摘要 |
In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector comprising at least one energy delivery surface and cooling means for cooling at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument may comprise a handle, an elongate shaft operably coupling the handle to the end effector, and a pump operably coupled to the handle. In such embodiments, the pump may be configured to cause a fluid to move through the elongate shaft and over at least a portion of the end effector. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical kit is provided that may comprise a surgical instrument and a cap configured to receive at least a portion of the surgical instrument's end effector. In such embodiments, the cap may be sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the end effector. Moreover, the cap may be sized and configured to fit through a trocar. |
申请人 |
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.;PAYNE, GWENDOLYN, P.;WOODRUFF, SCOTT, A.;KORVICK, DONNA, L.;NORVELL, DAVID, K. |
发明人 |
PAYNE, GWENDOLYN, P.;WOODRUFF, SCOTT, A.;KORVICK, DONNA, L.;NORVELL, DAVID, K. |