Multifunctional Irrigation Device With Removable Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing irrigation systems require multiple specialized devices for performing different irrigation procedures, such as wound, abscess, and eye irrigation, due to conflicting requirements for direct and indirect fluid streams, leading to inefficiency and increased administrative and health risks.
Innovation Solution
The development of multifunctional irrigation devices that incorporate a fluid source connector, a first nozzle with a conduit for direct or indirect fluid delivery, and a removable shield, allowing for adaptable use in various irrigation procedures without the need for multiple devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized irrigation devices are used for different procedures (wound, abscess, eye irrigation), then the specific requirements for each procedure are met, but the device complexity and administrative burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The irrigation device is designed with a universal connector that can accommodate multiple types of nozzles and shields, allowing a single device to perform wound irrigation, abscess irrigation, and eye irrigation procedures by simply changing the attached components
2Reliability
If specialized equipment is required for each irrigation procedure, then the specific irrigation requirements are satisfied, but administrative efficiency and health outcomes deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The irrigation device is divided into separable components including a main body with connector, various nozzles, and shields that can be independently selected and attached based on the specific irrigation procedure needed, allowing rapid configuration changes without replacing the entire device
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent devices are maintained for different irrigation procedures, then each procedure can be performed with specialized equipment, but the number of devices to manage and the associated risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple irrigation functions that previously required separate devices are merged into a single multifunctional device through the use of a universal connector system that accepts different nozzles and shields, reducing the total number of devices in circulation and the associated administrative and health risks
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 multifunctional irrigation devices enhance efficiency and utility by enabling a single device to perform multiple irrigation procedures, reducing the need for specialized equipment, and minimizing administrative and health risks in emergency settings.
Implementation Method 1
a first nozzle comprising a conduit configured to deliver irrigation fluid from the irrigation fluid source through a partition of the fluid source connector
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and devices for wound irrigation, abscess irrigation, ocular irrigation, and ear irrigation are disclosed with particular utility to address medical emergencies. Devices disclosed herein can comprise a particular arrangement of first and second nozzle that allow efficient conversion of the device as being suitable for one purpose to another.