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June 2008
ISSN 1932-6181
EISSN 1932-619X
Research Papers
Pressure Waves as a Noninvasive Tool for Artery Stiffness Estimation
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2918739
Topics:
Pressure
,
Stiffness
,
Waves
,
Reflection
An Ultrasound Probe Holder for Image-Guided Surgery
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912817
Topics:
Probes
,
Surgery
,
Ultrasound
,
Robots
,
Manufacturing
,
Design
,
Locks (Waterways)
Kinematic Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Robot for Surgical Tool Manipulation
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2918740
Topics:
Bevel gears
,
Kinematic analysis
,
Kinematics
,
Optimization
,
Robotics
,
Robots
,
Surgery
,
Surgical tools
,
Design
,
Rotation
A Novel Halo Orthosis to Reduce Pin Loosening
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931550
Topics:
Geometry
,
Orthotics
,
Pins (Engineering)
,
Torque
,
Design
Design Innovation
Mechanical Performance of Generic and Proprietary Enema Bottles
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 025001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2902856
Topics:
Compression
,
Nozzles
,
Testing
,
Stress
Design of a Compliant Endoscopic Suturing Instrument
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 025002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2931551
Topics:
Design
,
Endoscopic devices
,
Instrumentation
,
Optimization
,
Needles
,
Surgery
,
Endoscopes
,
Finite element analysis
,
Compliant mechanisms
,
Deformation
2008 Design of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
Introduction
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2942410
Topics:
Biomaterials
,
Cardiovascular system
,
Design
,
Medical devices
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Surgery
Integrating Physicians, Researchers and Engineers— of Medical Device Innovation at Mayo Clinic
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2924269
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927390
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Cardiology
,
Cycles
,
Patient diagnosis
,
Students
,
Testing
Headspace Moisture Analysis in Medical Device Packages
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927393
Characterization of Chitosan Coated Magnetoelastic Materials for Use in Percutaneous Implants
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927429
Topics:
Adhesion
,
Artificial limbs
,
Bacteria
,
Biological tissues
,
Biomagnetism
,
Biomaterials
,
Biophysics
,
Coatings
,
Magnetic sensors
,
Microorganisms
A Novel Breast Stabilization Device for MRI-Guided Interventions
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932432
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Phantoms
Vision-Based Patient Body Tracking in Helical Tomotherapy
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027507.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932435
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Computerized tomography
,
Computers
,
Dosimetry
,
Physics
,
Radiation (Physics)
,
Radiation therapy
,
Simulation
,
Uncertainty
,
Yaw
Mechanical Design for Modularity of Laparoscopic Tools
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027508.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932440
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027509.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932564
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027510.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934346
Topics:
Brain
,
Diseases
,
Neurophysiology
,
Patient treatment
,
Weight (Mass)
Design and Fabrication of a Micropump With Mixing Function for LOC
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027511.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934349
Topics:
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Micropumps
Nanofiber Covered Stent (NCS) for Vascular Diseases
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027512.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936115
Topics:
Diseases
,
Muscle
,
Nanofibers
,
Proteins
,
Stents
,
Drugs
,
Biocompatibility
,
Aneurysms
,
Biodegradable materials
,
Biodegradation
Radiopaque Nano-Porous Ta Coatings for Nitinol Medical Devices
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027513.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936118
Topics:
Coatings
,
Corrosion
,
Medical devices
,
Nickel titanium alloys
Guidewire Reproducibilty and Modeling
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027514.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936120
Topics:
Modeling
,
Phantoms
,
Pulsatile flow
,
Vessels
,
Steel
,
Algorithms
,
Biomedical equipment
,
Blood vessels
,
Computation
,
Failure
Application of Computational Biomechanics in Bioprosthetic Heart Valve Design
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027515.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936218
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Biomechanics
,
Design
,
Heart valve prostheses
,
Hemodynamics
,
Prostheses
Diagnostics of Human Body Cavities Using Diode Laser Gas Spectroscopy
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027516.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936216
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Biomedicine
,
Cavities
,
Lasers
,
Oxygen
,
Spectroscopy
Continuous In Vivo Monitoring of a Flexible Subcutaneous Sensor in Freely Moving Diabetic Rats
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027517.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936213
Topics:
Diabetes
,
Electrodes
,
Sensors
A Minimally Invasive Device for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Infants
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027518.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936212
Methodologies for Performing Non-Invasive Stimulated Muscle Force Assessment in Critically Ill Patients
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027519.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936209
Non-Intrusive ECG Measurement on Vehicle Steering Wheel and Driver Seat
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027520.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936201
Topics:
Electrodes
,
Filters
,
Signals
,
Steering wheels
,
Vehicles
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Textiles
,
Accidents
,
Automobiles
,
Biomedicine
A Totally Implantable Hearing Device for Restoration of Hearing
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027521.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936180
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. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027522.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932441
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Lasers
,
Skin
,
Wounds
Design of an Endoscope Shape Tracker to Guide Navigation in Colonoscopy
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027523.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932447
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027524.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934348
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027525.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934387
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Elastomers
,
Microfluidics
,
Printed circuit boards
,
Shape memory alloys
The Effect of Stent Design on the Restenosis Rate
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027526.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934540
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027527.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936206
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027528.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936203
Topics:
Bearings
,
Buckling
,
Feedback
,
Product development
,
Weight (Mass)
,
Stress
,
Printed circuit boards
,
Biomechanics
,
Biomedical equipment
,
Biomedicine
Construction of a Magnetic Biosensor for Pathogen Detection
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027529.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936202
Topics:
Biosensors
,
Construction
,
DNA
,
Elastomers
,
Fluorescence
,
Microfluidics
,
Nanoparticles
,
Sensors
Development of A Medical Device for Quantitative Physical Therapies
