The present invention is directed to a tool having a wrist mechanism that provides pitch and
yaw rotation in such a way that the tool has no singularity in roll, pitch, and yaw. A positively …

End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods may be particularly
beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a …

(57) ABSTRACT A method of controlling a surgical stapler system includes transmitting an
actuation force to a staple cartridge to actuate a staple firing procedure, the staple cartridge …

The invention provides surgical or diagnostic tools and associated methods that offer user
control for operating remotely within regions of the body. These tools include a proximally …

End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods are disclosed. The
disclosed end effectors may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive …

Surgical or diagnostic tool comprises an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a
plurality of axially aligned links located at the distal end of the shaft. The articulating …

Abstract Systems and methods are provided for detecting misfire of a surgical staple
cartridge and for indicating such misfire to a user on a user interface. An actuation force …

Abstract Systems and methods are provided for detecting failure in clamping of a material
and/or firing of a staple into a clamped material and indicating such failure to a user on a …

End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods to facilitate clamping,
are provided. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a …

An articulation mechanism for a surgical instrument includes an articulation assembly, a
plurality of cables, and a trigger. The cables are coupled to the articulation assembly at a …