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Education:
Portland Community College Portland, OR 2008 GEDPortland Community College Nov 2007
Patrick Weizman - Liberty Township OH, US John Measamer - Cincinnati OH, US Stephen Evans - West Chester OH, US Deborah Allan - Cincinnati OH, US Michael Sherrill - Batavia OH, US Richard Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/00
US Classification:
606205000
Abstract:
An endoscopic device including an elongate member having opposite ends, and a clevis attached to one end of the opposite ends. The clevis includes a barrel having at least one slot longitudinally extending completely through the barrel. The device includes a pair of jaws mounted on the clevis for pivotal movement. Each of the jaws has an end opposite the elongate member. The device includes an actuator member operatively connected to the pair of jaws for moving the jaws between a closed position in which the end of the corresponding jaw is positioned adjacent the other jaw and an open position in which an end of the jaw is spaced from the other jaw.
Methods And Devices For Providing Access Into A Body Cavity
Christopher W. Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US Jason R. Lesko - Harrison OH, US Michael V. Sherrill - Batavia OH, US Tamara S. V. Widenhouse - Clarksville OH, US
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 1/32 A61F 11/00
US Classification:
600208, 606108
Abstract:
Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having multiple access ports for receiving surgical instruments, and a retractor removably coupled to the housing and having a working channel configured to extend into a body cavity. With the housing and retractor mated together, a portion of the housing through which instruments can be inserted can rotate relative to the retractor. The retractor can be positioned in tissue using an inserter tool configured to seat the retractor and to automatically release the retractor into position within the tissue. The retractor can be removed from the tissue using a cord coupled to the retractor.
Michael V. Sherrill - Batavia OH, US Jason R. Lesko - Harrison OH, US David T. Martin - Milford OH, US Katherine J. Schmid - Cincinnati OH, US Michael J. Miller - Mason OH, US Gary W. Knight - West Chester OH, US Richard F. Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US Atul M. Godbole - Liberty Township OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/06
US Classification:
606223
Abstract:
A surgical needle includes a pair of ends, a mid-region extending between the ends, and at least one grasping feature configured for grasping by a suturing instrument. An end of a suture is secured to the mid-region of the needle in a manner such that the end of the suture defines an oblique angle with at least part of the centerline defined by the mid-region of the needle. The end of the suture may be disposed in a hollow portion of the needle. The grasping feature may include a notch such as a scallop. The suture may be pivotally coupled with the needle via a ball or pin. The needle may have one or more sharp points. The sharp point may include three converging cutting edges, at least two planar surfaces bounded by the three cutting edges, and a rounded surface bounded by two of the three cutting edges.
Robert G. Rothfuss - Bellevue KY Livyn O. Okorocha - Cincinnati OH Gregory D. Bishop - Hamilton OH Narinderjit S. Sambi - Maineville OH James J. Bedi - Cincinnati OH Salvatore Privitera - Sharonville OH Michael Sherrill - Cincinnati OH
Assignee:
Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ
International Classification:
A61B 17068
US Classification:
227177
Abstract:
A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
Robert G. Rothfuss - Bellevue KY Livyn O. Okorocha - Cincinnati OH Gregory D. Bishop - Hamilton OH Narinderjit S. Sambi - Maineville OH James J. Bedi - Cincinnati OH Salvatore Privitera - Sharonville OH Michael Sherrill - Cincinnati OH
Assignee:
Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ
International Classification:
A61B 17068
US Classification:
227176
Abstract:
A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and electing mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
Robert G. Rothfuss - Bellevue KY Livyn O. Okorocha - Cincinnati OH Gregory D. Bishop - Hamilton OH Narinderjit S. Sambi - Maineville OH James J. Bedi - Cincinnati OH Salvatore Privitera - Sharonville OH Michael Sherrill - Cincinnati OH
Assignee:
Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ
International Classification:
A61B 17068
US Classification:
227176
Abstract:
A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
- Cincinnati OH, US Michael V. Sherrill - Batavia OH, US Jason R. Lesko - Harrison OH, US David T. Martin - Milford OH, US Katherine J. Schmid - Loveland OH, US Michael J. Miller - Mason OH, US Gary W. Knight - West Chester OH, US Richard F. Schwemberger - Cincinnati OH, US Atul M. Godbole - Liberty Township OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/06
Abstract:
A surgical needle includes a pair of ends, a mid-region extending between the ends, and at least one grasping feature configured for grasping by a suturing instrument. An end of a suture is secured to the mid-region of the needle in a manner such that the end of the suture defines an oblique angle with at least part of the centerline defined by the mid-region of the needle. The end of the suture may be disposed in a hollow portion of the needle. The grasping feature may include a notch such as a scallop. The suture may be pivotally coupled with the needle via a ball or pin. The needle may have one or more sharp points. The sharp point may include three converging cutting edges, at least two planar surfaces bounded by the three cutting edges, and a rounded surface bounded by two of the three cutting edges.