Multifunctional Energy Generator for Simultaneous Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Waveforms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgical procedures require separate generators for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices, and simultaneous activation of electrosurgical devices necessitates multiple energy generators, leading to a need for a unified energy generator that can interface with various devices and switch between different energy delivery modes.
Innovation Solution
A surgical energy delivery system featuring a multifunctional energy generator with multiple receptacles and energy sources, capable of detecting the type of device connected and configuring its output to provide either electrosurgical or ultrasonic waveforms, using a power supply, inverter, and controller to manage energy delivery across multiple ports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate generators are used for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices, then each device can be optimized for its specific energy delivery mode, but the device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The energy generator is designed with a universal architecture that can operate in multiple energy delivery modes including ultrasonic, monopolar electrosurgical, and bipolar electrosurgical modes. The generator incorporates a multifunctional receptacle with multiple contact portions that can interface with different types of energy delivery devices, allowing a single generator to replace multiple specialized generators while maintaining optimized performance for each mode through configurable output settings
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electrosurgical devices are activated simultaneously, then surgical versatility is improved, but the need for multiple energy generators increases
Solution Approach 1:
The generator employs multiple independent energy sources, each capable of operating independently to power different energy delivery devices simultaneously. The system includes a first energy source for ultrasonic devices and a second energy source for electrosurgical devices, with each source having its own controller and power supply circuitry. This segmentation allows simultaneous activation of multiple devices without requiring separate generators for each device
Solution Approach 2:
The multifunctional receptacle is designed with multiple contact portions that can simultaneously interface with different types of energy delivery devices. The receptacle includes first contact portions for ultrasonic devices and second contact portions for electrosurgical devices, enabling a single generator to manage multiple devices concurrently through a unified interface design
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple plug designs and adapters are used for different energy devices, then device compatibility is achieved, but the ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention implements a universal receptacle design with multiple contact portions that can interface with different types of energy delivery devices through a single standardized connector. The multifunctional receptacle includes appropriately configured contact portions for ultrasonic, monopolar, and bipolar devices, eliminating the need for multiple plug designs and adapters while maintaining compatibility across different device types through a unified interface
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
Enables the use of a single energy generator to power various ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices, reducing the need for multiple plug designs and adapters, and allowing for simultaneous activation of multiple devices, enhancing operational efficiency and versatility in surgical procedures.
Implementation Method 1
an inverter coupled to the power supply and configured to generate an electrosurgical waveform or an ultrasonic drive waveform
Data Source
AI summary
An energy generator includes a plurality of energy sources. Each energy source includes: a power supply configured to output a direct current waveform; an inverter coupled to the power supply and configured to generate an electrosurgical waveform or an ultrasonic drive waveform; and an energy source controller configured to control the inverter and the power supply. The generator also includes a plurality of receptacles each of which is coupled to the plurality of energy sources. Each receptacle includes a plurality of ports, where a first portion of the ports is configured to transmit the electrosurgical waveform and a second portion of the ports is configured to transmit the ultrasonic drive waveform.