus, device and/or system for performing endoscopic surgical procedures, which is loadable with disposable endoscopic loading units containing absorbable or permanent surgical fasteners, to kits, and methods of use thereof.
- Various surgical procedures require instruments capable of applying fasteners to tissue to form tissue connections or to secure objects to tissue. For example, during hernia repair it is often desirable to fasten a mesh to body tissue. In certain hernias, such as direct or indirect inguinal hernias, a part of the intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall to form a hernial sac. The defect may be repaired using an open surgery procedure in which a relatively large incision is made and the hernia is closed outside the abdominal wall by suturing. The mesh is attached with sutures over the opening in the abdominal wall to provide reinforcement.
- Minimally invasive, e.g., endoscopic or laparoscopic, surgical procedures are currently available to repair a hernia. In laparoscopic procedures, surgery is performed in the abdomen through a small incision while in endoscopic procedures, surgery is performed through narrow endoscopic tubes or cannulas inserted through small incisions in the body. Laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures generally utilize long and narrow instruments capable of reaching remote regions within the body and configured to seal with the incision or tube they are inserted through. Additionally, the instruments must be capable of being actuated remotely, that is, from outside the body.
- Currently, minimally invasive surgical techniques for hernia repair utilize surgical fasteners, e.g., surgical tacks, staples, and clips, to secure the mesh to the tissue to provide reinforcement and structure for encouraging tissue ingrowth. Surgical fasteners are often applied through an elongate instrument for delivery to the mesh, and are manipulated from outside a body cavity.
- In some procedures permanent fasteners may be required, while in other procedures bioabsorbable fasteners may be required, or both. The laparoscopic or endoscopic instruments are typically loaded with either permanent fasteners or bioabsorbable fasteners. Additionally, following a surgical procedure, these laparoscopic or endoscopic instruments are typically disposed.
- Accordingly, a need exists for endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical devices which can be loaded with either permanent fasteners or bioabsorbable fasteners as needed or desired, and which may be at least partially re-used for continuing the surgical procedure and/or for a following surgical procedure.
- The present disclosure relates to surgical devices for performing endoscopic surgical procedures which are loadable with disposable endoscopic loading units loaded with absorbable or permanent surgical fasteners, kits, and methods of use thereof.
- According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical device is provided and includes a handle housing, an endoscopic assembly, and a follower assembly. The endoscopic assembly extends distally from the handle housing and includes an inner tube defining a longitudinal axis. The inner tube includes a distal portion defining a pair of opposed tines. The endoscopic assembly is configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein. The follower assembly is disposed at least partially within the inner tube at a location proximal of the plurality of anchors, and includes a head and a shaft. A portion of the head is disposed between the pair of opposed tines. Actuation of the endoscopic surgical device causes rotation of the inner tube about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle housing, and causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube.
- In disclosed embodiments, the head of the follower assembly is disposed at a distal end of the shaft.
- It is disclosed that the follower assembly includes a first ring disposed on the shaft, and that the first ring is longitudinally movable relative to the shaft. In embodiments, a proximal portion of the shaft of the follower assembly includes a first profile, a distal portion of the shaft of the follower assembly includes a second profile, and the first profile is different from the second profile.
- It is further disclosed that the first ring is positionable on the distal portion of the shaft and is physically prevented from being positioned on the proximal portion of the shaft. In embodiments, after a predetermined amount of longitudinal movement of the shaft of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube, the proximal portion of the shaft forces the first ring distally relative to the inner tube. It is also disclosed that the follower assembly includes a second ring disposed on the shaft, and that the second ring is longitudinally movable relative to the shaft. In embodiments, the second ring is positionable on the distal portion of the shaft and on the proximal portion of the shaft.
- In disclosed embodiments, the first ring defines a first aperture, the second ring defines a second aperture, and the first aperture has a different profile than the second aperture.
- It is also disclosed that the follower assembly includes a plate having a plurality of fingers, and that the plate disposed in operative engagement with the shaft. In embodiments, each finger of the plurality of fingers of the plate of the follower assembly is biased away from the shaft. Further, the follower assembly is movable between a first position where at least one finger of the plurality of fingers is positioned proximally of the pair of opposed tines and a second position where the at least one finger of the plurality of fingers is positioned distally of the pair of opposed tines. Additionally, it is disclosed that when the follower assembly is in the second position, part of the at least one finger that is positioned distally of the pair of opposed tines is positioned between the pair of opposed tines.
- In disclosed embodiments, the surgical device includes a coil disposed within the inner tube. The head of the follower assembly is disposed in operative engagement with the coil, and the follower assembly is longitudinally movable relative to the coil.
- It is further disclosed that the surgical device includes a plurality of anchors disposed at least partially within the endoscopic assembly and disposed distally of the head of the follower assembly.
