SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH ASSISTED PUMP OPERATION AND SETTINGS

Organization Name

ARTHREX, INC.

Inventor(s)

Gregory St. Clair of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Ken Olbrish of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Lee Holoien of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Craig Speier of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Tim Jackson of Pittsburgh PA (US)

Christopher Maricle of Naples FL (US)

Michael Gorsline of Naples FL (US)

Christopher R. Adams of Naples FL (US)

SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH ASSISTED PUMP OPERATION AND SETTINGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18601253 titled 'SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH ASSISTED PUMP OPERATION AND SETTINGS

The abstract describes a surgical control system that communicates with multiple surgical devices, including a surgical pump that regulates the flow of surgical fluid to an operating site. The system also includes a camera apparatus that captures image data of the surgical site. A system controller analyzes the image data to determine the visibility metric and adjusts the surgical pump's control setting if the visibility falls below a certain threshold.

Surgical control system in communication with multiple surgical devices
Surgical pump regulates flow of surgical fluid to operating site
Camera apparatus captures image data of surgical site
System controller analyzes image data to determine visibility metric
Adjusts surgical pump's control setting based on visibility threshold

Potential Applications: - Operating rooms in hospitals - Minimally invasive surgeries - Robotic surgery systems

Problems Solved: - Ensures optimal visibility during surgical procedures - Improves control over surgical fluid flow - Enhances overall surgical precision

Benefits: - Increased surgical accuracy - Reduced risk of complications - Enhanced surgical outcomes

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Surgical Precision with Advanced Control System" This technology can be utilized in various surgical settings, including hospitals, surgical centers, and research institutions. It can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of surgical procedures, leading to better patient outcomes and potentially reducing healthcare costs.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system controller determine the visibility metric of the image data? The system controller analyzes various factors such as lighting conditions, image clarity, and obstruction levels to calculate the visibility metric. 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this surgical control system with existing surgical devices? Integrating the system with different brands and models of surgical devices may require customization and compatibility testing to ensure seamless communication and operation.

Original Abstract Submitted

A surgical control system in communication with a plurality of surgical devices includes a surgical pump configured to control a flow of surgical fluid to an operating site. A camera apparatus of the plurality of surgical devices is configured to capture image data depicting a surgical site. A system controller is configured to capture image data demonstrating the surgical site, identify a visibility metric of the image data, and determine a control setting for the surgical pump in response to visibility metric below a visibility threshold.