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Research Papers

Modified Elliptical Machine Motor-Drive Design for Assistive Gait Rehabilitation

Carl A. Nelson, Judith M. Burnfield, Yu Shu, Thad W. Buster, Adam P. Taylor, Andrew Graham

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 021001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003693

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View articletitled, Modified Elliptical Machine Motor-Drive Design for Assistive Gait Rehabilitation

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Topics: Design , Engines , Machinery , Motor drives , Motors , Safety , Kinematics , Pulleys

3D Graphical Rendering of Localized Lumps and Arteries for Robotic Assisted MIS

Masoud Kalantari, Mohammadreza Ramezanifard, Javad Dargahi, Jozsef Kövecses

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 021002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003736

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View articletitled, 3D Graphical Rendering of Localized Lumps and Arteries for Robotic Assisted MIS

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Topics: Algorithms , Biological tissues , Dimensions , Force sensors , Pressure , Robotics , Sensors , Surgery , Tumors , Rendering

Design and Preliminary Testing of a Novel Dual-Chambered Syringe

Karen May-Newman, Maria T. Matyska, Martin N. Lee

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 021003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003822

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View articletitled, Design and Preliminary Testing of a Novel Dual-Chambered Syringe

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Topics: Biomedicine , Bubbles , Design , Fluids , Catheters , Surface tension , Mass spectrometry

Technical Briefs

A Low Power Wireless Data Acquisition Device to Monitor Gait Patterns for Children With Toe Walking During Daily Activities

Edmond H. M. Lou, Emma K. Brunton, Fraaz Kamal, Andreas Renggli, Kyle Kemp, Justin Lewicke, Dulai Sukhdeep, Joe M. Watt, John Andersen

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 024501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003809

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View articletitled, A Low Power Wireless Data Acquisition Device to Monitor Gait Patterns for Children With Toe Walking During Daily Activities

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Topics: Accelerometers , Data acquisition , Force sensors , Gait analysis , Batteries , Monitoring systems , Weight (Mass) , Pediatrics , Data acquisition systems

Design Innovation

Conceptual Design for Condylar Guiding Features of a Total Knee Replacement

Shahram Amiri, T. Derek V. Cooke, Urs P. Wyss

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 025001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003675

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View articletitled, Conceptual Design for Condylar Guiding Features of a Total Knee Replacement

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Topics: Conceptual design , Design , Kinematics , Knee , Knee joint prostheses , Shapes , Rotation , Engineering prototypes , Physiology , Bearings

2011 Design of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts

Introduction

Arthur Erdman, William Durfee, Paul Iaizzo, Just Herder, John C. Bischof, Maire Johnson, Richard Bianco

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590859

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View articletitled, Introduction

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Design , Medical devices , Surgery , Biomedicine

Better Catheter Design With Improved Liquid Flow Through Tubes

Tan Ta, Tsung-chow Su

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3587100

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View articletitled, Better Catheter Design With Improved Liquid Flow Through Tubes

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Topics: Catheters , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Coatings , Geometry , Biological fluid dynamics , Biomedical engineering , Hydrophobicity , Microorganisms

Assessment Of Antibiofilm Activity Of Magnesium Fluoride Nanoparticles-Stabilized Nanosized Emulsion After Its Coating On Biomaterial Surfaces

Tamilvanan Shunmugaperumal, Ramamurthy Srinivasan

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3587101

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View articletitled, Assessment Of Antibiofilm Activity Of Magnesium Fluoride Nanoparticles-Stabilized Nanosized Emulsion After Its Coating On Biomaterial Surfaces

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Topics: Biomaterials , Coating processes , Coatings , Emulsions , Magnesium (Metal) , Nanoparticles , Microorganisms , Artificial limbs , Biophysics , Magnesium compounds

A New Cemented Hip Prosthesis Concept

António Ramos, Carlos Relvas, António Completo, José A. Simões

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3587102

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View articletitled, A New Cemented Hip Prosthesis Concept

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomaterials , Biomechanics , Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Hip joint prostheses , Orthopedics , Orthotics , Prostheses , Stress analysis (Engineering)

A Device to Control Implant and Bone-Cement Temperatures in Cemented Arthroplasty

Antonio Completo, Marco Coutinho, Marcelo Schiller, António Ramos, Carlos Relvas, José Simões, Susana Meireles

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589216

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View articletitled, A Device to Control Implant and Bone-Cement Temperatures in Cemented Arthroplasty

