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前言導讀
醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡是一種醫(yī)療器械,由可彎曲部分、光源及一組鏡頭組成,用于在內(nèi)窺鏡診療過程中提供通道、照明,并可以對體腔、中空器官和身體管道進行觀察或操作,其經(jīng)人體的天然孔道,或者是經(jīng)手術(shù)做的小切口進入人體內(nèi)。使用時將內(nèi)窺鏡導入預檢查的器官,可直接窺視有關(guān)部位的變化,亦可用于手術(shù)或協(xié)助植入治療性人工產(chǎn)品。
相較于傳統(tǒng)醫(yī)學,微創(chuàng)和無創(chuàng)的醫(yī)學提高了診治效率,減輕了患者痛苦,是醫(yī)學技術(shù)發(fā)展的革命性進步,也預示著未來醫(yī)學的發(fā)展方向。內(nèi)窺鏡設(shè)備常搭配內(nèi)鏡診療手術(shù)耗材使用,在內(nèi)窺鏡檢查或手術(shù)中起到活檢、止血、擴張、切除等作用。
醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡擁有一個龐大的產(chǎn)品體系,品類眾多,按照鏡體的軟硬程度和應用場景,可以分為軟性內(nèi)窺鏡和硬管內(nèi)窺鏡,按照應用領(lǐng)域劃分,可以分為消化內(nèi)鏡、呼吸內(nèi)鏡、普通外科內(nèi)鏡、關(guān)節(jié)鏡、脊柱內(nèi)鏡、泌尿外科內(nèi)鏡、胸外科內(nèi)鏡、婦科內(nèi)鏡、鼻咽喉科內(nèi)鏡等。其中,消化內(nèi)鏡主要包括胃鏡、腸鏡等。
醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡廣泛應用于眾多臨床科室和應用場景,作診療用途。伴隨著技術(shù)的進步,內(nèi)窺鏡的應用持續(xù)擴大至多個診療過程中,預期將推動全球?qū)?nèi)窺鏡的需求。
以內(nèi)窺鏡診療為代表的微創(chuàng)診療技術(shù)的出現(xiàn),有效緩解了外科領(lǐng)域出血、疼痛和感染問題,現(xiàn)已成為我國醫(yī)療機構(gòu)眾多臨床專業(yè)日常診療工作中不可或缺的重要技術(shù)手段。成為了當今疾病領(lǐng)域的一大亮點,其未來發(fā)展引人矚目,也為合格并致力于改變現(xiàn)狀的醫(yī)療器械從業(yè)者帶來了可觀的商業(yè)機遇。
市場概覽
全球醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場是全球醫(yī)療器械市場增長最快的板塊之一。根據(jù)弗若斯特沙利文相關(guān)報告,于2020年,全球醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場的價值為203億美元,并估計于2030年將增至396億美元。下圖說明全球醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場的歷史和估計市場規(guī)模:

根據(jù)弗若斯特沙利文相關(guān)報告,我國的醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場與全球醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場相比以較高的增長率增長,并預期維持較高的增長率。于2020年,中國的醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場價值為人民幣231億元,并估計于2030年增至人民幣624億元。下圖說明中國醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡市場的歷史及估計市場規(guī)模:

技術(shù)解讀
醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡是一種集光學、人體工程學、精密儀器、現(xiàn)代電子、數(shù)學、軟件等技術(shù)于一體的多學科系統(tǒng)。醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡通常由可進入人體的軟管或硬管、捕獲和傳輸患者內(nèi)部組織器官圖像的透鏡成像系統(tǒng)、對捕獲的圖像進行數(shù)字化處理的圖像處理系統(tǒng)、將數(shù)字化圖像呈現(xiàn)給操作者或觀察者的顯示系統(tǒng),以及傳輸光線以提高被檢查區(qū)域的可見度的光源系統(tǒng)組成,在某些情況下,還包括一個額外的工作通道,為手術(shù)過程中使用的器械提供通路。
醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡主要包括供電模塊、采集模塊、光源模塊以及處理模塊等部分,其組成部分和工作原理如下附圖所示:

然而現(xiàn)行的手術(shù)仍然需要通過光纖電纜連接到手術(shù)塔上,又是會絆倒使用者從而帶來操作不便,更為嚴重的是這些電纜與患者燒傷和醫(yī)療相關(guān)感染(HAIs)有關(guān),這會造成極大的醫(yī)療成本負擔,嚴重甚至會造成病人死亡的隱患。
近日,F(xiàn)DA批準首款且唯一無線內(nèi)窺鏡----ArthroFree,為內(nèi)鏡技術(shù)帶來新的發(fā)展方向,ArthroFree通過消除手術(shù)塔組件(和連接電纜),在整個醫(yī)療保健系統(tǒng)中增加大量價值,通過提高手術(shù)室的安全性和效率來降低成本,引起了巨大反響。
另外,知名內(nèi)窺鏡廠商Endoluxe,同樣推出一款無線內(nèi)窺鏡----Endoluxe eVS,其首款采用 TowerTech技術(shù)的高清無線內(nèi)窺鏡, TowerTech具有內(nèi)置于攝像機的所有必要可視化功能,也引起了市場廣泛關(guān)注。
對于本文,筆者以ArthroFree和Endoluxe eVS為典型代表,對無線內(nèi)窺鏡展開系統(tǒng)分析。
認識ArthroFree
ArthroFree系統(tǒng)來自于Lazurite公司,將其專有的低熱、高強度Meridiem光引擎技術(shù)與先進的攝像頭、電池和無線傳輸技術(shù)相結(jié)合,并與患者數(shù)據(jù)控制臺、手術(shù)顯示器和內(nèi)窺鏡相兼容。該系統(tǒng)旨在通過節(jié)省成本、提高能源效率和縮短設(shè)置/故障時間來提高手術(shù)室的生產(chǎn)率、患者安全性和經(jīng)濟價值。模塊化系統(tǒng)還設(shè)計為與當前的手術(shù)室技術(shù)完全兼容。
ArthroFree無線系統(tǒng)旨在簡化滅菌,減少設(shè)置和擊穿時間,并消除手術(shù)塔上對光源和電源的需求。ArthroFree無線系統(tǒng)將消除光纖電纜的危險,以及外科助理對相機電纜管理的需求。
ArthroFree無線手術(shù)系統(tǒng)需要新的信號傳輸、電源和照明功能,因此,創(chuàng)建了Meridiem照明技術(shù)平臺,Meridiem是一種固態(tài)、低熱量、高效的照明系統(tǒng),并且需要的能量只是同類有線攝像機系統(tǒng)的一小部分。
ArthroFree系統(tǒng)中使用的Meridem照明技術(shù)只需傳統(tǒng)手術(shù)攝像機1%的功率即可獲得可比的照明量,而且該平臺和設(shè)計易于擴展,并且有望在醫(yī)療保健和其他行業(yè)建立新的節(jié)能照明標準。
專利分析
Lazurite對ArthroFree系統(tǒng)中和Meridem照明技術(shù)均進行了全方位的專利布局,筆者分別從ArthroFree系統(tǒng)中和Meridem照明技術(shù)涉及的相關(guān)專利中擇機選擇了2組專利進行了解析,相關(guān)結(jié)果如下,ArthroFree系統(tǒng)中和Meridem照明技術(shù)的完整專利清單筆者也匯總完成,如若獲取完整專利清單和相關(guān)專利分析可以與筆者取得聯(lián)系,共同交流學習:
