WO2016013338A1 - 超音波処置システム、エネルギー源ユニット、及び、エネルギー源ユニットの作動方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an ultrasonic treatment system including an ultrasonic treatment instrument that performs treatment using ultrasonic vibration and an energy source unit that supplies electric power for operating the ultrasonic treatment instrument, and operates the ultrasonic treatment instrument.
- the present invention relates to an energy source unit that supplies electric power for the operation, and a method of operating the energy source unit.
- Patent Document 1 discloses an ultrasonic treatment system that transmits ultrasonic vibration generated by an ultrasonic transducer to an ultrasonic probe and performs treatment by a treatment unit provided at the tip of the ultrasonic probe. .
- This ultrasonic treatment system detects ultrasonic impedance based on electric power supplied to the ultrasonic transducer in a state where ultrasonic vibration is generated in the ultrasonic transducer.
- the ultrasonic impedance changes corresponding to the load acting on the ultrasonic probe.
- the ultrasonic impedance is compared with a set threshold value (upper limit impedance).
- the ultrasonic impedance becomes larger than the threshold value
- the current supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (the peak value of the alternating current) is reduced.
- the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration (longitudinal vibration) generated by the ultrasonic vibrator is reduced.
- the ultrasonic probe As a treatment using ultrasonic vibration, the ultrasonic probe (treatment portion) is vibrated (longitudinal vibration) by ultrasonic vibration in a state where the treatment portion of the ultrasonic probe is in contact with a hard tissue such as bone, thereby causing a hard tissue. There is a measure to sharpen.
- a treatment portion that vibrates by ultrasonic vibration may bite into (be caught by) hard tissue.
- a load acting on the ultrasonic probe becomes large. That is, the ultrasonic impedance increases in response to the change in load.
- the present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to apply the treatment portion to the hard tissue when the treatment portion bites into the treatment target (hard tissue).
- An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic treatment system in which the biting is appropriately eliminated. Moreover, it is providing the energy source unit provided in the ultrasonic treatment system, and the operating method of the energy source unit.
- an ultrasonic treatment system extends along a longitudinal axis, is capable of transmitting ultrasonic vibrations, and performs a treatment using the transmitted ultrasonic vibrations.
- An ultrasonic probe including a treatment unit, a vibration generation unit that generates the ultrasonic vibration, a driving force generation unit that generates a driving force that operates the ultrasonic probe, and the driving force generated by the driving force generation unit.
- An energy supply unit that outputs electric power to be generated, wherein the electric power supplied to the driving force generation unit is larger during a unit time than the first output mode and the first output mode.
- An energy supply unit a load detection unit for detecting a load acting on the ultrasonic probe over time in a state in which the ultrasonic probe transmits the ultrasonic vibration
- a determination unit that determines, over time, whether or not the load acting on the ultrasonic probe is equal to or lower than a first threshold in a state where the power is output from the energy supply unit in the first output mode; When the determination unit determines that the load is equal to or lower than the first threshold, the output state of the power from the energy supply unit is maintained in a first output mode, and the load is A control unit that switches the output state of the power from the energy supply unit to the second output mode when it is determined that the output value is greater than a first threshold value.
- Another aspect of the present invention is an energy source unit that supplies electric power to a driving force generation unit that generates a driving force for operating an ultrasonic probe extending along a longitudinal axis, the driving force generation unit
- a driving force generation unit that generates a driving force for operating an ultrasonic probe extending along a longitudinal axis
- the driving force generation unit By supplying electric power to the vibration generation unit, ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the treatment unit of the ultrasonic probe through the ultrasonic probe is generated, and unit time is obtained from the first output mode and the first output mode.
- the energy supply unit capable of outputting the electric power, and the ultrasonic probe transmits the ultrasonic vibration
- the load is detected in the first output mode from the load detector that detects the load acting on the ultrasonic probe over time, and the energy supply unit.
- a determination unit that determines whether or not the load acting on the ultrasonic probe is equal to or less than a threshold value over time, and the energy supply when the determination unit determines that the load is equal to or less than the threshold value
- the output state of the electric power from the energy supply unit is maintained in the first output mode, and when the determination unit determines that the load is greater than the threshold, the output state of the electric power from the energy supply unit
- a control unit that switches to the second output mode.
- Another aspect of the present invention is an operation method of an energy source unit that supplies electric power to a driving force generation unit that generates a driving force for operating an ultrasonic probe extending along a longitudinal axis.
- the output state of the power from the energy supply unit is controlled, and when the determination unit determines that the load is equal to or less than the threshold, the power supply from the energy supply unit
- the output state is maintained in the first output mode, and when the determination unit determines that the load is greater than the threshold value, the driving force generation unit is set to the driving force generation unit during the unit time from the first output mode. Switching the output state of the power from the energy supply unit to a second output mode in which the supplied power is increased.
- the ultrasonic treatment system which can appropriately eliminate the biting into the hard tissue of the treatment part can be provided.
- the energy source unit provided in the ultrasonic treatment system and the operating method of the energy source unit can be provided.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an ultrasonic treatment system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a configuration of a vibrator unit according to the first embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the electrical connection state in the vibrator
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an ultrasonic treatment system 1.
- the ultrasonic treatment system 1 includes an ultrasonic treatment instrument (handpiece) 2 and an energy source unit (energy supply control unit) 3 that supplies power to the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 as energy.
- the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 has a longitudinal axis C. One side in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C is the distal direction (the direction of the arrow C1 in FIG. 1), and the opposite side to the distal direction is the proximal direction (the direction of the arrow C2 in FIG. 1).
- the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 includes a transducer unit 5 and a holding unit (handle unit) 6.
- the vibrator unit 5 is detachably connected to the proximal direction side of the holding unit 6.
- One end of a cable 7 is connected to the base end of the vibrator unit 5.
- the other end of the cable 7 is connected to the energy source unit 3.
- the energy source unit 3 is, for example, a power output device (energy output device) equipped with a processor including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).
- the holding unit 6 includes a cylindrical case portion 11 extending along the longitudinal axis C.
- An energy operation input button 12 that is an energy operation input unit is attached to the cylindrical case unit 11.
- the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 includes a sheath 8 that extends along the longitudinal axis C.
- the sheath 8 is attached to the holding unit 6 by being inserted into the cylindrical case portion 11 from the distal direction side.
- the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 includes an ultrasonic probe 9.
- the ultrasonic probe 9 extends along the longitudinal axis C from the inside of the cylindrical case portion 11 through the inside of the sheath 8. The ultrasonic probe 9 is inserted through the sheath 8.
- a treatment portion 13 that protrudes from the distal end of the sheath 8 in the distal direction is provided at the distal end portion of the ultrasonic probe 9.
- the treatment portion 13 is a substantially L-shaped hook provided with a protruding portion 15 that protrudes in a certain direction intersecting the longitudinal axis C.
- the vibrator unit 5 includes a vibrator case 21.
- the vibrator unit 5 is attached to the holding unit 6 by inserting the vibrator case 21 into the cylindrical case portion 11 from the proximal direction side. Inside the cylindrical case portion 11, the transducer case 21 is connected to the sheath 8.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the vibrator unit 5. As shown in FIG. 2, the vibrator unit 5 is attached with the above-described vibrator case 21, the ultrasonic vibrator 22 that is a vibration generating unit provided inside the vibrator case 21, and the ultrasonic vibrator 22. A horn member 23.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an electrical connection state in the vibrator unit 5 and the energy source unit 3.
- one end of power supply paths 25 ⁇ / b> A and 25 ⁇ / b> B is connected to the ultrasonic transducer 22.
- the energy source unit 3 includes an energy supply unit 26 that can output electric power (vibration generated electric power) P.
- the power supply paths 25 ⁇ / b> A and 25 ⁇ / b> B are formed by electrical wiring inside the transducer case 21, electrical wiring inside the cable 7, and the like.
- the other ends of the power supply paths 25 ⁇ / b> A and 25 ⁇ / b> B are connected to the energy supply unit 26.
