Specialized Surgical Implant Management Systems
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to a range of specialized surgical implant management systems, designed to cater to specific, high-stakes environments and operational needs, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote or resource-constrained areas, and high-altitude or high-pressure environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original implant and filament management device, while effective in general surgical settings, has limitations in adapting to unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations that cater to specific needs, ensuring the secure, efficient, and reliable management of surgical implants and associated filaments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new claims introduce four specialized variations of the original implant and filament management device. The first variation is a system for managing surgical implants in high-security environments, featuring a secure storage container with biometric authentication. The second variation is a method for disaster relief, utilizing a portable surgical implant management device in a sterile environment. The third variation is a surgical implant management device for extreme weather conditions, with a weather-resistant housing and heating or cooling system. The fourth variation is a system for managing surgical implants in remote or resource-constrained areas, comprising a compact and portable device with remote monitoring and control capabilities. The fifth variation is a surgical implant management device for high-altitude or high-pressure environments, featuring a pressure-resistant housing and internal pressure maintenance system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that distinguish them from the original patent. These include the integration of biometric authentication, portable and compact designs, weather-resistant and pressure-resistant housings, and remote monitoring and control capabilities. These inventive steps provide a significant improvement over the original device, enabling the secure and efficient management of surgical implants in a range of specialized environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations of the secure storage container, such as a tamper-evident or tamper-resistant design. The portable surgical implant management device could be adapted for use in different types of disaster relief scenarios, such as search and rescue operations or epidemic response. The weather-resistant housing could be designed to withstand specific types of extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes or wildfires. The remote monitoring and control system could be integrated with existing hospital or healthcare infrastructure.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The specialized surgical implant management systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The high-security variation could be marketed to government agencies, high-stakes medical facilities, and research institutions. The disaster relief variation could be marketed to humanitarian organizations, emergency response teams, and government agencies. The extreme weather conditions variation could be marketed to hospitals and medical facilities in regions prone to natural disasters. The remote or resource-constrained areas variation could be marketed to healthcare providers in developing countries or rural areas. The high-altitude or high-pressure environments variation could be marketed to aerospace and defense industries, as well as research institutions and government agencies.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/0811 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/00008 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/0401 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/0483 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/06138 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/32 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/0095 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/08 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/0805 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/90 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/0404 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/061 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/062 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/0807 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/0817 |
| A | A61 | A61F2240/002 |
| A | A61 | A61F2240/005 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0097 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,408 |
|---|---|
| Title | Implant and filament management device |
| Assignee(s) | Medos International Srl |