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US10932658B2 |
申請日 |
2020-02-27 |
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發(fā)明名稱 |
Wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable that comprises an integrated light source |
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解決的技術(shù)問題 |
Modern endoscopic surgical procedures, which are generally considered quick and simple, actually require a lengthy preoperative period to set up the necessary equipment and require the use of a number of wires and cables that are often draped over patients and can hinder surgeons and their staff. Moreover, although state-of-the-art LED-based systems are more efficient than the older xenon lighting systems, which may use over 1000 watts of power, these newer light source units are still very power intensive, requiring 300 watts or more, most of which is wasted as heat or lost through light leaking from the external light cable. In addition, the wasted heat has been repeatedly cited as the source of operating room fires in cases where the cables were draped over a patient incorrectly or when the heated endoscope met a combustible material. |
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技術(shù)方案 |
A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter. |
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US10488018B2 |
申請日 |
2016-08-17 |
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發(fā)明名稱 |
Light source |
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解決的技術(shù)問題 |
For these reasons, the overall efficiency of the extant designs remains comparatively low, even when LD-based devices (the most efficient design) are analyzed. Furthermore, prior designs that use an LD to provide the primary light input completely saturate the remote phosphor elements. This over saturation can lead to the inadvertent emission of coherent laser light, which can cause damage to sensitive electronics, materials, eyes, and skin. |
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技術(shù)方案 |
An integrated light source includes: an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum; an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source; a volumetric spectrum converter located to convert emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum; an optical reflector located about the converter; an output filter, the reflector being located to reflect the converter emissions towards the output filter; and a package body having an internal cavity containing the emissive radiation source, optical element, converter, reflector, and filter, wherein desired light radiates from the cavity through the filter. |
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認識Endoluxe eVS
典型的傳統(tǒng)內(nèi)窺鏡平臺需要笨重的輪式底座塔、攝像頭、攝像頭處理器、光源、笨重的光纜、記錄器、監(jiān)視器以及從攝像頭到監(jiān)視器的易發(fā)生危險的電纜。借助 Endoluxe TowerTech™,所有必要的可視化特性和功能都方便地內(nèi)置到該攝像頭中。
Endoluxe eVS 的目標是消除昂貴、復雜和陳舊的傳統(tǒng)內(nèi)窺鏡視頻平臺,以適應技術(shù)創(chuàng)新,提高程序采用、患者安全和臨床結(jié)果。Endoluxe eVS 視覺系統(tǒng)提供了一種經(jīng)濟高效的解決方案,它將傳統(tǒng)的基于推車的系統(tǒng)的所有功能整合到一個無線、便攜式、手持設(shè)備中。
Endoluxe eVS 是適用于所有內(nèi)窺鏡手術(shù)的完美相機系統(tǒng),這些手術(shù)利用行業(yè)標準的剛性和柔性模擬范圍,如泌尿科、婦科、耳鼻喉科、普通外科和骨科。
Endoluxe eVS平臺由Endoluxe Orb、Endoluxe 接收器和 Endoluxe 充電站組成。endoluxe orb 是一款便攜式智能設(shè)備,集成了磁性光源、1080p 高清攝像頭、全觸摸顯示屏以及用于連接領(lǐng)先的剛性或柔性模擬內(nèi)窺鏡的可靠連接方法。orb 與 Endoluxe 接收器無線通信以捕獲圖像和視頻,同時流式傳輸?shù)饺魏沃С?HDMI 的遠程顯示器或云應用程序。除了這些功能之外,還有一個軟件平臺,它提供 QR 碼集成工作列表、符合 HIPAA 標準的基于云的媒體存儲、共享和流式傳輸,用于文檔、患者教育、轉(zhuǎn)診和咨詢。
專利分析
Endoluxe對該技術(shù)均進行了全方位的專利布局,筆者將涉及的相關(guān)專利中擇機選擇了2組專利進行了解析,相關(guān)結(jié)果如下,Endoluxe eVS技術(shù)的完整專利清單筆者也匯總完成,如若獲取完整專利清單和相關(guān)專利分析可以與筆者取得聯(lián)系,共同交流學習:
