Adaptive Aspiration Systems for Enhanced Clot Removal
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/22 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3129 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/3137 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22079 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,208 |
|---|---|
| Title | Systems and methods for aspirating from a body lumen |
| Assignee(s) | Silk Road Medical, Inc. |