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Research Papers

Pressure Waves as a Noninvasive Tool for Artery Stiffness Estimation

E. El-Aklouk, A. M. Al-Jumaily, A. Lowe

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2918739

Abstract

View articletitled, Pressure Waves as a Noninvasive Tool for Artery Stiffness Estimation

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Topics: Pressure , Stiffness , Waves , Reflection

An Ultrasound Probe Holder for Image-Guided Surgery

Basem Fayez Yousef, Rajni V. Patel, Mehrdad Moallem

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912817

Abstract

View articletitled, An Ultrasound Probe Holder for Image-Guided Surgery

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Topics: Probes , Surgery , Ultrasound , Robots , Manufacturing , Design , Locks (Waterways)

Kinematic Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Robot for Surgical Tool Manipulation

Xiaoli Zhang, Carl A. Nelson

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2918740

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Robot for Surgical Tool Manipulation

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Topics: Bevel gears , Kinematic analysis , Kinematics , Optimization , Robotics , Robots , Surgery , Surgical tools , Design , Rotation

A Novel Halo Orthosis to Reduce Pin Loosening

G. Joshua Karnes, M.S., Richard E. Stamper, Ph.D., Brittiney N. Hofmann

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931550

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Halo Orthosis to Reduce Pin Loosening

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Topics: Geometry , Orthotics , Pins (Engineering) , Torque , Design

Design Innovation

Mechanical Performance of Generic and Proprietary Enema Bottles

Donna L. Walsh, R. Jason Schroeder, Sandy F. C. Stewart

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 025001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2902856

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanical Performance of Generic and Proprietary Enema Bottles

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Topics: Compression , Nozzles , Testing , Stress

Design of a Compliant Endoscopic Suturing Instrument

James A. Cronin, IV, Mary I. Frecker, Abraham Mathew

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 025002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931551

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Compliant Endoscopic Suturing Instrument

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Topics: Design , Endoscopic devices , Instrumentation , Optimization , Needles , Surgery , Endoscopes , Finite element analysis , Compliant mechanisms , Deformation

2008 Design of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts

Introduction

Arthur G. Erdman, Paul Iaizzo, Will Durfee

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2942410

Extract

View articletitled, Introduction

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Topics: Biomaterials , Cardiovascular system , Design , Medical devices , Microelectromechanical systems , Surgery

Integrating Physicians, Researchers and Engineers— $60 Years$ of Medical Device Innovation at Mayo Clinic

April E. Horne, Kevin A. Bennet, Nathan C. Buntrock, Thomas G. Halovsen, Mark K. Wehde

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2924269

Abstract

View articletitled, Integrating Physicians, Researchers and Engineers—<math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mn>60</mn><mspace width="0.3em"></mspace><mi>Years</mi></mrow></math> of Medical Device Innovation at Mayo Clinic

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Topics: Engineers , Innovation , Lung , Medical devices , Surgery , Biomedicine , Teams , Cardiology , Collaboration , Computer software

Retention Of Cardiac Auscultation Skill Requires Paired Visual And Audio Information In New Learners

Glenn Nordehn, Spencer Strunic, Tom Soldner, Nicholas Karlisch, Ian Kramer, Stanley Burns

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927390

Abstract

View articletitled, Retention Of Cardiac Auscultation Skill Requires Paired Visual And Audio Information In New Learners

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Topics: Biomedicine , Cardiology , Cycles , Patient diagnosis , Students , Testing

Headspace Moisture Analysis in Medical Device Packages

Bruce Lindner, Michael Curtis, Jonas Weissenrieder, Mark Schwab

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927393

Abstract

View articletitled, Headspace Moisture Analysis in Medical Device Packages

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Topics: Corrosion , Drugs , Medical devices , Spectroscopy , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Water , Manufacturing , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Biodegradable materials , Biodegradation

Characterization of Chitosan Coated Magnetoelastic Materials for Use in Percutaneous Implants

L. P. Janka, S. Jang-Stewart, A. Hembolt, K. G. Ong, R. M. Rajachar

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927429

Abstract

View articletitled, Characterization of Chitosan Coated Magnetoelastic Materials for Use in Percutaneous Implants

