AUTOMATED FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The patent application describes a fluid management system that includes a pump, a processor with a user interface, and a scope device with sensors to deliver fluid to a surgical site. The processor controls the pump to maintain a target fluid flow rate based on user-input operating parameters and sensor data from the scope device.

Pump configured to pump fluid through the system at a fluid flow rate
Processor with user interface for inputting system operating parameters
Processor controls pump to maintain target fluid flow rate based on parameters
Scope device coupled to pump to deliver fluid to surgical site
Scope device includes sensors transmitting data to processor
Processor adjusts fluid flow rate based on sensor data

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in various medical procedures requiring precise fluid management, such as laparoscopic surgeries, endoscopic procedures, and arthroscopic surgeries.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures accurate and consistent fluid flow rates during surgical procedures 2. Enables real-time adjustments based on sensor data for optimal surgical outcomes

Benefits

1. Improved surgical precision and efficiency 2. Reduced risk of complications due to fluid management errors 3. Enhanced patient safety and recovery

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be utilized by medical device manufacturers, hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare providers offering minimally invasive procedures.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be existing fluid management systems used in medical devices for surgical procedures, but without the integration of sensor data for automatic adjustments.

What is the impact of this technology on patient outcomes?

This technology can lead to improved patient outcomes by ensuring precise fluid management during surgical procedures, reducing the risk of complications and enhancing overall surgical efficiency.

How does this technology compare to traditional fluid management systems?

This technology offers real-time adjustments based on sensor data, providing a more advanced and automated approach to fluid management compared to traditional systems that rely solely on manual control.

Original Abstract Submitted

A fluid management system includes a pump configured to pump fluid through the system at a fluid flow rate. The system includes a processor including a user interface, the user interface allowing a user to input a set of system operating parameters, the processor being configured to control the pump to maintain a target fluid flow rate based on the set of system operating parameters. The system further includes a scope device coupled to the pump to deliver fluid to a target surgical site, the scope device including an elongated shaft extending from a distal end thereof, the elongated shaft including at least one sensor, the sensor transmitting sensor data relating to target surgical site to the processor. The processor automatically signals to the pump to adjust the fluid flow rate based on the sensor data.

18523133. AUTOMATED FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.)

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AUTOMATED FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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