Automated batch implantation device

Abstract

The present disclosure describes an automated batch implantation device, characterized in that it includes a bracket, a accommodating mechanism provided on the bracket, and a movable robotic arm, wherein the accommodating mechanism accommodates a plurality of implant units having physiological parameter monitors for obtaining physiological parameters of a subject, the subject is close to the bracket and is located on the same side of the accommodating mechanism and the robotic arm, and the robotic arm implants the implant units in the accommodating mechanism into a defined area of ​​the subject, so that the external portion of the physiological parameter monitor fits against the surface of the subject's skin and the internal portion of the physiological parameter monitor enters the subject's subcutaneous tissue, and the robotic arm includes a fixing mechanism for fixing the defined area and a pushing mechanism for implanting the physiological parameter monitor into the defined area, and the fixing mechanism and the pushing mechanism have approximately similar moving ranges. According to the batch implantation device of the present disclosure, the implantation efficiency of the physiological parameter monitor can be improved.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with an application date of May 30, 2020, application number 202010480731.6, and invention name: Batch Implantation Device for Physiological Parameter Monitor. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to an automated batch implantation device. Background Art

[0003] With rising public health awareness, more and more people are beginning to prioritize regular checkups to monitor their health, such as blood sugar levels. Physiological parameter monitors, such as continuous glucose monitors, are typically used in hospitals but can also be used in physical examinations. They monitor physiological parameters, such as blood sugar, over time to more accurately assess a patient's health.

[0004] Traditional continuous glucose monitors are usually implanted in patients by medical personnel. However, due to the current high demand for blood glucose monitoring and the limited number of medical personnel, this traditional implantation method has low efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure is proposed in view of the above-mentioned state of the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a batch implantation device that can be automatically implanted to improve the implantation efficiency of physiological parameter monitors.

[0006] To this end, the present disclosure provides a batch implantation device for physiological parameter monitors, which is characterized in that it includes a bracket, a accommodating mechanism arranged on the bracket, and a movable robotic arm, wherein the accommodating mechanism accommodates a plurality of implant units of physiological parameter monitors for obtaining physiological parameters of a subject, the subject is close to the bracket, the physiological parameter monitor has at least an external part that fits the surface of the subject's skin and an internal part that can be implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of the subject, and the robotic arm implants the implant unit in the accommodating mechanism into a limited area of ​​the subject so that the external part of the physiological parameter monitor fits the surface of the subject's skin and the internal part of the physiological parameter monitor enters the subcutaneous tissue of the subject.

[0007] In the batch implantation device disclosed herein, multiple implant units each equipped with a physiological parameter monitor for acquiring physiological parameters of a subject are housed within a housing mechanism, and the implant units are implanted into the subject using a robotic arm. In this case, the automated implantation of the implant units into the subject using the batch implantation device reduces the number of medical personnel required during the implantation process, thereby improving the efficiency of implantation.

[0008] In addition, in the batch implantation device of the present disclosure, the robotic arm optionally includes a fixing mechanism for fixing the limited area of ​​the subject so that the physiological parameter monitor is aligned with the limited area, and a pushing mechanism for implanting the internal portion of the physiological parameter monitor into the subcutaneous tissue of the subject so as to implant the physiological parameter monitor into the limited area of ​​the subject. In this case, by providing the fixing mechanism for fixing the limited area of ​​the subject on the robotic arm, the physiological parameter monitor can be more accurately implanted into the limited area of ​​the subject.

[0009] In addition, in the batch implantation device of the present disclosure, optionally, the pushing mechanism includes a housing, a clamping member, and a driving unit, wherein the housing is hollow, the clamping member is movably disposed within the housing, the clamping member has a proximal end close to the accommodating mechanism and a distal end away from the accommodating mechanism, the clamping member is used to clamp the implant unit from the accommodating mechanism, and the driving unit is connected to the housing and moves the housing to move the clamping member to a defined area of ​​the subject. Thus, the implant unit can be conveniently moved to a defined area of ​​the subject.