- Further details and aspects of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in more detail below with reference to the appended figures.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical anchor for use in an endoscopic surgical device in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a side, elevational view of the surgical anchor ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a distal, end view of the surgical anchor ofFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a side, elevational view, partially broken away, of the surgical anchor ofFIGS. 1-3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a rear, perspective view of an endoscopic surgical device according to an aspect of the present disclosure, illustrating a handle assembly and an endoscopic assembly thereof separated from one another; -
FIG. 6 is a left, front, perspective view, with parts separated, of the surgical device ofFIG. 5 , illustrating a half-section of the handle assembly removed therefrom; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view, with parts separated, of the endoscopic assembly of the surgical device of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 8 is a rear, perspective view of the endoscopic assembly of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 9 is a rear, perspective view of the endoscopic assembly of the present disclosure, illustrating a shipping plug connected thereto; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the shipping plug of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a distal end portion of the endoscopic assembly with an outer tube and a coil removed therefrom, shown with surgical anchors loaded therein; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the distal end portion of the endoscopic assembly with the outer tube and the coil removed therefrom, shown with surgical anchors separated therefrom; -
FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the handle assembly, with a housing half-section removed therefrom, illustrating the handle assembly during a firing stroke of the endoscopic surgical device; -
FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the indicated area of detail ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the distal end portion of the endoscopic assembly, as taken through section line 15-15 ofFIG. 5 , illustrating the endoscopic assembly during a firing stroke of the endoscopic surgical device; -
FIG. 16 is an illustration of surgical anchors of the present disclosure fixing a surgical mesh in place; -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a portion of a follower assembly according to another aspect of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 17A is an enlarged view of the area of detail depicted inFIG. 17 ; -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of another portion of the follower assembly ofFIG. 17 ; -
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view as taken through section line 19-19 ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIGS. 20A-20C are tops views of the follower assembly ofFIGS. 17-19 in various stages of use engaged with an endoscopic surgical device of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a portion of another follower assembly engaged with an endoscopic surgical device of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 21A is a cross-sectional view as taken throughsection line 21A-21A ofFIG. 21 ; -
FIG. 21B is a cross-sectional view as taken throughsection line 21B-21B ofFIG. 21 ; -
FIG. 22 is a perspective, assembly view of the follower assembly ofFIG. 21 ; and -
FIG. 22A is an enlarged view of the area of detail depicted inFIG. 22 . - Embodiments of the presently disclosed endoscopic surgical device is described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. As used herein the term “distal” refers to that portion of the endoscopic surgical device, that is farther from the user, while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the endoscopic surgical device that is closer to the user.
- Referring initially to
FIGS. 1-4 , a surgical anchor for use with the surgical tack applier of the present disclosure is illustrated and generally designated asanchor 100. As illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 ,anchor 100 includes ahead section 110, amesh retention section 120, and a threaded tissue-snaringsection 130.Head section 110 includes a pair of opposing threadedsections helical head threads sections head section 110 is formed onto or integral with a proximal end ofmesh retention section 120. -
Mesh retention section 120 ofanchor 100 extends from and between a distal end or surface ofhead section 110 and a proximal end of tissue-snaringsection 130.Mesh retention section 120 functions to lock, anchor or otherwise retain a surgical mesh (not shown) on to anchor 100 whenanchor 100 is screwed into the mesh to a depth past aproximal-most segment 138 of tissue-snaringthread 132 of tissue-snaringsection 130. This is achieved because there is no thread located inmesh retention section 120 that would allowanchor 100 to be unscrewed or backed out from the mesh. -
Mesh retention section 120 has a cylindrical or conical transverse cross-sectional profile.Mesh retention section 120 includes a transverse radial dimension, relative to a central longitudinal axis ofanchor 100, that is smaller than a transverse radial dimension ofhead section 110, and smaller than a transverse radial dimension ofproximal-most segment 138 of tissue-snaringthread 132. - Threaded tissue-snaring
section 130 ofanchor 100 includeshelical threads 132 formed onto a taperedtruncated body section 134. A distal point ortip 136 defines the terminus of the distal most tissue-snaringthread 132. - As shown in
FIG. 4 ,body section 134 of tissue-snaringsection 130 is tapered, e.g., becoming smaller toward the distal end of threaded tissue-snaringsection 130, and terminates or truncates to a distal truncation point “TP”, prior to reaching an apex or tip ofanchor 100.Body section 134 includes a concave taper such that, for a given length, a minimumdiameter body section 134 is defined upon truncation thereof which is approximately less than 0.01 inches. -
Anchor 100 includes a transverse dimension “D”, of a distal-most thread in the threaded tissue-snaringsection 130 which is as large as design constraints will allow or approximately greater than 0.040 inches. In accordance with the present disclosure, a small truncated body diameter and a large value of “D” minimizes tissue indentation. The tissue-snaringthreads 132 terminate atdistal tip 136, which is distal of the truncation point “TP” ofbody section 134. - By providing a
