Enhanced Automated Retrievable Hemorrhage Control System

The inventive concept is an improved system for controlling catastrophic bleeding from large and medium size vessels, offering enhanced vessel wall apposition, real-time monitoring, and improved durability.

The original patent, 'Automated retrievable hemorrhage control system,' addresses the critical need for effective control of catastrophic bleeding from large and medium size vessels. However, it has inherent limitations, such as inadequate vessel wall contact and lack of real-time monitoring. The new inventive concept solves these problems by introducing a stent graft device with an integrated pressure sensor, a balloon with a tapered shape, and a catheter with a helical shape for improved vessel wall contact.

The enhanced system consists of a stent graft device with an integrated pressure sensor to monitor blood flow rate and fluid pressure. The device is deployed through a delivery sheath and expanded using a balloon with a controllable inflation rate. The stent graft device features a catheter with a helical shape to improve vessel wall contact and a stent with a textured surface to reduce vessel wall trauma. Additionally, the system includes a display unit to provide real-time feedback to the operator during deployment. The stent graft device also features a reinforced structure to resist fatigue and a covering material with enhanced biocompatibility to reduce tissue inflammation.

The new claims introduce several novel and non-obvious features, including the integrated pressure sensor, tapered balloon, and helical catheter shape. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent by enabling real-time monitoring, improved vessel wall apposition, and enhanced durability.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different sensor configurations, varied balloon shapes, and modified catheter designs. These variations would enable the system to be adapted for use in different vessel sizes and types, ensuring broad conceptual coverage.

The enhanced automated retrievable hemorrhage control system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of vascular surgery and emergency medicine. The system's improved performance and safety features make it an attractive solution for hospitals and medical centers seeking to reduce morbidity and mortality rates associated with catastrophic bleeding.