[0010] Additionally, in the batch implantation device of the present disclosure, the robotic arm optionally further comprises a pressure sensor disposed at a front end of the pushing mechanism, the pressure sensor being configured to detect the pressure between the pushing mechanism and the surface layer of the subject's skin. In this case, the pressure between the pushing mechanism and the surface layer of the subject's skin can be conveniently detected, thereby enabling better control of the pushing force of the pushing mechanism.

[0011] In addition, in the batch implantation device of the present disclosure, optionally, the accommodating mechanism has a plurality of cavities for placing the implant units, and the environment within the plurality of cavities is a sterile environment, thereby reducing cross infection.

[0012] In addition, in the batch implantation device involved in the present disclosure, optionally, the support has a supporting plate corresponding to the movement range of the robotic arm, and the subject stands on the supporting plate to receive the implantation of the implant unit. In this case, the subject stands on the supporting plate corresponding to the movement range of the robotic arm to receive the implantation of the implant unit, which can facilitate the robotic arm to implant the implant unit into the subject.

[0013] In addition, in the batch implantation device involved in the present disclosure, optionally, it also includes a voice mechanism, which is used to prompt information to the subject in the form of voice. In this case, the voice is sent by the voice mechanism, so that the prompt information can be sent to the subject conveniently.

[0014] In addition, in the batch implant device of the present disclosure, the physiological parameter monitor may optionally be a glucose monitor, the internal portion including a glucose sensor for acquiring the subject's blood glucose information, and the external portion including a processing module connected to the glucose sensor for acquiring the blood glucose information from the glucose sensor. This facilitates acquisition of the subject's blood glucose information.

[0015] In addition, in the batch implantation device of the present disclosure, optionally, the clamping member implants the implant unit into a defined area of ​​the subject. During the implantation process, the external portion of the physiological parameter monitor adheres to the defined area of ​​the subject, and the clamping member pushes the physiological parameter monitor toward the defined area, thereby allowing the internal portion of the physiological parameter monitor to enter the subcutaneous tissue of the subject. This facilitates the implantation of the physiological parameter monitor into the subject.

[0016] Furthermore, in the batch implant device disclosed herein, the implant unit may optionally include a removable housing for accommodating the physiological parameter monitor, the clamping member may clamp the housing, and the driving unit may apply a driving force toward the defined area, thereby causing the internal portion of the physiological parameter monitor to enter the subcutaneous tissue of the subject. In this case, providing a housing for accommodating the physiological parameter monitor in the implant unit facilitates the implant device from picking up the physiological parameter monitor.

[0017] According to the batch implantation device disclosed herein, the implantation efficiency of physiological parameter monitors can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present disclosure will now be explained in further detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram showing the application of a batch implantation device of the implantation unit according to this embodiment example.

[0020] Figure 2 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the implant unit involved in this embodiment example.

[0021] Figure 3 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a batch implantation device according to this embodiment.

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram showing the robot arm according to this embodiment example implanting an implant unit into a subject.

[0023] Figure 5 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the robot arm according to this embodiment example picking up an implant unit from a storage mechanism.

[0024] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a flow of implanting the implant unit according to this embodiment example into a subject by an implantation device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, identical components are assigned identical reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are merely schematic, and the proportions of the dimensions of the components and the shapes of the components may differ from the actual ones.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in this disclosure, such as a process, method, system, product or device that includes or has a series of steps or units, are not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include or have other steps or units that are not clearly listed or are inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0027] In addition, the subheadings and the like in the following description of this disclosure are not intended to limit the content or scope of this disclosure, but are merely provided as a guide for reading. Such subheadings should not be understood as dividing the content of the article, nor should the content under the subheadings be limited to the scope of the subheadings.

[0028] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram showing an application of a batch implantation device 2 of the implantation unit 1 according to an example of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the batch implantation device 2 may be referred to as the implantation device 2 for short.