- the energy supply unit 26 includes, for example, an amplifier (amplification circuit), a conversion circuit, and the like, and converts electric power from a power source (battery, outlet, etc.) into output electric power P.
- the electric power (electric energy) P output from the energy supply unit 26 is supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 via the power supply paths 25A and 25B.
- the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is supplied only to the ultrasonic transducer 22. Further, the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 is AC power.
- the horn member 23 is provided with a transducer mounting portion 27 to which the ultrasonic transducer 22 is mounted.
- the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 22 is transmitted to the horn member 23.
- the horn member 23 is provided with a cross-sectional area changing portion 28 on the distal direction side from the vibrator mounting portion 27.
- the cross-sectional area changing portion 28 the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis C decreases toward the front end direction.
- the cross-sectional area changing unit 28 increases the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration.
- a female screw portion 29 ⁇ / b> A is provided at the tip of the horn member 23.
- a male screw portion 29 ⁇ / b> B is provided at the proximal end portion of the ultrasonic probe 9.
- the ultrasonic probe 9 is connected to the distal direction side of the horn member 23 by the male screw portion 29B being screwed into the female screw portion 29A.
- the ultrasonic probe 9 is connected to the horn member 23 inside the cylindrical case portion 11.
- the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the horn member 23 is transmitted along the longitudinal axis C from the proximal direction to the distal direction in the horn member 23 and the ultrasonic probe 9. That is, the horn member 23 and the ultrasonic probe 9 form a vibration transmission unit that transmits the generated ultrasonic vibration.
- the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the treatment portion 13 in the distal direction.
- the treatment unit 13 treats a treatment target such as a living tissue using the transmitted ultrasonic vibration.
- the vibration transmitting portion formed from the horn member 23 and the ultrasonic probe 9 has a predetermined resonance frequency Fr and a vibration direction of the longitudinal axis C (longitudinal direction) in a state of transmitting ultrasonic vibration. Longitudinal vibration parallel to is performed. Further, in a state where the vibration transmission unit (horn member 23 and ultrasonic probe 9) longitudinally vibrates at a predetermined resonance frequency Fr, the base end of the vibration transmission unit (base end of the horn member 23) and the tip of the vibration transmission unit (super The tip of the sonic probe 9 is the antinode position of longitudinal vibration.
- the vibration transmitting unit vibrates longitudinally at a predetermined resonance frequency Fr
- at least one longitudinal vibration node position exists between the base end and the distal end of the vibration transmitting unit.
- the vibration transmitting unit vibrates longitudinally at a predetermined resonance frequency Fr
- the number of the plurality of antinodes and at least one node position of the longitudinal vibration is determined, and the longitudinal direction of each of the antinode position and the node position of the longitudinal vibration is determined.
- the position with respect to ie, the distal direction and the proximal direction
- the ultrasonic probe 9 including the treatment unit 13 is operated, and the ultrasonic probe 9 vibrates longitudinally. That is, the ultrasonic vibrator 22 generates ultrasonic vibration as a driving force for operating the ultrasonic probe 9 when the electric power P is supplied. That is, in the present embodiment, a driving force generating unit that generates a driving force for operating the ultrasonic probe 9 is formed by the ultrasonic transducer 22.
- the ultrasonic transducer 22 includes ring-shaped piezoelectric elements 31 (four in this embodiment). Each piezoelectric element 31 is inserted with a vibrator mounting portion 27 of the horn member 23.
- the ultrasonic transducer 22 includes a first electrode part 32 and a second electrode part 33. One end of the power supply path 25 ⁇ / b> A is connected to the first electrode part 32, and one end of the power supply path 25 ⁇ / b> B is connected to the second electrode part 33.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an electrical connection state between the ultrasonic transducer 22 and the energy supply unit 26.
- the energy supply unit 26 and the first electrode unit 32 are electrically connected by a power supply path 25A.
- the energy supply unit 26 and the second electrode unit 33 are electrically connected by the power supply path 25B.
- the current I is an alternating current, and the direction of the current changes periodically.
- the amplitude of longitudinal vibration caused by ultrasonic vibration in the ultrasonic probe 9 including the treatment section 13 is proportional to the magnitude of the current I supplied to the piezoelectric element 31 (that is, the peak value of the alternating current I).
- the ultrasonic impedance (acoustic impedance) Z that is the impedance of the power P is as follows.
- the current I flowing through the piezoelectric element 31 is a sinusoidal alternating current. Therefore, in a state where power P is supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22, the crest factor of the current I (that is, the value obtained by dividing the crest value (maximum value) by the effective value) is constant to the square of 2 over time. Root ( ⁇ 2).
- the current I is a continuous wave current flowing through the piezoelectric element 31 continuously over time. Therefore, in the state where the electric power P is supplied, ultrasonic vibrations are continuously generated in the ultrasonic vibrator 22 over time.
- the current I is not a sine wave AC current, but may be a square wave AC current, a triangular wave AC current, or the like.
- the energy source unit (energy supply control unit) 3 includes a control unit 41 that is electrically connected to the energy supply unit 26.
- a switch part 37 is provided inside the cylindrical case part 11. Based on the energy operation input by the energy operation input button 12, the open / close state of the switch unit 37 is switched.
- the switch unit 37 is connected to the control unit 41 via a signal path unit 38 extending through the transducer case 21 and the inside of the cable 7.
- an operation signal is transmitted to the control unit 41 via the signal path unit 38.
- the control unit 41 controls the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26.
- the control unit 41 is formed from a processor including a CPU or an ASIC, for example.
- the energy source unit 3 includes an impedance detection unit 42.
- the impedance detection unit 42 is formed from an electronic circuit such as a current detection circuit, a voltage detection circuit, or an arithmetic circuit provided in a processor that constitutes the control unit 41, for example.
- the impedance detection unit 42 detects the ultrasonic impedance Z of the power P over time in a state where the power P is supplied from the energy supply unit 26 to the ultrasonic transducer 22.
- the impedance detector 42 detects changes with time in the current (vibration generation current) I and the voltage (vibration generation voltage) V based on the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26. Then, the change with time of the ultrasonic impedance Z is detected using the above-described equation (1).
- the ultrasonic impedance Z changes corresponding to the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9, and as the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 increases, the ultrasonic impedance Z also increases. Therefore, by detecting the ultrasonic impedance Z with time, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is detected with time. That is, a load detection unit that detects a load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 in a state where the power P is supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 by the impedance detection unit 42 (that is, a state in which the ultrasonic probe 9 transmits vibration). Is formed.
- the control unit 41 uses the power from the energy supply unit 26 based on the change over time of the ultrasonic impedance Z detected by the impedance detection unit 42 (that is, the change over time of the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9).
- the output state of P is controlled.
- the energy source unit 3 is provided with a storage unit 43 such as a memory.
- the storage unit 43 stores information related to the characteristics of the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2, a control program for the energy supply unit 26 by the control unit 41, and the like.
- the energy source unit 3 is provided with a determination unit 45.
- the determination unit 45 is formed from an electronic circuit such as a determination circuit provided in a processor constituting the control unit 41, for example. In the state in which the impedance detection unit 42 detects the ultrasonic impedance Z (that is, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 3), the determination unit 45 has the ultrasonic impedance Z that is equal to or less than the threshold (first threshold) Z1. Whether or not is determined over time.
- the determination unit 45 makes the determination over time.
- the threshold value Z1 may be stored in the storage unit 43, or may be set by an operator or the like with a setting input unit (not shown) provided in the energy source unit 3.
- the control unit 41 may be responsible for the functions of the impedance detection unit 42 and the determination unit 45 described above.
- the ultrasonic treatment system 1 is used, for example, for a treatment for cutting hard tissue such as bone.
- the sheath 8 and the ultrasonic probe 9 are inserted into the body where the treatment target (hard tissue) is located. And the protrusion end of the protrusion part 15 of the treatment part 13 is made to contact a hard tissue.
- an operation signal is transmitted to the control unit 41, and output of electric power (vibration generated power) P from the energy supply unit 26 is started.
- the electric power P is supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generation unit) 22, the piezoelectric element 31 converts the current (vibration generation current) I into ultrasonic vibration.