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Topics: Arthroplasty , Bone , Cements (Adhesives) , Temperature , Polymerization , Thermoelectricity , Artificial limbs , Biomaterials , Biomedicine , Control systems

Design Concept for a Total Knee Replacement with Condylar Guiding Features

Shahram Amiri, T. Derek. V. Cooke, Urs P. Wyss

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589221

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View articletitled, Design Concept for a Total Knee Replacement with Condylar Guiding Features

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomechanics , Bone , Design , Kinematics , Knee joint prostheses , Orthotics , Prostheses

Hemodynamic Changes Induced by Pneumoperitoneum and Measured With ECOM

Timothy Shine, David Corda, Stephen Aniskevich, Bruce Leone, Neil Feinglass, Sorin Brull, Booyeon Han

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589225

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View articletitled, Hemodynamic Changes Induced by Pneumoperitoneum and Measured With ECOM

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Topics: Hemodynamics , Surgery , Bioelectric phenomena , Biomedical measurement , Cardiovascular system , Patient monitoring

Evaluating Design of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endografts in a Patient-Specific Model Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Polina A. Segalova, Guanglei Xiong, K. T. Rao, Christopher K. Zarins, Charles A. Taylor

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589227

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View articletitled, Evaluating Design of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endografts in a Patient-Specific Model Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Topics: Aneurysms , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Computerized tomography , Artificial limbs , Blood vessels , Diagnostic radiography , Hemodynamics , Medical disorders , Prostheses

Control of a Powered Lower Limb Prosthetic Device

Jinming Sun, Philip A. Voglewede

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589229

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View articletitled, Control of a Powered Lower Limb Prosthetic Device

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Prostheses , Position control , Biomedicine , Control systems , Torque control

On Modeling Assumptions in FEA of Stents

Nuno Rebelo, Rob Radford, Achim Zipse, Martin Schlun, Gael Dreher

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589230

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View articletitled, On Modeling Assumptions in FEA of Stents

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Stents , Biomaterials , Biomedical equipment , Electrolytic polishing , Nickel alloys , Titanium alloys

Cerebrospinal Fluid Volume Monitoring for Hydrocephalus Therapy

Sukhraaj Basati, Michael LaRiviere, Richard Penn, Andreas Linninger

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589231

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View articletitled, Cerebrospinal Fluid Volume Monitoring for Hydrocephalus Therapy

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Topics: Cerebrospinal fluid , Patient treatment , Sensors , Brain , Diseases , Electrodes , Volume measurement , Bioelectric phenomena , Biomedical equipment , Biomedical measurement

Material Handling System for Robotic Natural Orifice Surgery

Jeff Midday, Alan Goyzueta, Carl A. Nelson, Dmitry Oleynikov

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589286

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View articletitled, Material Handling System for Robotic Natural Orifice Surgery

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Topics: Materials handling , Robotics , Surgery , Endoscopes , Biomedicine , Materials handling equipment , Orifices

A 2D Model With Fluid-Structure Interactions for Coarctated Arteries

Ying Han, Linxia Gu

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589287

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View articletitled, A 2D Model With Fluid-Structure Interactions for Coarctated Arteries

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Topics: Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Fluid structure interaction , Hemodynamics , Physiology

Design and Testing of a Three Fingered Flexural Laparoscopic Grasper

Harry O’Hanley, Matt Rosario, Yuanyu Chen, Audrey Maertens, John Walton, Jennifer Rosen

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027508. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589289

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View articletitled, Design and Testing of a Three Fingered Flexural Laparoscopic Grasper

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Topics: Biomedicine , Design , Robotics , Surgery , Testing

An Ontology Model for the Medical Device Product Development Process and Environment

Lourdes A. Medina, Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Richard A. Wysk

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027508. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589290

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View articletitled, An Ontology Model for the Medical Device Product Development Process and Environment

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Topics: Medical devices , Ontologies , Product development , Patents , Artificial intelligence , Biomedical equipment

New Process and Device for Minimal Invasive Surgical Suturing

Adrian Schuette, Christian Brecher, Michael Emonts, Nicolas Pyschny

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027509. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589811

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View articletitled, New Process and Device for Minimal Invasive Surgical Suturing

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Topics: Surgery , Biological tissues , Laser welding , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine , Lasers

SOMNUS: A Sleep-Measuring Shirt Based on Chest Expansion and Respiratory Patterns

Thomas Lipoma, Pablo Bello, Carson Darling, Matt T. Bianchi

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027509. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589813