distal tip 136 extending distally of truncation point “TP” of tissue-snaringsection 130, a penetration of the mesh, byanchor 100, is eased; and an indentation of the mesh into relatively soft tissue, byanchor 100, is minimized, as compared to an anchor having a non-truncated body with tapered threads. - For a given force applied to a surgical mesh by the surgeon, exerting a distal force on a tack applier, the larger the dimension “D” of
anchor 100, the less the distal force that needs to be exerted in order to cause indentation of an underlying tissue and surgical mesh. -
Anchor 100 is non-cannulated and is constructed from a suitable bioabsorbable material, such as, for example, polylactide, polyglycolide.Anchor 100 is formed from a proprietary biocompatible co-polymer (Lactomer USS L1, Boehringer Ingelheim LR 704 S, or Boehringer Ingelheim LG-857). Anchor may also be constructed from suitable non-bioabsorbable materials, or permanent material, such as, for example, stainless steel, titanium and the like. - Turning now to
FIGS. 5-16 , an endoscopic surgical device, in the form of an endoscopic surgical tack applier or tacker, is shown generally as 200. Tack applier 200 includes ahandle assembly 210, and a removable endoscopic assembly 300 (e.g., single use loading unit SULU) extending fromhandle assembly 210 and configured to store and selectively release or fire a plurality ofanchors 100 therefrom and into mesh “M” overlying tissue “T”. (FIG. 16 ). -
Handle assembly 210 includes ahandle housing 212 formed from a first half-section 212 a and asecond half section 212 b joined to one another. First half-section 212 a andsecond half section 212 b ofhandle housing 212 may be joined to one another using know methods by those of skill in the art, including and not limited to ultrasonic welding, fasteners (e.g., screws) and the like. First half-section 212 a andsecond half section 212 b ofhandle housing 212 are joined to one another such that a fluid-tight seal is provided therebetween. - Handle
housing 212 defines a fixedhandle portion 216 having a free end 216 a.Handle assembly 210 includes atrigger 214 pivotably connected to handlehousing 212, at a pivot point disposed withinhandle housing 212.Trigger 214 includes afree end 214 a spaced a distance from fixedhandle portion 216 whentrigger 214 is in an extended or un-actuated condition.Trigger 214 includes apivot end 214 b extending therefrom and extending intohandle housing 212 through a side ofhandle housing 212. - A fluid-tight seal may be provided between
pivot end 214 b oftrigger 214 and handlehousing 212. In accordance with the present disclosure, an X-ring or the like, including an o-ring, etc., (not shown) may be used betweenpivot end 214 b oftrigger 214 and handlehousing 212. - As illustrated in
FIG. 6 , handleassembly 210 supports agear train 220 withinhandle housing 212.Gear train 220 includes a trigger or drivegear 222 keyed to or non-rotatably connected to pivotend 214 b oftrigger 214.Drive gear 222 is a two tiered gear including afirst drive gear 222 a, and asecond drive gear 222 b.First drive gear 222 a may be in the form of a quadrant gear or the like having a plurality ofgear teeth 222 a 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and extending along an arcuate length offirst drive gear 222 a.First drive gear 222 a includes a stem orstopper 223 a extending radially therefrom, at a location proximal ofgear teeth 222 a 1.Second drive gear 222 b defines a plurality ofgear teeth 222 b 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof. -
Gear train 220 further includes atransmission gear assembly 224 pivotably supported inhandle housing 212.Transmission gear assembly 224 is a three tiered gear including afirst transmission gear 224 a, asecond transmission gear 224 b, andthird transmission gear 224 c each rotatably supported on a common pivot axis.First transmission gear 224 a may be in the form of a pinion gear or the like having a plurality ofgear teeth 224 a 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and being in meshing engagement withgear teeth 222 a 1 offirst drive gear 222 a.Second transmission gear 224 b may be in the form of a quadrant gear or the like having a plurality ofgear teeth 224 b 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and extending along an arcuate length ofsecond transmission gear 224 b.Third transmission gear 224 c may be in the form of a pinion gear or the like having a plurality ofgear teeth 224 c 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and being in meshing engagement withgear teeth 224 b 1 ofsecond transmission gear 224 b. -
Gear train 220 also includes aclutch gear 226 pivotably and slidably supported on apivot axis 227 a inhandle housing 212.Clutch gear 226 may be in the form of a pinion gear or the like having a plurality ofgear teeth 226 a 1 formed along a radial outer edge thereof and being in meshing engagement withgear teeth 224 b 1 ofsecond transmission gear 224 b.Clutch gear 226 is biased into meshing engagement withsecond transmission gear 224 b by a biasingmember 227 b (FIG. 6 ).Clutch gear 226 includes anarm 226 b extending radially therefrom, and a cam or ramp 226 c (FIG. 6 ) extending/projecting fromarm 226 b.Cam 226 c includes a front end having a height defining a shoulder, and a tail end tapering intoarm 226 b. -
Gear train 220 further includes afirst bevel gear 228 pivotably and slidably supported onpivot axis 227 a inhandle housing 212.First bevel gear 228 may be in the form of a crown gear or the like.First bevel gear 228 is operatively engaged/associated withclutch gear 226.First bevel gear 228 defines anarcuate slot 228 a formed in first face 228 d thereof for selectively receiving and engagingcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226. Slot 228 a includes a front end wall configured to engage the front end ofcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226, and tapers along a length thereof to be flush with the first face offirst bevel gear 228. - In operation, as
trigger 214 of tacker 200 is actuated, trigger 214 causes drivegear 222 to be rotated, in a first direction. Asdrive gear 222 is rotated in the first direction,drive gear 222 causesfirst transmission gear 224 a andsecond transmission gear 224 b to be rotated, in a first direction, about the pivot axis thereof. Assecond transmission gear 224 b is rotated in the first direction,second transmission gear 224 b causesclutch gear 226 to be rotated, in a first direction, about a pivot axis thereof. - As
