Systems and methods for manufacturing custom surgical instruments
AssigneeDePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
InventorsMichael J. O'Neil, Robert Sommerich, Roman Lomeli
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed in which customized instruments, e.g., surgical instruments, can be manufactured to provide improved ergonomics, comfort, and accuracy. Instruments can be customized based on various parameters, including a quantitative assessment of the user, desired or intended use of the instrument, user preferences, and so forth. Exemplary instrument properties which can be customized include size, geometry, durometer, mechanical assist, texture, color, markings, modulus of elasticity, sensor inclusion, sensor type, sensor feedback type, balance, finish, and weight.
Claims23
A method for manufacturing a custom surgical instrument, comprising:
- receiving a data set representing one or more parameters of a user;
- generating, with a computer system, a custom instrument handle design based on the data set;
- and
- controlling a manufacturing system based on the generated instrument handle design to produce a custom surgical instrument handle.
A method for manufacturing a custom surgical instrument, comprising:
- receiving a data set representing one or more parameters of a user, said parameters including anthropometric data of a hand of the user;
- generating, with a computer system, a custom instrument design based on the data set;
- and
- controlling a manufacturing system based on the generated instrument design to produce a custom surgical instrument.
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