Specialized Surgical Implant Management Devices for Unique Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857408_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Surgical Implant Management Devices for Unique Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857408_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857408_0009_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. 11,857,408.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept discloses a family of specialized surgical implant management devices tailored to meet the specific needs of high-security environments, disaster relief situations, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude environments, and remote areas.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a surgical implant management device for general surgical procedures. However, the original device lacked the necessary features to address the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments. The inventive concept solves this problem by providing a range of devices that cater to the specific needs of these environments, ensuring the secure, efficient, and reliable management of surgical implants.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises four specialized surgical implant management devices. The first device is designed for high-security environments and features a tamper-evident body with a security feature to prevent unauthorized access to the implantable device. The second device is a portable system for managing surgical implants in disaster relief situations, allowing for efficient storage and transportation of implantable devices. The third device is adapted for extreme weather conditions, with a weather-resistant body capable of withstanding temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C. The fourth device is a system for managing surgical implants in high-altitude environments, comprising a surgical implant management device and a pressurized storage container. Additionally, a method for managing surgical implants in remote areas is disclosed, involving the transmission of implantable devices to remote locations via a secure communication channel.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in the adaptation of the original surgical implant management device to address the specific challenges and requirements of unique environments. The inventive step is the combination of specialized features and components that enable the devices to operate effectively in these environments, thereby providing a new and non-obvious solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include devices with enhanced security features, such as biometric authentication or encryption, or devices with integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Variations of the devices could be designed for specific types of surgical implants or procedures, further expanding the scope of the inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of surgical implant management and specialized healthcare solutions. Target industries include disaster relief organizations, high-security medical facilities, and remote healthcare providers. The inventive concept's ability to address the unique needs of these environments could lead to increased adoption and market share.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
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

Field of Art

Surgical implant management and medical device storage systems, focusing on orthopedic and soft tissue repair technologies. Expertise requires advanced understanding of medical device design, material engineering, and surgical procedural requirements

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, 5-7 years experience in orthopedic implant technologies, familiar with device storage, transportation, and environmental adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the source patent's fundamental implant management device design provides a flexible framework for environmental adaptations. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original device's core functionality, applying known engineering principles to address specific use case challenges. The modifications involve straightforward design adaptations that would be apparent to a person skilled in medical device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Filament loop engaging region at device's second end for holding surgical implants
PTD Variation
Adding security features to prevent unauthorized access in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing access control is a standard design modification for sensitive medical devices, representing a predictable solution to a known security concern
Source Patent Element
Body with opposed surfaces and ends for implant storage
PTD Variation
Creating weather-resistant body capable of withstanding extreme temperature ranges
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection and thermal engineering are routine design considerations for medical devices intended for challenging environments
Source Patent Element
Implant management device with filament loop receiving capabilities
PTD Variation
Integrating pressurized storage container for high-altitude environment management
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting device performance for altitude variations is a standard engineering approach using known pressure compensation techniques
Source Patent Element
Basic surgical implant storage and management system
PTD Variation
Developing portable system for disaster relief with secure transmission protocols
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying storage and transmission methods represents an obvious solution to logistical challenges in emergency medical contexts
Source Patent Element
Filament loop engaging region design
PTD Variation
Adding biometric authentication or environmental monitoring sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating additional sensing or authentication technologies is a predictable enhancement using well-established medical device integration strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857408, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in surgical implant management device design would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The disclosed environmental adaptations represent straightforward engineering modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation, thereby establishing effective prior art against potential future patent claims in this technological domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,408
TitleImplant and filament management device
Assignee(s)Medos International Srl