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September 2013
ISSN 1932-6181
EISSN 1932-619X
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Commentary
Introduction
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030401.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025423
Topics:
Design
,
Medical devices
Technical Briefs
All-Optical Photoacoustic Detection of Absorbers in Tissue Phantoms
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030901.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024483
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Phantoms
,
Waves
Conus Arteriosus as an Alternate Pacing Site
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030902.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024493
Topics:
Heat conduction
,
Hemodynamics
,
Valves
,
Anatomy
,
Biomedicine
,
Outflow
,
Physiology
,
Pulmonary artery
Irreversible Electroporation of Cardiovascular Cells and Tissues
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030903.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024510
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Cardiovascular system
,
Electroporation
,
Myocardium
,
Electric fields
,
Electrodes
3D Assessments of Patent Foramen Ovale Within Human Hearts: Insights Relative to Design Considerations for Medical Devices
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030904.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024528
Topics:
Design
,
Medical devices
,
Patents
,
Three-dimensional models
,
Shapes
,
Tunnels
Intermittent Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reflexively Modulates Heart Rate Variability in Rats With Chronic Ischemic Heart Failure
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030905.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024529
Topics:
Heart failure
,
Statistical analysis
Parkinsonism State Uncouples Correlation Between Subthalamic Nucleus ß-Band Activity and Motor Performance
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030906.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024530
Topics:
Engines
,
Motors
,
Electrodes
Kinematic Differences in Posterior Stabilized Total Knees Determined by a Holistic Experimental Evaluation Method
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030907.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024506
Topics:
Evaluation methods
,
Kinematics
,
Knee
,
Shear (Mechanics)
,
Design
,
Rotation
,
Machinery
Minimally Invasive Device for Rapid Urethrovesical Anastomosis
Carlos Pardo-Martin, Meredith Duffy, Katie Hoffman, Rajesh Poddar, Donal Holland, Ellen Roche, Conor Walsh, Kevin Loughlin
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030908.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024503
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Minimally invasive devices
,
Needles
,
Surgery
,
Testing
A New Standard in Objective Measurement of Spasticity
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030909.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024488
Topics:
Muscle
,
Electromyography
,
Engines
,
Motors
Design of a Powered Lower-Extremity Orthosis for Sit-to-Stand and Ambulation Assistance
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030910.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024489
Sensor for Measuring the Contact Force From Human Myenteric Contractions for In Vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscope Mobility
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030911.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024477
Topics:
Endoscopes
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Robotics
,
Sensors
,
Surgery
,
Biocompatibility
Multifunctional Laparoscopic Trocar With Built-in Fascial Closure and Stabilization
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030912.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024478
Quantifying Forces at the Tool-Tissue Interface of a Surgical Laparoscopic Grasper
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030913.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024479
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Surgery
Haptic Sensing for Use in Miniature In-Vivo Robotic Grasping Tasks
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030914.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024482
Reconfigurable Fiducial-Integrated Modular Needle Driver for MRI-Guided Percutaneous Interventions
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030915.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024486
Topics:
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Needles
On Demand Additive Manufacturing of a Basic Surgical Kit
Shayne Kondor, CAPT Gerald Grant, Peter Liacouras, MAJ James R. Schmid, LTC Michael Parsons, Vipin K. Rastogi, Lisa S. Smith, Bill Macy, Brian Sabart, Christian Macedonia
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030916.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024490
Topics:
Additive manufacturing
,
Instrumentation
,
Surgery
,
Surgical tools
A Low-Cost Computer Vision Based Approach for Tracking Surgical Robotic Tools
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030917.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024497
Development of a Low-Cost Inspection Arm to Map the Available Workspace Within the Abdominal Cavity
Walter Bircher, Eric Markvicka, Jack Mondry, Tom Frederick, Joe Bartels, Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024507
Topics:
Cavities
,
Inspection
Accelerometer Based Absolute Positioning for a Miniature In-Vivo Surgical Robot
