An innovative air-based force sensor designed to enhance the safety and precision of surgical instrument insertions.
This novel air-based force sensor is a pneumatic system designed to measure the force a surgeon applies when inserting instruments into the lumen of a vessel during surgical procedures, such as ureteral access sheaths (UAS) and endoscopes, ensuring that invasive procedures are conducted safely, and preventing perforations caused by too much force during instrument insertion. Unlike its complex, electronic predecessors, this sensor utilizes a simple, air-tight syringe system, making it accessible, budget-friendly, and easy to assemble with standard operating room materials.
Country | Type | Number | Dated | Case |
Patent Cooperation Treaty | Published Application | WO2025199239A1 | 09/25/2025 | 2024-981 |
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