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US 10,499,804 B2Granted
Imaging sensor providing improved visualization for surgical scopes
AssigneeDePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
InventorsJoshua D. Talbert, Jeremiah D. Henley, Donald M. Wichern
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Abstract
A system, apparatus and methods for providing a single use imaging device having improved viewing for sterile environments is disclosed and described. A single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including, but not limited to: arthroscopic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use. The imaging device may further include a sensor located near the tip of a laparoscope and a view optimizing assembly.
Claims20
An imaging system for surgical use comprising:
- a control unit implemented as a device which is separate from an active imaging device which connects to the active imaging device to receive image data from the active imaging device;
- a hand held unit which includes within the hand held unit, the active imaging device, the active imaging device including a processor which
- checks to determine whether the active imaging device has been powered off for a predetermined period of time and,
- disables the functionality of the active imaging device based on determining that the amount of time during which the active imaging device has been powered off is equal to or exceeds a predetermined period of time,
- the active imaging device further including an electronic communication circuit which provides electronic communication between the active imaging device and the control unit which includes information indicating that the active imaging device has been disabled by the active imaging device;
- a lumen that is configured for laparoscopic use;
- an optical element corresponding to said lumen disposed about a distal tip of said lumen;
- a view optimizing assembly configured for delivering a fluid to a surface of said optical element, wherein said view optimizing assembly comprises:
- a sheath sized and configured to receive said lumen;
- a fluid flow channel within said sheath for directing a fluid toward said optical element;
- an opening in said sheath sized for receiving said lumen therethrough;
- a view opening in said sheath for providing said imaging sensor access to light;
- wherein said system further comprises:
- a CMOS imaging sensor disposed within said lumen, wherein said CMOS imaging sensor is located substantially near the distal tip of said lumen.
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An imaging system for surgical use comprising:
- a control unit implemented as a device which is separate from an active imaging device which connects to the active imaging device to receive image data from the active imaging device;
- a hand held unit which includes within the hand held unit, the active imaging device, the active imaging device including a processor which
- checks to determine whether the active imaging device has been powered off for a predetermined period of time and,
- disables the functionality of the active imaging device based on determining that the amount of time during which the active imaging device has been powered off is equal to or exceeds a predetermined period of time,
- the active imaging device further including an electronic communication circuit which provides electronic communication between the active imaging device and the control unit which includes information indicating that the active imaging device has been disabled by the active imaging device;
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- a CMOS imaging sensor disposed within a housing of the hand held unit;
- a lumen that is configured for laparoscopic use;
- an optical element corresponding to said lumen disposed about a distal tip of said lumen;
- a view optimizing assembly configured for delivering a fluid to a surface of said optical element, wherein said view optimizing assembly comprises:
- a sheath sized and configured to receive said lumen;
- a fluid flow channel within said sheath;
- a deflector assembly for directing a fluid toward said optical element;
- an opening in said sheath sized for receiving said lumen therethrough;
- a view opening in said sheath for providing said imaging sensor access to light.
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