Candice S Otrembiak

US Patent:

20210259725, Aug 26, 2021

Filed:

May 7, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/314694

Inventors:

- Zug, CH
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
John E. Brady - Liberty Township OH, US
Alexander R. Cuti - Cincinnati OH, US
Demetrius N. Harris - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Burkart - Cincinnati OH, US
Geni M. Giannotti - Allendale NJ, US
Andrew Kolpitcke - Centerville OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew T. Kuhn - Houston TX, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Milford OH, US
Cameron D. McLain - Deer Park OH, US
Ion V. Nicolaescu - Carpentersville IL, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Amrita S. Sawhney - Cincinnati OH, US
Aaron C. Voegele - Loveland OH, US
Grace E. Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US
Fajian Zhang - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument and method of assembly with a predetermined alignment includes first and second modular assemblies and an electrical lockout. The first modular assembly includes at least a portion of an end effector configured to manipulate a tissue. The second modular assembly includes a transducer power circuit and an activation switch electrically connected to the transducer power circuit. The electrical lockout is electrically connected to the transducer power circuit and configured to inhibit the activation switch from powering the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies misaligned from the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in a locked-out state. The electrical lockout is further configured to allow the activation switch to power the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies in the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in an operational state.

US Patent:

20210212720, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Feb 4, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/167496

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Alexander R. Cuti - Cincinnati OH, US
Kevin M. Fiebig - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Burkart - Cincinnati OH, US
Demetrius N. Harris - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew Kolpitcke - Centerville OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew T. Kuhn - Houston TX, US
Jason R. Lesko - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Cincinnati OH, US
Guion Y. Lucas - Cincinnati OH, US
Cameron D. McLain - Deer Park OH, US
Andrew S. Meyers - Cincinnati OH, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Grace E. Brooks - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a first modular assembly including at least one operator input feature an ultrasonic transducer supported by the first modular assembly, and a second modular assembly configured to be removably coupled with the first modular assembly. The second modular assembly includes at least a portion of an end effector extending distally from a distal end portion of the second modular assembly. The instrument includes a mechanical lockout assembly configured to switch between at least an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the first modular assembly and the second modular assembly are partially coupled together such that the operator is physically prevented from activating the instrument using the operator input feature. In the unlocked configuration, the first modular assembly and the second modular assembly are completely coupled together and the operator is able to activate the instrument using the operator input feature.

US Patent:

20200170665, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Nov 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/696336

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
Chad P. Boudreaux - Cincinnati OH, US
Nathan Cummings - Worcester MA, US
William D. Dannaher - Cincinnati OH, US
Craig T. Davis - Cincinnati OH, US
Glenn W. Ellison - Maineville OH, US
Frederick L. Estera - Cincinnati OH, US
Jacob S. Gee - Cincinnati OH, US
Geni Giannotti - Allendale NJ, US
Timothy S. Holland - Madison WI, US
Kevin L. Houser - Springboro OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Milford OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Jason R. Lesko - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Milford OH, US
Ion V. Nicolaescu - Carpentersville IL, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Amelia A. Pierce - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric Roberson - Cincinnati OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.

US Patent:

20190314050, Oct 17, 2019

Filed:

Apr 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/951811

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Alexander R. Cuti - Cincinnati OH, US
Demetrius N. Harris - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew T. Kuhn - Houston TX, US
Cameron D. McLain - Cincinnati OH, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 90/00

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument that includes an ultrasonic transducer, a handle assembly supporting the ultrasonic transducer, a clamp arm assembly, and a mechanical lockout assembly. The handle assembly includes a housing and an ultrasonic blade acoustically coupled with the ultrasonic transducer. The clamp arm assembly includes a clamp arm. The mechanical lockout assembly is configured to switch between at least an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the handle assembly and the clamp arm assembly are not completely coupled together and the operator is physically prevented from activating the instrument using an operator input feature. In the unlocked configuration, the clamp arm assembly and the shaft assembly are completely coupled together and the operator is able to activate the instrument using the operator input feature.

