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Systems and methods for entry point localization
A teleoperative system includes a first manipulator assembly, a second manipulator assembly, a first medical instrument movable by the first manipulator assembly, a second medical instrument movable by the second manipulator assembly, a first alignment component positioned on the first manipulator assembly, a second alignment component positioned on an entry port, and a control system configured to record a position of the first manipulator assembly in response to receiving a user input indicating that the first alignment component is aligned with the second alignment component. The second medical instrument is sized and shaped to fit and move within the first medical instrument.
Owner:INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC
Holographic augmented reality ultrasound needle guide for insertion for percutaneous surgical procedures
ActiveUS12370010B2Input/output for user-computer interactionDiagnosticsNeedle guidanceDisplay device
A holographic augmented reality ultrasound needle guide system and method includes an augmented reality display such as a headset wearable by a user. The augmented reality display is configured to depict a virtual ultrasound image. The augmented reality display is further configured to allow a user to select a desired reference point on the virtual ultrasound image. The system is configured to depict a holographic needle guide based on the selection of the desired reference point. The system is also configured to adjust a trajectory of the holographic needle guide to avoid intersecting undesired anatomical structures. The augmented reality display is further configured to stamp the holographic needle guide into a selectively locked trajectory and position.
Owner:MEDIVIEW XR INC
Method of using imaging devices in surgery
A method for generating and updating a three-dimensional representation of a surgical site based on imaging data from an imaging system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of generating a first image of the surgical site based on structured electromagnetic radiation emitted from the imaging system, receiving a second image of the surgical site, aligning the first image and the second image, generating a three-dimensional representation of the surgical site based on the first image and the second image as aligned, displaying the three-dimensional representation on a display screen, receiving a user selection to manipulate the three-dimensional representation, and updating the three-dimensional representation as displayed on the display screen from a first state to a second state according to the received user selection.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
Implant fit analysis
Systems and methods for intraoperative implant fit analysis and longevity prediction for a prosthetic implant to be integrated with the physiological tissue of a patient, the method comprising the steps of: collection of data via a plurality of sensors situated in proximity to the tissue and implant and a plurality of data sources; determining tissue and implant state and morphology based on the collected data; generating compatibility information between the tissue and implant based on the determined tissue and implant state and morphology; processing compatibility information into a form adapted for evaluation against a pre-determined comparator; generating a means of predicting postoperative implant performance and longevity utilising the historical dataset of comparison information and postoperative results; and generating and providing corrective information for alteration of the tissue state and morphology for improved postoperative implant performance and longevity.
Owner:AUSTRALIAN INST OF ROBOTIC ORTHOPAEDICS PTY LTD
Systems, apparatus and methods for robotic interventional procedures using a plurality of elongated medical devices
ActiveUS12419501B2Programme-controlled manipulatorEndoscopesPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedical equipment
A robotic drive system for driving one or more elongated medical devices, the robotic drive can include a linear member and at least four device modules coupled to the linear member. Each device module may be independently controllable. The plurality of device modules may be switched between a first configuration where each device module is populated with an elongated medical device and a second configuration where a subset of the at least four device modules is populated with an elongated medical device.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS ENDOVASCULAR ROBOTICS INC
Augmented reality guidance for vascular procedures
ActiveUS12290414B2Surgical navigation systemsDiagnostic markersRadiologyOptical head-mounted display
Devices and methods for performing an interventional vascular procedure with visual guidance using one or more optical head mounted displays are disclosed. Devices and methods for compensating the display of an optical head mounted display for cardiac and / or respiratory motion are disclosed.
Owner:LANG PHILIPP K
Systems and methods for improved stereotactic localization
PendingUS20250120785A1Diagnostic markersInstruments for stereotaxic surgeryStereotactic localizationRadiology
Systems and methods for stereotactic localization of components include a system for stereotactic localization of a component during a surgical procedure. In some cases, the system includes one or more of an instrument, a plurality of markers disposed on the instrument, one or more sensors configured to detect a position of each of the markers, and an output device. In some cases, the system is configured to calculate a digital 3-dimensional array based on the position of at least some of the plurality of markers, compute a location of the instrument, and communicate the location of the instrument to a user of the system through the output device. Other implementations are described.
Owner:NEXUS SPINE LLC
Methods and devices to treat nasal airways
Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and / or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and / or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.
Owner:AERIN MEDICAL INC
Augmented reality guidance for vascular procedures
ActiveUS20250017689A1Surgical navigation systemsDiagnostic markersBlood vessel operationsDisplay device
Devices and methods for performing an interventional vascular procedure with visual guidance using one or more optical head mounted displays are disclosed. Devices and methods for compensating the display of an optical head mounted display for cardiac and / or respiratory motion are disclosed.