[0029] In the implant device 2 of the implant unit 1 involved in this embodiment, the implant unit 1 can be implanted into the body of the subject 3 by the implant device 2 and can be used to obtain physiological parameters of the subject 3. When the subject 3 accepts the implantation of the implant unit 1, the subject 3 can approach the implant device 2, the implant unit 1 can be accommodated in the implant device 2, and the implant device 2 can implant the implant unit 1 into the limited area 31 of the subject 3. According to the implant device 2 involved in this embodiment, by using the implant device 2 to automatically implant the implant unit 1 into the subject 3, the demand for medical personnel in the implantation process can be reduced, thereby improving the implantation efficiency of the implant unit 1.

[0030] Figure 2 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of an implant unit 1 according to an example of the present embodiment.

[0031] In some examples, the implant unit 1 may include a physiological parameter monitor 11 for acquiring physiological parameters of the subject 3 and a housing 12 for accommodating the physiological parameter monitor 11 (see Figure 2 ).

[0032] In some examples, the physiological parameter monitor 11 may include an external portion 111 and an internal portion 112 , wherein the external portion 111 may be attached to the surface of the skin of the subject 3 , and the internal portion 112 may be implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3 .

[0033] In some examples, the surface of the external portion 111 that contacts the skin surface may be provided with adhesive. This facilitates adhesion of the external portion 111 to the skin surface. In some examples, the surface of the external portion 111 that contacts the skin surface may be formed as a curved surface. This facilitates adhesion to the skin surface of the subject 3, such as an arm. In some examples, the external portion 111 may be made of a flexible material, thereby enabling better adhesion to the skin surface.

[0034] In some examples, the internal body portion 112 may be implanted into the defined area 31 of the subject 3 in a manner similar to needle tip injection.

[0035] In some examples, the physiological parameter monitor 11 can be a glucose monitor. In this case, the internal part 112 can have a glucose sensor (not shown) for obtaining the blood glucose information of the subject 3, and the external part 111 can have a processing module (not shown) that is connected to the glucose sensor and obtains the blood glucose information of the glucose sensor. In some examples, the external part 111 can have a transmission module (not shown). In some examples, the external part 111 can be connected to an external device (not shown) such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, etc. through the transmission module, and the blood glucose information obtained by the internal part 112 can be transmitted to the external device.

[0036] In some examples, the implant unit 1 may have a housing 12 , and the physiological parameter monitor 11 may be housed within the housing 12 .

[0037] In some examples, the physiological parameter monitor 11 is detachably connected to the housing 12. In some examples, the physiological parameter monitor 11 is connected to the housing 12 via a snap fit.

[0038] In some examples, the housing 12 may have a housing (not shown) for accommodating the physiological parameter monitor 11. In some examples, the housing cavity of the housing 12 may have a closed end and an open end. In some examples, the physiological parameter monitor 11 may be accommodated in the housing cavity of the housing 12 in such a manner that the extracorporeal portion 111 is close to the closed end and the intracorporeal portion 112 is close to the open end. In this case, by approaching the intracorporeal portion 112 to the open end, the housing 12 can be conveniently clamped and the intracorporeal portion 112 can be implanted into the defined area 31 of the subject 3. In some examples, the housing 12 may be formed into a hemispherical shape.

[0039] Figure 3 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the implant device 2 according to the present embodiment.

[0040] In some examples, the implant device 2 may include a bracket 21, a accommodating mechanism 22 disposed on the bracket 21, and a robotic arm 23. The accommodating mechanism 22 may accommodate a plurality of implant units 1. When the subject 3 receives the implant unit 1, the subject 3 may approach the bracket 21. The robotic arm 23 may pick up the implant unit 1 from the accommodating mechanism 22 and implant the implant unit 1 into a defined area 31 of the subject 3, thereby causing the external portion 111 of the physiological parameter monitor 11 to adhere to the surface of the skin of the subject 3 and the internal portion 112 of the physiological parameter monitor 11 to enter the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3.

