Integra LifeSciences has been granted a patent for a guide sheath with ports for endoscopic tools and a position sensor compatible with an image guided surgery system. The sheath includes an articulating portion for precise placement and channels for tool advancement, irrigation, and illumination. GlobalData’s report on Integra LifeSciences gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Guide sheath for endoscopic tools with position sensor and articulation
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11998284B2) discloses a guide sheath designed for image-guided surgery procedures. The sheath includes an origin port with proximal channel openings, a destination port with distal channel openings, and a shaft connecting the two ports. The shaft features various channels for tools, endoscopes, and illumination sources, along with a tool tracking sensor. An articulating portion at the distal end allows for flexibility, while a first position sensor at the destination port interacts with an image-guided surgery navigation system to determine the sheath's position. Additionally, integrated tools like endoscopes and irrigation/suction tools can be guided through the sheath, enhancing surgical precision.
Furthermore, the patent also covers an image-guided surgery navigation system that works in conjunction with the guide sheath. The system includes a magnetic field generator, a guide sheath with an articulating portion and position sensors, a display, and a processor. The processor determines the positions of the sensors within the magnetic field, displays the sheath's position on a preoperative image, and tracks the articulation of the sheath. It also monitors the position of tools within the sheath and displays this information in real-time on the preoperative image. This innovative system aims to improve surgical accuracy and efficiency by providing detailed guidance and visualization during procedures, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and surgical success rates.
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