Advanced Tissue Ablation System with Real-time Optimization and Personalization
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept discloses a next-generation tissue ablation system that integrates real-time optimization, personalization, and adaptive ablation capabilities to achieve unparalleled treatment outcomes. The system utilizes advanced pulse shape designs, multi-electrode arrays, and AI-driven patient-specific modeling to create dynamic, three-dimensional ablation patterns.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Methods, systems, and apparatuses for tissue ablation using pulse shape designs,' demonstrated the effectiveness of pulse shape designs in inducing electroporation for tissue ablation. However, the original patent had limitations in terms of real-time optimization, personalization, and adaptability to varying tissue impedance. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a system that can adjust pulse parameters in real-time based on tissue impedance feedback, generate customized pulse shape designs for specific patients and treatment sites, and create dynamic, three-dimensional ablation patterns.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced tissue ablation system comprises a pulse generator, a controller, and a multi-electrode array. The pulse generator produces pulses with non-linear falling edges, which are adapted to induce electroporation and electrolysis simultaneously. The controller adjusts the pulse parameters in real-time based on tissue impedance feedback, ensuring optimal electroporation and electrolysis. The multi-electrode array is configured to generate pulses with unique pulse shape designs, which are synchronized to create a dynamic, three-dimensional ablation pattern. The system also incorporates a patient-specific modeling module, a pulse optimization module, and a treatment planning module to generate customized pulse shape designs and treatment protocols for specific patients and treatment sites.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce several novel and non-obvious features, including real-time optimization of pulse parameters based on tissue impedance feedback, generation of customized pulse shape designs for specific patients and treatment sites, and creation of dynamic, three-dimensional ablation patterns using multi-electrode arrays. These features significantly improve the effectiveness and versatility of tissue ablation systems, making the new inventive concept a paradigm shift in the field.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different pulse shape designs, such as triangular or trapezoidal pulses, or the incorporation of additional sensors to monitor tissue response. Variations of the system could also be developed for specific applications, such as cardiac ablation or cancer treatment.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced tissue ablation system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of cardiology, oncology, and dermatology. The system's ability to provide real-time optimization, personalization, and adaptive ablation capabilities makes it an attractive solution for hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B18/1206 |
| A | A61 | A61B18/1402 |
| A | A61 | A61N1/205 |
| A | A61 | A61N1/327 |
| A | A61 | A61B5/14539 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00577 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00613 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00827 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/00994 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/1266 |
| A | A61 | A61B2018/1472 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,244 |
|---|---|
| Title | Methods, systems, and apparatuses for tissue ablation using pulse shape designs |
| Assignee(s) | RM2 TECHNOLOGY LLC, Inter Science GmbH |