- the generated ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the ultrasonic probe 9 through the horn member 23, and the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted from the proximal direction to the distal direction in the ultrasonic probe 9.
- the ultrasonic probe 9 including the treatment unit 13 vibrates longitudinally.
- the treatment portion 13 vibrates longitudinally with the protruding end of the protrusion 15 in contact with the treatment target (hard tissue), the hard tissue is scraped.
- FIG. 5 shows an example of the change over time of the current (vibration generation current) I supplied from the energy supply unit 26 to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generation unit) 22.
- the current I crest value
- the time t is shown on the horizontal axis
- the change over time of the peak value of the current (alternating current) I is shown.
- the power P first power
- the power is output in the first output mode before the time t1 and after the time t2
- the power is output in the second output mode between the time t1 and the time t2.
- P (second power) is output.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generation unit) 22 is continuously changed over time with a first peak value (first value). 1) (maximum value of 1). That is, in the first output mode, the control unit 41 performs constant current control in which the current I is kept constant at the first peak value (first amplitude) I1 over time, and the power from the energy supply unit 26 is maintained. The output state of P is controlled. Therefore, the current V (vibration generation current) I becomes a state where the first peak value I1 is constant over time, so that the voltage V ( The power P) is adjusted. For example, when the ultrasonic impedance Z increases, the voltage V (power P) is increased corresponding to the increase of the ultrasonic impedance Z, and the current I is maintained at the first peak value I1 over time.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generating unit) 22 is continuously increased with time, and the second peak value (which is greater than the first peak value I1). (Second maximum value) I2. That is, in the second output mode, the control unit 41 performs constant current control in which the current I is kept constant at the second peak value (second amplitude) I2 over time, and the power from the energy supply unit 26 is maintained. The output state of P is controlled. Therefore, the current V (vibration generation current) I becomes a second peak value I2 that is constant over time, so that the voltage V ( The power P) is adjusted.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 in the second output mode is higher than the first peak value I1 of the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 in the first output mode.
- the second peak value I2 increases.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generator) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is larger than that in the first output mode. Therefore, from the relationship shown in the above formula (1), etc., in the second output mode, the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output. Larger than the mode.
- the amplitude of the longitudinal vibration in the ultrasonic probe 9 including the treatment unit 13 is proportional to the peak value of the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22. Therefore, the second peak value I2 of the current I in the second output mode becomes larger than the first peak value I1 of the current I in the first output mode, so that the first peak of the energy supply unit 26 is increased. In comparison with the amplitude U1 of the longitudinal vibration at the treatment section 13 (for example, the projecting end of the projection 15) in the output mode, the amplitude U2 of the longitudinal vibration at the treatment section 13 in the second output mode is larger.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process in the energy source unit 3 in a treatment (for example, a treatment of cutting hard tissue).
- a treatment for example, a treatment of cutting hard tissue.
- the power P is output from the energy supply unit 26 based on the input of the energy operation in a state where the treatment unit 13 (projection end of the projection 15) is in contact with the hard tissue.
- the energy supply unit 26 starts outputting electric power (vibration generation energy) P in the first output mode described above (step S101).
- step S101 electric power (vibration generation energy) P in the first output mode described above
- the impedance detection unit 42 starts detecting the ultrasonic impedance Z (step S102). Thereby, the ultrasonic impedance Z is detected over time in a state where the power P is output in the first output mode. By detecting the ultrasonic impedance Z with time, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is detected with time in a state where the ultrasonic probe 9 transmits ultrasonic vibration.
- the determination unit 45 determines whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or less than the threshold (first threshold) Z1 over time. (Step S103). Thereby, it is determined over time whether or not the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is equal to or less than a threshold value (first threshold value) in a state where the power P is output in the first output mode.
- the control unit 41 sets the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 to the first output. The mode is maintained (step S104).
- the process returns to Step S103, and the determination unit 45 determines whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 over time.
- step S105-Yes the energy operation input button 12 is released, and the energy operation input with the energy operation input button 12 is stopped. Thereby, the output (supply) of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generation unit) 22 is stopped (step S106).
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change with time of the ultrasonic impedance Z detected by the impedance detection unit 42.
- FIG. 7 shows ultrasonic impedance Z on the vertical axis and time t on the horizontal axis.
- the output of electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is started at time t3, and the output of electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is stopped at time t4.
- the protrusion 15 of the treatment unit 13 bites into (hangs on) a treatment target such as a hard tissue.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z is continuously below the threshold value Z1 over time. That is, the ultrasonic impedance Z is always equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 from time t3 when the energy supply unit 26 outputs the power P to time t4.
- the control part 41 is controlling the energy supply part 26 in the state from which the electric power P is output in the 1st output mode from the energy supply part 26 between the time t3 and the time t4.
- Step S103 of FIG. 6 when the determination unit 45 determines that the ultrasonic impedance Z is larger than the threshold value Z1 (No in Step S103), the control unit 41 determines the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26. The first output mode is switched to the second output mode (step S107). Then, until the fixed reference time T1 has elapsed after the output state of the power P is switched to the second output mode (No in step S108), the control unit 41 causes the energy supply unit 26 in the second output mode to The output of the power P is maintained.
- step S108-Yes When the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is switched to the second output mode for a certain reference time T1 (time point) (step S108-Yes), the control unit 41 The output state of the power P from 26 is switched from the second output mode to the first output mode (step S109).
- the procedure is switched to the first output mode in step S109, when the treatment is continued (No in step S121), the process returns to step S103, and the determination unit 45 determines whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or less than the threshold value Z1. Determine over time.
- the fixed reference time T1 is, for example, 0.5 to 1.0 seconds.
- step S121 the energy operation input with the energy operation input button 12 is stopped. Thereby, the output (supply) of the electric power P from the energy supply part 26 to the ultrasonic transducer
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example different from FIG. 7 of the change over time of the ultrasonic impedance Z detected by the impedance detection unit 42.
- FIG. 8 shows ultrasonic impedance Z on the vertical axis and time t on the horizontal axis.
- the output of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is started at time t5, and the output of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is stopped at time t6.
- the treatment portion 13 In the treatment of cutting the hard tissue such as bone by the treatment portion 13 that vibrates by ultrasonic vibration, the treatment portion 13 (particularly the protruding portion 15) may bite into (be caught by) the hard tissue. In the state where the treatment unit 13 has engulfed the hard tissue, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 becomes large. For this reason, the ultrasonic impedance Z of the electric power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer
- the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 from the time t5 to the time t7 when the output of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is started.
- the treatment unit 13 bites into the hard tissue (treatment target), and the ultrasonic impedance Z increases.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z becomes larger than the threshold value Z1 at time t7.
- the control unit 41 changes the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the first output mode based on the determination by the determination unit 45 at time t7. Switch to 2 output mode.
- the current I (power P) supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is larger than that in the first output mode.
- the amplitude U2 of the longitudinal vibration in the treatment section 13 in the second output mode becomes larger than the amplitude U1 of the longitudinal vibration in the treatment section 13 in the first output mode, and the first output mode
- the movement distance (movement amount) during the unit time ⁇ T in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment section 13 is increased.
- the biting into the hard tissue of the treatment portion 13 is eliminated in the vicinity of time t8, and the ultrasonic impedance Z becomes equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 at time t8.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z is always equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 until time t6 when the output of the power P is stopped.
- the output state of the power P is maintained in the second output mode until a certain reference time T1 has elapsed from the time t7 when the output of the power P is switched to the second output mode.
- the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is switched from the second output mode to the first output mode.
- the time t7 + T1 for switching to the first output mode is after the time t8 when the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or less than the threshold value Z1.
- the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is changed to the first output mode based on the change with time of the ultrasonic impedance Z (the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9). And the second output mode. For this reason, even when the treatment unit 13 bites into (is caught by) the hard tissue, the bite into the hard tissue of the treatment unit 13 can be appropriately eliminated.
