Diagnostics TRIZ Cases

A fistula blocking stent uses a barrier film between two fixing stents to seal the connection between lumens, preventing fluid leakage and aspiration pneumonia.

Merges the tracking sensor array with an embedded computer platform to eliminate external cable connections, reducing system complexity and setup time.

Automated protocols adjust speed, force, and temperature via sensors to resolve the contradiction between deep tissue penetration and safety.

Segmented braid-ball aneurysm implants allow size verification under imaging while maintaining retrievability for incorrect sizing.

An electrode wiping surgical device integrates electrosurgical sealing with stapling and cutting functions in a single end effector assembly.

Segmented dissector arms reconfigure from low to expanded profiles within a single plane.

Undercut bulge geometry enables precise force transmission by eliminating mechanical play and reducing operational complexity.

Control unit computes cutting paths to keep surgical tools under external anatomical surfaces, preventing contact with adjacent structures during burring.

A rotatable rocker arm assembly enables precise positioning of stabilizing features in head fixation devices.

A multi-application robotized platform integrates planning consoles and articulated arms to position surgical tools with high precision.

Positioning mark on guide tool indicates implant rotation, reducing misplacement risks during cartilage repair surgery.

A medical device strain relief member uses a flexible overlay on a rigid support to enhance pushability and torqueability.

Automated torque application couples the waveguide to the transducer, eliminating manual effort and ensuring consistent ultrasonic performance.

An elastic helical coupling at the catheter tip measures contact force, preventing tissue damage while ensuring reliable electrode engagement.

Segmented lockout mechanism blocks clamp arm and button actuation to resolve reliability complexity trade-off.

A surgical instrument management system tracks repair histories and coordinates maintenance across multiple facility stages.

Segmented guide edges and barrier plates orient the saw blade for accurate cuts, eliminating preoperative customization delays.

Processor adjusts tissue compression parameters using motor current draw measurements to resolve manufacturing variations that cause inconsistent tissue gaps.

A surgical stapler uses a contiguous groove anvil and sequential firing mechanism to form consistent staples.

Light source assembly replaces mechanical version rods to eliminate parallax errors during shoulder replacement surgery.

Staggered E-prong geometry prevents improper fluid connections, reducing dialysate volume and operational complexity.

A surgical system deploys an energy probe from retracted to extended positions within movable jaw members for tissue treatment.

A tissue cutting system uses ultrasonic energy to disrupt subcutaneous septa through a single entry site.

A colpotomy cup integrates a rotating cutter and light emitting diodes to guide precise tissue separation.

Image processing unit analyzes jaw position to dynamically adjust force limits, preventing tissue damage from excessive grasp pressure.

An integral spring member biases the trigger toward its initial position, enabling reliable tissue sealing while managing device complexity.

An integrated umbilical cord clamp merges tracking tags with mechanical clamping to resolve reliability versus complexity trade-offs.

A slotted outer cannula guides an inner drive cannula to adjust the internal door angle, preventing tissue damage during device placement.

A high-frequency surgical device uses segmented electrodes to generate plasma via controlled current density changes.

A therapeutic patch shoe slides into a controller receptacle to connect conductors for electrical stimulation delivery.

Centralized server stores user preferences and usage data, enabling automatic configuration of sauna settings across a global network.

A disposable bone implant tool uses elastic deformation to measure insertion torque via indicator portions on the rod.

A computer system defines selected bone volumes using shape selection elements and voxelizes the area to generate an updated model for robotic guidance.

A surgical flux transmission conduit integrates a data signal pathway to identify connected kinematic delivery structures.

A dental handpiece guides cleaning liquid through an immersion flow path to clean the insert body.

Embedded fiber Bragg grating sensors restore tactile feedback in teleoperated surgery by replacing mechanical transmission with optical wavelength shifts.

Contrasting threads in surgical sponges improve visibility against white gauze.

Nested flexible sensor array with fluid-tight seal reduces irrigation interference to improve tissue temperature measurement accuracy during RF ablation.

Machine-readable medication packaging tracks dispensing events to verify patient adherence.

Alternating positive and negative pressure impulses fragment occlusive thrombi while allowing vessel wall recoil to minimize tissue damage.

A modular surgical hub uses an RFID reader to pair with instruments, consolidating multiple devices into one system to reduce equipment footprint and clutter.

Miniature bone-mounted robot maps and shapes bone surfaces to deposit bio-ink implants.

An elastomeric attachment feature enables controlled positioning and release of an implantable medical device during minimally invasive procedures.

Segmented jaws and adjustable stops control insertion depth, resolving complexity while ensuring precise vertebral placement.

Camera controller defines a region of interest within the sensor array to reduce processing workload and detect rapid object movements.

A graphical user interface displays virtual reference structures to position and fix markers on anatomical geometry.

Integrated overmolded seal on surgical handpiece nosecone eliminates user-installed O-rings, preventing irrigation fluid ingress.

Segmented optical filter processes multi-frequency light signals to detect mechanical deformation in elongate medical devices.

A force transducer with radial ribs channels cleaning liquid through dedicated passages to maintain sensor accuracy.