Patent Grant for Operative Accuracy Enhancement Using IMUs
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12582331B2 to DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. for systems, devices, and methods enhancing operative accuracy using inertial measurement units (IMUs). The patent covers the use of IMU data for surgical navigation, alignment, diagnosis, and intra-operative guidance.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582331B2, titled 'Systems, devices and methods for enhancing operative accuracy using inertial measurement units.' The patent, assigned to DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., details the use of data from inertial measurement units (IMUs) placed on various surgical components to calculate positions and enhance accuracy in surgical procedures. This includes applications in surgical navigation, alignment of imaging systems, pre-operative diagnoses, intra-operative tool guidance, and post-operative assessments.
This patent grant represents a new intellectual property right for DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations on other entities, it signifies innovation in the medical device sector related to surgical accuracy. Compliance officers in the medical device and healthcare sectors should be aware of this patent as it pertains to technologies that may be incorporated into future products or services, potentially impacting product development and competitive landscapes.
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Systems, devices and methods for enhancing operative accuracy using inertial measurement units
Grant US12582331B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
Inventors
William Frasier, Dennis Chien, Marc Puls, Mark Hall
Abstract
Accuracy enhancing systems, devices and methods are provided using data obtained from inertial measurement units (IMUs). IMUs are provided on one or more of a patient, surgical table, surgical instruments, imaging devices, navigation systems, and the like. Data from sensors in each IMU is collected and used to calculate absolute and relative positions of the patient, surgical table, surgical instruments, imaging devices, and navigation systems on which the IMUs are provided. The data generated by the IMUs can be coupled with medical images and camera vision, among other information, to generate and/or provide surgical navigation, alignment of imaging systems, pre-operative diagnoses and plans, intra-operative tool guidance and error correction, and post-operative assessments.
CPC Classifications
A61B 2034/2055 A61B 2034/2048
Filing Date
2021-07-16
Application No.
17378639
Claims
14
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