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US10772488B2 |
申請日 |
2017-11-10 |
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發(fā)明名稱 |
System and methods for endoscopic imaging |
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解決的技術(shù)問題 |
Accordingly, there exists a need for an inexpensive, lightweight, mobile platform that is both accurate and reliable, and does not require an excessive amount of time to assemble or to establish external connections or cables. |
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技術(shù)方案 |
A portable endoscopic inspection system comprises an endoscope having a proximal end with a flanged eyepiece for observation and a distal end with a lens assembly for insertion into a region of interest. A light port transports incident light to the region of interest along an lighting pathway, and reflected light is transported along an imaging pathway from the lens assembly to the eyepiece. A wireless imaging unit comprises a light source which detachably couples to the light port for generating the incident light, and an imaging sensor for recording images of the reflected light from the eyepiece. The wireless imaging unit comprises a variable coupling system which mechanically couples the imaging sensor to the flanged eyepiece independent of the shape and/or size of the flange of the eyepiece. |
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公開/公告號 |
US20200405138A1 |
申請日 |
2020-09-11 |
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發(fā)明名稱 |
System and methods for endoscopic imaging |
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解決的技術(shù)問題 |
Accordingly, there exists a need for an inexpensive, lightweight, mobile platform that is both accurate and reliable, and does not require an excessive amount of time to assemble or to establish external connections or cables. |
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技術(shù)方案 |
A portable endoscopic inspection system comprises an endoscope having a proximal end with a flanged eyepiece for observation and a distal end with a lens assembly for insertion into a region of interest. A light port transports incident light to the region of interest along an lighting pathway, and reflected light is transported along an imaging pathway from the lens assembly to the eyepiece. A wireless imaging unit comprises a light source which detachably couples to the light port for generating the incident light, and an imaging sensor for recording images of the reflected light from the eyepiece. The wireless imaging unit comprises a variable coupling system which mechanically couples the imaging sensor to the flanged eyepiece independent of the shape and/or size of the flange of the eyepiece. |
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結(jié) 語
目前,對于醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡設(shè)備而言,依然以國外企業(yè)為主,上述企業(yè)在一次性、4K、3D、特殊光醫(yī)、超細等多個領(lǐng)域占據(jù)國內(nèi)市場大部分份額,不過隨著國內(nèi)重視程度不斷提高的情況下,中國公司蓄勢待發(fā),在一片被普遍看好的市場中開始暗流涌動,隨著各個“卡脖子”技術(shù)不斷攻克,國產(chǎn)醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡一定會在近幾年實現(xiàn)重大突破和問世。
目前,國內(nèi)各大醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡領(lǐng)域醫(yī)療廠商還會將奧林巴斯、卡爾史托斯、美敦力等重要競品作為標桿和對照,但是隨著各大國內(nèi)廠商聯(lián)動產(chǎn)學研醫(yī)生多方力量,不斷創(chuàng)新,必將推動中國醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡業(yè)更智能化、精準化、無線化的發(fā)展,也會逐步擺脫國外競品帶來的壓力和技術(shù)障礙,不過,國外巨頭公司和國內(nèi)新興企業(yè)在知識產(chǎn)權(quán)方面布局更加緊密,醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡賽道上的各個國內(nèi)廠商之間的競爭也會更加激烈,屆時相關(guān)知識產(chǎn)權(quán)問題也必將會成為各大醫(yī)用內(nèi)窺鏡廠商的研究重點課題,后續(xù)相關(guān)產(chǎn)品的的研發(fā)和專利事務更加值得持續(xù)關(guān)注。

來源:醫(yī)械知識產(chǎn)權(quán)