Bronchoscopes TRIZ Cases

A machine-learned model predicts intra-operative lung object locations using pre-operative and real-time images.

A medical device generates virtual endoscopic images from three-dimensional CT data to guide insertion.

A multifunctional ENT tool integrates a rotatable tubular probe with an internal balloon sinuplasty mechanism for single-handed surgical operation.

Handheld ophthalmic instrument uses amber LED illumination and a digital imager to capture retinal images without pupil dilation.

Electromagnetic tracking inside extended working channel compensates for anatomical deformation during bronchoscopy.

Customized hydrogel implants restore phonatory mucosal pliability to address individual vocal deficits without increasing device complexity.

Nested doll catheter delivers expandable implant to maintain collateral channel patency, relieving lung hyper-inflation without excessive tissue trauma.

Relocating the heavy display assembly to the distal end of the handle restores center of gravity balance and improves manual control during medical procedures.

Segmented design allows the applicator to expand after delivery, enabling effective thermal ablation in hard-to-reach sites.

Autonomous catheter navigation reduces operator cognitive burden by using machine intelligence to process optical images and guide the device.

Real-time image feed registration aligns reference points with catheter orientation for precise navigation.

A control system generates real-time motion plans to guide concentric tube probe tips to goal positions.

Integrated endoscope sampling device with digitally displaceable actuator eliminates complex tube handling to prevent sample loss during bronchial lavage.

Segmenting the actuator button creates two-step tactile feedback, resolving operation confirmation issues in endoscope suction valves.

A medical appliance generates electrical current via galvanic action between dissimilar metals to stimulate the cough reflex.

Iron-based solder fills gaps between the base blade and tube via capillary action, creating a leak-tight seam that withstands autoclave sterilization.

Universal USB interfaces connect functional modules to a common frame, reducing device bulk and weight while maintaining versatility.

A catheter navigation system fuses optical sensor images with inertial measurement unit data to track device position in real time.

A robotic surgical endoscope mount secures the housing to a distal arm while routing cables along its lateral side.

Semi-rigid scope guide tube with flexible grommet positions bronchoscopy instrument near patient airway.

Multi-source imaging system combines structured light and spectral data to define connective soft tissue boundaries.

Liquid barrier reduces energy attenuation in thin coaxial cables, enabling precise microwave delivery to peripheral lung tumors.

Sealed optical cavity prevents lens fogging and maintains image clarity for real-time airway visualization.

Segmenting the sterile scope from a reusable control unit eliminates cleaning complexity while maintaining reliable intubation success.

Printed conductive ink electrodes on the endotracheal tube maintain stable vocal fold contact, resolving rotational movement disruptions during EMG monitoring.

A medical system uses a sealing device to prevent bleeding when deploying an inner instrument through small anatomic passageways to reach encapsulated targets.

An extended tongue on the blade heel prevents tip contact with the handle during rotation, reducing cross-infection risks.

A deflectable catheter uses a pull wire assembly to steer the distal tip for precise alignment.

A gripping device merges a hollow bougie with suction capabilities to guide intubation.

Segmenting the drive mechanism allows precise rotation and articulation, resolving complexity constraints in minimally invasive surgery.

Visible unique codes on laryngopharyngoscope retractor components guide correct mating, resolving reassembly complexity from multiplicity of parts.

A head-mounted display receives converted image signals from medical equipment to present visual data directly in the practitioner's field of view.

A wireless interactive remote clinical examination platform enables medical professionals to operate instruments and collect data in real time.

A mobile device housing integrates a tongue depressor and camera cutaway for remote oral examination.

A rail system guides an endotracheal tube along a predetermined path, resolving visualization difficulties during intubation.

A liquid metal electrode navigates bronchial branches to deliver radiofrequency energy directly to tumor tissue.

A balloon applicator system delivers radiation via a flexible shaft through small incisions.

A laryngoscope integrates a suction system with a camera lens to maintain a clear field of view during airway procedures.

Integrating illumination and imaging into a single unit reduces camera size for pediatric care while preventing fogging through a heated blade.

A video laryngoscope uses a deflector to block light scatter from reaching the image sensor, while a detachable display resolves manoeuvrability constraints.

An integrated reversible airway device merges supraglottic and endotracheal tubes into one unit, eliminating disconnection risks during mode conversion.

A handle-mounted light hub uses a spring-biased switch to power an LED when the blade inserts.

Replacing fragile halogen bulbs with LEDs and a compression spring maintains consistent brightness while extending battery life for reliable intubation.

Spring-loaded occluding heads on laryngoscope arms compress carotid arteries to stop bleeding while preserving brain blood flow.

A spreadable laryngoscope pivots a blade away from a fixed blade via a lever arm to widen the viewing passage.

A two-stage bronchoscope uses a nested distal stage to navigate narrow lung airways.

A navigation system tracks cyclic anatomical motion using periodic signals derived from pose differentials to maintain continuous instrument registration.

A non-uniform inflatable membrane resolves the trade-off between structural stability and measurement precision in ear canal imaging.