[0041] In some examples, the bracket 21 may have a base 211 close to the ground, an end base 212 away from the ground, and a connecting column 213 connecting the base 211 and the end base 212 .

[0042] In some examples, the bracket 21 can be fixed to the ground. In some examples, the base 211 can have a fixing device (not shown) such as a screw buckle or a buckle. Thus, the bracket 21 can be easily fixed to the ground.

[0043] In some examples, the bracket 21 can be placed close to the ground. In some examples, the base 211 can have a counterweight (not shown). This can lower the center of gravity of the bracket 21 so that it can be placed on the ground more stably.

[0044] In some examples, the base 211 may be provided with rolling wheels (not shown). This facilitates the movement of the bracket 21. In some examples, the base 211 may be provided with a lifting device (not shown) that matches the rolling wheels. The lifting device may be configured such that, when the lifting device is in the raised position, the rolling wheels may protrude outward from the base 211 and contact the ground, thereby facilitating the movement of the bracket 21. When the lifting device is in the lowered position, the rolling wheels may be recessed inward from the base 211, thereby allowing the entire base 211 to contact the ground, thereby placing the bracket 21 more stably on the ground.

[0045] In some examples, the end seat 212 can be connected to the receiving mechanism 22 .

[0046] In some examples, the connecting pillar 213 may be prismatic in shape. In other examples, the connecting pillar 213 may be cylindrical in shape.

[0047] In some examples, the support 21 may further include a supporting plate 214 corresponding to the movement range of the robotic arm 23 , and the subject 3 may stand on the supporting plate 214 to receive the implantation of the implant unit 1 .

[0048] In some examples, the support plate 214 can be connected to the base 211. In some examples, the support plate 214 can be placed on the ground. In some examples, the support plate 214 can also have a weighing device (not shown).

[0049] In some examples, the supporting plate 214 can be detachably connected to the base 211. In other examples, the supporting plate 214 can be integrally formed with the base 211. This can reduce relative movement between the supporting plate 214 and the base 211, thereby allowing the supporting plate 214 to better adapt to the range of movement of the robotic arm 23.

[0050] In some examples, a pattern similar to the shape of a human foot may be drawn on the supporting plate 214 , so as to facilitate the subject 3 to stand on the supporting plate 214 to receive the implantation unit 1 .

[0051] In some examples, the accommodating mechanism 22 can be provided on the end seat 212 of the bracket 21. In some examples, the accommodating mechanism 22 can have a plurality of cavities 221 (eg, cavity 221a, cavity 221b, cavity 221c ... cavity 221n) for accommodating the implant unit 1.

[0052] In some examples, the environment within each cavity 221 can be a sterile environment.

[0053] In some examples, any of the multiple cavities 221 may have a separate extraction outlet, and the implant unit 1 housed in the cavity 221 may be removed through the corresponding extraction outlet. In other examples, the multiple cavities 221 may have a common extraction outlet, and the multiple implant units 1 housed in the multiple cavities 221 may be transferred to the extraction outlet and removed through the extraction outlet.

[0054] In some examples, when the robotic arm 23 picks up the implant unit 1 from the accommodating mechanism 22, the accommodating mechanism 22 can cause the implant unit 1 to protrude from the removal outlet, thereby facilitating the robotic arm 23 to pick up the implant unit 1. In some examples, when the robotic arm 23 picks up the implant unit 1 from the accommodating mechanism 22, the accommodating mechanism 22 can cause the housing 12 of the implant unit 1 to protrude from the removal outlet, thereby facilitating the robotic arm 23 to pick up the implant unit 1 by gripping the housing 12.

[0055] Figure 4 1 is a schematic diagram showing the robot arm 23 according to this embodiment example implanting the implant unit 1 into the subject 3 . Figure 5 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the robot arm 23 according to this embodiment example picking up the implant unit 1 from the storage mechanism 22 .

[0056] In some examples, the robotic arm 23 can pick up the implant unit 1 from the accommodation mechanism 22 and implant the implant unit 1 into the defined area 31 of the subject 3. In some examples, the robotic arm 23 can pick up the implant unit 1 by gripping the housing 12 of the implant unit 1.