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View articletitled, SOMNUS: A Sleep-Measuring Shirt Based on Chest Expansion and Respiratory Patterns

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Topics: Sleep , Sensors , Medical disorders , Medical signal processing , Patient diagnosis , Pneumatics

Nasogastric Tube Design to Reduce Clogging and Simplify Flushing

James A. Ankrum, Alison Olechowski, Jose A. Canseco, Elliot Greenblatt, Michael P. Roberts, Nevan C. Hanumara, Alexander H. Slocum

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027510. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589815

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View articletitled, Nasogastric Tube Design to Reduce Clogging and Simplify Flushing

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Design , Pipe flow , Surgery

Concept Selection in the Development of Medical Devices: The Case of the Smart Stent-Graft

Isa C. T. Santos, Luís A. Rocha, João Manuel R. S. Tavares

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027510. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589826

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View articletitled, Concept Selection in the Development of Medical Devices: The Case of the Smart Stent-Graft

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Topics: Medical devices , Stents , Biomedical equipment

Design of a Pressure-Sensing Laparoscopic Grasper

Grace S. L. Teo, Mattias S. Flander, Toomas R. Sepp, Manuel Corral, Juan D. Diaz, Alexander Slocum

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027511. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589827

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View articletitled, Design of a Pressure-Sensing Laparoscopic Grasper

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Design , Ergonomics , Pressure , Pressure sensors , Surgery

A Hydraulically Controlled Nonoperative Magnetic Treatment for Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

Austin Oehlerking, James D. Meredith, Ian C. Smith, Phillip M. Nadeau, Teresa Gomez, Zachary A. Trimble, David P. Mooney, David L. Trumper

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027511. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589828

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View articletitled, A Hydraulically Controlled Nonoperative Magnetic Treatment for Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

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Topics: Biological fluid dynamics , Biomagnetism , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine , Control systems , Hydraulic control equipment , Light-emitting diodes , Medical disorders , Patient treatment , Pediatrics

Evaluation of a Novel Method of Shunting for Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Kalyani Nair, Martin Morris, Charles Corrie, Brian Del-Bene, Michelle Eastburn, Julian Lin

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027512. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589829

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View articletitled, Evaluation of a Novel Method of Shunting for Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biological fluid dynamics , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine , Brain , Control systems , Medical disorders , Pressure , Prostheses , Pumps

Design and Development of an Improved Tissue Retractor for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Nikolai Begg

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027512. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589830

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View articletitled, Design and Development of an Improved Tissue Retractor for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

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Topics: Biological tissues , Design , Surgery , Biomedical equipment

Can Hypodermic Needle Injections Be Successfully Simulated and Analyzed in the Laboratory?

Edward J. Coleridge Smith, Gareth A. Thomson, Philip D. Coleridge Smith

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589832

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View articletitled, Can Hypodermic Needle Injections Be Successfully Simulated and Analyzed in the Laboratory?

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Topics: Lubricants , Needles , Skin , Biomedical equipment , Biomedical ultrasonics , Patient treatment

Autologous Transfusion Device for Use in Resource-Limited Settings

Caitlin O. Winget, Theresa K. Fisher, Rajen N. Kumar, Alexander H. Harrington, Kathleen H. Sienko

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027513. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589835

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View articletitled, Autologous Transfusion Device for Use in Resource-Limited Settings

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Blood , Obstetrics , Patient treatment

Improvements to the Design of a Compact Robot for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Michael Head, Carl A. Nelson

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027514. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589902

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View articletitled, Improvements to the Design of a Compact Robot for Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Topics: Design , Robots , Surgery , Gears , Reliability , Robotics , Biomedicine

Development of an ISO 13485 AND FDA QSR Compliant Quality System for an Academic R&D Group: From Concept to Certification

Nancy Paris, Ryan Kanigan

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027514. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589903

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View articletitled, Development of an ISO 13485 AND FDA QSR Compliant Quality System for an Academic R&D Group: From Concept to Certification

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Food and Drug Administration , Quality management , Surgery

The Effect of Stakeholder Data on a Fuzzy Based Modular System for Medical Device Design and Development

Celestine Aguwa, Leslie Monplaisir, Prasanth Sylajakumari

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027515. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589904

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View articletitled, The Effect of Stakeholder Data on a Fuzzy Based Modular System for Medical Device Design and Development

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Topics: Biochemistry , Biomedical equipment , Biomedical measurement , Blood , Design , Medical devices

An Automated Method for Creation of Patient-Specific Volumetric Articular Cartilage Elements in the Human Foot

