Integrated RF and Substance Delivery Insertion Unit
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing invasive treatment methods for tissues are limited as they either focus on delivering RF energy or transferring therapeutic substances, but not both simultaneously, which can complicate the treatment process and reduce efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A treatment apparatus that combines the ability to deliver RF energy and transfer therapeutic substances using a single insertion unit, which is selectively inserted into a tissue and controlled by a controller to manage both functions based on the presence of a substance storage unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate treatment methods are used for RF energy delivery and substance transfer, then each function can be performed effectively, but the treatment process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines RF energy delivery and substance transfer functions into a single integrated insertion unit. The insertion unit includes both RF electrodes for energy delivery and channels for substance injection, allowing both treatment modalities to be performed through one device rather than requiring separate procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The insertion unit is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it can deliver RF energy, transfer therapeutic substances, and create micro-channels in the tissue. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate treatment steps and reduces overall procedural complexity.
2Reliability
If separate treatment sessions are conducted for RF energy and substance transfer, then each treatment can be optimized, but total treatment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous treatment by performing RF energy delivery and substance transfer in the same insertion session. The controller coordinates both functions to operate continuously during the insertion unit's dwell time in the tissue, maximizing the utilization of the treatment window and eliminating idle time between separate procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The insertion unit creates micro-channels in the tissue beforehand, which are then used for both substance injection and RF electrode placement. This preliminary channel creation eliminates the need for separate insertion procedures and reduces overall treatment time.
3Reliability
If multiple insertion units are used for different treatment functions, then each function can be performed with specialized equipment, but the number of procedures and patient discomfort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple treatment functions into a single insertion unit that includes both RF electrodes and substance injection channels. This eliminates the need for multiple separate insertions into the tissue, reducing patient discomfort while maintaining specialized functionality for each treatment modality.
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
This approach allows for a single operation that combines the benefits of RF energy delivery and substance transfer, reducing treatment time, simplifying operations, and enhancing treatment effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
an RF generator for generating RF energy and transferring the RF energy to the inside of a tissue through the insertion unit
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus and a method of controlling the same. There are provided a treatment apparatus, including a handpiece, an RF generator generating RF energy, an insertion unit configured to advance and retract toward one direction of the handpiece, selectively inserted into a tissue, and electrically connected to the RF generator to transfer the RF energy to the inside of the tissue, and a substance storage unit receiving a therapeutic substance therein and detachably installed on one side of the handpiece to transfer the substance to the inside of the tissue by the advancing operation of the insertion unit and a method of controlling the same.