20240041538. INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION simplified abstract (DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.)

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INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION

Organization Name

DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.

Inventor(s)

Steffen Schumann of Zofingen (CH)

Marc Puls of Thörigen (CH)

INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041538 titled 'INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a surgical instrument calibration system that allows for adjustments to be made to a virtual representation of a surgical instrument in order to account for variations in the distal tip of the instrument. The system includes a surgical instrument, a calibration instrument, and a monitoring system. The surgical instrument has a distal tip and an orientation element, while the calibration instrument has a pivot point and a calibration reference element. The monitoring system records the movement of the surgical instrument with respect to the calibration instrument when the tip of the surgical instrument is inserted into the pivot point of the calibration instrument. It then calculates the deviation of the tip of the surgical instrument from a predefined ideal tip based on the recorded movement.

  • Surgical instrument calibration system for adjusting a virtual representation of a surgical instrument.
  • Includes a surgical instrument with a distal tip and an orientation element.
  • Also includes a calibration instrument with a pivot point and a calibration reference element.
  • Monitoring system records movement of the surgical instrument with respect to the calibration instrument.
  • Calculates the deviation of the tip of the surgical instrument from a predefined ideal tip based on the recorded movement.

Potential Applications:

  • Surgical instrument calibration for improved accuracy during surgical procedures.
  • Training and simulation for surgical instrument manipulation.
  • Quality control and assurance in the manufacturing of surgical instruments.

Problems Solved:

  • Variations in the distal tip of surgical instruments can affect their accuracy and performance.
  • Traditional calibration methods may not account for these variations adequately.
  • This system allows for precise adjustments to be made to the virtual representation of the instrument to compensate for tip variations.

Benefits:

  • Improved accuracy and precision in surgical procedures.
  • Enhanced training and simulation capabilities for surgeons.
  • Increased quality control in the manufacturing process.
  • Reduced risk of complications and errors during surgery.


Original Abstract Submitted

surgical instrument calibration methods, systems, and devices are provided that allow a virtual representation of a surgical instrument to be modified to adjust for any variations in a distal tip of a surgical instrument. for example, an instrument calibration system is provided that can have a surgical instrument, a calibration instrument, and a monitoring system. the surgical instrument can have a distal tip and an orientation element thereon, and the calibration instrument can have a pivot point thereon and a calibration reference element attached thereto. the monitoring system can be configured to record movement of the surgical instrument with respect to the calibration instrument when the tip of the surgical instrument is inserted into the pivot point of the calibration instrument, and to calculate a deviation of the tip of the surgical instrument from a predefined ideal tip based on the recorded movement.

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