[0057] In some examples, the robotic arm 23 may include a fixing mechanism 231 and a pushing mechanism 232. The fixing mechanism 231 may fix a defined area 31 of the subject 3 so that the physiological parameter monitor 11 is aligned with the defined area 31, and the pushing mechanism 232 may implant the internal portion 112 of the physiological parameter monitor 11 into the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3 to implant the physiological parameter monitor 11 into the defined area 31 of the subject 3.

[0058] In some examples, the end of the fixing mechanism 231 close to the subject 3 can be formed into a clamping structure 2311 to fix the limited area 31 of the subject 3. In some examples, the clamping structure 2311 can have two arc-shaped clamping pieces 2311a and 2311b arranged opposite to each other, and the distance between the clamping pieces 2311a and 2311b can be reduced to fix, for example, the arm of the subject 3 (see Figure 4 ).

[0059] In some examples, the end of the fixing mechanism 231 away from the subject 3 can be connected to the accommodating mechanism 22. In other examples, the end of the fixing mechanism 231 away from the subject 3 can be connected to the bracket 21. In some examples, the end of the fixing mechanism 231 away from the subject 3 can be connected to the end seat 212 or the connecting column 213.

[0060] In some examples, the fixing mechanism 231 may include a plurality of articulated arms movably connected to one another at one end close to the subject 3 and at one end away from the subject 3. In some examples, the fixing mechanism 231 and the pushing mechanism 232 may have approximately similar ranges of movement.

[0061] In some examples, the pushing mechanism 232 may include a housing 2321, a clamping member 2322, and a driving unit 2323. The housing 2321 may be formed in a hollow shape, the clamping member 2322 may be movably disposed within the housing 2321, the clamping member 2322 may have a proximal end proximal to the accommodating mechanism 22 and a distal end distal to the accommodating mechanism 22, the clamping member 2322 may be used to clamp the implant unit 1 from the accommodating mechanism 22, and the driving unit 2323 may be connected to the housing 2321 and may move the housing 2321 to move the clamping member 2322 to the defined area 31 of the subject 3.

[0062] In some examples, the housing 2321 can be hollow and cylindrical. In some examples, the housing 2321 can be prismatic. In some examples, the housing 2321 can be cylindrical. In some examples, the axial direction of the housing 2321 can be parallel to or colinear with the direction of the outlet of the cavity 221 of the accommodating mechanism 22.

[0063] In some examples, the clamping member 2322 can be disposed in a hollow structure of the housing 2321. Additionally, in some examples, the clamping member 2322 can move along the axial direction of the housing 2321.

[0064] In some examples, the driving unit 2323 may include a first guide rail 23231 disposed horizontally, a second guide rail 23232 disposed horizontally, and a third guide rail 23233 disposed vertically. In some examples, the third guide rail 23233 may move horizontally along the first guide rail 23231 and the second guide rail 23232.

[0065] In some examples, the housing 2321 may be disposed on the third guide rail 23233 and may move in a vertical direction along the third guide rail 23233 .

[0066] In this case, the driving unit 2323 can drive the housing 2321 to move in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction through the first guide rail 23231 , the second guide rail 23232 , and the third guide rail 23233 , thereby moving the housing 2321 to the vicinity of the limited area 31 of the subject 3 .

[0067] In some examples, the driving portion 2323 may further include a fourth guide rail 23234 disposed within the housing 2321 and along the axial direction of the housing 2321. In some examples, the clamping member 2322 may be disposed on the fourth guide rail 23234 so as to be movable along the axial direction of the housing 2321.