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Topics: Adhesion , Artificial limbs , Bacteria , Biological tissues , Biomagnetism , Biomaterials , Biophysics , Coatings , Magnetic sensors , Microorganisms

A Novel Breast Stabilization Device for MRI-Guided Interventions

Blake T. Larson, Arthur G. Erdman, PhD

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932432

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Breast Stabilization Device for MRI-Guided Interventions

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Topics: Biomedicine , Magnetic resonance imaging , Phantoms

Vision-Based Patient Body Tracking in Helical Tomotherapy

Nathaniel Bird, Troy Dos Santos, Susanta Hui, Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932435

Abstract

View articletitled, Vision-Based Patient Body Tracking in Helical Tomotherapy

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Topics: Biomedicine , Computerized tomography , Computers , Dosimetry , Physics , Radiation (Physics) , Radiation therapy , Simulation , Uncertainty , Yaw

Mechanical Design for Modularity of Laparoscopic Tools

David J. Miller, Carl A. Nelson

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027508. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932440

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanical Design for Modularity of Laparoscopic Tools

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Topics: Actuators , Biomechanics , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine , Cams , Control systems , Design , Design engineering , Functional analysis , Gear trains

Synthetic Soft Tissue Characterization of the Mechanical Analogue Lumbar Spine

Eugene E. Avidano, Leighton J. LaPierre, Elizabeth A. Friis, John E. James, Amy E. Johnson

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027509. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932564

Abstract

View articletitled, Synthetic Soft Tissue Characterization of the Mechanical Analogue Lumbar Spine

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Topics: Biomechanics , Lumbar spine , Soft tissues , Stiffness , Urethane elastomers , Disks , Jigs and fixtures , Polyester fibers , Annulus , Artificial limbs

Chronic VNS for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity

Jose V. Pardo

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027510. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934346

Abstract

View articletitled, Chronic VNS for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity

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Topics: Brain , Diseases , Neurophysiology , Patient treatment , Weight (Mass)

Design and Fabrication of a Micropump With Mixing Function for LOC

Ho-jin Kang, Bum-kyoo Choi

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027511. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934349

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Fabrication of a Micropump With Mixing Function for LOC

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Micropumps

Nanofiber Covered Stent (NCS) for Vascular Diseases

Yixiang Dong, Teo Wee Eong, Susan Liao, Casey Chan, S. Ramakrishna

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027512. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936115

Abstract

View articletitled, Nanofiber Covered Stent (NCS) for Vascular Diseases

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Topics: Diseases , Muscle , Nanofibers , Proteins , Stents , Drugs , Biocompatibility , Aneurysms , Biodegradable materials , Biodegradation

Radiopaque Nano-Porous Ta Coatings for Nitinol Medical Devices

Brent C. Bell, David A. Glocker

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936118

Abstract

View articletitled, Radiopaque Nano-Porous Ta Coatings for Nitinol Medical Devices

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Topics: Coatings , Corrosion , Medical devices , Nickel titanium alloys

Guidewire Reproducibilty and Modeling

Kenneth R. Hoffmann, Sebastian Schafer, Peter B. Noel, Vikas Singh, Jinhui Xu

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027514. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936120

Abstract

View articletitled, Guidewire Reproducibilty and Modeling

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Topics: Modeling , Phantoms , Pulsatile flow , Vessels , Steel , Algorithms , Biomedical equipment , Blood vessels , Computation , Failure

Application of Computational Biomechanics in Bioprosthetic Heart Valve Design

Wei Sun, Milton DeHerrera

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027515. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936218

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Computational Biomechanics in Bioprosthetic Heart Valve Design

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Design , Heart valve prostheses , Hemodynamics , Prostheses

Diagnostics of Human Body Cavities Using Diode Laser Gas Spectroscopy

M. Cassel-Engquist, L. Persson, K. Svanberg, S. Svanberg

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936216

Abstract

View articletitled, Diagnostics of Human Body Cavities Using Diode Laser Gas Spectroscopy

