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Ballistic specimen bag for use with ultrasonic devices
Assignee: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc
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Filing: 1998-05-18
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Granted: 1999-11-09
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Expires: 2018-05-18
Abstract
Abstract With the advent of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, the patient is benefiting from shorter hospitalization, less pain, and generally better outcomes. However, the minimization of the size of incision a surgeon uses in these procedures has created some unique challenges. Large tissue masses, such as fibroid tissue masses, are traditionally excised during the surgical procedure and removed intact from the patient through the surgical incision. One common procedure for reducing the size of large tissue masses is generally referred to as morcellation. In the present invention, a ballistic specimen bag is described for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments. The ballistic specimen bag comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and an opening at the proximal end. A sheet surrounds the opening, extending from the proximal end and enclosing the distal end. The sheet comprises cloth woven from a material having ballistic characteristics. The ballistic specimen bag may be manufactured from a sheet having a V 50 attribute greater than or equal to approximately 1225 feet per second.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320068; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An ultrasonic surgical system for tissue morcellation comprising: an ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising: an ultrasonic transducer; a waveguide coupled to said transducer; an end effector coupled to said waveguide; a ballistic specimen bag comprising: a proximal end; a distal end; an opening at said proximal end; and a sheet surrounding said opening, extending from said proximal end and enclosing said distal end, wherein said sheet comprises cloth woven from a material having ballistic characteristics: wherein said ultrasonic surgical instrument is insertable into said ballistic specimen bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An ultrasonic surgical system for tissue morcellation comprising: an ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising: an ultrasonic transducer; a waveguide coupled to said transducer; an end effector coupled to said waveguide; a ballistic specimen bag comprising: a proximal end; a distal end; an opening at said proximal end; and a sheet surrounding said opening, extending from said proximal end and enclosing said distal end, wherein said sheet comprises cloth woven from a material having ballistic characteristics: wherein said ultrasonic surgical instrument is insertable into said ballistic specimen bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 1, wherein said sheet comprises ballistic nylon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 2, wherein said sheet includes a sealant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 3 wherein said sealant comprises silicone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises KEVLAR.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 5, wherein said sheet is impregnated with a sealant.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 6 wherein said sealant comprises silicone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 1, wherein said sheet has a V 50 attribute greater than or equal to approximately 1225 feet per second.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 8, wherein said sheet is impregnated with a sealant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 9 wherein said sealant comprises silicone.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 8, wherein said sheet includes a sealant.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 11 wherein said sealant comprises silicone.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises SPECTRA.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 13, wherein said sheet includes a sealant.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 14 wherein said sealant comprises silicone.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
103 words
An ultrasonic surgical system ballistic specimen bag for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments comprising: an ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising: an ultrasonic transducer; a waveguide coupled to said transducer; an end effector coupled to said waveguide; a ballistic specimen bag comprising: a proximal end; a distal end; an opening at said proximal end; sheet surrounding said opening, extending from said proximal end and enclosing said distal end, wherein said sheet comprises cloth woven from a material having V 50 attribute greater than or equal to approximately 1225 feet per second; and drawstring encircling said opening of said proximal end of said ballistic specimen bag.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
103 words
An ultrasonic surgical system ballistic specimen bag for use with ultrasonic surgical instruments comprising: an ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising: an ultrasonic transducer; a waveguide coupled to said transducer; an end effector coupled to said waveguide; a ballistic specimen bag comprising: a proximal end; a distal end; an opening at said proximal end; sheet surrounding said opening, extending from said proximal end and enclosing said distal end, wherein said sheet comprises cloth woven from a material having V 50 attribute greater than or equal to approximately 1225 feet per second; and drawstring encircling said opening of said proximal end of said ballistic specimen bag.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 16, wherein said sheet includes a sealant.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
An ultrasonic surgical system according to claim 17 wherein said sealant comprises silicone.
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