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Morcellator
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1994-09-23
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Granted: 1996-10-29
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Expires: 2014-09-23
Abstract
Abstract An endoscopic morcellator includes a tubular portion with an elongated auger rotatably positioned within its bore. An aperture near the distal end of the tubular portion permits access for body tissue to contact the auger. The auger is driven by a reversible motor which is powered by a battery pack. A container collects morcellized tissue which is aspirated by means of a suction tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne P. Young
- 👤 Darryl S. Pereira
- 👤 Salvatore Castro
- 👤 Michael S. Kolesa
- 👤 Dominick L. Mastri
- 👤 Frank J. Viola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/32002; A61B2017/00681; A61B2017/00685; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/320024; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered; and b) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered; and b) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tubular member has a closed distal end and said aperture is laterally positioned on a side of the elongated tubular member spaced from the closed distal end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said auger comprises at least one land with a helical cutting edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tubular member is rotatable relative to the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said rotary driver includes a motor, a transmission, and switch for changing the direction of rotation of said auger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said endoscopic portion further includes a tissue collection container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 6 further including a suction tube having a first end positioned within tissue collection container and a second end positioned exterior to the apparatus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 6 further including means for removably attaching the tissue collection container to the endoscopic portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said housing portion further includes at least one battery.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cover member is hingedly connected to the elongated member and pivotally movable between the first and second positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The surgical apparatus of claim 1 including an elongated cover member actuator extending parallel to the elongated tubular member and having an inclined distal edge for contacting a proximal edge of the cover member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the elongated cover member actuator is slidable between a distal position and a proximal position, wherein the inclined distal edge of the elongated cover member actuator contacts the proximal edge of the cover member and causes said cover member to open in response to the movement of the cover member actuator to the distal position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cover member is hingedly connected to the tubular member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising bayonet mounting means for releasably engaging the housing portion and the endoscopic portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
135 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, wherein the cover member is resiliently biased to the closed position by a resilient member; and a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
135 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, wherein the cover member is resiliently biased to the closed position by a resilient member; and a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
140 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, wherein said tubular member includes a plurality of longitudinally extending internal ribs, each rib having an inclined first side; and b) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic, portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
140 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, wherein said tubular member includes a plurality of longitudinally extending internal ribs, each rib having an inclined first side; and b) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic, portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
135 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, and an elongated grinding means rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact said grinding means, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered, and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, said cover member having a proximal end hinged to the tubular member; and b) a housing portion engaged with the proximal end portion of the endoscopic portion and having a rotary driver means mounted therein for driving the grinding means, and switch means responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
135 words
A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises: a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, and an elongated grinding means rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact said grinding means, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered, and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, said cover member having a proximal end hinged to the tubular member; and b) a housing portion engaged with the proximal end portion of the endoscopic portion and having a rotary driver means mounted therein for driving the grinding means, and switch means responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 17 further comprising bayonet mounting means for releasably engaging the housing portion and the endoscopic portion.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
254 words
A method for morcellizing body tissue, comprising: a) providing a morcellizing apparatus which includes i) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having a distal end and an aperture spaced apart from the distal end for providing access for body tissue to contact said auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, said cover member being biased to said first position by a resilient member, and ii) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and having a rotary driver mounted therein, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger; b) forming an incision in a wall of body tissue; c) inserting the distal end of the elongated tubular member through the incision; d) positioning said cover member in said second position; e) positioning the distal end of the tubular member such that the aperture is adjacent body tissue to be morcellized and at least a portion of the auger comes into contact with the body tissue to morcellized; and f) rotating the auger such that the body tissue to be morcellized is drawn into the tubular member morcellized, while permitting said cover member to move from the second position to the first position in response to biasing force applied by said resilient member.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
254 words
A method for morcellizing body tissue, comprising: a) providing a morcellizing apparatus which includes i) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having a distal end and an aperture spaced apart from the distal end for providing access for body tissue to contact said auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered, said cover member being biased to said first position by a resilient member, and ii) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and having a rotary driver mounted therein, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger; b) forming an incision in a wall of body tissue; c) inserting the distal end of the elongated tubular member through the incision; d) positioning said cover member in said second position; e) positioning the distal end of the tubular member such that the aperture is adjacent body tissue to be morcellized and at least a portion of the auger comes into contact with the body tissue to morcellized; and f) rotating the auger such that the body tissue to be morcellized is drawn into the tubular member morcellized, while permitting said cover member to move from the second position to the first position in response to biasing force applied by said resilient member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of inserting a cannula into the incision formed in the wall of body tissue, after forming said incision.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 19 further comprising the steps of inserting a surgical bag through the incision, excising the body tissue to be morcellated, placing said excised body tissue into the surgical bag, and inserting the distal end of the elongated tubular member into said surgical bag, after forming the incision in the wall of body tissue.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 19 wherein the morcellizing apparatus includes a container for collection of morcellized tissue, and said method further includes the step of collecting the morcellized tissue.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 22 wherein the morcellizing apparatus includes a suction tube, and said step of collecting the morcellized tissue is accomplished by applying a vacuum to said container and suctioning the morcellized tissue.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 19 further comprising bayonet mounting means for releasably engaging the housing portion and the endoscopic portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-10-29 | 2000-04-29 | 2000-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-29 | 2004-04-29 | 2004-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-29 | 2008-04-29 | 2008-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |