Enhanced Rotary Oscillating Surgical Tool with Advanced Features
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to an improved rotary oscillating surgical tool with integrated cooling, pulsed operation, tissue-sensing, and novel spiral cutter geometry, enhancing tissue modification efficiency, safety, and versatility.
Background and Problem Solved
The original rotary oscillating surgical tool patent (FIELD OF THE INVENTION) presented limitations, including heat buildup, inefficient tissue removal, and potential damage to surrounding tissue. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that improve the tool's performance, safety, and user experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced rotary oscillating surgical tool features an integrated cooling system to reduce heat buildup during prolonged use. The tool can be operated in a pulsed mode to minimize heat generation and maximize tissue removal efficiency. A sensor detects and adjusts the oscillation frequency based on the type of tissue being modified, optimizing tissue removal and minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. The tool's control unit adjusts the oscillation frequency and amplitude in response to user input and real-time feedback from the tool. The novel spiral geometry of the cutter improves tissue removal efficiency and reduces the risk of clogging.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's integrated cooling system, pulsed operation, tissue-sensing, and novel spiral cutter geometry are novel and non-obvious improvements over the original patent, providing a significant advancement in rotary oscillating surgical tools.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include varying the cooling system design, incorporating additional sensors for real-time feedback, or developing different cutter geometries tailored to specific tissue types. Variations may also involve integrating the tool with robotic or computer-assisted surgical systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced rotary oscillating surgical tool has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in orthopedic, neurosurgical, and spinal surgery applications, where efficient and safe tissue modification is critical.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/1624 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1626 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1628 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/162 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1622 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1671 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/32002 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00398 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00734 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/320028 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrumentation, specifically rotary oscillating surgical tools for tissue modification in medical procedures, with expertise in mechanical design, motor control, and surgical tool engineering
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced mechanical engineering training, familiar with motor control systems, surgical tool mechanics, and tissue interaction technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's rotary oscillating surgical tool. The integrated cooling, pulsed operation, and tissue-sensing mechanisms are logical extensions of the existing surgical tool design that address known limitations in tissue modification technologies. These variations represent standard problem-solving approaches in surgical instrument development that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize surgical tool performance.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,203 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rotary oscillating surgical tool |
| Assignee(s) | Globus Medical, Inc. |