Balloon Catheter Insertion Device with Recess Position Indicator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing balloon catheter insertion devices lack precise control over the positioning of the balloon catheter within vessels or tubes, risking ineffective treatment or injury to adjacent tissues due to inadequate depth determination.

Innovation Solution

The insertion device features a tubular base body with a recess for direct visualization of the shaft position, a stop mechanism to define a maximum insertion depth, and a scale for quantitative positioning, ensuring accurate placement and preventing overinsertion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the balloon catheter is inserted without position monitoring, then the insertion process is simple and fast, but the position cannot be determined leading to ineffective treatment or injury to adjacent tissues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition determinationVSAvoidinsertion device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A recess is provided in the tubular base body that serves as an intermediary structure to receive and indicate the position of the shaft. This recess acts as a mediator between the shaft and the external observer, enabling position determination without complex monitoring systems. The recess allows direct visualization of the shaft's position relative to the base body, solving the position determination problem while maintaining relatively simple device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If the shaft can be inserted freely without depth limitation, then the device is easy to operate, but the balloon catheter may be inserted beyond maximum penetration depth causing injury to adjacent organs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprevention of overinsertionVSAvoidinsertion control
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A stop is provided in the recess that prevents the shaft from being inserted beyond a predetermined depth. This stop mechanism applies preliminary anti-action by physically blocking further insertion before the balloon catheter can reach harmful depths. The stop is positioned within the recess to automatically engage with the shaft, creating a mechanical limit that prevents overinsertion and protects adjacent organs while maintaining ease of operation within safe limits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Measurement precision

If the position of the balloon catheter is not monitored, then the device structure remains simple, but the treatment effectiveness cannot be ensured due to unknown catheter position

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecatheter positionVSAvoidposition determination mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The recess creates a visual copy or representation of the shaft's position within the tubular base body. By providing a recess that receives the shaft and allows it to be visualized from the outside, the device creates a tangible indicator of catheter position without requiring complex electronic monitoring systems. This copying approach enables position determination through direct observation of the shaft's location relative to the base body and recess, maintaining simplicity while achieving measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentEP2384708B1Insertion device for a balloon catheter
Publication Date: 2013.12.18 SPIGGLE & THEIS MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH
  • EP2384708B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP2384708B1 patent drawingFigure 2a~2b
  • EP2384708B1 patent drawingFigure 3~4

AI summary

The device (10) has a shaft (18) that is movable and insertable into a tubular base (12) for moving a balloon catheter. A shaft position determination device (20) determines a position of the shaft in the tubular base. The determination device has a recess (22) completely penetrating a wall of the base. The shaft has a catch (28) i.e. spring, cooperating with the recess to define an end position (E1) of the shaft in the base. The insertion device is made of sterilizable material such as rustproof high-grade steel or plastic i.e. PTFE or polyoxymethylene.