Koninklijke Philips has patented a tissue slitting device for separating objects from formed tissue, particularly for cardiac pacing or defibrillator lead explant procedures. The device includes a shaft with a cutting edge that pivots on a track, supported by a tapered support element. GlobalData’s report on Koninklijke Philips gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Koninklijke Philips, Treatment progress monitoring was a key innovation area identified from patents. Koninklijke Philips's grant share as of February 2024 was 75%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Tissue slitting device for separating objects from formed tissue
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11925380B2) discloses a tissue slitting device designed for removing objects implanted in a patient. The device comprises a shaft with a cutting edge at the distal end that pivots on a pin following an actuation guide track. The support element of the device has a tapered outer surface and a lumen in communication with the shaft's inner lumen. The cutting edge pivots away from the longitudinal axis of the shaft as the pin travels through a non-linear portion of the guide track, aiding in the removal process.
Furthermore, the tissue slitting device includes features such as a slitting orientation control feature to prevent rotation into a vessel wall, an actuation element connected to an end support device lock for clamping onto the implanted object, and a collet arrangement in the support element to reduce the lumen diameter. The device's cutting edge is designed to pivot away from the implanted object with a lifting motion, creating tension on tissue fibers around the object. These innovative features aim to enhance the efficiency and safety of removing implanted objects in patients, showcasing advancements in medical device technology for surgical procedures.
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