Grant L. S. Marchelli, William R. Ledoux, Vara Isvilanonda, Duane W. Storti, Mark A. Ganter

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027515. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589905

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View articletitled, An Automated Method for Creation of Patient-Specific Volumetric Articular Cartilage Elements in the Human Foot

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Topics: Biomedicine , Bone , Cartilage , Physiology

Effect of Component Misalignment on Human Tissue Temperatures Associated With Recharging Neuromodulation Devices

Ryan Lovik, Eph M. Sparrow, John P. Abraham, Cody Zelmer, Seong Oh, Kyle Friend, Dianna K. Smith

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3589907

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View articletitled, Effect of Component Misalignment on Human Tissue Temperatures Associated With Recharging Neuromodulation Devices

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Topics: Biological tissues , Temperature , Artificial limbs , Biomedical equipment , Neurophysiology , Prostheses

Early Stage Economic Evaluation with a Small Medical Device Start-Up Company Using a Markov Model

Michael P. Craven, Steven P. Morgan

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590366

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View articletitled, Early Stage Economic Evaluation with a Small Medical Device Start-Up Company Using a Markov Model

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Diseases , Economic analysis , Economics , Innovation , Markov processes , Medical devices , Patient treatment

Adult Male Circumcision Device for Use in Clinical Settings

Paul F. McAlpine, Lai Yu Leo Tse, Anupinder S. Dulat, Christopher S. McAlpine, Amir Sabet Sarvestani, Kathleen H. Sienko

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590368

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View articletitled, Adult Male Circumcision Device for Use in Clinical Settings

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Diseases

Determination of Surgical Robot Tool Force Requirements Through Tissue Manipulation and Suture Force Measurement

Devin R. Berg, Timothy P. Kinney, Perry Y. Li, Arthur G. Erdman

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590369

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View articletitled, Determination of Surgical Robot Tool Force Requirements Through Tissue Manipulation and Suture Force Measurement

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Topics: Biological tissues , Force measurement , Robots , Surgery , Robotics , Biomedicine , Manipulators

Multifunctional Articulating Surgical Robot for NOTES

Wei Jian Chin, Akiko Nakamura, Michael Head, Shane Farritor, Dmitry Olyenikov, Carl A. Nelson, Chi Min Seow

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590375

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View articletitled, Multifunctional Articulating Surgical Robot for NOTES

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Topics: Robots , Surgery , Robotics , End effectors , Biomedicine , Endoscopes

Design of a Mobile Head Support Based on a Compliant Mechanism

Rik Steenbergen, Jos Lassooij, Just Herder

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590377

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View articletitled, Design of a Mobile Head Support Based on a Compliant Mechanism

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Diseases , Muscle

Low-Intensity Ultrasound Alleviates Osteoarthritis In Vitro and in a Rabbit Model

Byung Hyune Choi, A. Reum Seo, Kil Hwan Kim, Byoung-Hyun Min Min, So Ra Park

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027519. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590371

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View articletitled, Low-Intensity Ultrasound Alleviates Osteoarthritis In Vitro and in a Rabbit Model

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Topics: Biomedical ultrasonics , Biophysics , Enzymes , Medical disorders , Molecular biophysics , Osteoarthritis , Radiation therapy , Surgery , Ultrasound

Prosthetic Ankle-Foot System That Adapts to Sloped Surfaces

Eric A. Nickel, Andrew Hansen, Steven A. Gard

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027519. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590378

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View articletitled, Prosthetic Ankle-Foot System That Adapts to Sloped Surfaces

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Prostheses , Wear , Biomechanics

Development of an Endocardial Cryoablation Catheter for Concomitant Delivery of Cryogenic Treatment and Adjuvants

Ryan Goff, Paul A. Iaizzo, John C. Bischof

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027520. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590386

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View articletitled, Development of an Endocardial Cryoablation Catheter for Concomitant Delivery of Cryogenic Treatment and Adjuvants

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Topics: Catheters , Biological tissues , Temperature sensors , Biomedical ultrasonics , Radiation therapy

Sensorless Haptic Feedback in a Surgical Robot for Telesurgery

Xiaoli Zhang, Songpo Li, Roszel Guy

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027520. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590387

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View articletitled, Sensorless Haptic Feedback in a Surgical Robot for Telesurgery

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Topics: Feedback , Haptics , Robots , Surgery , Robotics , Biomedicine , Force feedback , Force measurement , Manipulators , Telemedicine