- the output state of the power P in each of the first output mode and the second output mode is not limited to the output state of the first embodiment. A description will be given of first to fifth modifications in which the output state of the power P in each of the first output mode and the second output mode is different from that of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is an example of a change with time of the current (vibration generation current) I supplied from the energy supply unit 26 to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generation unit) 22 in the corresponding modification. Show.
- the current I is plotted on the vertical axis and the time t is plotted on the horizontal axis, and the change in the peak value of the current (alternating current) I over time is shown.
- power P is output in the first output mode before time t1 and after time t2, and power P is output in the second output mode between time t1 and time t2. Has been.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generating unit) 22 in the first output mode of the energy supply unit 26 is the same as in the first embodiment.
- the first peak value (first maximum value) I1 becomes continuous over time.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 is a second value that is greater than the first peak value (first amplitude) I1 and the first peak value I1.
- the peak value (second amplitude) I2 alternately changes over time. That is, in the second output mode, the current I periodically changes between a state where the first peak value I1 is reached and a state where the second peak value I2 is reached.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 intermittently becomes the first peak value I1, and the second peak value that is intermittently larger than the first peak value I1.
- the constant current control is performed in which the current I is kept constant at the first peak value (first amplitude) I1 over time, and the current I is constant over time.
- the controller 41 controls the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 by alternately repeating the constant current control state maintained at the peak value (second amplitude) I2 over time. Yes.
- the current I becomes the first peak value I1 continuously over time
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 is The second peak value I2 is intermittently larger than the first peak value I1.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generator) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is larger than that in the first output mode. Therefore, from the relationship shown in the above formula (1), etc., in the second output mode, the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output. Larger than the mode.
- the amplitude of the longitudinal vibration at the treatment portion 13 (for example, the protruding end of the protruding portion 15) is larger. growing. Therefore, in the second output mode in which the current I is intermittently the second peak value I2, the unit time ⁇ T in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment portion 13 is compared with the first output mode. The moving distance (the amount of movement) increases.
- the constant current control is performed in which the current I is kept constant at the peak value (amplitude) I4 over time, and the second peak value (the second peak is constant over time).
- the control unit 41 controls the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 by alternately repeating the state in which constant current control maintained at (amplitude) I2 is performed over time.
- the difference between the first peak value I1 and the peak value I4 is much smaller than the difference between the second peak value I2 and the first peak value I1.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 is intermittently higher than the first peak value I1 as compared with the first output mode in which the current I continuously becomes the first peak value I1 over time.
- the second output mode in which the second peak value I2 is large, the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generator) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T increases. Therefore, from the relationship shown in the above formula (1), etc., in the second output mode, the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output. Larger than the mode.
- the amplitude of the longitudinal vibration at the treatment portion 13 (for example, the protruding end of the protruding portion 15) is larger. growing.
- the difference between the amplitude U1 of the longitudinal vibration in the treatment part 13 when the current becomes the first peak value I1 and the amplitude U4 of the longitudinal vibration in the treatment part 13 when the current becomes the peak value I4 is The difference between the amplitude U2 of the longitudinal vibration and the amplitude U1 of the longitudinal vibration in the treatment section 13 when the current becomes the second peak value I2 is much smaller.
- the unit time ⁇ T in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment portion 13 is compared with the first output mode.
- the moving distance increases.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 has a first peak value (first amplitude) I1 and The second peak value (second amplitude) I2 that is larger than the first peak value I1 alternately changes over time. That is, in the first output mode, the current I periodically changes between a state where the first peak value I1 is reached and a state where the second peak value I2 is reached.
- the constant current control is performed in which the current I is kept constant at the first peak value (first amplitude) I1 over time, and the current I is constant over time.
- the controller 41 controls the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 by alternately repeating the constant current control state maintained at the peak value (second amplitude) I2 over time. Yes.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 becomes the second peak value I2 continuously with time.
- the current I may be a peak value that is continuously higher than the second peak value I2 over time.
- the current I becomes the second peak value I2 continuously over time, whereas in the first output mode, the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 is The first peak value I1 is intermittently smaller than the second peak value I2. For this reason, in the second output mode, the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generator) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is larger than that in the first output mode. Therefore, from the relationship shown in the above formula (1), etc., in the second output mode, the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output. Larger than the mode.
- the amplitude of the longitudinal vibration at the treatment portion 13 (for example, the protruding end of the protruding portion 15) is larger. growing. Therefore, in the second output mode in which the current I is continuously increased with time and the second peak value I2, the unit time in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment section 13 is compared with that in the first output mode. The movement distance (movement amount) during ⁇ T increases.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 has the first peak value (the first peak value). (Amplitude) I1 and a second peak value (second amplitude) I2 that is larger than the first peak value I1 alternately change over time.
- the current I alternately changes over time to the first peak value I1 and the third peak value (third amplitude) I3 that is larger than the second peak value.
- a constant current control is performed in which the current I is kept constant at the first peak value I1 over time, and the current I is kept constant at the second peak value I2 over time.
- the control unit 41 controls the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 by alternately repeating the state in which the constant current control is performed over time.
- the constant current control is performed in which the current I is kept constant at the first peak value I1 over time, and the current I is constant at the third peak value I3 over time.
- the control unit 41 controls the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 by alternately repeating the state in which constant current control is maintained over time.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 intermittently becomes the second peak value I2, whereas in the second output mode, the current I is intermittent.
- the third peak value I3 is greater than the second peak value I2.
- the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output. Larger than the mode.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 has the first peak value (first amplitude) I1.
- the second peak value (second amplitude) I2 that is larger than the first peak value I1 alternately changes with time.
- the constant current control is performed in which the current I is kept constant at the first peak value I1 over time, and the current I is kept constant over time.
- the control unit 41 controls the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 by alternately repeating the state of performing constant current control maintained at the peak value I2 of 2 over time.
- the ratio of the time ⁇ w2 during which the current I becomes the second peak value I2 in the second output mode to the unit time ⁇ T is equal to the ratio of the current I to the second wave in the first output mode. This is larger than the ratio of the time ⁇ w1 during which the high value I2 is reached to the unit time ⁇ T. That is, the duty ratio ( ⁇ w1 / ⁇ T or ⁇ w2 / ⁇ T) of the time ( ⁇ w1 or ⁇ w2) at which the second peak value I2 during the unit time ⁇ T is reached is greater than that in the first output mode. It gets bigger.
- the ratio (duty ratio) of the time ( ⁇ w1 or ⁇ w2) during which the current I becomes the second peak value I2 larger than the first peak value I1 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output mode.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generator) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is larger than that in the first output mode. Therefore, from the relationship shown in the above formula (1), etc., in the second output mode, the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is the first output. Larger than the mode.
- the amplitude U2 of the treatment portion 13 (for example, the protruding end of the protrusion 15) when the current I becomes the second peak value I2 is the amplitude of the treatment portion 13 when the current I becomes the first peak value I1. Larger than U1. For this reason, in the second output mode, the proportion of the time during which the treatment unit 13 oscillates with the amplitude U2 occupies the unit time ⁇ T is larger than that in the first output mode. As a result, in the second output mode of the energy supply unit 26 compared to the first output mode, during the unit time ⁇ T in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment unit 13 (for example, the projecting end of the projecting unit 15). The moving distance (the amount of movement) increases.
- the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generator) 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is larger than in the first output mode.
- the unit time ⁇ T in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment section 13 (for example, the projecting end of the projecting section 15). The movement distance (movement amount) between is larger than that in the first output mode.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing processing in the energy source unit 3 in treatment. As shown in FIG. 14, steps S101 to S109, S121, and S122 described above in the first embodiment are also performed in this embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the ultrasonic impedance Z is larger than the first threshold (threshold) Z1 (step S103-No), and the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is changed from the first output mode.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z is larger than the first threshold (threshold) Z1 (step S103-No)
- the determination unit 45 determines with time whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or lower than the second threshold value Z2 (step S111).
- the first threshold value Z1 corresponds to the threshold value Z1 of the first embodiment
- the second threshold value Z2 is larger than the first threshold value Z1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a state where the power P is output from the energy supply unit 26 in the second output mode, the ultrasonic impedance Z (that is, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9) is the first threshold value. It is determined whether or not the second threshold value Z2 is greater than or equal to Z1.