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Cavities , Lasers , Oxygen , Spectroscopy

Continuous In Vivo Monitoring of a Flexible Subcutaneous Sensor in Freely Moving Diabetic Rats

Spencer Thomas, Robert Hitchcock

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936213

Abstract

View articletitled, Continuous In Vivo Monitoring of a Flexible Subcutaneous Sensor in Freely Moving Diabetic Rats

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Topics: Diabetes , Electrodes , Sensors

A Minimally Invasive Device for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Infants

Christopher P. Erdman, Stephen M. Goldman, Patrick J. Lynn, Matthew C. Ward

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936212

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View articletitled, A Minimally Invasive Device for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Infants

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Topics: Glucose measurement by monitoring device , Minimally invasive devices , Polarimetry , Glucose , Polarization (Light) , Risk , Biochemistry , Biomedical equipment , Biomedical measurement , Biomedical microelectromechanical systems

Methodologies for Performing Non-Invasive Stimulated Muscle Force Assessment in Critically Ill Patients

H. F. Ginz, P. A. Iaizzo, A. Urwyler

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027519. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936209

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View articletitled, Methodologies for Performing Non-Invasive Stimulated Muscle Force Assessment in Critically Ill Patients

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Topics: Electromyography , Muscle , Electrodes , Biomedical equipment , Biomedical measurement , Computers , Diseases , Electrical conductance , Engineering prototypes , Locks (Waterways)

Non-Intrusive ECG Measurement on Vehicle Steering Wheel and Driver Seat

Shan Hu, Ryan Bowlds, Xun Yu

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027520. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936201

Abstract

View articletitled, Non-Intrusive ECG Measurement on Vehicle Steering Wheel and Driver Seat

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Topics: Electrodes , Filters , Signals , Steering wheels , Vehicles , Noise (Sound) , Textiles , Accidents , Automobiles , Biomedicine

A Totally Implantable Hearing Device for Restoration of Hearing

Rong Z. Gan, Chenkai Dai, Don Nakmali, Mark W. Wood

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027521. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936180

Abstract

View articletitled, A Totally Implantable Hearing Device for Restoration of Hearing

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Topics: Acoustics , Bioengineering , Biomedicine , Bone , Design , Ear , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Magnets , Microphones

Development of an Automated Laser Debridement System for Cutaneous Injuries

J. Rastegar, PhD, H. Soroff, MD, R. T. Murray

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027522. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932441

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of an Automated Laser Debridement System for Cutaneous Injuries

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Topics: Biomedicine , Lasers , Skin , Wounds

Design of an Endoscope Shape Tracker to Guide Navigation in Colonoscopy

Robb M. Gavalis, Hua Xing, Peter Y. Wong, Lothar Lilge, Caroline G. L. Cao

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932447

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View articletitled, Design of an Endoscope Shape Tracker to Guide Navigation in Colonoscopy

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Topics: Design , Endoscopes , Navigation , Shapes , Fluorescence , Lasers , Optical fiber , Biomedicine , Patient diagnosis

Development of Polymeric Nerve Guidance Conduits That Contain Anisotropic Cues Including Aligned Microfibers and Gradients of Adsorbed Laminin-1

Jared M. Cregg, Han Bing Wang, Michael E. Mullins, Ph.D., Ryan J. Gilbert, Ph.D.

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027524. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934348

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of Polymeric Nerve Guidance Conduits That Contain Anisotropic Cues Including Aligned Microfibers and Gradients of Adsorbed Laminin-1

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Topics: Anisotropy , Polyester fibers , Spinal cord , Wounds , Biomaterials , Fibers , Maintenance , Molecular biophysics , Nervous system , Neurophysiology

Combining Shape Memory Alloys and Microfluidic Chips on Printed Circuit boards

Saurabh Vyawahare, Suresh Sitaula, Sujitha Martin, Dvin Adalian, Axel Scherer

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027525. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934387

Abstract

View articletitled, Combining Shape Memory Alloys and Microfluidic Chips on Printed Circuit boards

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Topics: Biomedicine , Elastomers , Microfluidics , Printed circuit boards , Shape memory alloys

