Implant Insertion System With Nested Needle Shell And Carrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for implanting therapeutics below the skin are complex, expensive, and time-consuming, posing challenges in precision and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An implant insertion system comprising a needle shell, needle insert, implant tube, and insertion rod, which allows for precise placement and loading of implants, enabling serial and parallel implantation at different depths and positions using a single entry point, with features like removable syringe holders and depth indicators for improved handling and accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If existing systems are used for implant deposition, then implantation can be achieved, but the systems are complex, expensive, and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into distinct modular components: a needle assembly for insertion, a separate implant carrier for holding the therapeutic implant, and a delivery mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while reducing overall system complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The implant carrier is designed to be inserted within the needle assembly, and the therapeutic implant is contained within the carrier. This nested configuration allows for a compact, integrated system that reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby simplifying the overall system while maintaining precision.
2Productivity
If existing systems are used for implant deposition, then implantation can be achieved, but the procedures are tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The implant is pre-loaded into the implant carrier before the procedure, and the carrier is prepared in advance. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming steps during the actual implantation procedure, allowing for rapid deployment when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The needle assembly, implant carrier, and delivery mechanism are combined into a single integrated system that performs multiple functions (insertion, holding, and delivery) in one unified device, reducing the number of separate操作步骤 and overall procedural time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple implants are implanted at different depths and positions, then comprehensive treatment is achieved, but the complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The implant carrier is designed with universal features that allow it to deliver implants to various depths and positions by adjusting the insertion depth of the needle assembly. The same basic system can accommodate different implant types and delivery locations, providing multi-functionality without requiring multiple specialized devices.
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AI summary
A needle shell is inserted through skin with a needle insert within the needle shell occluding an insertion end of the needle shell. The needle insert is withdrawn from the needle shell and an implant tube is inserted into the needle shell and below the skin, wherein the implant tube is slid within the needle shell while the needle shell is below the surface of the tissue. Interior surfaces of the implant tube contact and guide sliding movement of the implant. An implant insertion rod is inserted into the needle shell to implant an implant below the skin.