- step S111 Whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is less than or equal to the second threshold value Z2 (step S111) is determined for a certain reference time after the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is switched to the second output mode. The process is continuously performed over time until T1 has elapsed (step S108-No).
- step S108-No When the ultrasonic impedance Z is continuously equal to or lower than the second threshold value Z2 until a certain reference time T1 elapses after switching to the second output mode (step S111-Yes and step S108) -Yes), the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the second output mode to the first output mode (step S109).
- step S111—No if it is determined that the ultrasonic impedance Z is greater than the second threshold value Z2 after the switch to the second output mode and after a certain reference time T1 has elapsed (step S111—No), control is performed.
- the unit 41 automatically stops the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 (step S112). That is, in this embodiment, after the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is switched to the second output mode, the load (ultrasonic impedance Z) acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 in the determination unit 45 is the first. When it is determined that it is larger than the threshold value (Z2) of 2, the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is stopped.
- control unit 41 determines whether or not an input is performed with the energy operation input button 12 (whether or not the operation input button 12 is released) as soon as the ultrasonic impedance Z exceeds the second threshold value Z2. Regardless, the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is stopped. Thereby, the electric power P is not supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 and no ultrasonic vibration is generated. Thereby, the ultrasonic probe 9 does not vibrate longitudinally, and ultrasonic vibration is not transmitted to the treatment unit 13.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIGS. 7 and 8 of the change over time of the ultrasonic impedance Z detected by the impedance detection unit 42.
- FIG. 15 shows ultrasonic impedance Z on the vertical axis and time t on the horizontal axis.
- the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is started at time t9.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z becomes larger than the 1st threshold value Z1 in time t10 resulting from the biting etc. to a hard tissue (treatment object). Accordingly, the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the first output mode to the second output mode at time t10.
- the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the first output mode to the second output mode at time t10.
- the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the first output mode to the second output mode at time t10.
- the ultrasonic treatment tool 2 including the ultrasonic probe 9 may be damaged, or a portion other than the treatment target may be damaged in the hard tissue. is there.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z becomes larger than the second threshold value Z2.
- the control unit 41 automatically stops the output of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 at the time t11 when the ultrasonic impedance Z is greater than the second threshold value Z2.
- the treatment unit 13 is prevented from continuing to vibrate (longitudinal vibration) in a state where the biting into the hard tissue is not eliminated. Thereby, it is effectively prevented that the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 including the ultrasonic probe 9 is broken, and it is also effectively prevented that a portion other than the treatment target is damaged in the hard tissue.
- the configuration of the first embodiment is modified as follows.
- symbol is attached
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing processing in the energy source unit 3 in treatment. As shown in FIG. 16, steps S101 to S107, S109, S121, and S122 described above in the first embodiment are also performed in this embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, step S108 of the first embodiment is not performed. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the ultrasonic impedance Z is larger than the threshold (first threshold) Z1 (step S103-No), and the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is changed from the first output mode to the second.
- first threshold first threshold
- the determination unit 45 determines over time whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z has decreased to the threshold value Z1 or less (step S115). That is, whether or not the load (ultrasonic impedance Z) acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is less than or equal to the threshold (first threshold) Z1 in a state where power is output from the energy supply unit 26 in the second output mode. Is determined by the determination unit 45 over time.
- step S115 Whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 (step S115) is determined to pass a certain reference time T2 after the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 is switched to the second output mode. (Step S116-No), the process is continuously performed over time. If the ultrasonic impedance Z decreases below the threshold value (first threshold value) Z1 between the time when the output mode is switched to the second output mode and the elapse of the predetermined reference time T2 (step S115—Yes), the control is performed. The unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the second output mode to the first output mode (step S109).
- the determination unit 45 determines that the load (ultrasonic impedance Z) acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is equal to or less than the threshold (Z1) after the output state of the power P is switched to the second output mode.
- the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is switched again to the first output mode.
- step S115- when the ultrasonic impedance Z is continuously larger than the threshold value (first threshold value) Z1 over time until the predetermined reference time T2 has elapsed since switching to the second output mode (step S115-). No and step S116—Yes), the control unit 41 maintains the output state of the power P in the second output mode for a certain reference time T2 after switching to the second output mode. Then, when a certain reference time T2 has elapsed since switching to the second output mode, the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is automatically stopped (step S112).
- the control unit 41 Stops the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26.
- the fixed reference time T2 of the present embodiment may be the same length as the fixed reference time T1 of the first embodiment, and is the length of the fixed reference time T1 of the first embodiment. May be different.
- the fixed reference time T2 is, for example, 0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example different from FIGS. 7, 8, and 15 of the change over time of the ultrasonic impedance Z detected by the impedance detection unit 42.
- FIG. 17 shows ultrasonic impedance Z on the vertical axis and time t on the horizontal axis.
- the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is started at time t12, and the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is stopped at time t13.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z becomes larger than the threshold value (first threshold value) Z1 at time t14 due to the biting into the hard tissue (treatment target).
- the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the first output mode to the second output mode at time t14.
- the biting into the hard tissue of the treatment section 13 is eliminated in the vicinity of time t15.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z decreases to the threshold value Z1 or less at time t15. That is, the ultrasonic impedance Z again becomes equal to or less than the threshold value Z1 before the fixed reference time T2 has elapsed from the time t14 when switching to the second output mode.
- the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the second output mode to the first output mode again at time t15. Then, electric power P is output in the first output mode continuously from time t15 to time t13.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9) is detected over time even after switching to the second output mode.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z decreases below the threshold value Z1, the output state of the power P is switched again to the first output mode.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9
- the second output mode is quickly switched from the first output mode in response to the change with time. Therefore, damage to the ultrasonic probe 9 is effectively prevented.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example different from FIGS. 7, 8, 15, and 17 of the change over time of the ultrasonic impedance Z detected by the impedance detector 42.
- FIG. 18 shows ultrasonic impedance Z on the vertical axis and time t on the horizontal axis.
- the output of the electric power P from the energy supply unit 26 is started at time t16.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z becomes larger than the threshold value (first threshold value) Z1 at time t17 due to the biting into the hard tissue (treatment target).
- the control part 41 switches the output state of the electric power P from the energy supply part 26 from 1st output mode to 2nd output mode in time t17.
- the biting into the hard tissue of the treatment section 13 is not eliminated. .
- the treatment unit 13 remains in the hard tissue. Therefore, the ultrasonic impedance Z continuously becomes larger than the threshold value Z1 with time from the time t17 to the elapse of a certain reference time T2.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z is continuously larger than the threshold value (first threshold value) Z1 until a certain reference time T2 elapses after switching to the second output mode. Therefore, in FIG. 18, the output of the electric power P is automatically stopped at time t17 + T2.
- the treatment unit 13 is prevented from continuing to vibrate (longitudinal vibration) in a state where the biting into the hard tissue is not eliminated. Thereby, it is effectively prevented that the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 including the ultrasonic probe 9 is broken, and it is also effectively prevented that a portion other than the treatment target is damaged in the hard tissue.
- the configuration of the third embodiment is modified as follows. The same parts as those in the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
- the processing in the energy source unit 3 in a treatment is different from that in the third embodiment.
- the processing of the energy source unit 3 in this embodiment is merely a combination of the processing in the second embodiment and the processing in step S111 in the second embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing processing in the energy source unit 3 in treatment.
- the determination unit 45 determines whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z has decreased below the first threshold value Z1 over time (step S115), and at the same time, the ultrasonic impedance Z It is determined over time whether or not is less than or equal to the second threshold value Z2 (step S111).
- the first threshold value Z1 corresponds to the threshold value Z1 of the first embodiment
- the second threshold value Z2 is larger than the first threshold value Z1 as in the second embodiment.
- step S115 The determination as to whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or lower than the first threshold value Z1 (step S115) and the determination as to whether or not the ultrasonic impedance Z is equal to or lower than the second threshold value Z2 (step S111) 26 is performed continuously over time from when the output state of the power P from 26 is switched to the second output mode until a predetermined reference time T2 elapses (No in step S116).