The Effect of Stent Design on the Restenosis Rate

Aswini K. Muttyam, Linxia Gu

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027526. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934540

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Stent Design on the Restenosis Rate

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Topics: Design , Stents , Stress , Artificial limbs , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Physiology

Self-Stimulatory Behavior Detection Using Wearable Sensors for Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder

C.-H. Min, A. Tewfik, A. Kelly

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027527. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936206

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View articletitled, Self-Stimulatory Behavior Detection Using Wearable Sensors for Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Topics: Accelerometers , Sensors , Patient treatment , Biomedicine , Biosensors , Electronics , Patient monitoring , Pediatrics , Printed circuit boards

Progress on Clinical Trials and Product Development of a Simple, Inexpensive Feedback Device for Patients Requiring Partial Weight Bearing

Daniel Walczyk, Nathaniel Ordway, Kenneth Mann, William Ziomek

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936203

Abstract

View articletitled, Progress on Clinical Trials and Product Development of a Simple, Inexpensive Feedback Device for Patients Requiring Partial Weight Bearing

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Topics: Bearings , Buckling , Feedback , Product development , Weight (Mass) , Stress , Printed circuit boards , Biomechanics , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine

Construction of a Magnetic Biosensor for Pathogen Detection

Yuanpeng Li, Marlene Castro, Hyungsoon Im, Xiaofeng Yao, Sang-Hyun Oh, Wei-Shou Hu, Jian-Ping Wang

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027529. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936202

Abstract

View articletitled, Construction of a Magnetic Biosensor for Pathogen Detection

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Topics: Biosensors , Construction , DNA , Elastomers , Fluorescence , Microfluidics , Nanoparticles , Sensors

Development of A Medical Device for Quantitative Physical Therapies

Hansong Zeng, Furqan Haq, Thomas Best, Sudha Agarwal, Tim Butterfield, Yi Zhao

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027530. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936200

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View articletitled, Development of A Medical Device for Quantitative Physical Therapies

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Topics: Control systems , Force sensors , Medical devices , Muscle , Patient treatment , Pneumatic actuators , Viscosity , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Biomedical equipment

Heart Murmur Detection∕Classification System Using Cochlea-Like Pre-Processing

W. Ahmad, M. I. Hayee, Glenn Nordehn, S. Burns, Janet. L. Fitzakerley

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027531. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2924274

Abstract

View articletitled, Heart Murmur Detection∕Classification System Using Cochlea-Like Pre-Processing

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Topics: Artificial intelligence , Brain , Cardiology , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Microphones , Sensors , Signals

Novel re-entrant porous composite structure: a potential for orthopaedic applications

Nicolas V. Jaumard, Elizabeth A. Friis, James Smay, Jian Xu

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027532. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932757

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View articletitled, Novel re-entrant porous composite structure: a potential for orthopaedic applications

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Topics: Bone , Composite materials , Orthopedics , Stainless steel , Stress , Biological tissues , Artificial limbs , Biomaterials , Bonding , Brittleness

On Formation of Uniform Microspheres for Drug Delivery Using a Perforated Silicon Membrane: A Preliminary Study

K-.Y. Song, U. Häfeli, B. Stoeber, M. Chiao, W. J. Zhang

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027533. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932346

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View articletitled, On Formation of Uniform Microspheres for Drug Delivery Using a Perforated Silicon Membrane: A Preliminary Study

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Topics: Desorption , Drug delivery systems , Membranes , Silicon

Design of a Smart Inhaler System for Improved Aerosol Drug Delivery

Matthew Pausley, Stefan Seelecke

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027534. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2924272

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View articletitled, Design of a Smart Inhaler System for Improved Aerosol Drug Delivery

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Topics: Actuators , Aerosols , Design , Drug delivery systems , Lung , Nozzles , Tumors

A High-Throughput In Vitro Model Illustrating Potential Microbiological Interactions During Treatment of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Associated Infections

Walid El-Khatib, Virginia Haynes, Ayman Noreddin

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027535. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927395

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View articletitled, A High-Throughput In Vitro Model Illustrating Potential Microbiological Interactions During Treatment of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Associated Infections

