Suture Equipments TRIZ Cases

Segmented cartridge and drive unit components with alternating jaw grasping reduce surgeon fatigue and needle stick risks during minimally invasive procedures.

Curved arms rotate the needle to place sutures, reducing time for minimally invasive cardiac procedures.

A knotless suture anchor cinches soft tissue to bone using a self-locking loop and barbed insert.

Segmented barb components attach to sutures without compromising material integrity, resolving manufacturing difficulty.

A bone anchor system uses a two-bar locking assembly to secure sutures without knot tying.

A uterus manipulator replaces screw tightening with a sliding clamping element, reducing tissue pressure during laparoscopic procedures.

Visual markings on the tensioner indicate applied force, resolving stability versus measurement precision trade-offs.

Multi-purpose positioner maintains retainer alignment during insertion, preventing unintended disengagement and ensuring reliable snap-on connection.

Adjustable tether system with force sensor enables post-deployment tension monitoring to prevent valve misalignment and migration.

Troughs and ingrowth plates define suture tunnels that enable mechanical compression and biological tissue integration for reliable orthopedic fixation.

A tissue fastener assembly uses a deployment wire to guide segmented members through biological material, resolving precision challenges in confined spaces.

A rigid frame member inside a suture anchor distributes tying force to prevent silicone cutting while pre-loaded sutures reduce deployment time.

A bioadhesive wound closure device seals cardiac puncture wounds using a collagen shaft and adhesive cap.

A removable intracardiac RF device delivers radiofrequency energy to weld tissue and seal patent foramen ovale defects.

A suture testing system evaluates closure integrity using a continuous passive motion machine and fluid supply subsystem.

A soft suture anchor transitions from insertion to an anchored configuration, forming a loop that approximates anatomical structures.

A uni-planar taper lock bone screw uses a spherical head and slidable housing to articulate connecting rods along a single plane.

A regurgitation implant uses a conduit to induce controlled mitral valve flow.

A braided biopolymer scaffold combines collagen and polyethylene fibers to provide mechanical stability.

A handheld bioimpedance probe measures tissue impedance using multiplexed electrode switching to discriminate tumour from normal brain tissue in real-time.

A surgical thread delivery instrument uses a hollow needle nested inside an outer cylinder to enable controlled movement during tissue separation.

Oxidized chitosan and hydrolyzed poly(caprolactone) create a chemically integrated composite that resists structural collapse in physiological environments.

An asymmetric anastomat forms a dynamic valvula-like structure to prevent reflux esophagitis while maintaining food passage efficiency.

A graft fixation assembly anchors soft tissue using bone spikes and a compression member secured by a fastener.

Curved nails match hindfoot anatomy to eliminate relative motion and prevent instability in severe bone defects.

Single-access vacuum tube combines visualization and stabilization to reduce procedural complexity and recovery time.

A minimally invasive suturing device uses a rotating needle driver to reduce needle stick risks during internal organ procedures.

A surgical port with a multi-level flange routes and pinches stay sutures through dedicated channels.

Wedge-shaped barbs on the suture thread resist compression forces, preventing retraction and improving adhesion compared to smooth implants.

Radiopaque shape-memory coils expand within the submucosa to augment the lower esophageal sphincter, enabling fluoroscopic placement confirmation.

An endoscopic tissue defect closure system uses an implant pocket to engage a fastening tube for precise mesh placement.

Barbed retention members slide onto anvil assemblies to secure buttresses, resolving instability during tissue stapling.

A ligature device integrates a needle body with a pre-loaded holding member and pusher for rapid tissue puncturing.

Automated sensor detection on a carrier tape counts surgical needles to reduce operating room downtime.

A microfluidic chip with anchor pins and media channels enables controlled fluid exchange for tissue culture.

An insertion instrument ejects expandable anchors to approximate anatomical gaps across surgical defects.

A multi-drive interference screw head integrates hexalobe, hex, and sprocket features to engage various surgical drivers.

An oval cross-section curved hollow needle allows stiffened thread passage without jamming, reducing tissue trauma from large puncture sites.

A helical surgical needle features a detachable tip body and hollow core for controlled thread guidance.

Adjustable mitral valve repair apparatus uses positioning cords to reposition leaflets, reducing open heart surgery risks.

A bottom-loading bone anchor assembly secures large diameter shanks within a receiver member to maintain polyaxial movement.

A portable surgical manipulator uses an intermediate handle articulation axis to decouple tool actuation from operator grip movements.

A semi-rigid fixation system uses a flexible segment between anchors to maintain pre-injury bone distance under dynamic loading.

A detachable fixation mechanism connects to an interventional catheter for precise mitral valve leaflet coaptation.

A scaphoid prosthesis uses a curved passage for secure fixation.

Segmented annuloplasty implant tightens the posterior valve annulus using a contracting assembly while preserving anterior tissue integrity.

A steerable guide device uses a rack and pinion linkage to translate small clinician rotations into large distal tube deflections.

Angled protrusions on the suture tape prevent sliding and eliminate large knots, reducing post-operative pain during soft tissue repair.