Synergistic Surgical Implant Removal System

Publication ID: 24-11857377_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Surgical Implant Removal System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857377_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857377_0008_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,377.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates the ingress-egress apparatus with distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, to create a more powerful and efficient system for surgical implant removal.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent provided an ingress-egress apparatus for protection of a surgical work site during removal of a surgical implant. However, this apparatus had limitations in detecting and removing metal particles, tracking surgical implant removal procedures, and ensuring real-time monitoring and optimization. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to enhance the surgical implant removal process.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic surgical implant removal system consists of the ingress-egress apparatus integrated with AI-powered metal particle detection and removal, IoT-enabled sensors for real-time monitoring, blockchain-secured data logging for tracking surgical implant removal procedures, and novel nanomaterial-based coatings for enhanced metal particle capture. The system also features machine learning algorithms for optimizing surgical implant removal procedures and predicting outcomes. Additionally, the system can include AI-powered autonomous navigation and novel biocompatible materials for enhanced safety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious due to the integration of distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials, which enhance the surgical implant removal process and provide real-time monitoring, optimization, and tracking capabilities. The inventive concept overcomes the limitations of the original patent by providing a more powerful and efficient system for surgical implant removal.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the synergistic surgical implant removal system could include varying the type of AI algorithms used, incorporating different IoT-enabled sensors, or utilizing alternative blockchain platforms. The system could also be adapted for use in various surgical settings, such as orthopedic, neurosurgical, or cardiovascular procedures.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic surgical implant removal system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the surgical implant removal market. The system's ability to enhance surgical implant removal safety, efficiency, and outcomes could lead to widespread adoption in hospitals and surgical centers, resulting in a substantial market share.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
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

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,377
TitleIngress-egress apparatus for protection of surgical field during removal of surgical implants, and related methods
Assignee(s)Board of Trustees of Michigan State University