Adaptive Surgical Stapler Control Using Prior Procedure Parameters

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Solution Overview

Problem

Surgical instruments lack adaptive configuration control based on operational parameters from previous procedures, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors in tissue handling.

Innovation Solution

A surgical stapler that configures itself based on operational parameters from previous procedures, communicating with a surgical hub to receive and implement settings for optimal performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If surgical instruments use fixed configuration settings, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different surgical procedures and tissue types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different surgical proceduresVSAvoidconfiguration control complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system stores operational parameters from previous surgical procedures in advance. The surgical hub retrieves these pre-stored parameters and automatically applies them to configure the surgical instrument before the procedure begins, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration and enabling rapid adaptation to different surgical scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback loop where operational parameters from completed procedures are captured, stored, and fed back into the system. This feedback mechanism allows the surgical instrument to learn from previous operations and automatically adjust its configuration based on proven successful parameters, enhancing adaptability without increasing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If surgical instruments manually configure settings for each procedure, then adaptability improves, but loss of time for setup and configuration increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration adaptabilityVSAvoidprocedure setup time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The surgical instrument system performs self-configuration by automatically receiving and applying operational parameters from the surgical hub. The system serves itself by autonomously adjusting its settings based on retrieved historical data, eliminating the need for manual configuration by surgeons and significantly reducing setup time while maintaining full adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Operational parameters are pre-stored in the system from previous procedures. When a new procedure is initiated, the system automatically retrieves these pre-prepared parameters and applies them instantly, eliminating the time-consuming manual configuration process while ensuring the instrument is properly adapted to the specific surgical requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Manufacturing precision

If surgical instruments lack adaptive configuration, then ease of operation is maintained, but manufacturing precision of surgical outcomes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesurgical procedure precisionVSAvoidinstrument operation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The surgical instrument automatically configures its own settings by receiving operational parameters from the surgical hub without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability enables precise surgical outcomes through adaptive configuration while maintaining ease of operation, as the surgeon simply operates the instrument without needing to understand or adjust complex technical parameters.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The surgical hub acts as an intermediary that handles the complex task of parameter retrieval and configuration. It mediates between the stored historical data and the surgical instrument, translating raw data into optimized operational settings. This intermediary approach enables high precision surgical outcomes while keeping the user interface simple and easy to operate.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12484897B2Surgical instrument with adaptive configuration control

Publication Date: 2025.12.02 CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL

AI summary

A surgical instrument receives an indication to provide adaptive control of surgical instrument functions. The indication may indicate to provide adaptable staple height operating range, to control motors associated with tissue compression, and/or to operate using the operational parameters associated with previous surgical procedures. The surgical instrument may determine values for parameters associated with the identified function and adapt the control of the identified function based upon the determined parameters. The surgical instrument may adapt a display of staple height operating range based on parameters indicating a size of an anvil head. The surgical instrument may control motors associated with tissue compression based on parameters indicating force applied in the instrument. The surgical instrument may operate according to operational parameters identified by a surgical hub.