Suture Equipments TRIZ Cases

Segmented channels align barbed and end effector sections to prevent twisting during braiding.

Segmented radial arms store torsional energy in a stable central ring, maintaining an unobstructed channel for endoscopic instruments during surgery.

External slender spanning members bridge fractures to allow micro-motion, reducing stress on poor bone quality.

A spherical implant distributes tensile force through esophageal pouches to facilitate controlled tissue elongation.

A needle holder coupling with an elastically prestressed spring element simplifies surgical needle handling through a single port.

A suture locking wedge translates and rotates to compress the suture against the anchor body for secure fixation.

A dog bone shaped button secures suture tape loops to stabilize the acromioclavicular joint during minimally invasive repair.

A spooling locking arrangement secures tether tension via a rotating ratchet mechanism.

A segmented suture needle deploys a curved tip from a tubular body to penetrate tissue layers safely.

A support arm stabilizes the valve leaflet during needle insertion, resolving instability that compromises suture anchoring accuracy.

Dynamic panels adjust closure force to evenly align tissue edges, resolving the trade-off between secure anchoring and conformability to tissue movement.

One-way locking passageways in the anchor draw soft tissue to bone, reducing surgical complexity by eliminating separate locking components.

Rounded edges on flaps prevent rupture while a segmented locking mechanism with notches holds needles securely during transit.

A suture implant uses a slip knot to slide along the loop and reduce its length for tissue approximation.

Segmenting the reconstruction into a button, washer, and biologic graft resolves the trade-off between internal fixation reliability and device complexity.

Dynamic stabilization uses a deflectable post and compound rod to reduce stress on bone anchors while maintaining spinal stability.

A horizontal dental implant utilizes preserved mesial-distal bone length to increase surface area for osseointegration.

A slidable graft retention loop moves along a tang to minimize flipping distance, preventing excessive graft motion and ensuring stable bone contact.

Merging articulation and tool operation into one drive reduces mechanical complexity, easing one-handed use and cleaning.

Anchored implants compress vein walls to reduce blood flow and treat erectile dysfunction without triggering collateral vein development.

A dual-layer antimicrobial coating system combines a metal layer with a discontinuous polymer layer to inhibit bacterial attachment on medical devices.

A tissue access closure system uses a suture guide and passer to approximate biological tissue segments.

Segmented catheters deliver pre-threaded anchors that tighten a tether loop, contracting the annulus to minimize tissue damage risk.

Radial compression of a suture clip eliminates knot tying, reducing surgical time and procedural complexity.

A surgical suture cutter with a wishbone handle and mid-point lock mechanism.

Replacing planar plates with spherical members reduces stress concentration and eliminates containment cannulas for safer meniscus repair.

Resilient flanges enable flexible joint access while integrated slots organize sutures to reduce management errors.

A knotless anchor drive system uses a puzzle cut connection to interlock an inserter sleeve and anchor body for rotational stability.

A suture passer uses a retractable jaw to cover its beveled tip during insertion.

A termination device cinches and locks a tether to tighten heart valve tissue through small incisions.

A surgical introducer uses a guide bore and band-pulling member to retain and pull an implant across an incision.

Dynamic scissors mechanism adjusts maxillary and mandibular separation to resolve visualization versus access trade-offs in transoral surgery.

A catheter-based delivery system positions heart implants against ventricular walls using a retractable anchor mechanism.

An energy delivery device fuses suture filaments using heat to secure implants.

A multi-axial screw assembly connects longitudinal members to vertebral bodies using a deformable receiver and set screw mechanism.

Pre-curved needles follow matching tracks without deformation, eliminating frequent replacements and reducing surgical costs.

A braided tubular suture anchor forms preconfigured loops that constrict soft tissue without requiring surgical knots.

Adjustable bone anchor assembly secures spinal rods via a retaining clip and chamfered crown member interface.

Segmented proximal and distal components provide dual fixation points that prevent anchor shifting in poor bone quality.

Axially sliding hook inside needle lumen captures and passes sutures through tissue, preventing fraying in tight spaces.

Compressible tissue thickness compensator integrates visual markers to assist surgical detection during stapling procedures.

Wet spinning PCL and graphene oxide creates fibers with controlled surface exposure.

A measuring device locates isometric points in canine stifle joints using flexed and extended radiographic images.

A mechanical self-locking suture device pushes needle ends through tissue and automatically fastens them on the distal side.

Segmented anchor legs self-engage soft tissue via angled geometry, reducing surgical time and complexity.

Elongate channels and a tensioning door in the handle prevent suture tangling during anchor deployment, improving surgical efficiency.

A helical inserter drives a hollow needle into soft tissue using matched hypoid gears.