Synergistic Surgical Instrument System with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Advanced Materials
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel surgical instrument system integrating a rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife with AI-powered image recognition, IoT-enabled sensors, blockchain-based data storage, and new material-based tissue sealants to enhance surgical efficiency, accuracy, and data management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent described a surgical instrument with a rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife, but it had limitations in real-time tissue analysis, data security, and tissue sealing. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented surgical instrument with advanced technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The synergistic surgical instrument system consists of a surgical instrument with a rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife, an AI-powered image recognition module for real-time tissue analysis, an IoT-enabled sensor for real-time data transmission, a blockchain-based data storage system for secure data recording and tracking, and a new material-based tissue sealant dispenser for enhanced tissue sealing. The AI-powered control module optimizes tissue cutting and sealing parameters, while the feedback module provides real-time feedback to the surgeon based on the tissue analysis. This integrated system enables surgeons to make more informed decisions during surgery, reduces the risk of complications, and improves patient outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a novel combination of the patented surgical instrument with AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these distinct technologies creates a more powerful system that enhances surgical efficiency, accuracy, and data management.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include different AI-powered algorithms for tissue analysis, various IoT-enabled sensors for data transmission, or different blockchain-based data storage systems. The new material-based tissue sealant dispenser could be replaced with other advanced materials or technologies. These variations would still fall within the scope of the new inventive concept.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The synergistic surgical instrument system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals and surgical centers. The system's ability to enhance surgical efficiency, accuracy, and data management makes it an attractive solution for surgeons and healthcare providers. The market for this system is expected to grow as the demand for advanced surgical technologies increases.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/072 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/07207 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07264 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07271 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07278 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/07285 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrument design, specifically minimally invasive surgical cutting and stapling technologies with complex mechanical drive systems for tissue manipulation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced mechanical engineering skills, expertise in medical device design, understanding of surgical instrument kinematics, and knowledge of emerging medical technology integration techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing surgical instrument architectures represents a predictable extension of current medical device innovation trends. The fundamental mechanical design of the rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife remains consistent with the source patent, while the added technological layers provide enhanced functionality through well-understood integration techniques. These technological additions represent incremental improvements that leverage existing computational and networking capabilities to augment surgical instrument performance.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,184 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical instrument comprising a rotation-driven and translation-driven tissue cutting knife |
| Assignee(s) | Cilag GmbH International |