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030919.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024512
Topics:
Accelerometers
,
Robots
,
Surgery
Laparoscopic Device for Direct and Indirect Suction
Abraham J. Frech, David Orozco, Kamyar Davoudi, Christopher Ding, Rachel Field, Rashid Yasin, Ellen Roche, Donal Holland, Conor Walsh
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030920.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024519
Topics:
Suction
,
Laparoscopic devices
,
Biological tissues
,
Fluids
An Automatic Object Tracking Steerable Endoscope
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030921.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024522
Topics:
Endoscopes
,
Servomechanisms
,
Kinematics
,
Surgery
,
Motors
,
Anatomy
Gross Positioning System for In Vivo Surgical Devices
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030922.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024523
Topics:
Surgery
SurgTrak — A Universal Platform for Quantitative Surgical Data Capture
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030923.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024525
Epidural Simulation for Patients of Various BMI and Body Shapes
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030924.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024491
Topics:
Shapes
,
Simulation
Role of Frontal Sinus on Primary Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030925.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024492
Topics:
Brain
,
Pressure
,
Traumatic brain injury
Mechanical Performance of Bovine Pericardial Bioprosthetic Valves
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030926.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024346
Topics:
Equipment performance
,
Finite element model
,
Valves
,
Stress
Predicting Regional Brain Cooling Following Intracranial Thrombectomy With Localized Therapeutic Hypothermia
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030927.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024514
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Blood
,
Brain
,
Cooling
,
Finite element analysis
,
Temperature
,
Thermofluids
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Experimental methods
Development of a Computational Whole Body Pediatric Model for Investigation of Medical Devices on Children
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030928.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024515
Topics:
Medical devices
,
Pediatrics
Artery Remodeling in Hypotension Using a Topology Optimization Method
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030929.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024518
Topics:
Optimization
,
Stress
,
Topology
,
Density
High Resolution Simulation of Tri-Leaflet Aortic Heart Valve in an Idealized Aorta
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030930.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024520
Topics:
Aorta
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Simulation
,
Valves
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Automated Electro-Mechanical Assessment of Psychomotor Skill for High-Stakes Certification in Surgical Robotics
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030931.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024526
Correlation of Ease-of-Use to Evaluation Trial Conversion, Customer Retention, and User Complaints for the Adoption of a Novel Surgical Device
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030932.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024480
Topics:
Skin
,
Surgery
,
Human factors
,
Metals
Redesigning the UK Emergency Ambulance
Ed Matthews, Gianpaolo Fusari, Yusuf Muhammad, Dale Harrow, Peter Stevens, Richard Winsor, Jonathan Benger, Dixie Dean, Lord Ara Darzi, Dominic King
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030933.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024484
Topics:
Design
,
Emergencies
,
Teams
,
Health care
,
Testing
Personalized Surgical Instruments
Shayne Kondor, CAPT Gerald Grant, Peter Liacouras, MAJ James R. Schmid, LTC Michael Parsons, Bill Macy, Brian Sabart, Christian Macedonia
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030934.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024487
Topics:
Design
,
Instrumentation
,
Surgical tools
,
Dimensions
,
Surgery
,
Computer-aided design
,
Biological tissues
,
Manufacturing
A Small Manufacturer's Five Step Re-Think of ISO14971 for Design Control in the Post-Production Lifecycle of a Surgical Device
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030935.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024481
Topics:
Design
,
Surgery
,
Risk
,
Signals
,
Teams
,
Surveillance
,
Risk management
Geometrical Optimization of V-Shaped Microcantilever for Biosensors
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030936.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024498
Topics:
Biosensors
,
Cantilevers
,
Optimization
,
Design
,
Deflection
A Product Development Methodology: Design and Simulation of Coronary Stents
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030937.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024501
Topics:
Design
,
Product development
,
Simulation
,
Stents
Preliminary Design of a Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Heart Retractor
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030938.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024508
Topics:
Blades
,
Design
,
Valves
,
Biological tissues
,
Surgery
‘Research’ and ‘Design’ – How Do We Combine Them To Bring Better Solutions To Market?