Deployment of Interwoven Stents in an Artery With Moderate Stenosis

Shijia Zhao, Xiangyi Liu, Linxia Gu

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027521. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590552

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View articletitled, Deployment of Interwoven Stents in an Artery With Moderate Stenosis

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Topics: Stents , Finite element analysis , Biomaterials , Biomechanics , Blood vessels

A Pulsatile-Flow Model for Intracardiac Surgical Device Development

Alexander H. Slocum, Jr., Anand Jagannath, Tyrel Waagen, Arvind K. Agnihotri, Robert A. Levine

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027521. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590584

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View articletitled, A Pulsatile-Flow Model for Intracardiac Surgical Device Development

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Topics: Pulsatile flow , Surgery , Catheters , Bellows (Equipment) , Diseases , Hemodynamics , Physiology

Patterning PLA Packaging Films for Implantable Medical Devices

Radheshyam Tewari, Craig Friedrich

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027522. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590627

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View articletitled, Patterning PLA Packaging Films for Implantable Medical Devices

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Topics: Medical devices , Packaging , Embossing , Etching , Biomaterials , Cochlear implants , Polymer films

Optical System Design of Laser-Based Stethoscope

Jing Bai, Glenn Nordehn, Girum Sileshi, Stanley Burns, Lorentz Wittmers, Ron Ulseth

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027522. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590692

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View articletitled, Optical System Design of Laser-Based Stethoscope

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Topics: Design , Lasers , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Biomechanics , Biomedicine , Cardiology , Medical signal processing , Motion measurement , Patient diagnosis

Design of a Motion Compensated Tissue Resection Catheter for Beating Heart Cardiac Surgery

Samuel B. Kesner, Robert D. Howe

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590649

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View articletitled, Design of a Motion Compensated Tissue Resection Catheter for Beating Heart Cardiac Surgery

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Topics: Biological tissues , Catheters , Design , Surgery , Biomedical ultrasonics , Cardiovascular system

Learning the Art of Disciplined Innovation

Dawn Bardot, Michael Dahl, Fischer Gwen, Kiyo Miyasaka, Marie Johnson

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590703

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View articletitled, Learning the Art of Disciplined Innovation

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Topics: Biomedical engineering , Biomedicine , Data mining , Innovation

Single Entry Tunneler (SET) for Hemodialysis Graft Procedures

Madalyn S. Berns, Elizabeth Tsai, Jesse Austin-Breneman, James C. Schulmeister, Edward Sung, Charles Keith Ozaki, Conor J. Walsh

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027524. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590704

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View articletitled, Single Entry Tunneler (SET) for Hemodialysis Graft Procedures

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomaterials , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine , Hemodialysis , Imaging , Nickel alloys , Optical cables , Patient treatment , Stainless steel

Design of an Osseointegrated Lower Limb Prosthetic Force Limiting Connection

Benjamin W. Gasser, Loren E. Bridges, Soudabeh Kargar, Dawn M. Bardot

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027524. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590705

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View articletitled, Design of an Osseointegrated Lower Limb Prosthetic Force Limiting Connection

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Bone , Torsion , Biomechanics

Diffuse Near Infrared Wound Monitor for Quantifying Chronic Wound Healing

Michael Neidrauer, Leonid Zubkov, Michael S. Weingarten, Kambiz Pourrezaei, Elisabeth S. Papazoglou

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027525. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590706

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View articletitled, Diffuse Near Infrared Wound Monitor for Quantifying Chronic Wound Healing

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Topics: Biomedicine , Imaging , Infrared spectroscopy , Patient monitoring , Proteins , Wounds

Modeling of Chicken Meat Blade Cutting Using Finite Element Method

Debao Zhou

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027525. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590708

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View articletitled, Modeling of Chicken Meat Blade Cutting Using Finite Element Method

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Topics: Blades , Cutting , Finite element methods , Modeling , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Bone , Biomechanics , Finite element analysis , Food engineering

Dual-Direction Optical Measurement Instrument for Assisting X-Ray Mammography

H.-Z. Jiang, J.-Y. Chen, M.-Cheng Pan, Ch.-T. Wu, S.-Y. Sun, Min-Chun Pan

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027526. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590858

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View articletitled, Dual-Direction Optical Measurement Instrument for Assisting X-Ray Mammography

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Topics: Instrumentation , Mammography , Optical measurement , X-rays , Image reconstruction , Imaging , Tumors , Biomedicine , Cancer , Diagnostic radiography