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027530.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936200
Heart Murmur Detection∕Classification System Using Cochlea-Like Pre-Processing
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027531.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2924274
Topics:
Artificial intelligence
,
Brain
,
Cardiology
,
Cardiovascular system
,
Diseases
,
Microphones
,
Sensors
,
Signals
Novel re-entrant porous composite structure: a potential for orthopaedic applications
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027532.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932757
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027533.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932346
Topics:
Desorption
,
Drug delivery systems
,
Membranes
,
Silicon
Design of a Smart Inhaler System for Improved Aerosol Drug Delivery
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027534.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2924272
A High-Throughput In Vitro Model Illustrating Potential Microbiological Interactions During Treatment of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Associated Infections
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027535.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927395
Topics:
Artificial limbs
,
Biomembranes
,
Diseases
,
Drugs
,
Filters
,
Medical devices
,
Microorganisms
,
Photometers
,
Prostheses
Real-Time Drug Release Imaging From Nanocomposite Drug and Polymer Coatings
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027536.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927430
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027537.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927436
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027538.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932336
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
Topics:
Liver
,
Radiation therapy
,
Tumors
Biodegradable Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres Fabrication by O∕O Emulsion∕Solvent Evaporation Technique for Drug Delivery Purposes
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027540.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932349
Neutral pH Ferrofluid Fabrication for Biomedical Applications
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027541.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932424
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Ferrofluids
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Manufacturing
,
Nanoparticles
Temporal Resolution Phantom: A Device and Method for Measurement of a CT Scanner’s Temporal Resolution
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027542.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932429
Topics:
Calibration
,
Phantoms
,
Resolution (Optics)
A Robotic System for Real-Time Tumor Manipulation During Image Guided Breast Biopsy
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027543.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932434
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
Robotic Scrub Nurse for Otolaryngology
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027545.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932444
Topics:
Haptics
,
Robotics
,
Instrumentation
,
Robots
,
Biomedicine
,
Collisions (Physics)
,
Delays
,
Ear
,
Grasping
,
Maintenance
Radiographic Marking of Patient’s Gravity Line on X-Ray Images
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027546.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932446
Topics:
Gravity (Force)
,
Patient diagnosis
,
X-rays
,
Control equipment
,
Engines
,
Manufacturing
,
Motors
,
Bone
,
Corners (Structural elements)
,
Diagnostic radiography
Computer Simulation of Female Urinary Incontinence
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027547.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932448
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027548.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932467
Topics:
Finite element methods
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Modeling
,
Motion control
,
Muscle
,
Sleep
Human Joint Simulation Using LifeMOD Co-Simulation
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027549.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932506
Topics:
Bone
,
Finite element analysis
,
Simulation
,
Wear
,
Displacement
,
Alloy steel
,
Artificial joints
,
Artificial limbs
,
Biomaterials
,
Cartilage
Custom TMJ Hemi-joint Fabrication Process
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027550.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932596
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027551.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934344
Topics:
Knee joint prostheses
,
Strain sensors
,
Wear
PMMA Implants Increase Femoral Strength
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027552.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934345
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
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027554.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934352
An Innovative Rapid Thermal Cycling Device for Polymerase Chain Reaction
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027555.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2934478
Topics:
Chain
,
DNA
,
Heat transfer
,
Microfluidics
,
Porous materials
,
Temperature distribution
,
Temperature
,
Fluids
,
Thermal management
,
Annealing
Dynamic Behavior of SMA Actuated Catheter
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027556.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936116
Topics:
Catheters
,
Heat transfer
A Wireless, Passive Sensor for Monitoring the Pressure of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Sac
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027557.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936117
Topics:
Aneurysms
,
Pressure
,
Pressure sensors
,
Sensors
,
Surgery
,
Aorta
,
Membranes
,
Stents
,
Rupture
,
Biomechanics
Design of Novel Catheter Insertion Device
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027558.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936119
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Catheters
,
Design
,
Elastic moduli
,
Friction
,
Needles
,
Oil well drilling
Imaging Depth-Resolved Tissue Birefringence With a Single Detector
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027559.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936214
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Double refraction
,
Filters
,
Imaging
,
Polarization (Light)
,
Sensors
An Instrument to Predict Fall Risk—Project StepWiz
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027560.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936204
Topics:
Instrumentation
,
Risk
,
Innovation
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Biomechanics
,
Education
,
Engineering education
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Relational databases
Development of Nanoporous Ultrathin Membranes For Implantable Drug Delivery
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027561.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2927432
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
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
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027563.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932427
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Electronics
A New External Fixator Design for Femoral Fracture Reduction
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027564.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932718
Topics:
Design
,
Femoral fractures
,
Finite element analysis
,
Stiffness
,
Wire
,
Optimization
,
Artificial limbs
,
Biomechanics
,
Bone
,
Elastic constants
Electromyogram-Triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation-Assisted Walking After Partial Paralysis
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027565.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936207
Topics:
Electromyography
Multi-Compartment Cooling∕Warming Garment for Human Thermal Dynamic Research and Medical Applications
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027566.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2936183
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Heat transfer