Minimally invasive cardiovascular support system with true haptic coupling
US8942828B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0597
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A family of minimally-invasive surgical (MIS) cardiac interventional tools with tactile feedback based upon cardiac mechanical data and physiologic parameters derived from sensors positioned upon the tools are configurable for optimal placement of an end-effector to provide acute cardiac resuscitation and/or remote cardiovascular intervention for a subject. A haptic interface (e.g., a haptic handle, haptic glove or a simulated haptic heart) provides a clinician with real, not virtual, interaction with the cardiovascular anatomy (including intrathoracic organs) of the subject to optimize end-effector placement. The MIS tools optionally include webbed blade portions for exploration of extracardiac or intrathoracic spaces. The blade portions are initially collapsed but expand into an array of finger-like projections that function as sensors, dilatation and/or dissection tools, pharmacological delivery tools, and/or electrodes for sensing, pacing and defibrillation, and/or as a manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic mechanical support system for cardiac resuscitation and/or for restoring intrathoracic organ function(s).
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