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030939.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024516
Topics:
Design
,
Health care
Measurement System for the Characterization of Micro-Manipulation Motion and Force
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030940.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024524
Topics:
Instrumentation
,
Measurement systems
,
Micromanipulation
,
Sensors
,
Accelerometers
A Device to Quantify Sweat in Single Sweat Glands to Diagnose Neuropathy
William R. Kennedy, Mona M. Selim, Gwen Wendelschafer-Crabb, Anne H. Blaes, Fabian Suter, Maria Nolano, Vincenzo Provitera
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030941.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024527
Advanced Needle Coatings for Improved Lumbar Drain Procedure
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030942.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024485
Novel Ex Vivo Testing Model for Monopolar Hot Biopsy Forceps
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030943.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024347
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Damage
,
Testing
,
Ablation (Vaporization technology)
Did Anyone Say BINGO: A Socially Assistive Robot to Promote Stimulating Recreational Activities at Long-Term Care Facilities
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030944.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024511
Topics:
Robots
Novel Pneumatic Device for High Speed Needle Insertion in Brachytherapy
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030945.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024513
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Needles
,
Pneumatic equipment
MAT-MI for Bioimpedance Contrast Imaging
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030946.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024517
A Novel Approach for Assured Sterility of Medical Devices
Vipin K. Rastogi, Lisa Smith, MAJ James R. Schmid, LTC Mike Parsons, CAPT Gerald Grant, Shayne Kondor, Chris Macedonia
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030947.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024521
Topics:
Decontamination
,
Medical devices
,
Stress
Method for Detecting Ablation Damage Using Sensor Integration of Hot Biopsy Forceps
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030948.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024348
Topics:
Ablation (Vaporization technology)
,
Biological tissues
,
Damage
,
Sensors
,
Capacitance
Evaluation of Single-Use Radio Attenuating Gloves: From Technical Data to Clinical Practice
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 034501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024643
Topics:
Radiation (Physics)
,
Medical devices
,
Statistical analysis
A Multiaxis Programmable Robot for the Study of Multibody Spine Biomechanics Using a Real-Time Trajectory Path Modification Force and Displacement Control Strategy
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 034502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024645
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Force control
,
Robots
,
Stress
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Position control
,
Sensors
,
Displacement
,
Testing
,
Spine mechanics
Modulation of Diastolic Filling Using an Epicardial Diastolic Recoil Device
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 034503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024156
Topics:
Blood
,
Design
,
Pressure
,
Suction
,
Water
,
Heart failure
,
Vacuum
,
Nickel titanium alloys
Research Paper
Verifying a Software System for Designing Custom Hip Stems Based on X-Ray Films
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024659
Topics:
Cavities
,
Computer software
,
Design
,
X-ray film
,
Prostheses
,
Computer simulation
,
Bone
A Video-Oculography Based Telemedicine System for Automated Nystagmus Identification
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024647
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Signals
,
Telemedicine
,
Wavelets
,
Fittings
Modeling and Estimating Simulated Burn Depth Using the Perfusion and Thermal Resistance Probe
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024160
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Blood
,
Contact resistance
,
Heat flux
,
Probes
,
Temperature
,
Thermal resistance
,
Sensors
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Phantoms
Design of an Experimental Set-Up to Study the Behavior of a Flexible Surgical Instrument Inside an Endoscope
Jitendra P. Khatait, Dannis M. Brouwer, Herman M. J. R. Soemers, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts, Just L. Herder
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 031004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024660
Topics:
Design
,
Stress
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Rotation
,
Errors
,
Instrumentation
Design Innovation Paper
Development of a Bimodal Ankle-Foot Prosthesis for Walking and Standing/Swaying
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 035001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024646
Topics:
Artificial limbs
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Prostheses
,
Shapes
,
Testing
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