AI-Integrated Spine Surgery Instrumentation System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention integrates multiple set screw insertion instruments with AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies to create a more efficient, accurate, and data-driven spine surgery system.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a multiple set screw insertion instrument, but it lacked the ability to optimize set screw placement, track surgical outcomes, and monitor real-time surgical performance. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic technologies to enhance the overall spine surgery experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a multiple set screw insertion instrument integrated with AI-assisted surgical planning software to optimize set screw placement, a blockchain-based data storage module to track surgical outcomes, and a sensor-equipped outer driver sleeve to monitor real-time surgical performance. The instrument can be used in conjunction with machine learning algorithms to predict optimal set screw placement, generate 3D printed customized set screws with IoT-enabled tracking, and utilize a nanomaterial-enhanced coating to reduce friction and improve surgical efficiency. The system can also include an AI-powered image recognition module to detect anatomical landmarks, a blockchain-based secure data storage module to store patient data, and a smart handle with IoT-enabled sensors to monitor surgical performance metrics.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterial technologies with the original multiple set screw insertion instrument, enabling a more efficient, accurate, and data-driven spine surgery system. The inventive step is the combination of these distinct technologies to create a new, more powerful system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the multiple set screw insertion instrument with other AI-powered modules, such as predictive analytics or natural language processing, or utilizing different nanomaterials to enhance the instrument's performance. Variations could also include incorporating the system with other surgical instruments or using different blockchain-based data storage modules.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The AI-integrated spine surgery instrumentation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the spine surgery segment. The system's ability to optimize set screw placement, track surgical outcomes, and monitor real-time surgical performance could improve surgical efficiency, reduce complications, and enhance patient outcomes, making it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical device manufacturers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B17/7091 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7035 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/7076 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrumentation, specifically spinal surgery instruments and set screw insertion technologies, requiring expertise in medical device design, mechanical engineering, and surgical tool optimization
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in orthopedic/spinal surgical technologies, familiar with medical device integration, sensor technologies, and advanced manufacturing techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain with existing surgical instruments represents a predictable technological evolution. The core mechanical functionality of the set screw insertion instrument remains fundamentally unchanged, with digital enhancements representing incremental improvements in data tracking and surgical precision. The combination of known technologies to achieve enhanced surgical performance would be considered an obvious design optimization within the field.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,225 |
|---|---|
| Title | Multiple set screw insertion instrument and methods |
| Assignee(s) | Medos International Srl |