Design and Implementation of Noncontact Measurement Device for Irregular Dental Osseointegration Detection

H. B. Zhuang, Jeffery Wu, C. S. Chen, S. Y. Lee, Min-Chun Pan, Y. C. Yang

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027526. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590860

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View articletitled, Design and Implementation of Noncontact Measurement Device for Irregular Dental Osseointegration Detection

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomedical measurement , Biomedicine , Bone , Design , Prostheses , Transducers

Design of an Instrument Guide for MRI-Guided Percutaneous Interventions

Xuefeng Chen, Conor J. Walsh, Kemal Tuncali, Alexander Slocum

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027527. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590861

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View articletitled, Design of an Instrument Guide for MRI-Guided Percutaneous Interventions

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Topics: Design , Instrumentation , Magnetic resonance imaging , Skin , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine

Simultaneous In Vivo Assessment of Contractile Properties and Electromyographic (EMG) Activities in a Knock-Out Mouse Model of Myotonic Dystrophy

Oliver Bandschapp, Charles Soule, Paul A. Iaizzo

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027527. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590863

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View articletitled, Simultaneous In Vivo Assessment of Contractile Properties and Electromyographic (EMG) Activities in a Knock-Out Mouse Model of Myotonic Dystrophy

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Topics: Electromyography , Proteins , Biomechanics , Force measurement , Medical disorders , Neuromuscular stimulation

The Randomized Withdrawal Study Design: A Flexible Study Design for use in Regulated Medical Device Studies

Christopher Mullin, Jodi Mullin, Gayle Johnson, Katie Schaaf

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590864

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View articletitled, The Randomized Withdrawal Study Design: A Flexible Study Design for use in Regulated Medical Device Studies

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Topics: Experimental design , Medical devices , Drugs , Biomedical equipment

Intelligent Motor Powered Prosthetic Knee Joint

Hildur Einarsdottir

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590866

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View articletitled, Intelligent Motor Powered Prosthetic Knee Joint

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Engines , Knee , Motors , Muscle , Prostheses , Springs , Gait analysis

A Comparitive Overview of Existing and Experimental Morcellators in Gynecology and Urology

Ewout Arkenbout, Frank-Willem Jansen, Just Herder

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027529. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590867

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View articletitled, A Comparitive Overview of Existing and Experimental Morcellators in Gynecology and Urology

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Topics: Gynecology , Biological tissues , Endoscopes , Surgery

Proposed Protocol for Objective Morcellator Analysis

Ewout Arkenbout, Frank-Willem Jansen, Just Herder

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027529. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590868

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View articletitled, Proposed Protocol for Objective Morcellator Analysis

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Topics: Biomedical equipment , Surgery

Small-Scale Hydraulics for Human Assist Devices

Jicheng Xia, Katherine L. Braun, William Durfee

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027530. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590872

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View articletitled, Small-Scale Hydraulics for Human Assist Devices

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Fluid mechanics , Hydraulic actuators , Hydraulic drive systems , Hydraulics , Orthotics , Prostheses

Multimodal Automated Quantitative Sensory Testing System for Pain Research

Grant Kruger, Steve E. Harte, Eric Ichesco, Mainak Mitra, Shen Keat Cheok, Xu Yun, Daniel J. Clauw, Albert Shih

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027530. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590873

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View articletitled, Multimodal Automated Quantitative Sensory Testing System for Pain Research

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Diseases , Health care , Noise (Sound) , Patient treatment , Testing

Automated 3D Mosaicing and Scan Trajectories for Surveillance of Bladder Cancer

Jong Yoon, Tim Soper, Eric J. Seibel

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027531. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590874

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View articletitled, Automated 3D Mosaicing and Scan Trajectories for Surveillance of Bladder Cancer

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Topics: Cancer , Surveillance , Endoscopes , Mechatronics , Biomedicine , Image reconstruction , Image segmentation , Imaging , Medical image processing , Robotics

Multifunction Pericardial Drainage Catheter

Chris Rolfes, Paul Iaizzo

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027531. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590875

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View articletitled, Multifunction Pericardial Drainage Catheter

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Topics: Catheters , Drainage , Surgery , Drug delivery systems , Cardiology

A Method and Apparatus to Simulate Physiologic Right Side Heart Movement in a Fresh Human Cadaver: Pilot Studies

Alex Ryan, George Mallin, Paul A. Iaizzo

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027532. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590876