Owner:LANG PHILIPP K
System and method for an articulated arm based tool guide
ActiveUS12167943B2Programme-controlled manipulatorSurgical navigation systemsMedicineControl engineering
A method of controlling a medical tool includes determining an insertion path and pose for the tool based on a target and deploying first and second articulated arms of a computer-assisted medical device based on a size and shape of a tool guide. The arms include respective pluralities of moveable links actuated by at least one respective actuator and forming respective kinematic chains extending from a base. The method further includes receiving the tool guide for coupling with the arms using respective mounting arms of the tool guide such that the tool guide functions as a link in a closed kinematic loop formed by joining the kinematic chains, orienting a guide hole of the tool guide to align with the insertion path, positioning the guide hole a desired distance away from the target, receiving the tool in the guide hole, and advancing the tool along the insertion path.
Owner:INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC
Femtosecond laser refractive surgery cutting center positioning method and device
The invention discloses a femtosecond laser refractive surgery cutting center positioning method and device, and relates to the field of refractive surgery cutting center localization, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a lying position eye image and a sitting position eye image of a to-be-operated patient under set illumination brightness, and determining a first iris image and a first relative position; determining a second iris image according to the lying position eye image; according to the first iris image and the second iris image, a first eyeball rotation angle is determined, a second visual axis center and a second relative position of the patient to be operated can be further calculated, negative pressure suction is guided, and before negative pressure suction and after the center of a negative pressure suction ring is aligned with the second visual axis center, if movement occurs, the first eyeball rotation angle is determined; a third iris image in the negative pressure suction process is shot, then the center of a third visual axis is calculated, the center of the negative pressure suction ring is aligned to the center of the third visual axis, and the center of the third visual axis serves as the cutting center for operation. The cutting center can be accurately positioned.
Owner:NANKAI UNIV
Portable field multifunctional medical instrument
The invention discloses a portable field multifunctional medical instrument, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments, the portable field multifunctional medical instrument comprises a shell with a Y-shaped cross section, a main frosted knife abutting against an ampoule bottle opening is arranged at the middle position of the shell, and a curved plate located above the main frosted knife is arranged at the middle position of the shell; a driving assembly used for driving the curved plate to move to impact the tip end of an ampoule bottle to achieve shell ejection is arranged in the shell, a bottle opening groove used for opening an aluminum cap bottle is formed in the lower surface of the shell, and the bottle opening groove is composed of a plurality of sections of curved surfaces of different sizes. The device integrates the multiple functions of bottle opening, marking, horizontal positioning, guiding and the like, medical staff can achieve various operations by taking the device without repeatedly finding and taking various medicine related tools in a first-aid kit, the time of the medical staff is saved to a certain degree, and the life rescue efficiency is improved.
Owner:THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NAVAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY PLA
Surgical robot system and control method
PendingUS20250049515A1Surgical navigation systemsLaproscopesPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapy
A surgical robot system, a control method and a computer-readable storage medium can be used with or for a surgical procedure on a patient. The system can include at least one patient fixation unit adapted to be rigidly and directly attached to the patient to rigidly fix at least one body part of the patient with an intervention region relative to the patient fixation unit. At least one controllable surgical robot has a robot base directly connected to the patient fixation unit, and a movable robot arm connected to the robot base. An end effector, in particular a surgical instrument, can be connected to, in particular mounted on, the robot arm, in particular to a terminal side of the robot arm.
Owner:B BRAUN NEW VENTURES GMBH
Systems and methods for x-ray imaging tissue specimens
An x-ray breast imaging system includes a breast support platform including an x-ray receptor, and an x-ray tube head. The x-ray tube head includes an x-ray source configured to emit an x-ray beam in a direction towards the x-ray receptor, and a collimator. A filter assembly including a plurality of filter slots selectively positionable adjacent to the collimator, and a specimen imaging filter disposed within a slot of the plurality of filter slots. The specimen imaging filter includes at least one aperture defined therein. The specimen imaging filter also blocks a portion of the emitted x-ray beam so that the at least one aperture defines a path of the emitted x-ray beam towards the x-ray receptor.
Owner:HOLOGIC INC
Detachable geared-motor assembly for motorizing a strut in a spatial frame
ActiveUS20250177005A1Instruments for stereotaxic surgeryExternal osteosynthesisGear wheelOperating theatres
A geared-motor assembly for use in a spatial frame is disclosed. Each of the geared-motor assemblies being selectively attachable and detachable from a manually adjustable strut in a spatial frame. In use, with the geared-motor assemblies detached, the struts can be manually adjusted (e.g., rotated) to, for example, facilitate initial construction of the spatial frame in the operating room, to allow patients to manually adjust the struts if desired, etc. Thereafter, with the geared-motor assemblies coupled to the struts, motorized and / or automated adjustment of the struts according to a treatment plan can be achieved. In use, each of the geared-motor assemblies is configured as a stand-alone device including all of the needed intelligence (e.g., microprocessor, printed-circuit board, etc.) and power supply to control and power the geared-motor assembly so that no external wires or centralized controller is required.