clutch gear 226 is rotated in the first direction, the front end ofcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226 is rotated in a first direction until the front end ofcam 226 c engages or contacts the front end wall ofslot 228 a offirst bevel gear 228. After the front end ofcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226 engages or contacts the front end wall ofslot 228 a offirst bevel gear 228, continued rotation ofclutch gear 226, in the first direction, results in concomitant rotation offirst bevel gear 228 in a first direction. At this point,first bevel gear 228 continues to rotate in the first direction so long astrigger 214 is being actuated to a closed or fully actuated condition. - When actuation of
trigger 214 is stopped, either prior to complete actuation or following complete actuation, rotation offirst bevel gear 228, in the first direction, is also stopped. Upon the completion of a partial or complete actuation oftrigger 214 and a release thereof, trigger 214 causes drivegear 222 to be rotated, in a second direction (opposite the first direction). Asdrive gear 222 is rotated in the second direction,drive gear 222 causesfirst transmission gear 224 a andsecond transmission gear 224 b to be rotated, in a second direction, about the pivot axis thereof. Assecond transmission gear 224 b is rotated in the second direction,second transmission gear 224 b causesclutch gear 226 to be rotated, in a second direction, aboutpivot axis 227 a. Asclutch gear 226 is rotated in the second direction, the tail end ofcam 226 c thereof slides alongslot 228 a offirst bevel gear 228, and, if the rotation in the second direction is sufficient, slides out ofslot 228 a offirst bevel gear 228 and along first face 228 d offirst bevel gear 228. Ascam 226 c ofclutch gear 226 slides alongslot 228 a offirst bevel gear 228,clutch gear 226 slides axially alongpivot axis 227 a and compresses biasingmember 227 b. - If
trigger 214 was fully actuated, a complete release oftrigger 214, will result inclutch gear 226 making a complete revolution, in the second direction, until the front end ofcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226 clears the front end wall of slot 228 b offirst bevel gear 228 to thereby re-enter slot 228 b offirst bevel gear 228. Specifically, as the front end ofcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226 clears the front end wall of slot 228 b offirst bevel gear 228, biasingmember 227 b forces clutchgear 226 axially alongpivot axis 227 a andcam 226 c ofclutch gear 226 back into slot 228 b offirst bevel gear 228. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 6 and 12 ,handle assembly 210 includes a biasingmember 225 configured for maintainingtrigger 214 in an extended or un-actuated position.Biasing member 225 is also configured to have a spring constant sufficient to returntrigger 214 to the un-actuated position following a partial or complete actuation oftrigger 214.Biasing member 225 includes afirst end 225 a fixedly connected inhandle housing 212 and asecond end 225 b connected to stem 223 a extending fromfirst drive gear 222 a. - With reference to
FIGS. 6, 13 and 14 ,handle assembly 210 includes an audible/tactile feedback mechanism 250 supported withinhandle housing 212 and in operative association withdrive gear 222. Specifically, audible/tactile feedback mechanism 250 includes adial 252 rotatably supported inhandle housing 212.Dial 252 includes atooth 252 a extending therefrom.Dial 252 is spring biased to a home position. Audible/tactile feedback mechanism 250 further includes a tooth or stem 223 b extending fromsecond drive gear 222 b. In operation, astrigger 214 is actuated andsecond drive gear 222 b rotated, stem 223 b ofsecond drive gear 222b contacts tooth 252 a ofdial 252 causingdial 252 to rotate against the bias of aspring member 254. When stem 223 b ofsecond drive gear 222 b clearstooth 252 a ofdial 252, dial 252 is returned to or snapped back to the home position thereof due to the bias ofspring member 254. When dial 252 is snapped back to the home position thereof, dial 252 creates an audible and/or tactile response. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , handleassembly 210 of tack applier 200 is provided with aratchet mechanism 260 which is configured to inhibit or prevent inner tube 320 (FIGS. 7, 11 and 12) from backing-out or reversing afteranchor 100 has been at least partially driven into tissue.Ratchet mechanism 260 includes, as seen inFIG. 6 , a series of ratchet teeth 228 f formed on a rear or second face offirst bevel gear 228. -
Ratchet mechanism 260 further includes aspring clip 262 secured withinhandle assembly 210.Spring clip 262 includes aresilient finger 262 a configured for engagement with ratchet teeth 228 f formed on rear surface offirst bevel gear 228. - In operation,
resilient finger 262 a ofspring clip 262 engages with ratchet teeth 228 f offirst bevel gear 228 in such a manner that asfirst bevel gear 228 is rotated, in a first direction,resilient finger 262 a ofspring clip 262 cams over ratchet teeth 228 f and permits rotation offirst bevel gear 228. Also, iffirst bevel gear 228 starts to rotate in a second direction (opposite to the first direction),resilient finger 262 a ofspring clip 262 stops along ratchet teeth 228 f thereby preventing or inhibitingfirst bevel gear 228 from rotating in the second direction. As such, any reverse rotation or “backing-out” ofanchor 100 orinner tube 320 of endoscopic assembly 300 (tending to causefirst bevel gear 228 to rotate in the second direction), during a driving or firing stroke, is inhibited or prevented. - With reference to
FIGS. 6 and 13 ,handle assembly 210 further includes a second or pinion-bevel gear 230 rotatably supported in a distal end ofhandle housing 212. Pinion-bevel gear 230 includes gear teeth 230 a operatively engaged or meshed withgear teeth 228 c formed on the front face offirst bevel gear 228. Pinion-bevel gear 230 is non-rotatably secured to adrive shaft 232 extending distally fromhandle housing 212. Driveshaft 232 is configured and dimensioned to engage aninner connector member 344 of endoscopic assembly 300 (FIGS. 8 and 9 ). In an embodiment,drive shaft 232 defines a plurality of axially extendingribs 232 a at a distal end thereof. - In operation, upon squeezing of
trigger 214,gear train 220 causes pinion-bevel gear 230 to rotate in a first direction. As pinion-bevel gear 230 is rotated in the first direction, pinion-bevel gear 230 transmits the rotation toinner tube 320 ofendoscopic assembly 300. -
