Thrombectomy Catheter Deployment System with Barcode-Driven Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current thrombectomy catheter utilization devices are cumbersome and time-consuming to set up, requiring multiple steps and prone to errors, which can lead to extended setup times, especially for untrained personnel, and often involve alarms and complex calibration processes.
Innovation Solution
A thrombectomy catheter deployment system with a preconnected pump/catheter assembly and digital drive unit that simplifies setup by reducing steps, using barcode technology for automatic mode selection, and incorporating a mechanism to prevent air introduction and ensure isovolumetric flow, thereby streamlining the deployment process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple separate components are used for thrombectomy catheter deployment, then device functionality is comprehensive, but setup time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the pump, catheter, and associated components into a single preconnected assembly that can be rapidly deployed as one unit. This integration eliminates the need to separately connect multiple components during setup, directly addressing the contradiction by reducing setup time while maintaining comprehensive functionality through the combined design of the assembled system.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump and catheter are preconnected and prepared in advance as a complete assembly before deployment. This preliminary configuration allows the system to be rapidly deployed during emergency situations without requiring time-consuming on-site connections, thereby improving setup speed while the pre-assembled nature maintains all necessary functionalities.
2Reliability
If manual setup procedures are used for pump connection, then flexibility is maintained, but errors and extended setup times occur frequently
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates automatic engagement mechanisms where the pump and catheter assembly self-connect to the drive unit without requiring manual alignment or connection steps. This self-service capability eliminates human error in setup procedures while maintaining ease of operation through the simple action of placing the preconnected assembly into the drive unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical connection procedures with automated engagement mechanisms that use sensors and actators to automatically connect the pump and catheter assembly to the drive unit. This substitution eliminates the need for manual setup steps, improving both reliability by preventing human error and ease of operation by automating the process.
3Measurement precision
If complex calibration processes are implemented, then measurement precision is improved, but setup time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic self-calibration using internal sensors and processors that measure and adjust flow parameters without requiring external calibration equipment or procedures. This self-service calibration maintains measurement precision through automated feedback control while eliminating the time loss associated with manual calibration processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual calibration procedures with electronic sensing and automated control systems that continuously monitor and adjust flow measurements. This substitution uses digital sensors and processors to maintain measurement precision without requiring time-consuming manual calibration steps, thereby reducing setup time while preserving accuracy.
4Reliability
If multiple setup steps are required, then thoroughness is ensured, but setup time extends and errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple setup steps into a single integrated action of deploying the preconnected pump and catheter assembly. This combination ensures deployment correctness by maintaining all necessary connections and configurations within the single assembly while dramatically improving deployment speed by eliminating sequential setup steps.
Solution Approach 2:
All necessary connections and configurations are performed in advance as preliminary actions during assembly, allowing the system to be deployed quickly during emergencies. This preliminary preparation ensures deployment correctness by pre-verifying all connections while improving productivity by eliminating the need to perform these steps during the actual deployment.
Data Source
AI summary
A thrombectomy catheter deployment for operation of a thrombectomy catheter may include a stand alone drive unit and a disposable pump/catheter assembly which is manually placed into a carriage assembly in the drive unit. The pump/catheter assembly may have a plurality of preconnected components including a tubular structure and a thrombectomy catheter connected thereto. A barcode reader may sense specific operational data pertaining to an individual pump and may provide an interface for operation of the reciprocating linear actuator.