[0068] In some examples, the clamping member 2322 near the proximal end of the accommodating mechanism 22 can clamp the implant unit 1 located at the extraction outlet of the accommodating mechanism 22. Specifically, first, the driving unit 2323 can move the clamping member 2322 to the vicinity of the removal outlet, and the clamping member 2322 can be in an open state, then, the implant unit 1 can partially protrude from the removal outlet, then, the clamping member 2322 switches to a closed state to clamp the implant unit 1, for example, clamp the outer shell 12 of the implant unit 1, then, the driving unit 2323 can drive the clamping member 2322 to move along the axial direction of the shell 2321 away from the accommodating mechanism 22, thereby taking the implant unit 1 out of the accommodating mechanism 22, finally, the driving unit 2323 can drive the first guide rail 23231, the second guide rail 23232 and the third guide rail 23233, thereby moving the shell 2321 to the vicinity of the defined area 31 of the subject 3, that is, moving the implant unit 1 clamped by the clamping member 2322 to the vicinity of the defined area 31 of the subject 3.

[0069] In some examples, the clamping member 2322 can clamp the housing 12 of the implant unit 1, and the driving unit 2323 can apply a driving force toward the defined area 31, so that the implant unit 1 moves along the fourth guide rail 23234 toward the defined area 31, thereby allowing the in vivo part 112 of the physiological parameter monitor 11 to enter the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3.

[0070] In some examples, the clamping member 2322 can implant the implant unit 1 into the defined area 31 of the subject 3. During the implantation process, the extracorporeal portion 111 of the physiological parameter monitor 11 can be attached to the defined area 31 of the subject 3, and the clamping member 2322 can push the physiological parameter monitor 11 toward the defined area 31, thereby allowing the intracorporeal portion 112 of the physiological parameter monitor 11 to enter the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3.

[0071] In some examples, the robotic arm 23 may further include a pressure sensor (not shown) disposed at the front end of the pushing mechanism 232. The pressure sensor may be used to obtain the pressure between the pushing mechanism 232 and the skin surface of the subject 3. In this case, by obtaining the pressure between the pushing mechanism 232 and the skin surface of the subject 3, the driving force can be easily adjusted.

[0072] In some examples, the implant device 2 may further include a voice mechanism (not shown), which may be used to send prompt information to the subject 3 in the form of voice.

[0073] Figure 6 This is a flow chart showing the process of implanting the implant unit 1 according to this embodiment example into the subject 3 by the implantation device 2. Figure 6 , a detailed description is given of how the implant device 2 implants the implant unit 1 into the limited area 31 of the subject 3.

[0074] In some examples, such as Figure 6 As shown, the physical examination institution implants the implant unit 1 into the limited area 31 of the subject 3 through the implant device 2. The implantation process may include the following steps:

[0075] The subject 3 can disinfect the limited area 31 under the guidance of the medical staff and stand on the support plate 214 (step S100). In some examples, the medical staff can use medical alcohol to disinfect the limited area 31. In some examples, there are a large number of subjects 3, and multiple subjects 3 can stand on the support plate 214 in order of exclusion to receive the implant.

[0076] Under the prompt of the voice module, the subject 3 adjusts the standing posture on the supporting plate 214 so that the fixing mechanism 231 of the robotic arm 23 can fix the limited area 31 of the subject 3 (step S200). Specifically, under the prompt of the voice mechanism, the subject 3 can adjust the standing posture so that the limited area 31 faces the robotic arm 23 of the implant device 2 so that the fixing mechanism 231 of the robotic arm 23 can fix the limited area 31. In some examples, the limited area 31 can be the arm of the subject 3, such as the upper arm or the forearm.

[0077] The robotic arm 23 picks up the implant unit 1 from the accommodating mechanism 22 and moves the implant unit 1 to the vicinity of the defined area 31 of the subject 3 (step S300). In some examples, the driving unit 2323 drives the housing 2321 to move to the extraction outlet corresponding to the implant unit 1 to be picked up through the first guide rail 23231, the second guide rail 23232, and the third guide rail 23233, thereby moving the open clamping member 2322 to the extraction outlet corresponding to the implant unit 1 to be picked up. The accommodating mechanism 22 protrudes the implant unit 1 to be picked up from the extraction outlet so that the clamping member 2322 can clamp the housing 12 of the implant unit 1. In some examples, the driving unit 2323 can move the clamping member 2322 in a direction away from the accommodating mechanism 22 through the fourth guide rail 23234, thereby removing the implant unit 1 from the accommodating mechanism 22.

