Coiled Anchor Device for Minimally Invasive BPH Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) are associated with high risks of adverse effects, require invasive procedures, and offer suboptimal symptom relief, often necessitating hospital stays and prolonged recovery times, with existing methods either being invasive or providing limited reduction in symptom scores.
Innovation Solution
The development of an anchor assembly with a distal and proximal component that can be implanted within the body to apply tension between anchor components, allowing for minimally invasive tissue approximation, compression, or repositioning, specifically designed for treating BPH by compressing the prostate gland to relieve urethral obstruction, using a suture-based system that can be deployed through small incisions or without hospitalization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional surgical treatments for BPH are used, then symptom relief is achieved, but invasive procedures and hospital stays are required
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor device is divided into multiple segments including a coiled anchor portion and a tail section, allowing minimally invasive insertion through the urethra while maintaining effective compression capability. The segmented structure enables the device to be delivered through small catheters without requiring open surgery.
Solution Approach 2:
The coiled anchor is designed with a nested structure where the coil winds around a central core, allowing compact delivery through thin catheters. The coiled configuration enables the anchor to expand to its full functional size after deployment, providing effective prostate compression while maintaining minimally invasive delivery.
2Reliability
If traditional surgical treatments for BPH are used, then symptom relief is achieved, but prolonged recovery times occur
Solution Approach 1:
The coiled anchor utilizes the body's natural urinary flow to achieve its therapeutic effect. The compression force is automatically applied as urine flows through the constrained urethra, eliminating the need for external power sources or complex activation mechanisms. This self-actuating design simplifies the procedure and reduces recovery time.
3Ease of operation
If existing BPH treatments are used, then some symptom relief is provided, but adverse effects are common
Solution Approach 1:
The coiled anchor acts as an intermediary device that mechanically compresses the prostate gland to relieve urethral obstruction. This mechanical compression approach avoids the chemical side effects of medications and the tissue damage associated with surgical resection, providing a middle-ground treatment option with fewer adverse effects.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The anchor assembly provides effective urethral opening and symptom relief by compressing the prostate gland, reducing fluid obstruction, while minimizing adverse effects and allowing for potential reversal, facilitating quicker recovery and reduced hospitalization needs.
Implementation Method 1
The coiled anchor may be formed by coiling a wire... The coiled anchor portion is configured to compress a prostate gland
Data Source
AI summary
A coiled anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The coiled anchor includes windings which capture and deform the connector between the windings and prevent the connector from disengaging from the coiled anchor once engaged.