Articulable Endoscopic Instruments
US-2019076160-A1 · Mar 14, 2019 · US
Medical articulation devices and methods of using the same
US12484922B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12484922-B2 |
| Application number | US-202418748198-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Publication date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2025 |
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A medical device that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the shaft, a first actuator movably coupled to the handle, and a second actuator movably coupled to the handle. The first actuator is configured to (1) articulate the shaft in response to translating the first actuator in a first direction relative to the handle and the second actuator, and (2) actuate the end effector in response to translating the first actuator in a second direction relative to the handle and the second actuator. The second actuator is configured to (1) articulate the shaft in response to translating the second actuator in the first direction relative to the handle and the first actuator, and (2) actuate the end effector in response to translating the second actuator in the second direction relative to the handle and the first actuator.
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We claim: 1 . A medical device, comprising: a handle; a shaft extending distally from the handle; an end effector extending distally from the shaft; a first actuator movably coupled to the handle; and a second actuator movably coupled to the handle; wherein the first actuator is configured to (1) articulate the shaft in response to translating the first actuator in a first direction relative to the handle and the second actuator, and (2) actuate the end effector in response to translating the first actuator in a second direction relative to the handle and the second actuator. 2 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the second actuator is configured to articulate the shaft in response to translating the second actuator in the first direction relative to the handle and the first actuator. 3 . The medical device of claim 2 , wherein the second actuator is configured to actuate the end effector in response to translating the second actuator in the second direction relative to the handle and the first actuator. 4 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a body and a first track extending a longitudinal length along the body, wherein the first actuator is configured to translate along the first track. 5 . The medical device of claim 4 , wherein the longitudinal length of the first track corresponds to a first degree of articulation of the shaft. 6 . The medical device of claim 4 , wherein the longitudinal length of the first track corresponds to a first extent of actuation of the end effector. 7 . The medical device of claim 4 , wherein the handle further comprises a second track extending a longitudinal length along the body, wherein the second actuator is configured to translate along the second track. 8 . The medical device of claim 7 , wherein the longitudinal length of the second track corresponds to a second degree of articulation of the shaft. 9 . The medical device of claim 7 , wherein the longitudinal length of the second track corresponds to a second extent of actuation of the end effector. 10 . The medical device of claim 1 , further comprising: a first wire disposed within the handle and the shaft, wherein the first wire is coupled to the first actuator and a first part of the end effector; and wherein the first actuator is configured to move the first wire in the first direction to articulate the shaft and move the first part in the first direction. 11 . The medical device of claim 10 , wherein the first actuator is configured to move the first wire in the second direction to move a second part of the end effector relative to the first part. 12 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first actuator is disposed about a circumference of the handle. 13 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first actuator is at least partially disposed within the handle. 14 . The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first actuator includes a finger ring which is movable relative to the handle.
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Steerable · CPC title
Translation movement of handle without rotating movement · CPC title
rings · CPC title
characterized by features of the actuating rod · CPC title
ergonomic, e.g. fitting in fist · CPC title
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- What does patent US12484922B2 cover?
- A medical device that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the shaft, a first actuator movably coupled to the handle, and a second actuator movably coupled to the handle. The first actuator is configured to (1) articulate the shaft in response to translating the first actuator in a first direction relative to the handle and the s…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/2909. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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