Surgical instrument with robotic and manual actuation features

摘要

In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical instrument is provided for the control of flows of one or more fluids into and out of a surgical site. The robotic surgical instrument may include a housing, a flow control system, a hollow tube, and one or more hose fittings. The housing to couple the instrument to a robotic arm. The flow control system mounted in the housing includes one or more controlled valves to control the flow of one or more fluids. The hollow tube has a first end mounted in the housing coupled to the flow control system. A second end of the hollow tube has one or more openings to allow the flow of fluids into and out of the surgical site. The hose fittings have a first end coupled to the flow control system and a second end to couple to hoses.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument, comprising:
a mechanical component that includes a housing in which is mounted at least one valve having a valve shaft, the mechanical component having an interface base configured to mount to a robot arm, the mechanical component being configured to control the flow of one or more fluids into or out of a surgical site in response to either a robot actuation or a manual actuation of the at least one valve, the mechanical component further including: a receiving member structurally coupled to the valve shaft and configured to releasably couple to a driver to receive the robotic actuation from the driver, the receiving member configured to be remotely controlled by a surgeon, and a manual actuation component structurally coupled to the valve shaft and extending from the housing, the manual actuation component being configured to receive the manual actuation to adjust a state of the valve.