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomembranes , Diseases , Drugs , Filters , Medical devices , Microorganisms , Photometers , Prostheses

Real-Time Drug Release Imaging From Nanocomposite Drug and Polymer Coatings

Jinping Dong, Greg Haugstad, Chris Frethem, John Foley, Bob Hoerr, Mike Matuszewski, Judit Puskas

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027536. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927430

Abstract

View articletitled, Real-Time Drug Release Imaging From Nanocomposite Drug and Polymer Coatings

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Coatings , Drug delivery systems , Drugs , Imaging , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Medical devices , Microscopy , Nanoscale phenomena

Methylcellulose∕Agarose Hydrogel System to Release Therapeutic Agents

Eric J. Minner, Ryan J. Gilbert

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027537. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927436

Abstract

View articletitled, Methylcellulose∕Agarose Hydrogel System to Release Therapeutic Agents

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Topics: Hydrogels , Wounds , Agar , Biological tissues , Biomaterials , Coating processes , Coatings , Nervous system , Organic compounds , Physiology

A Novel Approach to Drug Delivery for Hepatities C Virus (HCV) for High Immune Responses

W. T. Chen, C. Zhang

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027538. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932336

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Approach to Drug Delivery for Hepatities C Virus (HCV) for High Immune Responses

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Drug delivery systems , Enzymes , Testing , Biocompatibility , Clearances (Engineering) , Diseases , DNA , Microorganisms , Molecular biophysics

Liver Tolerance to Repeat 90Y-Microsphere Radioembolization

Patrick McNeillie, MS2, Andrew S. Kennedy, MD, FACRO, William Dezarn, PhD, DABR, Scott L. Sailer, MD, Mary England, RN, BSN, Caroll Overton, MD

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027539. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932344

Abstract

View articletitled, Liver Tolerance to Repeat 90Y-Microsphere Radioembolization

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Topics: Liver , Radiation therapy , Tumors

Biodegradable Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres Fabrication by O∕O Emulsion∕Solvent Evaporation Technique for Drug Delivery Purposes

R. Asmatulu, A. Fakhari

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027540. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932349

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View articletitled, Biodegradable Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres Fabrication by O∕O Emulsion∕Solvent Evaporation Technique for Drug Delivery Purposes

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Topics: Biodegradation , Drug delivery systems , Evaporation , Manufacturing , Nanocomposites , Scanning electron microscopy

Neutral pH Ferrofluid Fabrication for Biomedical Applications

R. Asmatulu, A. Fakhari

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027541. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932424

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View articletitled, Neutral pH Ferrofluid Fabrication for Biomedical Applications

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Topics: Biomedicine , Ferrofluids , Magnetic resonance imaging , Manufacturing , Nanoparticles

Temporal Resolution Phantom: A Device and Method for Measurement of a CT Scanner’s Temporal Resolution

Alexander H. Slocum, Jr., Stephen E. Jones, MD, Rajiv Gupta, MD

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027542. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932429

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View articletitled, Temporal Resolution Phantom: A Device and Method for Measurement of a CT Scanner’s Temporal Resolution

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Topics: Calibration , Phantoms , Resolution (Optics)

A Robotic System for Real-Time Tumor Manipulation During Image Guided Breast Biopsy

Vishnu G. Mallapragada, Nilanjan Sarkar, Tarun K. Podder

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027543. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932434

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View articletitled, A Robotic System for Real-Time Tumor Manipulation During Image Guided Breast Biopsy

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Topics: Phantoms , Probes , Robotics , Tumors

A Measurement Device for Rotational Stiffness of the Eye

Thijs R. de Graaf, Sander Schutte, Huib J. Simonsz, Arthur G. Erdman, Frans C. T. van der Helm, Just L. Herder

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027544. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932436

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View articletitled, A Measurement Device for Rotational Stiffness of the Eye

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Topics: Friction , Stiffness , Degrees of freedom , Surgery , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Biomedical equipment , Biomedical measurement , Human eye , Inertia (Mechanics)