Handle assembly 210 includes a ferrule orcollar 234 rotatably and removably supported onhandle housing 212.Ferrule 234 defines adistal opening 234 a that is axially aligned withdrive shaft 232.Ferrule 234 includes a stopper ortooth 234 b extending radially intodistal opening 234 a. -
Ferrule 234 is rotatable between a lock position (anchor retaining/advancingassembly 300 is locked to handleassembly 212, and tacker 200 is ready to fire,); an exchange position (anchor retaining/advancingassembly 300 can be connected/disconnected to/fromhandle assembly 212, and tacker 200 cannot be fired); and a ferrule release position (ferrule 234 can be removed fromhandle housing 212, and handlehousing 212 may be cleaned or sterilized). - Turning now to
FIGS. 5-12 , as illustrated therein,endoscopic assembly 300 includes anouter tube 310, aninner tube 320 rotatably disposed withinouter tube 310, a guide coil orspring 330 disposed betweenouter tube 310 andinner tube 320, a plurality ofanchors 100 loaded withininner tube 310, and aconnector 340 supported at a proximal end ofouter tube 310 andinner tube 320. -
Outer tube 310 ofendoscopic assembly 300 includes aproximal end 310 a and adistal end 310 b, and defines alumen 310 c therethrough. As described briefly above,endoscopic assembly 300 further includes a guide coil orspring 330 fixedly disposed within at least a distal portion ofouter tube 310. -
Endoscopic assembly 300 also includes aninner tube 320 rotatably disposed withincoil 330.Inner tube 320 includes aproximal end portion 320 a and a splineddistal end portion 320 b, and defines alumen 320 c therethrough. -
Distal end portion 320 b ofinner tube 320 is slotted, defining a pair ofopposed tines 320 b 1 and a pair ofopposed channels 320 b 2.Distal end portion 320 b ofinner tube 320 is capable of accepting a plurality ofanchors 100 withininner tube 320. In particular, anchors 100 are loaded intoendoscopic assembly 300 such that the pair of opposing threadedsections anchors 100 extend throughrespective channels 320 b 2 ofdistal end portion 320 b ofinner tube 320 and are slidably disposed within the groove ofcoil 330, and the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofdistal end portion 320 b ofinner tube 320 are disposed within the pair of slottedsections anchors 100. - In use, as
inner tube 320 is rotated, about its longitudinal axis, with respect tocoil 330, the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320 transmit the rotation toanchors 100 and advance anchors 100 distally owing tohead threads anchors 100 engaging withcoil 330. - As illustrated specifically in
FIGS. 7 and 8 ,endoscopic assembly 300 includes aconnector 340 having anouter connector member 342 non-rotatably connected toproximal end 310 a ofouter tube 310, and aninner connector member 344 non-rotatably connected toproximal end 320 a ofinner tube 320.Inner connector member 344 is nested withinouter connector member 342.Outer connector member 342 is substantially cylindrical and defines at least one longitudinally extending outerradial groove 342 a that extends through a proximal end thereof, and at least one longitudinally extendinginner groove 342 b.Outer connector member 342 is sized and shaped to be inserted intodistal opening 234 a offerrule 234 ofhandle assembly 210 and into annular wall 212 h ofnose 212 c ofhandle housing 212. -
Inner connector member 344 is substantially cylindrical and defines at least one longitudinally extendinginner rib 344 a projecting radially into a lumen thereof. - In order to connect
endoscopic assembly 300 to handleassembly 210, withferrule 234 in the exchange position, outerradial groove 342 a ofouter connector member 342 is first aligned with stopper ortooth 234 b offerrule 234 and with tooth 212 i of annular wall 212 h ofnose 212 c. Then,outer connector member 342 is fully inserted intoferrule 234 and annular wall 212 h, tooth 212 i of annular wall 212 h ofnose 212 c is disposed within outerradial groove 342 a ofouter connector member 342, and stopper ortooth 234 b offerrule 234 is disposed distally ofouter connector member 342. - When
outer connector member 342 is fully inserted intoferrule 234 and annular wall 212 h, the distal end ofdrive shaft 232 enters intoinner connector member 344 such that the at least one longitudinally extendinginner rib 344 a ofinner connector member 344 mechanically engages or meshes with the plurality of axially extendingribs 232 a provided at the distal end ofdrive shaft 232. - With
outer connector member 342 is fully inserted intoferrule 234 and annular wall 212 h,ferrule 234 is rotated from the exchange position to the lock position, whereby stopper ortooth 234 b offerrule 234 is rotated to a radial position, out of alignment with outerradial groove 342 a ofouter connector member 342, to block withdrawal ofouter connector member 342 from withinferrule 234 and from within annular wall 212 h ofnose 212 c ofhandle housing 212. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 7-10 ,endoscopic assembly 300 includes a shipping wedge, plug or cap 350 configured and adapted for selective connection toconnector 340.Cap 350 includes an end wall 352, at least one leg 354 extending from end wall 352 and being configured and dimensioned for selective receipt in a respective longitudinally extending outerradial groove 342 a (FIG. 8 ) ofouter connector member 342, and a stem (not shown) extending from end wall 352 and being configured and dimensioned for selective receipt intoinner connector member 344 for engagement with longitudinally extending inner rib(s) 344 a ofinner connector member 344. Whencap 350 is secured toconnector 340, the at least one leg 354 and the stem ofcap 350 engageouter connector member 342 andinner connector member 344 to prevent their rotation relative to one another. -
Cap 350 is used to fix the radial position ofinner tube 320 relative toouter tube 310 and thus ensure that the stack ofsurgical anchors 100 are not prematurely advanced throughendoscopic assembly 300 prior to connection ofendoscopic assembly 300 to handleassembly 210. If the stack ofsurgical anchors 100 are advanced throughendoscopic assembly 300, prior to connection ofendoscopic assembly 300 to handleassembly 210, a timing of the firing of tack applier 200 may be effected, whereby each fully stroke oftrigger 214 may either not fully fire asurgical anchor 100 fromendoscopic assembly 300 or may begin to fire a secondsurgical anchor 100 fromendoscopic assembly 300. - In an operation of surgical tacker 200, as illustrated in