[0078] The robotic arm 23 implants the implant unit 1 into the defined area 31 of the subject 3, so that the external portion 111 of the implant unit 1 is in contact with the defined area 31 of the subject 3, and the internal portion 112 of the implant unit 1 is implanted into the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3 (step S400). In some examples, after the pushing mechanism 232 moves the implant unit 1 to the vicinity of the defined area 31 of the subject 3, the driving unit 2323 can move the clamping member 2322 toward the defined area 31 via the fourth guide rail 23234, thereby moving the implant unit 1 toward the defined area 31, so that the internal portion 112 of the implant unit 1 is implanted into the subcutaneous tissue of the subject 3, and the external portion 111 of the implant unit 1 is in contact with the surface layer of the skin of the subject 3. In some examples, the pushing mechanism 232 can measure the pressure between the pushing mechanism 232 and the surface layer of the skin of the subject 3 via a pressure sensor, thereby controlling the driving force applied by the pushing mechanism 232 to the implant unit 1.

[0079] According to the implantation device 2 of the present disclosure, the implantation efficiency of the physiological parameter monitor 11 can be improved.

[0080] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, it will be understood that the above description does not limit the present disclosure in any form. Those skilled in the art may modify and change the present disclosure as needed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An automated batch implantation device for automatically implanting physiological parameter monitors into subjects, characterized in that: The invention comprises a bracket, a accommodating mechanism arranged on the bracket and a movable robotic arm, wherein the accommodating mechanism accommodates a plurality of implant units having a physiological parameter monitor for obtaining the physiological parameters of the subject and has a plurality of cavities for accommodating the plurality of implant units, the environment in the plurality of cavities is a sterile environment, any one of the plurality of cavities has a separate outlet for taking out objects or the plurality of cavities have a common outlet for taking out objects, the subject is close to the bracket and is located on the same side of the accommodating mechanism and the robotic arm, the robotic arm implants the implant unit in the accommodating mechanism into a limited area of ​​the subject, so that the external part of the physiological parameter monitor is attached to the surface of the subject's skin and the internal part of the physiological parameter monitor enters the subcutaneous tissue of the subject, the robotic arm comprises a fixing mechanism for fixing the limited area, and a pushing mechanism for implanting the physiological parameter monitor into the limited area, The fixing mechanism includes a plurality of articulated arms movably connected to each other and an end close to the subject is formed into a clamping structure to fix the limited area. The pushing mechanism includes a shell, a clamping member and a driving part. The shell is hollow in shape. The clamping member is movably arranged in the shell. The clamping member has a proximal end close to the accommodating mechanism and a distal end away from the accommodating mechanism. The clamping member is used to clamp the implant unit from the accommodating mechanism. The driving part is connected to the shell and moves the shell to move the clamping member to the limited area of ​​the subject. During the picking process of the implant unit, the driving part drives the shell to move to the object removal outlet corresponding to the implant unit to be picked up and drives the clamping member to move away from the accommodating mechanism. During the implantation process of the implant unit, the driving part drives the shell to move to the limited area and drives the clamping member to move toward the limited area.

2. The batch implantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating mechanism enables the implant unit to protrude from the extraction outlet.

3. The batch implantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism picks up the implant unit from the accommodating mechanism and moves the picked-up implant unit to the defined area.

4. The batch implantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support has a carrying plate corresponding to the moving range of the robot arm, and the subject stands on the carrying plate to receive the implantation of the implant unit.

5. The batch implantation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The physiological parameter monitor is a glucose monitor, wherein the internal part has a glucose sensor for obtaining blood glucose information of the subject, and the external part has a processing module connected to the glucose sensor and obtaining the blood glucose information of the glucose sensor.

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