Next-Generation Prosthetic Valve System with Integrated Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Performance Optimization
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A prosthetic valve system that leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced materials to provide real-time adaptive performance optimization, personalized valve therapy, and minimally invasive deployment, revolutionizing the treatment of heart valve diseases.
Background and Problem Solved
Current prosthetic valves have limitations in terms of their fixed design, lack of real-time monitoring, and limited adaptability to changing patient conditions. The original patent addressed some of these limitations, but the next-generation prosthetic valve system proposed here takes a significant leap forward by integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced materials to provide a more personalized, adaptive, and effective solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation prosthetic valve system consists of a self-expanding frame, a plurality of leaflets, and an integrated artificial intelligence module that continuously monitors the patient's physiological conditions and adjusts the valve's performance in real-time. The system utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze data from implantable sensors and optimize the valve's configuration for optimal hemodynamic flow and minimal risk of complications. The valve's modular design allows for in-situ modification and upgrade of components, enabling personalized valve therapy and reducing the need for repeat surgical interventions. Additionally, the valve's bio-absorbable frame dissolves over time, leaving behind a tissue-engineered valve orifice that mimics the native valve's structure and function, eliminating the need for long-term device maintenance and reducing the risk of device-related complications.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced materials in a prosthetic valve system, enabling real-time adaptive performance optimization, personalized valve therapy, and minimally invasive deployment, constitutes a significant departure from the original patent and represents a new and non-obvious solution in the field of prosthetic valves.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the next-generation prosthetic valve system could include variations in the artificial intelligence module, such as the use of different machine learning algorithms or the integration of additional sensors. Other variations could include different materials or designs for the valve's frame and leaflets, or the use of swarm robotics for valve deployment. These alternative embodiments would ensure broad conceptual coverage and further expand the possibilities for personalized valve therapy.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation prosthetic valve system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The system's ability to provide personalized valve therapy, real-time adaptive performance optimization, and minimally invasive deployment could revolutionize the treatment of heart valve diseases, offering a significant market opportunity for companies willing to invest in this innovative technology.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
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| A | A61 | A61F2/2418 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/24 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2433 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2439 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2463 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/246 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2436 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/2466 |
| A | A61 | A61F2002/9511 |
| A | A61 | A61F2210/0014 |
| A | A61 | A61F2210/0076 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/005 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0016 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0025 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0033 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0058 |
| A | A61 | A61F2220/0075 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0054 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0067 |
| A | A61 | A61F2230/0069 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0039 |
| A | A61 | A61F2250/0069 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,412 |
|---|---|
| Title | Prosthetic valve with expandable frame and associated systems and methods |
| Assignee(s) | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION |