Diagnostics TRIZ Cases

Thermal emitters accelerate polymerization within the injector channel to prevent extravasation and enable controlled vertebral height restoration.

A cylindrical ultrasonic handset uses a control lever to activate ultrasound generating means via a Hall effect sensor.

Segmented optical detectors expand the field of view without reducing angular resolution, enabling accurate medical navigation.

A catheter system guides a needle wire through vessel blockages to create a stable entry pathway.

A cam-based articulation mechanism orients a robotic surgical shaft assembly to resolve force transmission limits in minimally invasive procedures.

An implantable aneurysm device combines a closure structure with a supplemental stabilizer to secure placement within the artery.

A bariatric device lower stomach element applies pressure to induce satiety signals.

Pivotally connected driving arms and restoring springs stabilize transmission and position control, ensuring complete and smooth clamping operations.

A catheter delivers light-activated adhesive to the left atrial appendage and cures it instantly using a fiber optic member.

A robotic surgical system positions bone pins using virtual planes and fiducial markers to align cutting guides with high precision.

A telescoping retractor holder distributes lifting forces to the operating table via a length-adjustable support rod.

Segmented endoscopic instrument places cutting means in valley portions to prevent muscularis propria damage during submucosal dissection.

A surgical head clamp uses a ball thread spindle for axial adjustment and locking.

A surgical navigation tensor uses integrated sensors to measure ligament tension forces during knee procedures.

A flexible cord with weighted absorbent elements manages surgical fluids through a trocar, preventing cavity deflation and gauze retention risks.

Replace complex imaging with a mechanical force sensing system that measures ligament tension to restore accurate mechanical alignment.

Vertical support member with locking clamps positions surgeon torso and arms to reduce back and neck pain from hunching.

Automated locking device prevents procedure interruptions and contamination risks by synchronizing door access with medical device status.

An esophageal catheter uses embedded control wires to laterally displace the esophagus away from the heart during cardiac procedures.

Varying thread pitch on the firing member automatically adjusts mechanical engagement to maintain consistent staple formation despite uneven anvil gaps.

Filtering axial force and torque signals over specific displacements eliminates noise artifacts, improving placement precision.

Automated verification of disinfection status prevents enclosure locking for non-compliant probes, eliminating manual traceability errors.

Verification module reads unique catheter identifier to configure device, preventing cross-patient reuse and infection risks.

A surgical system uses voice sensors and a processor to control instruments via acoustic signals.

An RFID identification tag uses an electrical circuit with configurable attachment regions to track medical devices.

A shiftable transmission assembly uses a solenoid-driven carriage to transfer power between drive systems.

A rotating magnet generates a magnetic field plane to enable precise orientation tracking of surgical instruments relative to bone structures.

A coupling member maintains alignment between a cannulated drill and access member, resolving trajectory verification precision issues in brain surgery.

An articulating drill shaft pivots to form precise bone cavities while minimizing surgical injury through automated sensor-based control.

A combination surgical tool integrates an argon plasma coagulation probe within a retractable cover for seamless mode switching.

Hydrophobic porous valves vent trapped air from specimen pouches, reducing volume and preventing rupture risks during minimally invasive surgery.

A power supply module uses a metal core substrate to mount batteries directly, eliminating holders and reducing overall thickness.

A disposable electrosurgical handpiece uses a battery discharge timer to automatically decouple the electrode from the current source.

Detachable drilling and cutting modules constrain tool movement to correct misaligned knee joints, resolving precision trade-offs in osteotomy surgery.

Sensor-equipped compartments track user behavior to calculate personalized reminder times, preventing missed doses and accidental overmedication.

Nested deformable clip with teeth anchors staple lines, preventing bleeding and tissue separation without adding instrument complexity.

Variable diameter and stiffness along the guidewire body provide a stable landmark, resolving tissue movement challenges during surgical procedures.

Elastic suspension via spiral slots reduces stress risers and load shielding while enabling controlled interfragmentary motion.

A distraction tool seats artificial disc endplates against vertebrae for precise initial positioning.

A head-worn visualization device displays three-dimensional augmentation information aligned with a main surgical display.

Electrical stimulation exercises muscle tissue to improve implant integration, resolving the trade-off between effective reflux prevention and swallowing ease.

Adjustable bone screw with alternating threaded and unthreaded shaft sections allows intraoperative length modification using a pivoting cutting tool.

A region-based augmentation system adjusts augmented content visibility based on user viewpoint location within anchor regions.

A surgical stapler uses an accelerometer to monitor drive member acceleration for precise motor force control.

An independent manipulation system resolves therapist fatigue and session duration constraints by delivering consistent vertebral pressure.

Separating forward and retrograde cutting functions reduces tip damage risk while preset diameter settings allow versatile drilling.

Planetary gear train paired with bidirectional ratchet allows manual operation when motor fails, reducing surgical risk.

An internal pressure sensor measures contact force to improve detection precision and reduce thrombus formation during cardiac ablation.