Enhanced Ingress-Egress Apparatus for Surgical Implant Removal with Integrated Suction, Sterilization, and Temperature Control
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept relates to an improved ingress-egress apparatus for protecting the surgical work site during removal of surgical implants, featuring integrated suction, sterilization, and temperature control mechanisms to enhance efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an ingress-egress apparatus for protecting the surgical work site during removal of surgical implants. However, the apparatus had limitations in terms of debris removal, sterilization, and temperature control. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating innovative features that make the apparatus more efficient, safer, and more effective.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced ingress-egress apparatus features an integrated suction mechanism that operates in tandem with the ingress and egress ports to optimize particle removal during surgical burring. Additionally, the apparatus includes a built-in sterilization module utilizing UV light or antimicrobial coatings to sanitize the apparatus and prevent contamination. Furthermore, the apparatus incorporates a temperature control mechanism to maintain a predetermined temperature range during surgical burring, reducing tissue damage and promoting healing. The apparatus can be miniaturized for use in laparoscopic procedures, and its dynamically adjustable vortex flow rate can adapt to varying surgical burring conditions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of suction, sterilization, and temperature control mechanisms into the ingress-egress apparatus, which provides a more comprehensive solution for protecting the surgical work site during surgical implant removal. The inventive step resides in the combination of these features, which provides a synergistic effect in enhancing efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the suction mechanism, such as using different types of suction devices or adjusting the suction pressure. The sterilization module could also be modified to use different types of sterilization methods, such as heat or chemical sterilization. Furthermore, the temperature control mechanism could be adjusted to accommodate different temperature ranges or surgical procedures.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced ingress-egress apparatus has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of orthopedic, neurosurgical, and laparoscopic surgery. The apparatus could be marketed as a standalone device or integrated into existing surgical systems, offering a competitive advantage to medical device manufacturers and improving patient outcomes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B90/03 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/92 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/17 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0042 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/564 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/036 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/08021 |
| A | A61 | A61B2217/005 |
| A | A61 | A61B2217/007 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Surgical instrumentation and medical device design, specifically focused on surgical implant removal techniques, with expertise in minimally invasive surgical apparatus, fluid management systems, and precision surgical tools
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or surgical instrument designer with advanced degree, 5-10 years experience in medical device development, familiar with surgical intervention technologies, fluid dynamics, and sterilization protocols
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental ingress-egress apparatus design provides a natural framework for incremental improvements in surgical particle management, sterilization, and thermal control. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering extensions that address known challenges in surgical implant removal procedures. These modifications would be considered straightforward adaptations using standard techniques available to skilled practitioners in medical device design.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,377 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ingress-egress apparatus for protection of surgical field during removal of surgical implants, and related methods |
| Assignee(s) | Board of Trustees of Michigan State University |