Malte Bergfeld

Title: Malte Bergfeld - Innovator in Medical Instrumentation

Introduction

Malte Bergfeld is an inventor based in Berlin, Germany. He is currently associated with Fiagon GmbH, where he contributes to advancements in medical technology. Although he has not yet been granted any patents, his work focuses on innovative solutions for medical instruments.

Latest Patent Applications

Malte Bergfeld has submitted several notable patent applications, including:

1. **Automatic Medical Instrument Identification** - This invention relates to a medical instrument identification setup, comprising a sensor carrier that can be removably arranged in a lumen of a medical instrument. The sensor carrier features at least two localizers, each configured to provide a sensor signal representing the position and orientation of the respective localizer. The setup includes a position detection system for determining the position and orientation of the localizers in the system's coordinate system. It also has a calibration device and unit for calibrating the medical instrument based on the calculated distance between the instrument's tip and the localizers.

2. **Surgical Kit for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery** - This invention pertains to a surgical kit designed for performing minimally invasive spine surgery. The kit includes a position detection system for detecting the position and orientation of localizers from received sensor signals. It also features a sensor carrier that can be removably arranged in a lumen of a medical instrument, along with a variety of medical instruments that connect to the position detection system.

Conclusion

Malte Bergfeld is making significant contributions to the field of medical instrumentation through his innovative patent applications. His work at Fiagon GmbH showcases his commitment to enhancing medical technology for better patient outcomes.