Devices and methods for attaching a medical device to a subject
Inventors
ARNOLD, Ofer • Tikochinsky, Yoav
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-11103277-B2
Publication Date
2021-08-31
Expiration Date
Abstract
An apparatus for attaching a medical device to a subject's body, either directly to the subject's body or to an intermediary element on the subject's body. The apparatus prevents substantially any relative movement between the medical device and the subject's body. Such an apparatus comprises: (i) a back base positioned between the subject's body and a surface that the subject lies thereon, (ii) at least one set of straps connected to the back base and to at least one of the medical device and the intermediary element, and (iii) at least one set of connectors providing a connection between the at least one set of straps and one or more of the medical device, the intermediary element and the back base. The apparatus may further comprise any of pivoting connectors, a respiration sensor, and straps with a stretchable section. The apparatus may be used in combination with a sterile drape.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to an attachment apparatus for attaching a medical device to a body of a subject. The apparatus includes a back base configured to be positioned between the body and a surface adapted for the subject to lie thereon, and is configured to secure the medical device to the body directly or using an intermediary element while preventing substantial relative movement upon attachment.
The apparatus comprises at least one set of straps configured to be connected to the back base and to at least one of the medical device and an intermediary element. It further comprises at least one set of connectors configured to provide a connection between the straps and one or more of the medical device, the intermediary element, and the back base.
One or more connectors is configured to enable pivoting of at least a portion of the connectors about an axis. Optional described implementations include an adjustable back base and strap routing, intermediary element configurations that may include cushions or pads, respiration sensing, tension indicators, and couplings configured to be compatible with a sterile drape while minimizing sterile compromise.
Claims Coverage
The provided independent claim defines an attachment apparatus with five inventive features centered on a back base, strap-and-connector coupling, pivoting connectors about an axis, and prevention of substantially any relative movement between the medical device and the subject upon attachment. Only one independent claim is explicitly provided in the partial content (clm-00001).
Back base between subject and supporting surface
A back base configured to be positioned between the body of the subject and a surface adapted for the subject to lie thereon.
Straps connecting back base to medical device or intermediary element
At least one set of straps configured to be connected to said back base and to at least one of said medical device and an intermediary element configured for securing to the body of the subject and for receiving said medical device thereon.
Connectors linking straps, medical device, intermediary element, and back base
At least one set of connectors configured to provide a connection between said at least one set of straps and one or more of said medical device, said intermediary element and said back base.
Pivoting connectors about an axis
One or more connectors of said at least one set of connectors is configured to enable pivoting of at least a portion of said one or more connectors about an axis.
Prevention of substantially any relative movement upon attachment
The apparatus is configured to prevent substantially any relative movement between said medical device and the body of the subject upon attachment of said medical device to the body of the subject either directly or using said intermediary element.
Across the provided independent claim, the inventive structure is a back-base-and-strap attachment system using connectors, including pivoting connectors, to connect a medical device directly or via an intermediary element to the subject while preventing substantially any relative movement between the medical device and the body upon attachment.
Stated Advantages
Prevents substantially any relative movement between the medical device and the body of the subject upon attachment.
Documented Applications
Attaching a medical device such as an insertion/automated insertion device to a subject, including configurations using intermediary elements, in the presence of an imaging system (e.g., CT/MRI/X-ray fluoroscopy/US) with fiducial markers.
Using a respiration sensor to detect a characteristic related to the subject’s breathing for synchronizing with scanning/activation with the breathing cycle (as described in the provided summary text).
Using the attachment apparatus in a context compatible with a sterile drape, including couplings via hooks through or over drapes and minimizing sterile compromise (as described in the provided summary text).
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