Fibrous Flock Tissue Fusion Agent for Energy Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tissue fusion techniques face challenges with material application complexity, inhomogeneous distribution, and energy-induced tissue degeneration, leading to weakened fusion strength and tightness.
Innovation Solution
A tissue fusion agent comprising particulate and/or fibrous flock material with an enlarged surface area for improved contact and uniform distribution, allowing for strong and tight fusion with reduced material application, and adjustable properties for specific fusion requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ultrasound, laser irradiation, or heat is used for tissue fusion, then reliable and safe tissue fusion is achieved, but tissue degeneration occurs in the fusion region which adversely affects the strength and tightness of the fused tissue
Solution Approach 1:
A biocompatible material layer is introduced as an intermediary between the tissue surfaces to be fused. This intermediate layer absorbs the harmful effects of energy input (ultrasound, laser, heat) while facilitating tissue fusion, thereby preventing direct tissue degeneration and maintaining fusion strength and tightness.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical and chemical parameters of the fusion region by introducing a material layer with specific properties (biocompatibility, energy absorption characteristics). This material layer modifies the energy distribution and thermal characteristics, allowing fusion to proceed without excessive tissue degradation.
2Reliability
If conventional tissue fusion materials are applied into a tissue region to be fused, then tissue fusion is achieved, but the application process becomes very complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The flock material possesses a porous structure that enables simple application methods. The porous nature allows the material to be easily deposited onto the tissue surface and to conform to irregular tissue geometries, significantly simplifying the application process while maintaining effective tissue fusion.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical form of the fusion material from conventional solid or liquid forms to a flock structure. This parameter change in material morphology enables simpler application techniques and improves ease of operation.
3Reliability
If tissue fusion materials are applied into a tissue region to be fused, then tissue fusion is achieved, but inhomogeneous distribution of the material occurs which causes great variation in material contraction upon energy input, risking insufficient material for strong and tight tissue fusion
Solution Approach 1:
The porous structure of the flock material allows for uniform distribution across the tissue surface. The porous nature enables the material to conform to tissue contours and distribute evenly, preventing the inhomogeneities that lead to variable contraction and ensuring sufficient material presence throughout the fusion region.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention achieves homogeneous material distribution through the flock structure, which naturally distributes evenly across the tissue surface. This homogeneity ensures uniform contraction behavior upon energy input and consistent fusion quality throughout the treatment area.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The fibrous flock material enables efficient, reproducible, and gentle tissue fusion with enhanced strength and cell growth, reducing energy input and facilitating application in complex areas.
Implementation Method 1
owing to the fibrous design of the flock material, the tissue fusion agent allows complete coverage of a tissue region to be fused... the tissue fusion agent can be applied in a targeted manner to a tissue region to be fused... the tissue fusion agent can be applied into a tissue region to be fused in reproducible and, in particular, definable amounts
Implementation Method 2
Owing to the fibrous design of the flock material, the tissue fusion agent has an enlarged surface area, making it possible to establish improved contact with a tissue region to be fused, said contact being improved in terms of strength and tightness
Implementation Method 3
a further advantage of the tissue fusion agent arising from the fibrous design of the flock material is that the tissue fusion agent can be uniformly or homogeneously distributed in a tissue region to be fused
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AI summary
The invention relates to a tissue fusion agent comprising a particulate and/or fibrous flock material. The invention further relates to a discharge device containing the tissue fusion agent. Lastly, the invention relates to a surgical system comprising the tissue fusion agent or the discharge device and a tissue fusion instrument.