18288547. INTELLIGENT ARTICULATION MANAGEMENT FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES simplified abstract (Covidien LP)

From WikiPatents
Revision as of 16:52, 3 July 2024 by Wikipatents (talk | contribs) (Creating a new page)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

INTELLIGENT ARTICULATION MANAGEMENT FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES

Organization Name

Covidien LP

Inventor(s)

Nathan J. Knutson of Long Lake MN (US)

Evan M. Gustafson of Sioux Falls SD (US)

John W. Komp of Dillon CO (US)

Jesse J. Pischlar of St. Paul MN (US)

INTELLIGENT ARTICULATION MANAGEMENT FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18288547 titled 'INTELLIGENT ARTICULATION MANAGEMENT FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES

The patent application describes a catheter system and method that includes a catheter with a lumen, a position sensor, at least one pull-wire for articulation, a tool with a metal tip at the distal end, a proximity sensor to detect the tool near an articulation region on the target, and an articulation mechanism to articulate the catheter.

  • The system includes a catheter with a lumen, a position sensor, and at least one pull-wire for articulation.
  • A tool with a metal tip is located at the distal end of the catheter.
  • A proximity sensor is associated with the catheter to detect the presence of the tool near an articulation region on the target.
  • An articulation mechanism is configured to apply pressure to the pull-wire to articulate and de-articulate the catheter.
  • The method involves determining if the tool can pass through the articulation region based on the level of articulation of the catheter and the properties of the tool.
  • The catheter is de-articulated to allow the tool to pass through the articulation region and then re-articulated to its original position and orientation.

Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive medical procedures - Surgical interventions - Endoscopic examinations

Problems Solved: - Facilitates precise navigation of tools through complex anatomical structures - Enhances the accuracy and efficiency of medical procedures

Benefits: - Improved patient outcomes - Reduced risk of complications - Enhanced control and maneuverability during procedures

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Catheter System for Precision Medical Procedures This technology can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities for a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. It has the potential to improve the quality of care provided to patients and streamline medical interventions.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the proximity sensor enhance the functionality of the catheter system? 2. What are the key advantages of using pull-wires for catheter articulation?


Original Abstract Submitted

A catheter system and method, the system including a catheter having a lumen, a position sensor, and at least one pull-wire to articulate the catheter, a tool including a metal tip at the distal end of the catheter, a proximity sensor associated with the catheter and configured to detect the presence of the tool proximate an articulation region on the target, and an articulation mechanism configured to apply pressure to the pull-wire to articulate and de-articulate the catheter. The method determining that the tool cannon pass through the articulation region based on the level of articulation of the catheter and the properties of the tool, de-articulating the catheter to allow the tool to pass through the articulation region and re-articulating the catheter to a position and orientation of the catheter prior to de-articulation.

Retrieved from "http://wikipatents.org/index.php?title=18288547._INTELLIGENT_ARTICULATION_MANAGEMENT_FOR_ENDOLUMINAL_DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(Covidien_LP)&oldid=83046"