MECHANICAL TISSUE SAMPLE HOLDER INDEXING DEVICE

A biopsy device comprises a probe assembly, a holster assembly, a tissue sample holder, and a manually operated rotation mechanism configured to rotate the tissue sample holder. The probe assembly comprises a cutter configured to sever a tissue sample. The tissue sample holder includes a plurality of tissue chambers configured to receive discrete severed tissue samples. The holster assembly comprises the non-motorized, manually operated rotation mechanism configured to allow a user to align consecutive chambers to successively collect discrete severed tissue samples. The tissue sample holder rotation mechanism may comprise a first button, a first lever, a first pawl, a first ratchet, an indexing shaft, and a first gear, which are all configured to, ultimately, rotate a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder rotation mechanism may alternately include thumbwheels, a worm gear, or a ratcheting lever, among other things. 1. A biopsy device comprising:a. a probe having an elongate cutter defining a cutter lumen, wherein the cutter is operable to sever a tissue sample and communicate the tissue sample through the cutter lumen;b. a tissue sample holder comprising a plurality of tissue chambers, wherein each tissue chamber is configured to receive a tissue sample communicated from the cutter lumen; andc. a manually operated rotation mechanism configured to rotate the tissue sample holder to index each tissue chamber to the cutter lumen, wherein the rotation mechanism comprises a pawl.2. The biopsy device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation mechanism further comprises a ratchet.3. The biopsy device of claim 1 , wherein the manually operated rotation mechanism is configured to advance the tissue sample holder by one tissue chamber during a single actuation stroke of the rotation mechanism.4. The biopsy device of claim 1 , wherein the tissue sample holder further comprises a rotatable manifold claim 1 , a first indexing shaft and a first gear claim 1 , wherein the first ...

INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

A surgical tool system. Various embodiments of the surgical tool system may comprise surgical instrument that has a handle assembly that operably supports a drive system therein for generating drive motions upon actuation of a movable handle portion operably coupled to the handle assembly. An elongated body protrudes from the handle assembly and operably supports a control rod therein that interfaces with the drive system. The surgical tool system further includes at least two surgical tools selected from the group of surgical tools consisting of: manipulators, nippers, scissors, endocutters, tissue thickness measurement devices, staple appliers, clip appliers, syringes for applying glue, sealant, drugs or medicaments and cauterization devices wherein each of the surgical tool within the group of surgical tools at least has a housing that is removably couplable to the elongated body and a drive assembly that is removably couplable to the control rod for receiving the drive motions therefrom. 1. A surgical tool for use with a surgical instrument having a handle assembly that operably supports a drive system therein for generating drive motions upon actuation of a movable handle portion thereof and an elongated body operably supporting a control rod therein for transferring the drive motions , said surgical tool comprising:a housing removably couplable to said elongated body;a drive assembly operably supported in said housing and removably couplable to said control rod; anda pair of non-staple forming jaws operably coupled to said drive assembly such that upon application of a said drive motion to said drive assembly in a first direction causes said pair of non-staple forming jaws to each simultaneously move in a closing direction toward each other and upon application of another said drive motion in a second direction, said non-staple forming jaws each simultaneously move in an opening direction away from each other.2. The surgical tool of wherein said drive assembly ...

Interchangeable tools for surgical instruments

A surgical tool for use with a surgical instrument including a handle assembly and an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and a drive system is disclosed. The surgical tool comprises a carrier removably couplable to the elongated body, an anvil movably supported for selective movement relative to the carrier in response to drive motions from the drive system, a tissue thickness measuring member movably supported in the carrier and configured to move toward and away from an underside of the anvil in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal axis, and a sensor arrangement supported between the tissue thickness measuring member and the carrier. The sensor arrangement is configured to interface with an indicator member to provide an indication of a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and the tissue thickness measuring member at a location that is proximal to the anvil when in use.

Mechanical tissue sample holder indexing device

A biopsy device comprises a probe assembly, a holster assembly, a tissue sample holder, and a manually operated rotation mechanism configured to rotate the tissue sample holder. The probe assembly comprises a cutter configured to sever a tissue sample. The tissue sample holder includes a plurality of tissue chambers configured to receive discrete severed tissue samples. The holster assembly comprises the non-motorized, manually operated rotation mechanism configured to allow a user to align consecutive chambers to successively collect discrete severed tissue samples. The tissue sample holder rotation mechanism may comprise a first button, a first lever, a first pawl, a first ratchet, an indexing shaft, and a first gear, which are all configured to, ultimately, rotate a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder rotation mechanism may alternately include thumbwheels, a worm gear, or a ratcheting lever, among other things.

