20240016473. IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE GUIDING OF ELONGATE FLEXIBLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS simplified abstract (ROB'E GMBH)

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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE GUIDING OF ELONGATE FLEXIBLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS

Organization Name

ROB'E GMBH

Inventor(s)

Jury Schewel of Hamburg (DE)

Dimitry Schewell of Hamburg (DE)

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE GUIDING OF ELONGATE FLEXIBLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240016473 titled 'IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE GUIDING OF ELONGATE FLEXIBLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a guide unit for a flexible medical instrument that can be steered by an operator handle. The guide unit includes a fixed guide base that is secured in position to establish a reference point relative to an orifice where the instrument will be inserted. The guide base supports a movable guide assembly that can engage with the flexible medical instrument to prevent it from moving lengthwise while allowing rotation around its axis.

  • The guide unit is designed to secure and position a flexible medical instrument during insertion into an orifice.
  • The guide base is fixedly secured in place to establish a reference point.
  • The guide assembly can selectively inhibit lengthwise axial movement of the instrument.
  • The guide assembly is also movable to allow rotation of the instrument while preventing lengthwise movement.

Potential Applications:

  • Minimally invasive medical procedures where precise control and positioning of flexible instruments are required.
  • Endoscopy and laparoscopy procedures where the instrument needs to be guided through narrow or curved passages.
  • Catheter insertion procedures where accurate placement is crucial.

Problems Solved:

  • Ensures accurate and controlled insertion of flexible medical instruments.
  • Prevents unintentional movement or dislodgement of the instrument during procedures.
  • Facilitates navigation through complex anatomical structures.

Benefits:

  • Improved precision and control during medical procedures.
  • Reduced risk of injury or damage to surrounding tissues.
  • Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques.
  • Increased safety and success rates of procedures.


Original Abstract Submitted

a guide unit (), for an elongate flexible medical instrument () steerable by an operator handle (), comprises a guide base () that is fixedly securable in an operative position to define a reference datum () relative to an orifice into which the flexible medical instrument () is, in-use, to be inserted. the guide base () supports a guide assembly () which is engageable, in-use, with the flexible medical instrument () to selectively inhibit lengthwise axial movement of the flexible medical instrument () relative to the guide base (). the guide assembly () is also moveable relative to the guide base () to allow rotation of the flexible medical instrument () about its axis () while inhibiting said lengthwise axial movement.

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