Owner:SMITH & NEPHEW INC +2
Mounting device of a stereotactic system and method of use thereof
A stereotactic system for attachment to a skull of a patient can include a mounting device that can include a mounting base configured to be attached to the skull, a sheath removably attached to the mounting base, a guide frame, and a guide member. The guide frame has a frame body that removably attaches to the mounting base and receives the sheath, a plurality of arms extending outwardly from the frame body, and a plurality of fiducials attached to the plurality of arms. The guide member is received within the frame body and receives the sheath such that the sheath is pivotable relative to the mounting base within the guide member. The guide member is configured to fixedly secure the sheath to the mounting base.
Owner:THE BRIGHAM & WOMEN S HOSPITAL INC
Valve leaflet cutting device and system
ActiveCN119235445AEasy to fixreduce the risk of injuryDiagnosticsSurgical instruments for heatingTool bitSurgery
The invention relates to a valve leaflet cutting device and system. The valve leaflet cutting device at least comprises a far-end cutting part, and the far-end cutting part comprises a main body piece, a tool bit, a clamping arm and a moving piece; the tool bit is arranged in the main body part and can axially move between the far end and the near end of the main body part, and the tool bit is provided with double-side cutting edges used for cutting valve leaflets; the near end of the clamping arm is rotatably connected with the main body piece, and the far end is used for clamping and fixing a valve leaflet; the moving part is in sliding connection with the clamping arm, can axially move relative to the main body part and is used for driving the clamping arm to rotate around the main body part to realize opening and closing of the clamping arm; when the clamping arms are closed and the valve leaflet is fixed, the fixed valve leaflet is cut through the axial movement of the tool bit.
Owner:CHENGDU JINJIAO MEDTECH CO LTD
Tracker for a surgical navigation system
A tracker for a surgical navigation system is provided. The tracker includes one or more markers for determining a position of the tracker and an attachment element configured to releasably attach the tracker to a surgical tool. The attachment element includes an opening for receiving the surgical tool, wherein the opening defines a longitudinal axis. The one or more markers are coupled to the attachment element so as to be symmetrically arranged with respect to the longitudinal axis.
Owner:STRYKER EUROPEAN OPERATIONS LIMITED
Generation of one or more edges of luminosity to form three-dimensional models of objects
Disclosed herein are various embodiments related generally to computer vision, graphics, image scanning, shadow casters, shadow caster scanners, and image processing as well as associated mechanical, electrical and electronic hardware, computer software and systems, and wired and wireless network communications to form at least three-dimensional models or images of objects and environments.
Owner:VISIE INC
Wearable device for ultrasound-brain interfacing methods
PCT designated stage expiredWO2025129148A1Ultrasound therapyUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsAcousticsBiomedical engineering
A wearable device to administer focused ultrasound (FUS) to the brain of a subject, and systems that include the wearable device.
Owner:WASHINGTON UNIV IN SAINT LOUIS
Cerebral hemorrhage puncture drainage fixing device
PendingCN119548258Areduce shakingEasy to limitDiagnosticsSurgical needlesCerebral hemorrhagesMechanical engineering
Owner:YANAN UNIV AFFILIATED HOSPITAL
System and method for determining the three-dimensional location and orientation of identification markers
ActiveUS20240415607A1Ultrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgical navigation systemsComputer graphics (images)Integrated database
The present invention relates to a tool system comprising a handheld implement having a passive vectorized tracking marker permanently integrated with the implement at a predetermined location on the implement in a predetermined orientation with respect to the implement; and a database comprising geometric information describing the at least one of a rotationally asymmetric shape of the tracking marker and a rotationally asymmetric pattern disposed on the tracking marker. The system may further comprise: a tracker configured for obtaining image information about the tracking marker when the tracking marker is in a field of view of the tracker; and a controller having a processor and memory, the controller in communication with the database and the tracker, the processor programmable for receiving and processing image information from the tracker; accessing the database to retrieve the geometric information; and comparing the image information with the geometric information. The handheld implement may be three-dimensionally tracked by the tracker.
Owner:NAVIGATE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Apparatus and method to guide the insertion of medical device into a subject
PendingUS20250176994A1Ultrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgical needlesUltrasound deviceMedical equipment
An apparatus to guide movement of an insertable medical device is provided. The apparatus comprises a single plane articulated arm adapted to be affixed to an ultrasound transducer and configured to allow the adjustment of a medical device within a single displacement plane, the displacement plane being coplanar with a scanning plane of the ultrasound transducer. A multi-plane ultrasound device comprising a plurality of transducers to simultaneously feed images of multiples planes.
