AI-Enhanced Stenting System for Bifurcated Vessels
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel system and method for treating bifurcated vessels, integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to improve stent deployment accuracy, biocompatibility, and patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitations of stenting and treatment of bifurcated vessels, but it lacked advanced technologies to ensure accurate deployment and monitoring. The new inventive concept solves this problem by incorporating AI-powered navigation, IoT-enabled remote monitoring, blockchain-based data storage, and nanomaterial-based coatings to provide a more effective and efficient treatment solution.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system comprises a first delivery catheter and a second delivery catheter, each with an elongate shaft, an expandable member, and a stent disposed over the expandable member. The stents are configured to be deployed in the main branch vessel and the side branch vessel, respectively. The system further includes an AI-powered navigation module, which guides the catheters through the bifurcation and ensures accurate deployment of the stents. Additionally, the system incorporates a blockchain-based data storage system to track and verify the deployment of the stents, as well as a sensor module for monitoring the vessel bifurcation and providing real-time feedback to an operator during the deployment process. The stents are also coated with nanomaterials to improve biocompatibility and reduce restenosis. The method of treating a bifurcated vessel using this system involves providing the first and second delivery catheters, advancing them against the carina of the bifurcation, and deploying the stents in the main branch vessel and the side branch vessel, respectively.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the synergistic combination of AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials with the original stenting system, providing a novel and non-obvious solution for treating bifurcated vessels. The AI-powered navigation module, blockchain-based data storage system, and nanomaterial-based coatings are distinct and innovative features that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of the stenting procedure.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using machine learning algorithms to predict optimal stent deployment locations, integrating additional sensors to monitor vessel bifurcation dynamics, or incorporating other advanced materials to enhance stent biocompatibility. Variations of the system could also include using robotic-assisted deployment or incorporating virtual reality visualization to enhance operator experience.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The AI-enhanced stenting system for bifurcated vessels has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular and neurovascular treatments. The system's ability to improve stent deployment accuracy, reduce complications, and enhance patient outcomes could lead to widespread adoption in hospitals and medical centers worldwide.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/954 |
| A | A61 | A61B90/39 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/852 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/856 |
| A | A61 | A61F2/958 |
| A | A61 | A61B2090/3966 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Interventional cardiology and medical device design, specifically stent deployment techniques for bifurcated vascular systems, requiring advanced knowledge of catheter mechanics, medical imaging, and minimally invasive surgical techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A medical device engineer or interventional cardiologist with advanced degrees, expertise in catheter design, stent technologies, and familiarity with emerging medical technologies like AI and sensor integration
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and advanced materials into existing stent deployment systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The core stenting methodology remains fundamentally unchanged from the source patent, with the proposed variations representing incremental improvements using known technological approaches. The combination of existing stent deployment techniques with emerging digital health technologies would be an expected progression for a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance medical device performance and patient outcomes.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,442 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and methods for treating a bifurcation |
| Assignee(s) | Advanced Bifurcation Systems Inc. |