Robotic Scrub Nurse for Otolaryngology

Amer Agovic, Samuel Levine, Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, Ahmed Tewfik

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027545. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932444

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View articletitled, Robotic Scrub Nurse for Otolaryngology

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Topics: Haptics , Robotics , Instrumentation , Robots , Biomedicine , Collisions (Physics) , Delays , Ear , Grasping , Maintenance

Radiographic Marking of Patient’s Gravity Line on X-Ray Images

Chunhui Wu, Amir A. Mehbod, Ensor Transfeldt

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027546. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932446

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View articletitled, Radiographic Marking of Patient’s Gravity Line on X-Ray Images

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Patient diagnosis , X-rays , Control equipment , Engines , Manufacturing , Motors , Bone , Corners (Structural elements) , Diagnostic radiography

Computer Simulation of Female Urinary Incontinence

Yingchun Zhang, Gerald W. Timm, Arthur G. Erdman

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027547. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932448

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View articletitled, Computer Simulation of Female Urinary Incontinence

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Computer simulation , Diseases , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Geometry , Gynecology , Muscle , Pressure

A Computational Approach to Muscle Modeling of the Human Tongue via the Finite Element Method Along With Motion Control Correlations With MRI Tracking Data for Simple Speech Patterns

Paul Buscemi, Mark Carlson, Reiner Wilhelms Tricarico

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027548. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932467

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View articletitled, A Computational Approach to Muscle Modeling of the Human Tongue via the Finite Element Method Along With Motion Control Correlations With MRI Tracking Data for Simple Speech Patterns

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Topics: Finite element methods , Magnetic resonance imaging , Modeling , Motion control , Muscle , Sleep

Human Joint Simulation Using LifeMOD Co-Simulation

Eric Fahlgren, Mark Carlson, Andrew S. Elliott

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027549. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932506

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View articletitled, Human Joint Simulation Using LifeMOD Co-Simulation

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Topics: Bone , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Wear , Displacement , Alloy steel , Artificial joints , Artificial limbs , Biomaterials , Cartilage

Custom TMJ Hemi-joint Fabrication Process

Joel L. Kuhlmann, Sean McEligot

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027550. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932596

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View articletitled, Custom TMJ Hemi-joint Fabrication Process

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Topics: Manufacturing , Design , Surgery , Machining , Adhesives , Anatomy , Artificial limbs , Biological tissues , Chromium alloys , Cobalt alloys

A Wireless, Passive Strain Sensor: Application to In Vivo Monitoring of Compressive Forces at Knee Implants

Ee Lim Tan, Keat Ghee Ong

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027551. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934344

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View articletitled, A Wireless, Passive Strain Sensor: Application to In Vivo Monitoring of Compressive Forces at Knee Implants

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Topics: Knee joint prostheses , Strain sensors , Wear

PMMA Implants Increase Femoral Strength

Dan Dragomir-Daescu, Mark E. Bolander, Kevin E. Bennet, James T. Bronk, Sean McEligot

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027552. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934345

Abstract

View articletitled, PMMA Implants Increase Femoral Strength

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomaterials , Biomedical imaging , Bone fractures , Displacement , Drugs , Femoral fractures , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Hip fractures

Charged Modification of Hydrogel for Nerve Regeneration

Mahrokh Dadsetan, Andrew M. Knight, Catalina Vallejo, Lichun Lu, Anthony J. Windebank, Michael J. Yaszemski

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027553. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934347

Abstract

View articletitled, Charged Modification of Hydrogel for Nerve Regeneration

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Topics: Electric charge , Hydrogels , Tensile strength , Density , Biodegradation , Biomaterials , Biomimetics , Biophysics , Compressive strength , Enzymes

Comparison of Geometries for Diffusion-Based Extraction of Dimethyl Sulphoxide From a Cell Suspension

Katie Fleming Glass, Clara Mata, Ellen K. Longmire, Allison Hubel

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027554. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934352

Abstract

View articletitled, Comparison of Geometries for Diffusion-Based Extraction of Dimethyl Sulphoxide From a Cell Suspension

