The Single Use Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Bone Biopsy and Graft Introduction Tool Tray is an all-inclusive, innovative tool tray designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of orthopedic macro biopsies through a safe, secure, controlled minimally invasive approach even through normal intact cortical bone.
Background: Orthopedic surgeons performing bone biopsies have faced challenges with existing tools that are often outdated, reusable, and inefficient compared to those used in other medical specialties like interventional radiology to obtain much smaller samples and hematology/oncology for bone marrow aspiration. These limitations have driven the need for a new solution that streamlines the biopsy process while maintaining minimally invasive techniques, ultimately improving patient safety, outcomes and surgical efficiency.
Technology Overview: This technology introduces a single-use tray specifically designed for orthopedic bone biopsy and graft introduction. Unlike current reusable instruments, the tray is fully self-contained, providing all necessary components in one sterile package, which reduces preparation time and potential contamination risks. A key novel feature is the inclusion of a bur guide, which ensures precise control during the biopsy procedure, facilitating the controlled milling of a longitudinal channel in the bone rather than creation of a simple drill hole with less access to a sizable sample as is used in current interventional radiology bone biopsies, enhancing accuracy and safety. The design focuses on simplifying the biopsy process by integrating tools thoughtfully optimized for macro biopsies performed by orthopedic surgeons. This innovation eliminates the need to adapt tools from other disciplines, offering a purpose-built solution that addresses both clinical and operational needs in orthopedic surgery.
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Advantages: • Single-use design reduces infection risk and eliminates the need for sterilization. • All-inclusive tray streamlines surgical preparation and reduces instrument clutter. • Incorporation of a bur guide ensures enhanced precision during biopsy procedures. • Capability of biopsy portal stabilization with pins ensures efficient access to the created biopsy channel. • Includes tools for bone graft introduction after biopsy. • Specifically designed for orthopedic surgeons, improving procedural effectiveness over generic tools. • Minimally invasive approach promotes faster patient recovery and less postoperative discomfort. • Avoids case delays due to contaminated reusable equipment. • Eliminates need for resharpening and maintenance of reusable equipment • Eliminates inefficiencies associated with outdated reusable instruments.
Applications: • Orthopedic surgical procedures requiring bone biopsy sampling. • Introduction of bone graft materials during minimally invasive orthopedic treatments. • Clinical environments prioritizing sterile, single-use surgical kits to reduce infection risks. • Hospitals and surgical centers seeking specialized instrumentation tailored to orthopedic macro biopsies.
Intellectual Property Summary: Patent Pending
Stage of Development: TRL 2
Licensing Status: This technology is available for licensing.