Modular Cannula System for Adaptive Surgical Procedures
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation cannula system that enables surgeons to customize and adapt cannula configurations in real-time, leveraging modular design, robotic-assistance, and smart technology to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
Background and Problem Solved
The original nested cannula system patent addressed the need for surgeons to access different areas of a patient's body during surgical procedures. However, the fixed sequence of smaller to larger cannulas limited the system's flexibility and adaptability. The new inventive concept solves this problem by introducing a modular design that allows for customizable and adaptive cannula configurations, enabling surgeons to respond to complex and dynamic surgical scenarios.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The modular cannula system comprises a plurality of cannula modules, each with a distinct diameter and corresponding locking mechanism. The modules can be interlocked and configured in various ways to create customized cannula configurations, allowing surgeons to adapt to changing surgical conditions. The system can be integrated with robotic-assisted surgery, enabling real-time configuration and manipulation of the cannula modules. Additionally, the system can incorporate smart technology, providing real-time feedback and data analytics to the surgeon during the procedure.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in cannula system design, moving from a fixed sequence of cannulas to a modular, adaptive, and customizable system. The inventive step lies in the integration of modular design, robotic-assistance, and smart technology to create a highly adaptable and responsive surgical system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials, shapes, or sizes of cannula modules, or the integration of additional sensors or feedback mechanisms. Variations could also include the application of the modular cannula system to different surgical specialties or procedures.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The modular cannula system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, with applications in various surgical specialties, including orthopedic, neurosurgical, and laparoscopic procedures. The system's adaptability and customization capabilities could lead to improved surgical outcomes, reduced complications, and enhanced patient safety, making it an attractive solution for hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device manufacturers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/3439 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/347 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrumentation and medical device design, specifically minimally invasive surgical access technologies with a focus on nested cannula systems and robotic-assisted surgical interventions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical device designer with expertise in medical device design, knowledge of surgical access techniques, understanding of modular medical instrumentation, and familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's modular cannula system represents a predictable extension of the source patent's nested cannula concept, merely adding known technological enhancements like robotic integration and smart sensor capabilities. The fundamental nested cannula structure remains consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental design improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize surgical access technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,217 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nested cannula system |
| Assignee(s) | Acumed LLC |