FIGS. 13-15 , withendoscopic assembly 300 operatively connected and locked to handleassembly 210, as described above, asdrive shaft 232 is rotated due to an actuation oftrigger 214, also as described above, said rotation is transmitted toinner tube 320 ofendoscopic assembly 300 via the engagement of the plurality of axially extendingribs 232 a provided at the distal end ofdrive shaft 232 with the at least one longitudinally extendinginner rib 344 a ofinner connector member 344. - Again, as
inner tube 320 is rotated, about its longitudinal axis, with respect tocoil 330, the pair oftines 320 a 1 ofinner tube 320 transmit the rotation to the entire stack ofanchors 100 and advance the entire stack ofanchors 100 distally, owing tohead threads anchors 100 engaging withcoil 330. - In accordance with the present disclosure, the components of surgical tacker 200, and anchors 100 are dimensioned such that a single complete and full actuation of
trigger 214 results in a firing of a single anchor 100 (e.g., the distal-most anchor of the stack ofanchors 100 loaded in endoscopic assembly 300) fromendoscopic assembly 300. - With reference to
FIGS. 17-22A , two embodiments of follower assemblies are shown and are indicated by reference character 600 (FIGS. 17-20C ) and 700 (FIGS. 21-22A ).Follower assemblies trigger 214 results in a firing of asingle anchor 100 until eachanchor 100 has been fired and ejected from surgical tacker 200. Generally, afollower assembly proximal-most anchor 100 p (FIGS. 20A-20C ) of the stack ofanchors 100 and at least partially withininner tube 320. At least a portion of afollower assembly inner tube 320 asinner tube 320 is rotated about the longitudinal axis with respect to handlehousing 212. As discussed in further detail below, the distal advancement of eitherfollower assembly proximal portion 320 p ofinner tube 320 directly corresponds to the rotation of adistal portion 320 d ofinner tube 320, throughout the ejection of eachanchor 100 from surgical tacker 200. - Referring now to
FIGS. 17-20C , first embodiment offollower assembly 600 is shown.Follower assembly 600 includes ashaft 610 and aplate 640.Shaft 610 is elongated, includes ahead 620 at its distal end, and includes a plurality ofindentations 630 along its length.Head 620 ofshaft 610 includeshead threads tines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320, and which are configured to engagecoil 330 in a similar manner to headthreads anchors 100engaging coil 330.Indentations 630 ofshaft 610 are configured to align with a plurality offingers 660 ofplate 640, as discussed below. - With particular reference to
FIGS. 18 and 19 ,plate 640 offollower assembly 600 is shown. Plate is configured to engage or mate withshaft 610 offollower assembly 600 via a proximal pin (not shown) inserted through respectiveproximal apertures shaft 610 andplate 640, and via a distal pin 642 (FIGS. 20A-20C ) inserted through respectivedistal apertures shaft 610 andplate 640.Plate 640 includes anelongated body 650 and a plurality offingers 660. As shown inFIG. 19 ,plate 640 has a curved or arcuate profile, which is configured to match the curvature of the profile ofshaft 610. In the illustrated embodiments, plurality offingers 660 includes sixfingers 660 spaced apart along the length ofelongated body 650; more orfewer fingers 660 are envisioned without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.Fingers 660 are deflectable fromelongated body 650, and are biased away from elongated body 650 (e.g., away fromshaft 610 whenplate 640 is engaged with shaft 610). That is, whenshaft 610 andplate 640 are engaged,fingers 660 are deflectable toward correspondingindentations 630 ofshaft 610, and are biased away fromshaft 610. - In use,
follower assembly 600 is positioned withininner tube 320 proximally ofproximal-most anchor 100 p.Head threads head 620 ofshaft 610 are positioned within or extending throughchannels 320 b 2 between the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320 and in engagement with coil 330 (seeFIG. 7 ). At least some fingers of the plurality of fingers 660 (e.g., all fingers) are positioned proximally of a proximal-most end of the pair oftines 320 b 1, such that the inner wall ofinner tube 320 resists the outward bias offingers 660. - As
inner tube 320 is rotated about its longitudinal axis with respect to handlehousing 212, the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320 transmits the rotation toanchors 100 andhead 620 ofshaft 610, which thereby advancesanchors 100 andfollower assembly 600 distally owing tohead threads anchors 100 andhead threads head 620 engaging withcoil 330. Asfollower assembly 600 advances distally,fingers 660 ofplate 640 advance distally, and onefinger 660 at a time emerges fromproximal portion 320 p (FIGS. 20A-20C ) of inner tube 320 (disposed proximally of the pair oftines 320 b 1) such that the bias of thefingers 660 is no longer resisted by the inner wall ofinner tube 320, which thereby allows portions offingers 660 to move intochannel 320 b 2 between the pair oftines 320 b 1. - The portions of
fingers 660 being between the pair oftines 320 b 1 helps ensure the distal portion of the pair oftines 320 b 1 rotates at the same speed or rate as an intermediate portion of the pair oftines 320 b 1 and as a proximal portion of the pair oftines 320 b 1. That is, since the portions offingers 660 fill (or substantially fill) the gap (orchannel 320 b 2) between the pair oftines 320 b 1, it makes it less likely that that distal end of the pair oftines 320 b 1 will be able to rotate with respect to the proximal end of the pair oftines 320 b 1. (When anchors 100 are withininner tube 320, prior to their ejection, theanchors 100 themselves fill the gap between the pair ortines 320 b 1.) Therefore,follower assembly 600 helps ensure that the rotation ofproximal portion 320 p ofinner tube 320 directly corresponds to the rotation ofdistal portion 320 d ofinner tube 320, throughout the ejection of eachanchor 100 from surgical tacker 200. - Referring now to
FIGS. 21-22A , second embodiment offollower assembly 700 is shown.Follower assembly 700 includes ashaft 710, afirst ring 760, and asecond ring 780.Shaft 710 is elongated, includes ahead 720 at its distal end, aproximal portion 740 having a first profile, and adistal portion 750 having a second profile.Head 720 ofshaft 710 includeshead threads tines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320, and which are configured to engagecoil 330 in a similar manner to headthreads anchors 100engaging coil 330.Proximal portion 740 ofshaft 710 is configured to extend through anaperture 761 offirst ring 760, anddistal portion 750 ofshaft 710 is configured to extend throughaperture 761 offirst ring 760 and through anaperture 781 ofsecond ring 780. - More particularly, and with reference to
