Controllable Motorized Device for Accurate Percutaneous Needle Placement in Soft Tissue Target

C03752: High Accuracy Needle Drive Device

Novelty:

A new apparatus which improves needle placement accuracy when being introduced.

Value Proposition:

Laparoscopic and percutaneous surgical procedures are highly favored for their minimally invasive nature. In these procedures, tools or therapeutic agents are introduced to the body via a needle. Placement accuracy is important to avoid damaging important tissues and for deploying effective treatments. However, the differing densities of soft tissues can cause needles to deflect and affect the ability to navigate to the desired location. This technology provides a means to more effectively penetrate tissues without deflection, thereby improving needle placement accuracy. Other advantages include: One-touch failsafe to remove needle

Technical Details:

Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a needle and driver that improves accuracy of placement for minimally invasive procedures. This is achieved by adding a rotational element to the needle as it is introduced. This significantly lowers the insertion force required, and minimizes the amount of deflection that occurs when penetrating tissue.

Looking for Partners:

To develop and commercialize the technology as a new device to place needles for laparoscopic and percutaneous procedures in the Image Guided Surgery, Biopsy, Injected Therapeutic, and Robotic Surgery markets.

Stage of Development:

Prototype

Data Availability:

Under CDA / NDA

Publications/Associated Cases:

Not at this Time