Minimally Invasive Anchor Delivery System for Tissue Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current medical procedures for treating conditions like Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary incontinence often require invasive methods, leading to significant discomfort, lengthy recovery times, and the need for post-surgical urinary catheterization, with existing devices lacking precision and causing adverse effects.
Innovation Solution
A minimally invasive anchor delivery system that includes a handle, elongate portion with a needle tube and scope assembly, allowing for precise deployment of anchor components within the body to lift, compress, or reposition tissues, reducing the need for surgical incisions and promoting faster recovery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional surgical procedures are used to treat BPH and urinary incontinence, then effective tissue manipulation is achieved, but significant discomfort and lengthy recovery times occur
Solution Approach 1:
The procedure is divided into two separate steps: first, a percutaneous needle is inserted through the skin to deliver an anchor component into the tissue; second, a separate catheter is inserted through the urethra to deliver the second anchor component. This segmentation allows each component to be delivered through minimal incisions rather than requiring a single large open surgery, reducing tissue trauma and patient discomfort while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary connector that links the first anchor component (delivered percutaneously) with the second anchor component (delivered through the urethra). This intermediary mechanism allows the two separately delivered components to work together as a unified tissue manipulation system, achieving effective treatment while avoiding the need for a single invasive surgical procedure.
2Reliability
If traditional surgical procedures are used, then effective tissue manipulation is achieved, but the need for post-surgical urinary catheterization increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first anchor component is delivered and secured into the tissue through a percutaneous needle before the second anchor component is delivered through the urethral catheter. This preliminary action establishes a stable anchor point that guides the subsequent catheter insertion and second anchor delivery, enabling the procedure to be completed through minimal incisions and reducing the need for prolonged urinary catheterization and extending recovery time.
3Ease of operation
If existing delivery devices are used, then tissue access is achieved, but precision and accuracy are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a visual feedback mechanism where the operator can observe the position and trajectory of the needle and catheter through visual indicators or imaging guidance. This feedback allows real-time adjustment of the delivery paths to ensure precise placement of the anchor components at the target location, improving accuracy while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive device control.
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AI summary
A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.