FIGS. 21A and 21B , the profile ofproximal portion 740 ofshaft 710 includes acircular portion 742, afirst extension 744, and asecond extension 746. In the illustrated embodiment,first extension 744 is radially offset about 60° fromsecond extension 746, but other orientations are encompassed by the present disclosure. The profile ofdistal portion 750 ofshaft 710 includes acircular portion 752, and afirst extension 754. As shown inFIGS. 21A and 21B ,first extension 754 ofdistal portion 750 ofshaft 710 is radially aligned withfirst extension 744 ofproximal portion 740 ofshaft 710. - With particular reference to
FIG. 22A ,first ring 760 defines anaperture 761 therethrough, and includes a pair offingers 764. Each finger of the pair offingers 764 offirst ring 760 is configured to extend between the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320.Aperture 761 is configured to slidingly engageproximal portion 740 ofshaft 710 anddistal profile 750 ofshaft 710.Aperture 761 includes a similar, yet slightly larger, profile than the profile ofproximal portion 740 ofshaft 710. In particular,aperture 761 includes acircular portion 762, afirst extension 764 and asecond extension 766. In the illustrated embodiment,first extension 764 of the profile offirst ring 760 is radially offset about 60° fromsecond extension 766 of the profile offirst ring 760, but other orientations are encompassed by the present disclosure. - With continued reference to
FIG. 22A ,second ring 780 definesaperture 781 therethrough, and includes a pair offingers 784. Each finger of the pair offingers 784 ofsecond ring 780 is configured to extend between the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320.Aperture 781 is configured to slidingly engagedistal portion 750 ofshaft 710, and is not able to slidingly engageproximal portion 740 ofshaft 710.Aperture 781 includes a similar, yet slightly larger, profile than the profile ofdistal portion 750 ofshaft 710. In particular,aperture 781 includes acircular portion 782, and afirst extension 784. As shown inFIG. 22A ,first extension 784 of the profile ofsecond ring 780 is radially aligned withfirst extension 764 of the profile offirst ring 760. - It is also envisioned that the
follower assembly 700 includes additional rings, and additional profiles ofshaft 710. For example, a third ring may be disposed proximally offirst ring 760, and may slidingly engage a third portion ofshaft 710, disposed proximally ofproximal portion 740. Here, the aperture of the third ring and the profile of the third portion ofshaft 710 may include a circular portion, a first extension, a second extension, and a third extension, where the first and second extensions align with the corresponding extensions offirst ring 760. - In use,
follower assembly 700 is positioned withininner tube 320 proximally ofproximal-most anchor 100 p.Head threads head 720 ofshaft 710 are positioned within or extending throughchannels 320 b 2 between the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320 and in engagement with coil 330 (seeFIG. 7 ).First ring 760 is positioned adjacent a proximal end of the pair oftines 320 b 1,second ring 780 is positioned distally of and in contact with or in close proximity tofirst ring 760, andhead 720 ofshaft 710 is positioned distally of and in contact with or in close proximity tosecond ring 780. - As
inner tube 320 is rotated about its longitudinal axis with respect to handlehousing 212, the pair oftines 320 b 1 ofinner tube 320 transmits the rotation toanchors 100 andhead 720 ofshaft 710, which thereby advancesanchors 100 andfollower assembly 700 distally owing tohead threads anchors 100 andhead threads head 720 engaging withcoil 330. Asfollower assembly 700 advances distally,shaft 710 advances distally. Initially,shaft 710 advances distally relative tofirst ring 760 andsecond ring 780 due to the relationship between the profile ofdistal portion 750 ofshaft 710 and theaperture 761 offirst ring 760 and theaperture 781 ofsecond ring 780. - Upon continued distal advancement of
shaft 710 relative toinner tube 320,proximal portion 740 ofshaft 710 contactssecond ring 780 and pushessecond ring 780 distally, as adistal face 746 a (FIG. 22 ) ofsecond extension 746 ofproximal portion 740 ofshaft 710 contacts a proximal face ofsecond ring 780. - As shown in
FIG. 21 ,fingers 764 offirst ring 760 andfingers 784 ofsecond ring 780 are disposed between the pair oftines 320 b 1 (only onefinger first ring 760 andsecond ring 780 are visible), and distal translation ofsecond ring 780 causessecond ring 780 and itsfingers 784 to move distally with respect to the pair oftines 320 b 1. The presence offingers tines 320 b 1 helps ensure the distal portion of the pair oftines 320 b 1 rotates at the same speed or rate as an intermediate portion of the pair oftines 320 b 1 and as a proximal portion of the pair oftines 320 b 1. That is, since thefingers 764 offirst ring 760 andfingers 784 ofsecond ring 780 fill (or substantially fill) the gap (orchannel 320 b 2) between the pair oftines 320 b 1, it makes it less likely that the distal end of the pair oftines 320 b 1 will be able to rotate with respect to the proximal end of the pair oftines 320 b 1. (When anchors 100 are withininner tube 320, prior to their ejection, theanchors 100 themselves fill the gap between the pair ortines 320 b 1.) Therefore,follower assembly 700 helps ensure that the rotation ofproximal portion 320 p ofinner tube 320 directly corresponds to the rotation ofdistal portion 320 d ofinner tube 320, throughout the ejection of eachanchor 100 from surgical tacker 200. - Surgical tacker 200 may be repeatedly fired to fire anchors from
endoscopic assembly 300 until the surgical procedure is complete or untilendoscopic assembly 300 is spent ofanchors 100. Ifendoscopic assembly 300 is spent ofanchors 100, and ifadditional anchors 100 are required to complete the surgical procedure, spentendoscopic assembly 300 may be replaced with a new (e.g., loaded with anchors 100)endoscopic assembly 300. Alternatively, is it is desired to change the types ofanchors 100 that are being used in the surgical procedure, non-spent endoscopic assembly 300 (loaded with a first type of anchors 100) may be replaced with another endoscopic assembly 300 (loaded with a second, different type of anchors 100). - Further details of surgical tacker 200 are described in detail in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/129,143 filed on Sep. 26, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,335,146, and PCT Patent Application Serial No. PCT/CN2014/082675 filed on Jul. 22, 2014, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated by reference herein.
