Modular Surgical Laser System With Wireless Control And Disposable Tips
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surgical and therapeutic laser systems lack versatility, ease of use, and advanced features such as modular designs, wireless control, and efficient fiber management, limiting their effectiveness and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A modular laser system with wireless remote control, touch screen programming, a removable fiber cable, and autoclaveable handpiece, featuring multiple wavelength emission capability and replaceable surgical tips for improved usability and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a surgical laser system uses a fixed console design, then the system structure is stable, but the ease of operation and maneuverability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The laser system is divided into separate functional modules: a handpiece containing the laser source and delivery fiber, a removable fiber cable, and a separate control unit. This segmentation allows the handpiece to be maneuvered independently while the control unit remains stationary, improving ease of operation without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The laser source and delivery mechanisms are extracted from the console and placed into a separate handpiece that can be removed and repositioned. This extraction allows the heavy laser generation components to remain in one location while the lightweight handpiece with fiber cable can be easily maneuvered to different surgical sites.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the fiber cable is permanently attached, then the connection stability is high, but the adaptability and ease of repair are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The fiber cable is pre-connected to both the handpiece and the surgical tip before use, ensuring proper alignment and connection stability. The removable design allows for preliminary connection preparation while maintaining the ability to quickly detach and replace components during surgery for adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fiber cable connection system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable connection. The cable can be securely attached during setup to ensure stability, then easily detached when needed for adaptability, balancing both connection stability and versatility through controlled dynamic connections.
3Reliability
If the handpiece is non-autoclaveable, then the manufacturing complexity is lower, but the reliability and ease of repair are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The handpiece is designed as a disposable or limited-life component that can be autoclaved for sterilization but is not intended for long-term durability. This allows the handpiece to be manufactured with simpler, less expensive materials that can withstand autoclaving while accepting that the component will have a limited service life, improving reliability through proper sterilization without requiring complex, expensive manufacturing.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the laser system has limited wavelength options, then the device complexity is lower, but the adaptability and versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The laser system incorporates multiple wavelength emission capabilities within a single handpiece design, allowing one device to perform multiple surgical functions. The handpiece is designed to accept different fiber types and configurations that support various wavelengths, providing universal applicability across different surgical procedures without requiring multiple separate devices.
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 modular design enhances user experience with intuitive operation, improved fiber optic coupling, and versatility, making the laser system more effective and easier to use across various medical applications.
Implementation Method 1
laser module with multiple wavelength emission capability
Implementation Method 2
laser module with multiple wavelength emission capability
Implementation Method 3
improved fiber optic coupling system for laser delivery
Data Source
AI summary
Laser emission systems for surgical and other therapeutic uses are herein disclosed. In the preferred embodiments, different laser control systems are disclosed and disposable tips and fiber with a unique connection structure are utilized. By being disposable, the tips are manufactured to minimize material loss while also providing the confidence patients desire for their health which comes from knowing the tips are sterile. One end of the fiber is encased in a ferrule, which provides the permanent connection. A lens structure may also be utilized to focus laser light as it passes from a waveguide into the tip. The laser generation module may emit laser light in multiple wavelengths simultaneously and may also feature remote operation.