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View articletitled, A Method and Apparatus to Simulate Physiologic Right Side Heart Movement in a Fresh Human Cadaver: Pilot Studies

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Topics: Biomechanics , Cardiovascular system , Catheters , Hemodynamics , Hemorheology , Physiology

Development of a Database for Global Health Medical Devices

Amir Sabet Sarvestani, Joseph Perosky, Kelley Maynard, Michael Weist, Chang Jiang, Kathleen H. Sienko

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027532. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590877

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View articletitled, Development of a Database for Global Health Medical Devices

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Topics: Biomedical engineering , Biomedical equipment , Biomedicine , Database management systems , Databases , Design engineering , Medical devices , Patient diagnosis , Patient treatment

Task-Specific Multiple-Arm Minimally Invasive Surgical Device Design Using Cooperative Kinematic Isotropy Indices

Frank L. Hammond, III

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027533. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590878

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View articletitled, Task-Specific Multiple-Arm Minimally Invasive Surgical Device Design Using Cooperative Kinematic Isotropy Indices

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Topics: Design , Isotropy , Kinematics , Surgery , Manipulators , Redundancy (Engineering) , Robotics , Biomedicine , Design engineering , Robot kinematics

Kinematic and Workspace Comparison of Four and Five Degree of Freedom Miniature In Vivo Surgical Robot

Ryan McCormick, Tyler D. Wortman, Kyle W. Strabala, Tom P. Frederick, Dmitry Oleynikov, Shane M. Farritor

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027533. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3590880

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View articletitled, Kinematic and Workspace Comparison of Four and Five Degree of Freedom Miniature In Vivo Surgical Robot

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Kinematics , Robots , Surgery , User interfaces , Biomedicine , Endoscopes , Robotics

Synthesis of Silica-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Contrast Enhancement and Thermal Therapies

Steven Calder, Adam Boies, Pingyan Lei, Steven Girshick

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027534. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591376

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View articletitled, Synthesis of Silica-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Contrast Enhancement and Thermal Therapies

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Topics: Iron , Magnetic resonance , Nanoparticles , Patient treatment , Chemical vapor deposition , Magnetic resonance imaging , Biomedicine , Magnetic particles , Nanobiotechnology , Radiation therapy

Variations in Human Cardiac Vein Anatomies: Direct Mapping Within Fixed Hearts and Digital Reconstructions

Scott A. Skorupa, Julianne H. Eggum, Paul A. Iaizzo

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027534. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591377

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View articletitled, Variations in Human Cardiac Vein Anatomies: Direct Mapping Within Fixed Hearts and Digital Reconstructions

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Topics: Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Diagnostic radiography , Hemorheology , Image reconstruction , Medical image processing , Physiology

Development of an Automatically Adjustable Colonoscope

JungHun Choi, Jonathan Litten

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027535. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591379

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View articletitled, Development of an Automatically Adjustable Colonoscope

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Topics: Actuators , Biomedicine , Endoscopes , Imaging , Manipulators , Position control , Robotics

Localization of the Distal Tip in the Colonoscopy Training Model Using Light Sensors

JungHun Choi, Ravindra Kale

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027535. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591380

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View articletitled, Localization of the Distal Tip in the Colonoscopy Training Model Using Light Sensors

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Topics: Biomedicine , Cancer , Data acquisition , Education , Endoscopes , Imaging , Sensors

A Design Framework of Unloaded Leaflet Shape for the Ovine Pulmonary Valve Single Leaflet Replacement Surgery

Rong Fan, Christopher Hobson, Ahmed Bayoumi, John Mayer, William Wagner, Michael S. Sacks

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027536. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591385

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View articletitled, A Design Framework of Unloaded Leaflet Shape for the Ovine Pulmonary Valve Single Leaflet Replacement Surgery

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Topics: Design , Shapes , Surgery , Valves , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Pediatrics , Artificial limbs , Biomaterials , Biomechanics

Innovative Renal Cooling Device for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ed Summers, Thomas Cervantes, Rachel Batzer, Julia Stark, Raymond Lewis

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027536. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591386

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View articletitled, Innovative Renal Cooling Device for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Topics: Cooling , Kidney , Surgery , Cancer , Biomedical equipment , Medical disorders

An Approach to Seizure Onset Detection Using Fuzzy Logic Based on Seizure Evolution in Intracranial EEG

Ahmed Rabbi, Reza Fazel-Rezai

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027537. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591388

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View articletitled, An Approach to Seizure Onset Detection Using Fuzzy Logic Based on Seizure Evolution in Intracranial EEG