US Patent:

20190314054, Oct 17, 2019

Filed:

Apr 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/951747

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
John E. Brady - Liberty Township OH, US
Alexander R. Cuti - Cincinnati OH, US
Demetrius N. Harris - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Burkart - Cincinnati OH, US
Geni M. Giannotti - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew Kolpitcke - Centerville OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew T. Kuhn - Houston TX, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Cincinnati OH, US
Cameron D. McLain - Cincinnati OH, US
Ion V. Nicolaescu - Carpentersville IL, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Amrita S. Sawhney - Cincinnati OH, US
Aaron C. Voegele - Loveland OH, US
Grace E. Waters - Cincinnati OH, US
Fajian Zhang - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument and method of assembly with a predetermined alignment includes first and second modular assemblies and an electrical lockout. The first modular assembly includes at least a portion of an end effector configured to manipulate a tissue. The second modular assembly includes a transducer power circuit and an activation switch electrically connected to the transducer power circuit. The electrical lockout is electrically connected to the transducer power circuit and configured to inhibit the activation switch from powering the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies misaligned from the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in a locked-out state. The electrical lockout is further configured to allow the activation switch to power the ultrasonic transducer with the first and second modular assemblies in the predetermined alignment such that the first and second modular assemblies are in an operational state.

US Patent:

20190314055, Oct 17, 2019

Filed:

Apr 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/951773

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Alexander R. Cuti - Cincinnati OH, US
Kevin M. Fiebig - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Burkart - Cincinnati OH, US
Demetrius N. Harris - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew Kolpitcke - Centerville OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew T. Kuhn - Houston TX, US
Jason R. Lesko - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Cincinnati OH, US
Guion Y. Lucas - Cincinnati OH, US
Cameron D. McLain - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew S. Meyers - Cincinnati OH, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Grace E. Waters - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a first modular assembly including at least one operator input feature an ultrasonic transducer supported by the first modular assembly, and a second modular assembly configured to be removably coupled with the first modular assembly. The second modular assembly includes at least a portion of an end effector extending distally from a distal end portion of the second modular assembly. The instrument includes a mechanical lockout assembly configured to switch between at least an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the first modular assembly and the second modular assembly are partially coupled together such that the operator is physically prevented from activating the instrument using the operator input feature. In the unlocked configuration, the first modular assembly and the second modular assembly are completely coupled together and the operator is able to activate the instrument using the operator input feature.

US Patent:

20190314056, Oct 17, 2019

Filed:

Apr 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/951788

Inventors:

- GUAYNABO PR, US
Alexander R. Cuti - Cincinnati OH, US
Kevin M. Fiebig - Cincinnati OH, US
Ellen Burkart - Cincinnati OH, US
Demetrius N. Harris - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew Kolpitcke - Centerville OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Matthew T. Kuhn - Houston TX, US
Jason R. Lesko - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Milford OH, US
Guion Y. Lucas - Cincinnati OH, US
Andrew S. Meyers - Cincinnati OH, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Grace E. Waters - Cincinnati OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic surgical instrument that includes a handle assembly including at least one user input feature; an ultrasonic transducer supported by the handle assembly, a shaft assembly configured to removably couple with the handle assembly, and a mechanical lockout assembly. The shaft assembly includes a distal end portion. The shaft assembly further includes an end effector extending distally from the distal end portion, and an ultrasonic waveguide configured to be acoustically coupled with the ultrasonic transducer. The mechanical lockout assembly is configured to move between at least an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the handle assembly and the shaft assembly are only partially coupled together physically preventing the user from activating the instrument using the user input feature. In the unlocked configuration, the handle assembly and shaft assembly are completely coupled together enabling the user to activate the instrument using the user input feature.

US Patent:

20190029707, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Jul 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/664244

Inventors:

- Guaynabo PR, US
Brian D. Black - Loveland OH, US
Chad P. Boudreaux - Cincinnati OH, US
Nathan Cummings - Blue Ash OH, US
William D. Dannaher - Cincinnati OH, US
Craig T. Davis - Cincinnati OH, US
Glenn W. Ellison - Maineville OH, US
Frederick L. Estera - Cincinnati OH, US
Jacob S. Gee - Cincinnati OH, US
Geni Giannotti - Cincinnati OH, US
Timothy S. Holland - Cincinnati OH, US
Kevin L. Houser - Springboro OH, US
Gregory W. Johnson - Milford OH, US
Amy M. Krumm - Cincinnati OH, US
Jason R. Lesko - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen M. Leuck - Cincinnati OH, US
Ion V. Nicolaescu - Carpentersville IL, US
Candice Otrembiak - Loveland OH, US
Amelia A. Pierce - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric Roberson - Cincinnati OH, US
Foster B. Stulen - Mason OH, US
Shan Wan - Mason OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

Abstract:

An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.