Enhanced Robotically Controlled Clot Manipulation and Removal System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept disclosed herein is directed to an improved medical system for robotically controlled clot manipulation and removal, offering enhanced imaging, guidance, and instrument articulation for more efficient and safe clot removal.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a robotically controlled system for removing clots from patients, but it had limitations in terms of imaging and guidance, articulation cable design, and instrument customization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced imaging and real-time feedback, modified instrument systems with improved articulation cables, and customizable distal tips.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced system comprises a robotic arm with a steerable endoscope and an integrated suction device, allowing for simultaneous visualization and removal of the clot. The instrument system features novel, adjustable distal tips that can be customized for different clot sizes and types. The system also includes real-time feedback to monitor clot removal and adjust the removal process accordingly. Additionally, the system can be equipped with high-resolution imaging devices to provide real-time visualization of the clot and surrounding tissue.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces several novel features, including enhanced imaging and guidance, modified instrument systems with improved articulation cables, and customizable distal tips. These features provide a non-obvious improvement over the original patent, enabling more efficient, safe, and effective clot removal.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of imaging modalities, such as ultrasound or MRI, or incorporating additional sensors to provide real-time feedback. The system could also be adapted for use in different medical procedures, such as tumor removal or tissue biopsy.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced robotically controlled clot manipulation and removal system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of neurology, cardiology, and peripheral vascular disease treatment. The system's ability to provide more efficient and safe clot removal could lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B34/30 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/12136 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/3207 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/22038 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/301 |
| A | A61 | A61B2034/303 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/08021 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically robotic surgical systems for vascular intervention, focusing on minimally invasive clot removal technologies. Requires expertise in robotics, medical instrumentation, endovascular techniques, and advanced imaging systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or interventional radiologist with advanced degrees, experience in robotic surgical design, understanding of vascular anatomy, and knowledge of medical device development and imaging technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's enhancements represent predictable variations of the source patent's core robotic clot removal technology. The disclosed improvements in imaging, articulation, and real-time feedback are logical extensions of existing robotic surgical principles. These modifications represent standard design iterations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize medical intervention technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,277 |
|---|---|
| Title | Robotically controlled clot manipulation and removal |
| Assignee(s) | Auris Health, Inc. |