# US 2017/0281171 A1 · Method for operating a surgical stapling system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0281171 A1 - Document ID: US20170281171A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/089,325 - Filed: 2016-04-01 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-04-01 - Assignees: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Applicants: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC - Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Jason L. Harris; Adam D. Hensel - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170281171A1 ## CPC - A61B 17/072: for applying a row of staples in a single action, e.g. the staples being applied simultaneously - A61B 17/00234: {for minimally invasive surgery (A61B17/0218, A61B17/0469, A61B17/12013, A61B17/1285, A61B17/29, A61B17/320016 take precedence)} - A61B 17/068: Surgical staplers {, e.g. containing multiple staples or clamps}({staplers containing only one staple A61B17/10; magazines or containers for staples A61B17/105;} for performing anastomosis A61B17/115; {staplers in general B25C5/00}) - A61B 17/0686: {having a forming anvil staying below the tissue during stapling} - A61B 17/07207: {the staples being applied sequentially} - A61B 17/105: {Wound clamp magazines (for packaging sharps A61B50/3001)} - A61B 17/115: Staplers for performing anastomosis, e.g. in a single operation - A61B 17/1155: {Circular staplers comprising a plurality of staples} - A61B 17/32: Surgical cutting instruments ({A61B18/042 takes precedence; suture cutters A61B17/0467;} implements for ligaturing and cutting {A61B17/122, A61B17/12; instruments for rupturing the amniotic membrane A61B17/4208; specially adapted knives for eye surgery A61F9/0133}) - A61B 17/3211: Surgical scalpels, knives; Accessories therefor - A61B 17/0644: {penetrating the tissue, deformable to closed position} - A61B 17/07292: {Reinforcements for staple line, e.g. pledgets} - A61B 17/29: Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery - A61B 17/320092: {with additional movable means for clamping or cutting tissue, e.g. with a pivoting jaw} - A61B 90/37: {Surgical systems with images on a monitor during operation} - A61B 2017/00017: {Electrical control of surgical instruments} - A61B 2017/00022: {Sensing or detecting at the treatment site} - A61B 2017/00115: {with audible or visual output} - A61B 2017/00128: {related to intensity or progress of surgical action} - A61B 2017/00199: {with a console, e.g. a control panel with a display} - A61B 2017/00305: {Constructional details of the flexible means} - A61B 2017/00367: {Details of actuation of instruments, e.g. relations between pushing buttons, or the like, and activation of the tool, working tip, or the like} - A61B 2017/00398: {using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors, solenoids} - A61B 2017/00407: {Ratchet means} - A61B 2017/00424: {ergonomic, e.g. fitting in fist} - A61B 2017/0046: {with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable} - A61B 2017/00464: {for use with different instruments} - A61B 2017/00473: {Distal part, e.g. tip or head (A61B2017/00464 takes precedence)} - A61B 2017/00477: {Coupling (A61B2017/0046 takes precedence)} - A61B 2017/00734: {battery operated} - A61B 2017/00818: {Treatment of the gastro-intestinal system} - A61B 2017/00946: {malleable} - A61B 2017/00964: {composite} - A61B 2017/07214: {Stapler heads} - A61B 2017/07221: {curved} - A61B 2017/07228: {Arrangement of the staples} - A61B 2017/07235: {containing different staples, e.g. staples of different shapes, sizes or materials} - A61B 2017/07242: {achieving different staple heights during the same shot, e.g. using an anvil anvil having different heights or staples of different sizes} - A61B 2017/07257: {characterised by its anvil} - A61B 2017/07264: {characterised by its staple forming cavities, e.g. geometry or material} - A61B 2017/07271: {characterised by its cartridge} - A61B 2017/07278: {characterised by its sled or its staple holder} - A61B 2017/07285: {characterised by its cutter} - A61B 2017/2903: {transferring rotary motion} - A61B 2017/2905: {flexible} - A61B 2017/291: {the position of the handle being adjustable with respect to the shaft} - A61B 2017/2912: {transmission of forces to actuating rod or piston} - A61B 2017/292: {connection of actuating rod to handle, e.g. ball end in recess} - A61B 2017/2922: {toggle linkages} - A61B 2017/2923: {Toothed members, e.g. rack and pinion} - A61B 2017/2927: {the angular position of the head being adjustable with respect to the shaft} - A61B 2017/2932: {Transmission of forces to jaw members} - A61B 2017/2946: {Locking means} - A61B 2090/034: {abutting on parts of the device itself} - A61B 2090/08021: {of the patient or his organs} - A61B 2090/0808: {for indicating correct assembly of components, e.g. of the surgical apparatus} - A61B 2090/0811: {for the position of a particular part of an instrument with respect to the rest of the instrument, e.g. position of the anvil of a stapling instrument} - A61B 2090/0814: {Preventing re-use} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract A surgical instrument system is disclosed which comprises a distal end and a staple cartridge assembly comprising staples removably stored therein. The instrument system further comprises a firing drive including an electric motor and a firing member operably couplable with the electric motor. The electric motor is operable to advance the firing member toward the distal end during a staple firing stroke to eject the staples from the staple cartridge. The electric motor is operable to retract the firing member away from the distal end during a retraction stroke. The surgical instrument system further comprises a manually-operated bailout mechanism operable to perform the retraction stroke in lieu of the electric motor, a controller, and a display in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to display the progress of the retraction stroke when the firing member is being manually retracted by the bailout mechanism. