Light energy sealing, cutting and sensing surgical device

摘要

The present disclosure is directed towards a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a housing and an end effector assembly operably connected to the housing. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members each having a tissue contacting surface, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable between a first, spaced-apart position and a second proximate position, wherein in the second position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity configured to receive tissue between the jaw members. The end effector also includes at least one light-emitting element coupled to at least one of the first and second jaw members, the at least one light-emitting element adapted to deliver light energy to tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members to treat the tissue.

主权项

1. A medical instrument, comprising:
a housing; and an end effector assembly operably connected to the housing, the end effector assembly including:
first and second jaw members each having a tissue contacting surface, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position for approximating tissue, at least one of the first and second jaw members including a groove defined therein having a reflective surface; andat least one light-emitting element disposed within the groove, the at least one light-emitting element adapted to deliver light energy to tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members.