Universal External Vacuum Source for Biopsy Specimen Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for portable, compact, and universally adaptable vacuum and cytology collection systems for soft and hard tissue biopsy and other interventional medical devices that are self-contained and internally or self-powered.
Innovation Solution
A universal external vacuum source with an integrated cytology or cytology and histology collection system that can be adapted and attached directly to a generic biopsy device to enhance its performance characteristics for tissue specimen collection and internal transport, while simultaneously collecting cytology specimens for pathologic characterization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a universal external vacuum source with integrated cytology collection system is attached to a generic biopsy device, then the performance characteristics for tissue specimen collection and cytology collection are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the vacuum source, cytology collection system, and histology collection system into a single integrated external device. This merging of functions allows one device to perform multiple tasks (providing vacuum, collecting cytology specimens, and collecting histology specimens) that would otherwise require separate systems, thereby enhancing performance while managing complexity through functional integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The external vacuum source is designed with universal adaptability to attach to various generic biopsy devices. The system serves multiple functions: it provides vacuum assistance for tissue biopsy, collects cytology specimens through a dedicated collection system, and collects histology specimens through a magazine or vessel. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace or augment multiple separate systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a portable, compact, self-contained vacuum and cytology collection system is developed, then the portability and adaptability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates universal interfaces and attachment mechanisms that enable it to connect to various generic biopsy devices. The external vacuum source is designed with standardized connection points and mounting structures that can adapt to different device configurations, providing broad versatility without requiring device-specific customization for each biopsy instrument.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed as a modular external attachment that can be added to existing biopsy devices without fundamentally redesigning the core biopsy instrument. The vacuum source, cytology collection system, and histology collection system are organized as separate but integrated modules that can be attached and detached, allowing for flexible configuration and reduced integration complexity.
3Reliability
If a self-powered external vacuum source is used, then the loss of external power dependency is reduced, but the weight of the moving object increases
Solution Approach 1:
The external vacuum source incorporates an integrated power system that enables it to operate autonomously without requiring connection to external power sources during the biopsy procedure. The device includes its own power supply (such as a battery) and power management circuitry, allowing it to function as a self-powered unit that can be transported and operated independently, thereby eliminating dependency on external infrastructure.
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 system effectively enhances the performance of generic biopsy devices by providing vacuum assistance and collecting both cytology and histology specimens, enabling direct pathologic characterization and correlation, and can be adapted to various biopsy devices.
Implementation Method 1
A universal external vacuum source with an integrated cytology or cytology and histology collection system described herein
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AI summary
A universal, self-contained, self-powered, compact, external vacuum source and cytology or cytology and histology collection, storage, preservation and transport system device may be configured to couple to any suitable generic biopsy or interventional device. Embodiments may comprise structures and functionality for the addition of such a portable, compact, self-contained, self-powered, universal vacuum and cytology/histology collection module to biopsy or interventional devices. Embodiments may be portable, disposable or reusable and may be electrically, mechanically and/or manually powered and operated. Embodiments may additionally provide structures and functionality for use with other vacuum and/or cytology or histology collection systems to which this system may itself be attached.