- the control unit 41 switches the output state of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 from the second output mode to the first output mode (step S109).
- the ultrasonic impedance Z changes with time as shown in FIG. 17, the time t14 when the mode is switched to the second output mode. Before a certain reference time T2 elapses (time t15), the output state of the power P is switched from the second output mode to the first output mode.
- the output of the power P is automatically stopped at time t17 + T2.
- the ultrasonic impedance Z changes as shown in FIG. 15, before a certain reference time T2 elapses (time t11) from the time t10 switched to the second output mode, The output of the power P is automatically stopped.
- step S112 the output of the power P is automatically stopped in step S112, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the control unit 41 changes the energy to the third output mode in which the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generating unit) 22 is smaller during the unit time ⁇ T than in the first output mode.
- the output state of the power P from the supply unit 26 may be switched. In this case, the input of the energy operation with the energy operation input button 12 is stopped.
- the output (supply) of the power P from the energy supply unit 26 to the ultrasonic transducer (driving force generation unit) 22 is stopped. Since the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 during the unit time ⁇ T is reduced, in the third output mode, the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 during the unit time ⁇ T It becomes smaller than the output mode of 1. Thereby, in the third output mode, the movement distance in the longitudinal direction of the treatment section 13 during the unit time ⁇ T is smaller than in the first output mode, and the movement speed (vibration speed) of the treatment section 13 is reduced. Get smaller.
- a notification unit such as a buzzer, a lamp, or a display may be provided, and a notification for stopping the output of the power P by the operator or the like may be performed by the notification unit instead of step S112.
- the notification method includes sound transmission by a buzzer, lighting of a lamp, display on a display, and the like.
- a control part (41) controls 2nd output mode by controlling the output state of the electric power (P) from an energy supply part (26).
- the current (I) supplied to the vibration generating unit (22) of the driving force generating unit (22) during the unit time ( ⁇ T) is made larger than that in the first output mode.
- the electric power (P) supplied to the driving force generation unit (22) during the unit time ( ⁇ T) is larger than that in the first output mode.
- a driving force generation unit for operating the ultrasonic probe 9 is formed by the actuator unit 51 in addition to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generation unit) 22.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the driving force generation unit (the ultrasonic transducer 22 and the actuator unit 51) of the present embodiment.
- the connection member 52 is connected to the proximal end side of the horn member 23, and the actuator unit 51 is attached to the connection member 52.
- ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 22 is transmitted to the connection member 52, and the connection member 52 vibrates (longitudinal vibration) by ultrasonic vibration integrally with the ultrasonic probe 9 and the horn member 23. .
- connection member 52 forms a vibration transmission unit that transmits ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 22.
- the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic transducer 22 is not transmitted to the connection member 52, and the connection member 52 does not vibrate together with the ultrasonic probe 9 and the horn member 23.
- the driving force (moving driving force) generated by the actuator unit 51 is transmitted to the horn member 23 and the ultrasonic probe 9.
- the actuator unit 51 is an impact vibrator, for example, and includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements 53.
- the actuator unit 51 includes a third electrode unit 55 and a fourth electrode unit 56.
- One end of a power supply path 57A formed from electrical wiring or the like is connected to the third electrode section 55, and one end of a power supply path 57B formed from electrical wiring or the like is connected to the fourth electrode section 56.
- the power supply paths 57 ⁇ / b> A and 57 ⁇ / b> B extend through the inside of the cable 7, and the other end is connected to the energy supply unit 26 of the energy source unit 3.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an electrical connection state between the energy supply unit 26 and the driving force generation unit (the ultrasonic transducer 22 and the actuator unit 51).
- power P can be supplied from the energy supply unit 26 to the ultrasonic transducer 22 through the power supply paths 25 ⁇ / b> A and 25 ⁇ / b> B, and the power supply path from the energy supply unit 26.
- Electric power P ′ can be supplied to the actuator unit 51 through 57A and 57B. Therefore, the energy supply unit 26 can output the electric power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 and can output the electric power P ′ supplied to the actuator unit 51.
- the change with time of the load (ultrasonic impedance Z) acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is detected in the same manner as the above-described embodiments and the like.
- the control part 41 controls the output state of the electric power (P, P ') from the energy supply part 26 similarly to the above-mentioned embodiment etc. based on the detection result of the load which acts on the ultrasonic probe 9. To do. That is, also in the present embodiment, switching between the first output mode and the second output mode is performed based on the detection result of the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 as in the above-described embodiments and the like. .
- the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 does not change between the first output mode and the second output mode. That is, the peak value, the duty ratio, and the like of the current I supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 do not change between the first output mode and the second output mode, and the ultrasonic vibration is generated during the unit time ⁇ T.
- the current I supplied to the child 22 has the same magnitude in the first output mode and the second output mode.
- the power P in the first output mode, the power P is supplied from the energy supply unit 26 only to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generation unit) 22, and the power P ′ is not supplied to the actuator unit 51.
- the second output mode power P is supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 and power P ′ is supplied to the actuator unit 51. Therefore, in the driving force generating unit formed of the ultrasonic transducer 22 and the actuator unit 51, the second output is compared with the power P supplied from the energy supply unit 26 during the unit time ⁇ T in the first output mode. In the output mode, the power (P + P ′) supplied from the energy supply unit 26 during the unit time ⁇ T increases.
- a current I that is, for example, a sine wave alternating current and a continuous wave current flows through the piezoelectric element 31 of the ultrasonic transducer 22.
- a current I that is, for example, a sine wave alternating current and a continuous wave current flows through the piezoelectric element 31 of the ultrasonic transducer 22.
- ultrasonic vibration is generated in the ultrasonic transducer 22, and the ultrasonic probe 9 is longitudinally vibrated by the ultrasonic vibration.
- the voltage V ′ is applied between the third electrode unit 55 and the fourth electrode unit 56.
- a current (driving force generation current) I ′ flows through the piezoelectric element 53 sandwiched between the third electrode portion 55 and the fourth electrode portion 56.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change over time of the current I ′ flowing through the piezoelectric element 53 of the actuator unit 51 in the second output mode in which the electric power P ′ is supplied to the actuator unit 51.
- the vertical axis represents the peak value of the current I ′
- the horizontal axis represents time t.
- the current I ′ flows instantaneously and intermittently to the piezoelectric element 53 of the actuator unit 51.
- Pulse wave current That is, the control unit 41 controls the output state of the electric power P ′ from the energy supply unit 26 so that the current I ′ instantaneously flows through the piezoelectric element 53 at a predetermined time period ⁇ S.
- the ultrasonic probe 9 is generated in the ultrasonic transducer 22, and the ultrasonic probe 9 is in vertical vibration.
- the generated driving force is transmitted to the ultrasonic probe 9 regardless of whether ultrasonic vibration is generated in the ultrasonic transducer 22. Therefore, in the second output mode of the energy supply unit 26, the ultrasonic probe 9 (treatment unit 13) is longitudinally vibrated by ultrasonic vibration, and at the same time, the ultrasonic probe 9 (treatment) is generated by the moving driving force generated by the actuator unit 51.
- the part 13) moves in the longitudinal direction instantaneously and intermittently.
- the treatment unit 13 is more than in the first output mode. Only longitudinal vibration by sonic vibration is performed.
- the driving force (moving driving force) generated by the actuator unit 51 is intermittent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C. Move on.
- the second output mode of the energy supply unit 26 compared to the first output mode, during the unit time ⁇ T in the longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the treatment unit 13 (for example, the projecting end of the projecting unit 15).
- the moving distance increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, even when the treatment unit 13 bites into (be caught by) the hard tissue, the biting of the treatment unit 13 into the hard tissue can be appropriately eliminated. it can.
- the power P supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 does not change between the first output mode and the second output mode, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the electric power P (current I) supplied to the ultrasonic transducer 22 is changed between the first output mode and the second output mode as described above in the first embodiment and the modifications thereof. Also good.
