Pre-Procedure Planning, Intra-Procedure Guidance for Biopsy and Ablation
Summary
USPTO granted Patent US12599437B2 to Covidien LP covering a system and method for navigation of a luminal network for pre-procedure planning and intra-procedure guidance during biopsy and ablation of tumors. The system uses CT image data, generates 3D models, and provides real-time catheter sensor location registration for navigation to tumors. The patent includes 20 claims and covers technology for use with or without cone-beam CT or fluoroscopic imaging.
What changed
USPTO granted Patent US12599437B2 to Covidien LP on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a system and method for navigating a luminal network using CT image data to generate 3D models for tumor identification, margin planning, and catheter pathway generation. The system includes real-time registration of CT image data with a patient's luminal network using sensor locations on navigation catheters.
For medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers developing or using tumor navigation or ablation systems, this patent establishes IP protection for Covidien's technology. Entities should review their product development activities to ensure no infringement of the 20 claims covering A61B classifications for surgical guidance systems. Licensing discussions with Covidien may be necessary for competitive products in this space.
What to do next
- Monitor for potential licensing implications if developing similar navigation technology
- Review patent claims for compliance with existing IP portfolios
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Pre-procedure planning, intra-procedure guidance for biopsy, and ablation of tumors with and without cone-beam computed tomography or fluoroscopic imaging
Grant US12599437B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Covidien LP
Inventors
William J. Dickhans, Oren P. Weingarten, Evgeni Kopel, Avital Zik, Ariel Birenbaum
Abstract
A system and method for navigation of a luminal network including receiving a computed tomography (CT) image data set, generating a three-dimensional (3D) model, displaying the 3D model in a user-interface on a display operatively connected to the computing device, and receiving an indication of a location of a tumor in the CT image data set. The system and method further including displaying the location of the tumor in the 3D model, receiving an indication of a margin around the tumor to achieve a desired therapy, generating a pathway to the tumor for navigation of a catheter, receiving a location of a sensor associated with a navigation catheter and registering the CT image data set with a luminal network of a patient, displaying the location of the sensor within the 3D model that substantially corresponds to the location of the sensor within the luminal network of the patient.
CPC Classifications
A61B 34/10 A61B 34/20 A61B 34/25 A61B 34/30 A61B 90/37 A61B 2018/00541 A61B 2018/00577 A61B 2034/105 A61B 2034/107 A61B 2034/2046 A61B 2034/2051 A61B 2034/2061 A61B 2034/2072 A61B 2034/301 A61B 2090/376 A61B 2090/3764
Filing Date
2022-09-28
Application No.
17955224
Claims
20
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