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A surgical instrument system, comprising: a handle; a firing drive driven by an electric motor; a manually-operated bailout mechanism; a shaft extending from said handle; a staple cartridge assembly, comprising: a firing bar operably couplable with said firing drive; and a distal end, wherein said electric motor is operable to advance said firing bar toward said distal end during a firing stroke, wherein said electric motor is operable to retract said firing bar away from said distal end during a retraction stroke, and wherein said bailout mechanism is operable to perform said retraction stroke in lieu of said electric motor; a controller; a power source configured to supply power to said electric motor; and an electronic display in communication with said controller, wherein said controller is configured to display the progress of said retraction stroke on said electronic display when said firing bar is being manually retracted by said bailout mechanism ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The surgical instrument system of claim 1, wherein said controller is configured to interrupt the power supply from said power source to said electric motor when said bailout mechanism is being operated to perform said retraction stroke. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The surgical instrument system of claim 1, further comprising a sensor configured to detect the position of said firing bar. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The surgical instrument system of claim 1, wherein said manually-operated bailout mechanism comprises a handcrank. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The surgical instrument system of claim 1, wherein said manually-operated bailout mechanism comprises a ratchet. ### Claim 6 A method for operating a surgical instrument system comprising the steps of: providing an electric motor of a staple firing drive configured to drive a firing member toward a distal end of the surgical instrument system during a staple firing stroke; providing a bailout mechanism to retract the firing member away from the distal end during a retraction stroke; and displaying the progress of the firing member during the retraction stroke on a display. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, further comprising the step of displaying the progress of the firing member during the staple firing stroke on the display. ### Claim 8 A surgical instrument system, comprising: a distal end; a staple cartridge assembly comprising staples removably stored therein; a firing drive comprising an electric motor and a firing member operably couplable with said electric motor, wherein said electric motor is operable to advance said firing member toward said distal end during a staple firing stroke to eject said staples from said staple cartridge assembly, and wherein said electric motor is operable to retract said firing member away from said distal end during a retraction stroke; a manually-operated bailout mechanism, wherein said bailout mechanism is operable to perform said retraction stroke in lieu of said electric motor; a controller; and a display in communication with said controller, wherein said controller is configured to display the progress of said retraction stroke on said display when said firing member is being manually retracted by said bailout mechanism ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The surgical instrument system of claim 8, further comprising a power source configured to supply power to said electric motor, wherein said controller is configured to interrupt the power supply from said power source to said electric motor when said bailout mechanism is being operated to perform said retraction stroke. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The surgical instrument system of claim 8, further comprising a sensor configured to detect the position of said firing member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The surgical instrument system of claim 8, wherein said manually-operated bailout mechanism comprises a handcrank. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The surgical instrument system of claim 8, wherein said manually-operated bailout mechanism comprises a ratchet. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The surgical instrument system of claim 8, further comprising a handle ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The surgical instrument system of claim 8, further comprising a housing configured to be attached a robotic surgical system.