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Topics: Electroencephalography , Fuzzy logic , Feature extraction , Medical disorders , Medical signal detection , Neurophysiology

Esophageal Prosthesis For Refractory Gastresophageal Reflux Disease Prevention

Ameya Walimbe, Jeremy C. Koehler, John Whalen, Chia-Fang Chang

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027537. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591390

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View articletitled, Esophageal Prosthesis For Refractory Gastresophageal Reflux Disease Prevention

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Topics: Diseases , Prostheses , Silicones , Biomaterials , Compressibility , Deformation , Nickel alloys , Surgery , Titanium alloys

Feasibility Study of MEMs Technique for Characterizing Magnetic Susceptibility of Subcellular Organelles

Emily Paukert, Susan Mantell, John Korkko, Bruce Hammer, Phil Williams

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027538. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591391

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View articletitled, Feasibility Study of MEMs Technique for Characterizing Magnetic Susceptibility of Subcellular Organelles

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Topics: Magnetic susceptibility , Microelectromechanical systems , Biomagnetism , Biomedical measurement , Biomedical microelectromechanical systems , Biophysics

Design of an Autoclavable Active Cannula Deployment Device

Trevor Bruns, John Tucker, D. Caleb Rucker, Philip Swaney, Emad Boctor, E. Clif Burdette, Jessica Burgner, Robert Webster

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027538. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591392

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View articletitled, Design of an Autoclavable Active Cannula Deployment Device

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Catheters , Design , Prostheses , Surgery

Methods to Prepare Perfusion Fixed Cardiac Specimens for Multimodal Imaging: The Use of Formalin and Agar Gels

Michael Eggen, Michael Bateman, Paul A. Iaizzo

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027539. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591396

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View articletitled, Methods to Prepare Perfusion Fixed Cardiac Specimens for Multimodal Imaging: The Use of Formalin and Agar Gels

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Topics: Agar , Computerized tomography , Echocardiography , Imaging , Magnetic resonance imaging , Biomedicine , Cardiovascular system , Hemorheology

Design of a Novel Experimental Setup for the Assessment of the Fossa Ovalis Within Large Mammalian Hearts: Investigating Tissue Properties and Clinical Devices Used for Transseptal Access

Stephen Howard, Cory Kasprzak, Chris Rolfes, Paul A. Iaizzo

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027539. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591402

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View articletitled, Design of a Novel Experimental Setup for the Assessment of the Fossa Ovalis Within Large Mammalian Hearts: Investigating Tissue Properties and Clinical Devices Used for Transseptal Access

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomaterials , Biomechanics , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Catheters , Design , Surgery

Determining the Region Accuracy of a Region-Based P300 Speller Paradigm

Waqas Ahmad, Scott Gavett, Eric Schneider, Reza Fazel-Rezai

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027540. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591405

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View articletitled, Determining the Region Accuracy of a Region-Based P300 Speller Paradigm

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Topics: Brain , Computers , Electroencephalography , Natural language interfaces , Natural language processing , Visual evoked potentials

Infrascanner: Cost Effective, Mobile Medical Imaging System for Detecting Hemotomas

Hasan Ayaz, Baruch Ben Dor, David Solt, Banu Onaral

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027540. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591407

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View articletitled, Infrascanner: Cost Effective, Mobile Medical Imaging System for Detecting Hemotomas

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Topics: Biomedical imaging , Biomedicine , Blood , Brain , Cancer , Imaging , Infrared imaging , Neurophysiology , Optical scanners , Wounds

Minimally Invasive Iliac Crest Bone Graft Harvesting: A Design and Business Method Overview

Maxim Budyansky, Neil Shah, Haim Gottfried, Peter Truskey, Shoval Dekel, A. Jay Khanna, Khaled Kebaish, Lee Riley Johns

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027541. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591412

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View articletitled, Minimally Invasive Iliac Crest Bone Graft Harvesting: A Design and Business Method Overview

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Topics: Bone , Design , Surgery , Tissue engineering

Improving the Performance of Implantable Electrostimulation Devices Using Electrically Conducting Polymers

Jeff Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, James Arps

J. Med. Devices. June 2011, 5(2): 027541. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3591415

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View articletitled, Improving the Performance of Implantable Electrostimulation Devices Using Electrically Conducting Polymers

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Topics: Conducting polymers , Electrodes , Artificial limbs , Biomedicine , Prostheses , Bioelectric phenomena , Biomaterials , Cardiology , Neurophysiology

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