Connected Medical Devices With Single-Umbilicus Power Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical devices face challenges with multiple power and signal cables or umbilici that obstruct movement, risk disconnection, and increase procedure duration and cost, particularly during procedures involving insertion devices and auxiliary medical devices.
Innovation Solution
A medical system with a single umbilicus connecting an insertion device and a medical device, featuring a friction fit and locking mechanism, allowing electronic and physical coupling, and utilizing digital modulation to consolidate power and signal transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple umbilici or cables are used to power and control each device separately, then each device can be independently powered and controlled, but the cables obstruct user movement, may be accidentally twisted or disconnected, and increase procedure duration and costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate umbilici and cables into a single integrated umbilicus that serves both the insertion device and the medical device. This merging eliminates the obstruction and entanglement problems of multiple cables while maintaining reliable power and signal transmission to both devices through consolidated connection pathways.
2Reliability
If multiple separate capital devices are used to power and control each device, then each device has dedicated control and power sources, but this increases procedure costs and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control system where a single capital device with a controller can control and power both the insertion device and the medical device through the integrated umbilicus. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate capital devices for each medical instrument, reducing procedural complexity and costs while maintaining reliable control through shared communication pathways.
3Power
If multiple separate power sources are used for each device, then each device has sufficient power supply, but this increases procedure costs and setup time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate power sources into a single integrated power delivery system through the consolidated umbilicus. This unified power supply can simultaneously power both the insertion device and the medical device, eliminating the need for multiple power sources and reducing procedure setup time and costs while maintaining adequate power delivery to all components.
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AI summary
A medical system includes an insertion device including a handle, an insertion portion with at least one lumen, a port fluidly coupled to the lumen, and a connection portion. The medical system also includes a medical device including a handle, an insertion portion, and a connection portion configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device. The connection portion of the medical device is configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device to form an electronic and physical connection between the insertion device and the medical device.