Owner:SONONURSE VS INC
Robotic ocular needle delivery device
A delivery device includes a conveyor, one or more imaging devices configured to have an eye of a patient in a field of view thereof, and an needle assembly configured to receive a drug to be injected into the eye of the patient. A staging assembly is mounted to the conveyor and includes one or more actuators configured to position the needle assembly relative to the eye of the patient. A controller is configured to receive one or more images from the one or more imaging devices; detect a location of anatomy of the eye of the patient in the one or more images; and activate the one or more actuators to drive a needle mounted to the needle assembly into a placement location on the eye of the patient according to the location of the anatomy. The controller activates the needle assembly to inject fluid into the eye or draw tissue out of the eye.
Owner:ALCON INC
Robotic ocular needle delivery device
A delivery device includes a conveyor, one or more imaging devices configured to have an eye of a patient in a field of view, and an needle assembly. A staging assembly is mounted to the conveyor and includes one or more actuators configured to position the needle assembly relative to the eye of the patient. A controller is configured to receive one or more images from the one or more imaging devices; detect a location of anatomy of the eye of the patient in the one or more images; and activate the one or more actuators to drive a needle mounted to the needle assembly into a placement location on the eye of the patient according to the location of the anatomy. The controller activates the needle assembly to inject fluid into or draw tissue out of the eye.
Owner:ALCON INC
Devices, systems, and methods for dynamic surgical guides
In some embodiments, a surgical guide may include a body having a first portion with a first ridge and a second ridge, and a second portion with a first ridge and a second ridge. The surgical guide may also include an insert disposed between the first ridge and the second ridge of the first portion and the first ridge and second ridge of the second portion. The insert may be configured to rotate relative to the body. The surgical guide may also include a guide aperture disposed within the insert that is sized to receive a surgical instrument. Other surgical guides and methods of using surgical guides are also disclosed.
Owner:WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC
Splint device for guided surgical robot
ActiveUS12508087B2Surgical navigation systemsDiagnostic markersReoperative surgeryMechanical engineering
A splint device (100) for robotically-guided surgery includes elongate first and second splint portions (200, 400) each having opposed longitudinal ends and an interface edge extending between the ends, wherein the respective interface edges (250, 450) are arranged as a complement to each other. First and second alignment elements (800A, 800B) engaged with the first and second splint portions are arranged to interact with each other such that a substantially consistent gap is defined between the first and second interface edges, from the first ends to the second ends of the first and second splint portions. A threaded member (900) is engaged between the first and second splint portions and arranged to advance the first and second interface edges toward each other in response to advancement of the threaded member. A tracking portion (1000) having a kinematic mount (1100) engaged therewith is engaged with the first or second splint portion and extends outwardly therefrom. An associated method is also provided.
Owner:NEOCIS INC
Needle guidance system
ActiveUS12201319B2Ultrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsSurgical needlesNeedle guidanceMechanical engineering
A guidance system for guiding an intervention device such as a needle to a target location such as a vessel while remaining within a field of view of an imaging device such as an ultrasound. The guidance system may include an attachment mechanism for removable attachment to a specific ultrasound probe or which is adaptable to multiple different probes. A guidance mechanism may extend outwardly from the attachment mechanism for guiding the angle and depth of the intervention device. The guidance mechanism may include a plurality of openings through which the intervention device may be selectively inserted, with each opening being configured for a different angle and / or depth. Alternatively, the guidance mechanism may include a single opening that is adjustable along an arcuate path. A release mechanism may be included to allow the intervention device to be safely removed from the guidance mechanism without undue movement of the intervention device.
Owner:ACCURATE ACCESS LLC
Image-guided robotic system and method with step-wise needle insertion
An exemplary robotic needle insertion system is disclosed that can provide respiration compensated needle insertion for an accurate and efficient ablation, biopsy, draining placement of a needle, among other surgical procedures. The system employs a robotic instrument comprising (i) a needle insertion mechanism configured to deliver the needle insertion in a step-wise manner that mimics the current clinical practice by inserting the needle (e.g., RFA needle) according to respiration and other motion and (ii) a probe manipulation mechanism to direct an ultrasound probe to provide intraoperative image guidance for the needle insertion. The robotic instrument includes a multi-degrees of freedom (DoF) motion control and actuator to provide for the accurate targeting of the needle at any workspace location
Owner:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF ARKANSAS +2
Cranial plug including a lucent disk
Owner:LONGEVITI NEURO SOLUTIONS INC