Adaptive Annuloplasty System with Real-time Reshaping and Feedback

The present disclosure introduces a next-generation annuloplasty system that leverages advanced materials, machine learning, and real-time feedback to dynamically reshape and maintain optimal annular geometry, revolutionizing the field of cardiac surgery.

Current annuloplasty techniques rely on static, pre-defined ring shapes, which often fail to account for the dynamic nature of the annulus and its variability between patients. The original patent addressed this limitation by using natural fiducials to align and engage the annulus, but the new inventive concept takes this a step further by integrating real-time monitoring, machine learning, and adaptive reshaping to ensure optimal annular geometry throughout the cardiac cycle.

The new system comprises a ring-shaped device with a dynamic, shape-memory alloy outer surface that conforms to the natural fiducials of the annulus. The device is embedded with micro-actuators, sensors, and micro-electrodes that enable real-time reshaping, monitoring, and feedback. The system uses machine learning to predict optimal alignment and reshaping based on real-time imaging data, and dynamically adjusts the annuloplasty ring in response to changes in the annular target during the cardiac cycle. The kit includes a bio-compatible, nano-textured surface to promote tissue integration, and a cloud-based analytics platform to analyze sensor data and provide personalized recommendations for annular reshaping and maintenance.

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in annuloplasty by integrating real-time monitoring, machine learning, and adaptive reshaping, which is a significant departure from the original patent's static, pre-defined ring shapes. The use of shape-memory alloys, micro-actuators, and micro-electrodes enables a level of precision and adaptability not previously possible in annuloplasty procedures.

Alternative embodiments may include using different materials or geometries for the annuloplasty ring, incorporating additional sensors or actuators, or integrating the system with other cardiac devices or procedures. Variations may include using the system for other cardiac or non-cardiac applications, or developing miniaturized or implantable versions of the device.

The adaptive annuloplasty system has significant commercial potential in the cardiac surgery market, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions. The system's ability to provide real-time feedback and personalized recommendations for annular reshaping and maintenance opens up new opportunities for remote monitoring and telemedicine, as well as for partnerships with medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.