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Biomedical microelectromechanical systems , Biomedicine , Biophysics , Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Microfluidics , Organic compounds , Stem cells

An Innovative Rapid Thermal Cycling Device for Polymerase Chain Reaction

Shadi Mahjoob, Kambiz Vafai

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027555. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934478

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View articletitled, An Innovative Rapid Thermal Cycling Device for Polymerase Chain Reaction

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Topics: Chain , DNA , Heat transfer , Microfluidics , Porous materials , Temperature distribution , Temperature , Fluids , Thermal management , Annealing

Dynamic Behavior of SMA Actuated Catheter

Arun S. Veeramani, Gregory D. Buckner, Stephen B. Owen, John H. Crews, Richard C. Cook, Gil Bolotin

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027556. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936116

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View articletitled, Dynamic Behavior of SMA Actuated Catheter

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Topics: Catheters , Heat transfer

A Wireless, Passive Sensor for Monitoring the Pressure of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Sac

Brandon D. Pereles, Keat Ghee Ong

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027557. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936117

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View articletitled, A Wireless, Passive Sensor for Monitoring the Pressure of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Sac

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Topics: Aneurysms , Pressure , Pressure sensors , Sensors , Surgery , Aorta , Membranes , Stents , Rupture , Biomechanics

Design of Novel Catheter Insertion Device

Erik K. Bassett, Alexander Slocum

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027558. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936119

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View articletitled, Design of Novel Catheter Insertion Device

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Topics: Biological tissues , Catheters , Design , Elastic moduli , Friction , Needles , Oil well drilling

Imaging Depth-Resolved Tissue Birefringence With a Single Detector

Muhammad K. Al-Kaisi, Taner Akkin

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027559. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936214

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View articletitled, Imaging Depth-Resolved Tissue Birefringence With a Single Detector

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Topics: Biological tissues , Double refraction , Filters , Imaging , Polarization (Light) , Sensors

An Instrument to Predict Fall Risk—Project StepWiz

Mats Hanson, David Meymi, Daniel Nilsson, Lars Oddsson, Robin Rockstr

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027560. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936204

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View articletitled, An Instrument to Predict Fall Risk—Project StepWiz

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Topics: Instrumentation , Risk , Innovation , Engines , Motors , Biomechanics , Education , Engineering education , Engineering prototypes , Relational databases

Development of Nanoporous Ultrathin Membranes For Implantable Drug Delivery

Eric E. Nuxoll, Marc A. Hillmyer, Ronald A. Siegel

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027561. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927432

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View articletitled, Development of Nanoporous Ultrathin Membranes For Implantable Drug Delivery

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Topics: Drug delivery systems , Etching , Membranes , Photolithography , Polymer films , Self-assembly , Strength (Materials) , Silicon , Composite materials , Drugs

An Implantable Port for Office Laparoscopy: The AbView Access Port

Ajay M. Shah, Nathan Ball, Randy Ewoldt, Shen Kuan Ng, Benjamin Powers, Arlan Fuller, Michael Sieden, Arun Anand, Alexander Slocum

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027562. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932431

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View articletitled, An Implantable Port for Office Laparoscopy: The AbView Access Port

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biotechnology , Cancer , Cavities , Computerized tomography , Drug delivery systems , Flanges , Fluids , Gynecology , Laparoscopic devices

TI Low-Leakage130nm Digital Process with Nonvolatile FRAM for Ultra-Low-Power Medical Electronics

A. Robert Landers, B. Jerry Elkind, C. Rajni Aggarwal

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027563. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932427

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View articletitled, TI Low-Leakage130nm Digital Process with Nonvolatile FRAM for Ultra-Low-Power Medical Electronics

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Topics: Biomedicine , Electronics

A New External Fixator Design for Femoral Fracture Reduction

Michael J. Cucinotta, Courtney E. LeBlon, Nima Rahimi, Manish Paliwal

J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027564. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932718

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View articletitled, A New External Fixator Design for Femoral Fracture Reduction

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Topics: Design , Femoral fractures , Finite element analysis , Stiffness , Wire , Optimization , Artificial limbs , Biomechanics , Bone , Elastic constants