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Anvil bushing for circular stapler
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson Medical SAS
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Filing: 1992-08-21
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2012-08-21
Abstract
Abstract An anvil bushing for use with a surgical circular stapler used to perform an anastomosis. The anvil bushing is mounted to the anvil shaft of the stapler. The bushing has a tubular member having an axial pathway therethrough. The tubular member has a proximal end, a distal end and an exterior surface. A first flange member having a first diameter is mounted to the distal end of the tubular member. A second flange member having a second diameter is mounted to the proximal end of the tubular member. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter. Legs for locating the bushing on an anvil shaft extend axially from the first flange member. Tissue notches are contained in the second flange member.
Inventors
- 👤 Lauren O. Main
- 👤 Robert F. Welch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61B17/1155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An anvil bushing for a surgical, circular stapler, the anvil bushing comprising: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft, a second flange having a first diameter extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue; and means for locating the anvil in a position on the anvil shaft, said locating means mounted to the first flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An anvil bushing for a surgical, circular stapler, the anvil bushing comprising: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft, a second flange having a first diameter extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue; and means for locating the anvil in a position on the anvil shaft, said locating means mounted to the first flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 1, wherein the tissue notch means comprises at least one opening extending through the second flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 1, wherein the tissue notch means comprises a plurality of openings extending through the second flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The anvil busing of claim 1, wherein the locating means comprises at least one leg member extending axially from the first flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 1, wherein the locating means comprises a plurality of leg members extending from the first flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 1 wherein the tubular member further comprises tissue engagement means extending from the exterior surface thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The anvil bushing of claim 6 wherein the engagement means comprises at least one protuberance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The anvil bushing of claim 6 wherein the engagement means comprises at least one annular member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anvil bushing of claim 1 wherein the passage through the tubular member comprises a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
95 words
An anvil bushing for a surgical, circular stapler, the anvil bushing comprising: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft, a second flange having a first diameter extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; and, tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
95 words
An anvil bushing for a surgical, circular stapler, the anvil bushing comprising: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft, a second flange having a first diameter extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; and, tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 10, wherein the tissue notch means comprises at least one opening extending through the second flange.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 10, wherein the tissue notch means comprises a plurality of openings extending through the second flange.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
118 words
The combination comprising: a circular stapler; and, an anvil bushing, wherein the anvil bushing comprises a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue; and means for locating the anvil in a position on the anvil shaft, said locating means mounted to the first flange.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
118 words
The combination comprising: a circular stapler; and, an anvil bushing, wherein the anvil bushing comprises a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a first diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue; and means for locating the anvil in a position on the anvil shaft, said locating means mounted to the first flange.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 13, wherein the tissue notch means comprises at least one opening extending through the second flange.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 13, wherein the tissue notch means comprises a plurality of openings extending through the second flange.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The anvil busing of claim 13, wherein the locating means comprises at least one leg member extending axially from the first flange.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 13, wherein the locating means comprises a plurality of leg members extending from the first flange.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anvil bushing of claim 13 wherein the tubular member further comprises tissue engagement means extending from the exterior surface thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The anvil bushing of claim 18 wherein the engagement means comprises at least one protuberance.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The anvil bushing of claim 18 wherein the engagement means comprises at least one annular member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anvil bushing of claim 13 wherein the passage through the tubular member comprises a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
176 words
A method of using a circular stapler having an anvil, an anvil shaft, a staple cartridge and an actuating means to connect sections of intestine, comprising: positioning an anvil bushing onto the anvil shaft, wherein the bushing comprises: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft, a first having a first diameter flange extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a second diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue; and means for locating the anvil in a position on the anvil shaft, said locating means mounted to the first flange; inserting the anvil and cartridge into adjacent sections of an intestine; tying at least one section of the intestine to the bushing; and, actuating the actuating means to staple the sections of the intestine together.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
176 words
A method of using a circular stapler having an anvil, an anvil shaft, a staple cartridge and an actuating means to connect sections of intestine, comprising: positioning an anvil bushing onto the anvil shaft, wherein the bushing comprises: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an exterior surface, said tubular member having an axial passageway therethrough for mounting onto a shaft, a first having a first diameter flange extending from the distal end of the tubular member; a second flange having a second diameter extending from the proximal end of the tubular member, the second diameter being greater than the first diameter; tissue notch means contained in the second flange providing a pathway for tissue; and means for locating the anvil in a position on the anvil shaft, said locating means mounted to the first flange; inserting the anvil and cartridge into adjacent sections of an intestine; tying at least one section of the intestine to the bushing; and, actuating the actuating means to staple the sections of the intestine together.
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