Adaptive Aspiration Systems for Enhanced Clot Removal

Publication ID: 24-11857208_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Aspiration Systems for Enhanced Clot Removal,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857208_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857208_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,208.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept introduces a next-generation aspiration technology that leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time feedback to optimize clot removal while minimizing damage to surrounding blood vessels.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a device for aspirating fluid from a body lumen, but it had limitations in adapting to varying clot compositions and sizes. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced sensors, neural networks, and dynamic aspiration profiles to ensure more effective and safe clot removal.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system features a neural network-trained aspiration device that learns from historical aspiration data to adaptively optimize vacuum levels for effective clot removal. The device is equipped with an integrated sensor to detect clot composition and adjust aspiration force accordingly, providing real-time feedback to the user. The catheter system also includes a dynamically adjustable aspiration profile, modified in response to changes in clot morphology detected by an onboard imaging module. Additionally, the device incorporates an artificial intelligence-driven control system that predicts and prevents clogging of the aspiration pathway based on fluid flow patterns and clot properties. The modular aspiration platform integrates multiple aspiration modes, including ultrasound-assisted aspiration and laser-assisted aspiration, to enable personalized treatment strategies for various clot types and sizes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in aspiration technology by integrating AI, machine learning, and real-time feedback to optimize clot removal. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its ability to adapt to varying clot compositions and sizes, ensuring more effective and safe clot removal compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in sensor types, neural network architectures, and aspiration profile algorithms. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in various medical applications, such as cardiac, neurovascular, or peripheral vascular procedures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive aspiration system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular and neurovascular interventions. The system's ability to optimize clot removal while minimizing damage to surrounding blood vessels could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced procedure times, and increased adoption rates.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/22
A A61 A61M5/3129
A A61 A61M5/3137
A A61 A61B2017/22079

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,208
TitleSystems and methods for aspirating from a body lumen
Assignee(s)Silk Road Medical, Inc.