Advanced Implant Article Positioning System

An innovative system for accurately determining the position of a target implanted article location relative to a reference implanted article location, ensuring precise placement and minimizing human error.

The original patent, 'Implanted article physical referencing apparatus', has limitations in accommodating varying patient anatomies and minimizing human error in achieving accuracy of an intended dimensional distance between placed implant articles. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable guide shafts, sensors, mechanical stops, and a computer-aided design module to enhance precision and efficiency.

The Advanced Implant Article Positioning System comprises a guide body with adjustable guide shafts, which can accommodate varying patient anatomies. The guide shafts are configured to minimize human error in achieving accuracy of an intended dimensional distance between placed implant articles. The system also includes sensors for detecting the presence of guide shafts, providing real-time feedback on guide shaft placement. Additionally, mechanical stops are integrated to limit the movement of guide shafts, ensuring accurate placement of the implanted article. A computer-aided design module generates a personalized surgical plan based on patient-specific anatomy and implanted article placement data, further enhancing the system's precision.

The new claims introduce novel features such as adjustable guide shafts, sensors, mechanical stops, and a computer-aided design module, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in precision and efficiency, making the Advanced Implant Article Positioning System a non-obvious and innovative solution.

Alternative embodiments of the Advanced Implant Article Positioning System could include using different types of sensors, such as optical or electromagnetic sensors, or integrating the system with robotic-assisted surgical systems. Variations of the system could also be designed for specific types of implant articles or surgical procedures.

The Advanced Implant Article Positioning System has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in orthopedic and neurosurgical applications. The system's ability to enhance precision and efficiency in implant article placement could lead to increased adoption and revenue growth in these markets.