Penile Prosthesis Delivery Tool with Segmented Receptacles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pre-assembled components of implantable penile prostheses tend to become tangled and damaged during transport due to loose packaging, increasing surgical time and risk of error.
Innovation Solution
A delivery tool with receptacles and cushioning elements to securely hold and protect pre-connected components, preventing tangling and damage by gripping individual components and tubing, and providing additional structural support to prevent shifting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If components are pre-assembled and loosely packaged for transport, then assembly time is reduced and surgical efficiency is improved, but components become tangled and damaged during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The delivery tool is divided into multiple separate receptacles, each designed to hold specific components (cylinders, pump, reservoir, tubing) individually. This segmentation prevents components from tangling with each other during transport while maintaining the benefits of pre-assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Components are nested within the delivery tool structure where smaller components fit within larger receptacles. The tubing is routed through designated channels within the tool, and components are positioned in a nested arrangement that prevents movement and tangling during transport.
2Loss of time
If components are pre-connected to reduce operating time, then surgical procedure is simplified and error rate decreases, but components become susceptible to tangling and damage during transport
Solution Approach 1:
Components are pre-assembled and pre-connected in the manufacturing facility before sterilization and packaging. This preliminary action ensures proper assembly and connection while the delivery tool provides protective structure during transport, eliminating the need for assembly in the operating room.
Solution Approach 2:
Cushioning elements are incorporated into the delivery tool receptacles before components are placed inside. These cushioning elements protect pre-connected components from damage during transport by absorbing shocks and preventing movement that could cause tangling or damage to fragile connections.
3Ease of manufacture
If components are packaged loosely in a single sterile package, then packaging simplicity is maintained and sterilization is easier, but components jostle and become damaged during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The delivery tool serves multiple functions: it acts as a sterile container, a protective structure, a component organizer, and a delivery mechanism. This multi-functionality maintains packaging simplicity while providing comprehensive protection against jostling and damage during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The delivery tool utilizes a flexible yet protective structure that can be sterilized while providing rigid support for components. The design allows for sterile packaging while the internal structure prevents component movement and damage during handling and transport.
Data Source
AI summary
A delivery tool and related methods for transporting a pre-assembled implantable penile prosthesis to an operating room. The delivery tool includes at least a first cap with receptacles for receiving and retaining pre-connected components during transport to prevent shifting, tangling and/or damage to the pre-connected components. The receptacles can be adapted for receiving pre-connected components, tubing used to connect the components, as well as stand-alone components that are utilized during a surgical procedure. The delivery tool can include cushioning elements for protecting the pre-connected components from damage caused by shifting during transport.