- the power P is supplied only to the ultrasonic transducer (vibration generating unit) 22 in the first output mode, and the actuator unit 51 is added to the ultrasonic transducer 22 in the second output mode. Electric power (P + P ′) is supplied.
- the actuator unit 51 is formed of the piezoelectric element 53, but is not limited thereto.
- the actuator unit 51 may be an electric motor that is driven by being supplied with electric power P ′.
- the driving force generating unit is formed by the actuator unit (51) in addition to the vibration generating unit (22). Then, when electric power (P ′) is supplied to the actuator section (51), a moving driving force different from the ultrasonic vibration is generated. The generated movement driving force is transmitted to the ultrasonic probe (9) regardless of whether or not ultrasonic vibration is generated in the vibration generator (22). Thereby, the ultrasonic probe (9) moves in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (C).
- a control part (41) controls in the 1st output mode by controlling the output state of the electric power (P, P ') from an energy supply part (26).
- Electric power (P) is supplied only to the vibration generating section (22), and in the second output mode, electric power (P, P ′) is supplied to the actuator section (51) in addition to the vibration generating section (22).
- the electric power (P, P ′) supplied to the driving force generation unit (22) during the unit time ( ⁇ T) is larger than that in the first output mode.
- the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 is detected over time by detecting the change in the ultrasonic impedance Z over time.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- a force detection unit 61 such as a force sensor may be provided instead of the impedance detection unit 42.
- the force detection unit 61 is attached to the cylindrical case unit 11 of the holding unit 6.
- the force quantity detection part 61 should just be attached to the ultrasonic treatment tool 2, for example, may be attached to the sheath 8.
- the force quantity detector 61 detects the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 over time by detecting the force acting on the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 over time. As the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9 increases, the amount of force applied by the operator or the like also increases. Accordingly, the amount of force applied to the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 changes corresponding to the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9.
- the detection signal indicating the detection result of the change over time in the amount of force applied to the ultrasonic treatment instrument 2 (that is, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe 9) is transmitted to the control unit 41 through the signal path unit 62. Then, based on the detection signal, the determination unit 45 performs the determination in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and the control unit 41 determines the power P from the energy supply unit 26 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. Control the output state.
- the treatment unit 13 is an L-shaped hook, but is not limited thereto.
- the treatment portion 13 may be a spoon-like spatula or a flat blade.
- a jaw (not shown) may be rotatably attached to the distal end portion of the sheath 8 so that the jaw can be opened and closed with respect to the treatment portion 13. That is, the shape, dimension, etc. of the treatment part 13 should just be what suits the treatment used.
- the driving force generation unit (22; 22,) that generates the driving force that operates the ultrasonic probe (9) including ultrasonic vibration when supplied with electric power (P; P, P ′). 51).
- the driving force generating unit (22; 22, 51) is provided with a vibration generating unit (22) that generates ultrasonic vibrations transmitted to the ultrasonic probe (9) when electric power (P) is supplied. .
- the energy supply unit (26) also supplies power (P; P) supplied to the driving force generation unit (22; 22, 51) during the unit time ( ⁇ T) from the first output mode and the first output mode. , P ′) can be output in the second output mode in which the power is increased (P; P, P ′).
- the determination unit (45) In a state where the ultrasonic probe (9) transmits ultrasonic vibrations, the load acting on the ultrasonic probe (9) is detected over time by the load detection unit (42; 61). And in the state in which electric power (P; P, P ') is output from the energy supply unit (26) in the first output mode, the determination unit (45) has a load acting on the ultrasonic probe (9). It is determined over time whether or not it is equal to or less than the first threshold value (Z1). When the determination unit (45) determines that the load is equal to or less than the first threshold value (Z1), the control unit (41) receives power (P; P, P ′) from the energy supply unit (26). The output state is maintained in the first output mode, and when the determination unit (45) determines that the load is greater than the first threshold (Z1), the power (P; The output state of P, P ′) is switched to the second output mode.
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本発明の第1の実施形態について、図1乃至図8を参照して説明する。図1は、超音波処置システム1を示す図である。図1に示すように、超音波処置システム1は、超音波処置具(ハンドピース)2と、超音波処置具2にエネルギーとして電力を供給するエネルギー源ユニット(エネルギー供給制御ユニット)3と、を備える。超音波処置具2は、長手軸Cを有する。長手軸Cに平行な方向の一方側が先端方向(図1の矢印C1の方向)であり、先端方向とは反対側が基端方向(図1の矢印C2の方向)である。超音波処置具2は、振動子ユニット5と、保持ユニット(ハンドルユニット)6とを備える。振動子ユニット5は、保持ユニット6の基端方向側に着脱可能に連結される。振動子ユニット5の基端部には、ケーブル7の一端が接続されている。ケーブル7の他端は、エネルギー源ユニット3に接続されている。エネルギー源ユニット3は、例えば、CPU(Central Processing Unit)又はASIC(application specific integrated circuit)等を備えるプロセッサを搭載した電力出力装置(エネルギー出力装置)である。
(第1の実施形態の変形例)
なお、第1の出力モード及び第2の出力モードのそれぞれでの電力Pの出力状態は、第1の実施形態の出力状態に限るものではない。第1の出力モード及び第2の出力モードのそれぞれでの電力Pの出力状態が第1の実施形態とは異なる第1の変形例乃至第5の変形例について、説明する。図9乃至図13のそれぞれは、対応する変形例でのエネルギー供給部26から超音波振動子(駆動力発生ユニット)22に供給される電流(振動発生電流)Iの経時的な変化の一例を示している。図9乃至図13のそれぞれでは、縦軸に電流Iを示し、横軸に時間tを示して、電流(交流電流)Iの波高値の経時的な変化を示している。図9乃至図13のそれぞれでは、時間t1より前及び時間t2より後において第1の出力モードで電力Pが出力され、時間t1と時間t2との間において第2の出力モードで電力Pが出力されている。
(第2の実施形態)
次に、本発明の第2の実施形態について、図14及び図15を参照して説明する。第2の実施形態は、第1の実施形態の構成を次の通り変形したものである。なお、第1の実施形態と同一の部分については同一の符号を付して、その説明は省略する。
(第3の実施形態)
次に、本発明の第3の実施形態について、図16乃至図18を参照して説明する。第3の実施形態は、第1の実施形態の構成を次の通り変形したものである。なお、第1の実施形態と同一の部分については同一の符号を付して、その説明は省略する。