- Following a surgical procedure,
ferrule 234 may be removed or disconnected fromhandle housing 212 such that theferrule 234 and the remainder ofhandle assembly 210 may by cleaned by sterilization, washing, wiping, autoclaving, chemical processing and the like. - In accordance with the present disclosure, it is also contemplated that
handle assembly 210, 210 a may be replaced by an electromechanical control module configured and adapted to drive the inner tube of anchor retaining/advancing assembly to fire or actuate the surgical device. The electromechanical control module may include at least one microprocessor, at least one drive motor controllable by the at least one microprocessor, and a source of power for energizing the at least one microprocessor and the at least one drive motor. - It will be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended thereto.
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1. (canceled)
2. A surgical device, comprising:
a housing;
an elongated portion extending distally from the housing, defining a longitudinal axis, including a pair of tines, and configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein; and
a follower assembly disposed at least partially within the elongated portion, the follower assembly including a head and a plate, a portion of the head is disposed between the pair of tines, the plate including a plurality of longitudinally-spaced fingers,
wherein actuation of the surgical device causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the elongated portion.
3. The surgical device according to claim 2 , wherein follower assembly includes a shaft, and where the head of the follower assembly is disposed at a distal end of the shaft.
4. The surgical device according to claim 3 , wherein each finger of the plurality of fingers of the plate of the follower assembly is biased away from the shaft.
5. The surgical device according to claim 2 , wherein the follower assembly is movable from a first position where at least one finger of the plurality of fingers is positioned proximally of the pair of tines to a second position where the at least one finger of the plurality of fingers is positioned distally of the pair of tines.
6. The surgical device according to claim 2 , further comprising a coil disposed within the elongated portion.
7. The surgical device according to claim 6 , wherein the head of the follower assembly is disposed in operative engagement with the coil.
8. The surgical device according to claim 7 , wherein the follower assembly is longitudinally movable relative to the coil.
9. The surgical device according to claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of anchors disposed at least partially within the elongated portion.
10. The surgical device according to claim 9 , wherein each anchor of the plurality of anchors is disposed distally of the head of the follower assembly.
11. A surgical device, comprising:
an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis, including a pair of tines, and configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein; and
a follower assembly disposed at least partially within the elongated portion, the follower assembly including a shaft, a first ring disposed in mechanical cooperation with the shaft, and a second ring disposed in mechanical cooperation with the shaft, wherein the first ring and the second ring are longitudinally movable relative to the shaft, and wherein the second ring is longitudinally movable relative to the first ring,
wherein actuation of the surgical device causes distal advancement of at least a portion of the follower assembly relative to the elongated portion.
12. The surgical device according to claim 11 , wherein the first ring includes a pair of fingers, each finger of the pair of fingers of the first ring extends between the pair of tines of the elongated portion.
13. The surgical device according to claim 12 , wherein the second ring includes a pair of fingers, each finger of the pair of fingers of the second ring extends between the pair of tines of the elongated portion.
14. The surgical device according to claim 11 , wherein the shaft of the follower assembly includes a head, and wherein a portion of the head is disposed between the pair of tines.
15. The surgical device according to claim 14 , further comprising a plurality of anchors disposed at least partially within the elongated portion, wherein each anchor of the plurality of anchors is disposed distally of the head of the follower assembly.
16. The surgical device according to claim 11 , wherein a proximal portion of the shaft of the follower assembly includes a first profile, wherein a distal portion of the shaft of the follower assembly includes a second profile, and wherein the first profile is different from the second profile.
17. The surgical device according to claim 16 , wherein the first ring is positionable on the distal portion of the shaft and is physically prevented from being positioned on the proximal portion of the shaft.
18. The surgical device according to claim 16 , wherein after a predetermined amount of longitudinal movement of the shaft of the follower assembly relative to the elongated portion, the proximal portion of the shaft forces the first ring distally relative to the elongated portion.
19. The surgical device according to claim 16 , wherein the second ring is positionable on the distal portion of the shaft and on the proximal portion of the shaft.
20. The surgical device according to claim 11 , wherein the first ring defines a first aperture, wherein the second ring defines a second aperture, and wherein the first aperture has a different profile than the second aperture.
21. The surgical device according to claim 11 , further comprising an inner tube disposed at least partially within the elongated portion.
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