BIOPSY DEVICE WITH DISCRETE TISSUE CHAMBERS

A biopsy device includes a probe, a holster, and a tissue sample holder for collecting tissue samples. The probe includes a needle and a hollow cutter. The tissue sample holder includes a housing having a plurality of chambers that are respectively configured to receive a tray. The housing is releasably engageable with the probe. Each tray is configured to receive a tissue sample communicated through the cutter lumen. Each tray is removable from the housing, such as along an axial direction. The tissue sample holder is rotatable to successively index each chamber to the cutter lumen. A tray retainer is operable to selectively secure the trays relative to the housing. The trays may be flexible, resilient, or rigid. 120-. (canceled)21. A tissue sample receiving assembly configured to engage a biopsy device and receive a plurality of tissue samples severed by the biopsy device , the tissue sample receiving assembly comprising:a member comprising a plurality of chambers, each chamber defined by an upper wall, a lower wall, and a pair of sidewalls;at least one tissue receiving tray releasably carried by the member;wherein the at least one tissue receiving tray defines a plurality of tissue sample chambers, the tissue sample chambers interconnected with one another at a proximal end of the tissue receiving tray; andwherein at least the distal end of each tissue sample chamber of each tissue receiving tray is insertable into a corresponding chamber of the member.22. The tissue sample receiving assembly of wherein the distal end of each tissue sample chamber is configured to be axially received within a corresponding chamber of the member.23. The tissue sample receiving assembly of wherein the member is configured to convey fluid.24. The tissue sample receiving assembly of wherein the member is configured to redirect fluid.25. The tissue sample receiving assembly of wherein the member is configured to engage a biopsy device and rotate with respect to the biopsy device.26. ...

INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

A surgical tool system. Various embodiments of the surgical tool system may comprise surgical instrument that has a handle assembly that operably supports a drive system therein for generating drive motions upon actuation of a movable handle portion operably coupled to the handle assembly. An elongated body protrudes from the handle assembly and operably supports a control rod therein that interfaces with the drive system. The surgical tool system further includes at least two surgical tools selected from the group of surgical tools consisting of: manipulators, nippers, scissors, endocutters, tissue thickness measurement devices, staple appliers, clip appliers, syringes for applying glue, sealant, drugs or medicaments and cauterization devices wherein each of the surgical tool within the group of surgical tools at least has a housing that is removably couplable to the elongated body and a drive assembly that is removably couplable to the control rod for receiving the drive motions therefrom. 1. A surgical tool for use with a surgical instrument having a handle assembly that operably supports a drive system therein for generating drive motions upon actuation of a movable handle portion thereof and an elongated body operably supporting a control rod therein for transferring the drive motions , said surgical tool comprising:a housing removably couplable to said elongated body;a drive assembly operably supported in said housing and removably couplable to said control rod; anda pair of non-staple forming jaws operably coupled to said drive assembly such that upon application of a said drive motion to said drive assembly in a first direction causes said pair of non-staple forming jaws to each simultaneously move in a closing direction toward each other and upon application of another said drive motion in a second direction, said non-staple forming jaws each simultaneously move in an opening direction away from each other.222-. (canceled)23. A surgical tool for use with a ...

Mechanical Tissue Sample Holder Indexing Device

A biopsy device comprises a probe assembly, a holster assembly, a tissue sample holder, and a manually operated rotation mechanism configured to rotate the tissue sample holder. The probe assembly comprises a cutter configured to sever a tissue sample. The tissue sample holder includes a plurality of tissue chambers configured to receive discrete severed tissue samples. The holster assembly comprises the non-motorized, manually operated rotation mechanism configured to allow a user to align consecutive chambers to successively collect discrete severed tissue samples. The tissue sample holder rotation mechanism may comprise a first button, a first lever, a first pawl, a first ratchet, an indexing shaft, and a first gear, which are all configured to, ultimately, rotate a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder rotation mechanism may alternately include thumbwheels, a worm gear, or a ratcheting lever, among other things.

INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

A surgical tool system. Various embodiments of the surgical tool system may comprise surgical instrument that has a handle assembly that operably supports a drive system therein for generating drive motions upon actuation of a movable handle portion operably coupled to the handle assembly. An elongated body protrudes from the handle assembly and operably supports a control rod therein that interfaces with the drive system. The surgical tool system further includes at least two surgical tools selected from the group of surgical tools consisting of: manipulators, nippers, scissors, endocutters, tissue thickness measurement devices, staple appliers, clip appliers, syringes for applying glue, sealant, drugs or medicaments and cauterization devices wherein each of the surgical tool within the group of surgical tools at least has a housing that is removably couplable to the elongated body and a drive assembly that is removably couplable to the control rod for receiving the drive motions therefrom. 1. A surgical tool for use with a surgical instrument having a handle assembly that operably supports a drive system therein for generating drive motions upon actuation of a movable handle portion thereof and an elongated body operably supporting a control rod therein for transferring the drive motions , said surgical tool comprising:a housing removably couplable to said elongated body;a drive assembly operably supported in said housing and removably couplable to said control rod; anda pair of non-staple forming jaws operably coupled to said drive assembly such that upon application of a said drive motion to said drive assembly in a first direction causes said pair of non-staple forming jaws to each simultaneously move in a closing direction toward each other and upon application of another said drive motion in a second direction, said non-staple forming jaws each simultaneously move in an opening direction away from each other.2. The surgical tool of wherein said drive assembly ...

Robotically controlled surgical instrument