(第4の実施形態)
次に、本発明の第4の実施形態について、図19を参照して説明する。第4の実施形態は、第3の実施形態の構成を次の通り変形したものである。なお、第3の実施形態と同一の部分については同一の符号を付して、その説明は省略する。
(第1の実施形態乃至第4の実施形態の変形例)
第2の実施形態乃至第4の実施形態では、ステップS112において電力Pの出力が自動停止されるが、これに限るものではない。ステップS112の代わりに、制御部41が、第1の出力モードより単位時間ΔTの間に超音波振動子(駆動力発生ユニット)22に供給される電力Pが小さくなる第3の出力モードにエネルギー供給部26からの電力Pの出力状態を切替えてもよい。この場合は、エネルギー操作入力ボタン12でのエネルギー操作の入力を停止する。これにより、エネルギー供給部26から超音波振動子(駆動力発生ユニット)22への電力Pの出力(供給)が停止される。単位時間ΔTの間に超音波振動子22に供給される電力Pが小さくなることにより、第3の出力モードでは、単位時間ΔTの間に超音波振動子22に供給される電流Iが、第1の出力モードに比べて小さくなる。これにより、第3の出力モードでは第1の出力モードに比べて、単位時間ΔTの間での処置部13の長手方向についての移動距離が小さくなり、処置部13の移動速度(振動速度)が小さくなる。
(第5の実施形態)
次に、本発明の第5の実施形態について、図20乃至図22を参照して説明する。第5の実施形態は、第1の実施形態の構成を次の通り変形したものである。なお、第1の実施形態と同一の部分については同一の符号を付して、その説明は省略する。
(第5の実施形態の変形例)
なお、第5の実施形態では、第1の出力モードと第2の出力モードとの間で、超音波振動子22に供給される電力Pは変化しないが、これに限るものではない。例えば、第1の実施形態及びその変形例で前述したように第1の出力モードと第2の出力モードとの間で超音波振動子22に供給される電力P(電流I)を変化させてもよい。ただし、この場合でも、第1の出力モードでは、超音波振動子(振動発生部)22にのみ電力Pが供給され、第2の出力モードでは、超音波振動子22に加えてアクチュエータ部51に電力(P+P´)が供給される。
(その他の変形例)
また、前述の実施形態では、超音波インピーダンスZの経時的な変化を検出することによって、超音波プローブ9に作用する負荷を経時的に検出したが、これに限るものではない。例えば、前述の実施形態等の変形例として図23に示すように、インピーダンス検出部42の代わりに、力量センサ等の力量検出部61が設けられてもよい。本変形例では、力量検出部61は、保持ユニット6の筒状ケース部11に取付けられている。なお、力量検出部61は、超音波処置具2に取付けられていればよく、例えば、シース8に取付けられていてもよい。
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- 長手軸に沿って延設され、超音波振動を伝達可能で、伝達された前記超音波振動を用いて処置を行う処置部を備える超音波プローブと、
前記超音波振動を発生する振動発生部を備え、前記超音波プローブを作動させる駆動力を発生する駆動力発生ユニットと、
前記駆動力発生ユニットで前記駆動力を発生させる電力を出力するエネルギー供給部であって、第1の出力モード及び前記第1の出力モードより単位時間の間に前記駆動力発生ユニットに供給される前記電力が大きくなる第2の出力モードを有するエネルギー供給部と、
前記超音波プローブが前記超音波振動を伝達する状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する負荷を経時的に検出する負荷検出部と、
前記エネルギー供給部から前記第1の出力モードで前記電力が出力されている状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する前記負荷が第1の閾値以下であるか否かを経時的に判定する判定部と、
前記判定部において前記負荷が前記第1の閾値以下と判定された際には、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の出力状態を第1の出力モードで維持し、前記判定部において前記負荷が前記第1の閾値より大きいと判定された際には、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を前記第2の出力モードに切替える制御部と、
を具備する、超音波処置システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を前記第2の出力モードに切替えてから一定の基準時間だけ経過した際に、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を再び前記第1の出力モードに切替える、請求項1の超音波処置システム。
- 前記判定部は、前記エネルギー供給部から前記第2の出力モードで前記電力が出力されている状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する前記負荷が前記第1の閾値以下であるか否かを経時的に判定し、
前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を前記第2の出力モードに切替えた後において、前記判定部において前記負荷が前記第1の閾値以下と判定された際に、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を再び前記第1の出力モードに切替える、
請求項1の超音波処置システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を前記第2の出力モードに切替えてから一定の基準時間だけ連続して前記第2の出力モードで前記電力が出力された際に、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の出力を停止するか、又は、前記第1の出力モードより前記単位時間の間に前記駆動力発生ユニットに供給される前記電力が小さくなる第3の出力モードに前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を切替える、請求項3の超音波処置システム。
- 前記判定部は、前記エネルギー供給部から前記第2の出力モードで前記電力が出力されている状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する前記負荷が前記第1の閾値より大きい第2の閾値以下であるか否かを経時的に判定し、
前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を前記第2の出力モードに切替えた後において、前記判定部において前記負荷が第2の閾値より大きいと判定された際に、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の出力を停止するか、又は、前記第1の出力モードより前記単位時間の間に前記駆動力発生ユニットに供給される前記電力が小さくなる第3の出力モードに前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を切替える、
請求項1の超音波処置システム。 - 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を制御することにより、前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記単位時間の間に前記駆動力発生ユニットの前記振動発生部に供給される電流を、前記第1の出力モードに比べて、大きくする、請求項1の超音波処置システム。
- 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を制御することにより、前記第1の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を経時的に連続して第1の波高値にするとともに、前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を経時的に連続して又は断続的に前記第1の波高値より大きい第2の波高値にする、請求項6の超音波処置システム。
- 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を制御することにより、前記第1の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を第1の波高値及び前記第1の波高値より大きい第2の波高値に経時的に交互に変化させるとともに、前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を経時的に連続して第2の波高値以上の波高値にする、請求項6の超音波処置システム。
- 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を制御することにより、前記第1の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を第1の波高値及び前記第1の波高値より大きい第2の波高値に経時的に交互に変化させるとともに、前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を前記第1の波高値及び前記第2の波高値より大きい第3の波高値に経時的に交互に変化させる、請求項6の超音波処置システム。
- 前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を制御することにより、前記第1の出力モード及び前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に供給される前記電流を第1の波高値及び前記第1の波高値より大きい第2の波高値に経時的に交互に変化させるとともに、前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記電流が前記第2の波高値になる時間が前記単位時間の間で占める割合を前記第1の出力モードに比べて大きくする、請求項6の超音波処置システム。
- 前記駆動力発生ユニットは、電力が供給されることにより、前記長手軸に平行な方向について前記超音波プローブを移動させる前記超音波振動とは別の移動駆動力を発生するアクチュエータ部を備え、
前記制御部は、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を制御することにより、前記第1の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部にのみ前記電力を供給させるとともに、前記第2の出力モードにおいて前記振動発生部に加えて前記アクチュエータ部に前記電力を供給させる、
請求項1の超音波処置システム。 - 前記負荷検出部は、前記振動発生部に供給される前記電力の超音波インピーダンスを経時的に検出するインピーダンス検出部を備える、請求項1の超音波処置システム。
- 前記超音波プローブ及び前記駆動力発生ユニットを含む超音波処置具をさらに具備し、
前記負荷検出部は、前記超音波処置具に取付けられ、前記超音波処置具に作用する力量を経時的に検出する力量検出部を備える、
請求項1の超音波処置システム。 - 長手軸に沿って延設される超音波プローブを作動させる駆動力を発生する駆動力発生ユニットに電力を供給するエネルギー源ユニットであって、
前記駆動力発生ユニットの振動発生部に電力を供給することにより、前記超音波プローブを通して前記超音波プローブの処置部に伝達される超音波振動を発生させ、第1の出力モード及び前記第1の出力モードより単位時間の間に前記駆動力発生ユニットに供給される前記電力が大きくなる第2の出力モードで、前記電力を出力可能なエネルギー供給部と、
前記超音波プローブが前記超音波振動を伝達する状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する負荷を経時的に検出する負荷検出部と、
前記エネルギー供給部から前記第1の出力モードで前記電力が出力されている状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する前記負荷が閾値以下であるか否かを経時的に判定する判定部と、
前記判定部において前記負荷が前記閾値以下と判定された際には、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の出力状態を第1の出力モードで維持し、前記判定部において前記負荷が前記閾値より大きいと判定された際には、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を前記第2の出力モードに切替える制御部と、
を具備する、エネルギー源ユニット。 - 長手軸に沿って延設される超音波プローブを動作させる駆動力を発生する駆動力発生ユニットに電力を供給するエネルギー源ユニットの作動方法であって、
エネルギー供給部が前記駆動力発生ユニットの振動発生部に電力を供給することにより、前記超音波プローブを通して前記超音波プローブの処置部に伝達される超音波振動を発生させることと、
負荷検出部が、前記超音波プローブが前記超音波振動を伝達する状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する負荷を経時的に検出することと、
判定部が、前記エネルギー供給部から第1の出力モードで前記電力が出力されている状態において前記超音波プローブに作用する前記負荷が閾値以下であるか否かを経時的に判定することと、
制御部が、前記判定部での判定結果に基づいて前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の出力状態を制御することであって、前記判定部において前記負荷が前記閾値以下と判定された際には、前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を第1の出力モードで維持し、前記判定部において前記負荷が前記閾値より大きいと判定された際には、前記第1の出力モードより単位時間の間に前記駆動力発生ユニットに供給される前記電力が大きくなる第2の出力モードに前記エネルギー供給部からの前記電力の前記出力状態を切替えることと、
を具備する、作動方法。
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