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Research Papers

A Novel Structure of a Less Invasive Forceps to Realize Linear Clamping for Endoscopic Surgery

Ruzhen Zhao, Shuang Zhao, Yuanjun Sang, Yun Luo

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026829

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Structure of a Less Invasive Forceps to Realize Linear Clamping for Endoscopic Surgery

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Topics: Biological tissues , Endoscopic devices , Pressure , Surgery , Wire , Tension

Computational Assessment of Stent Durability Using Fatigue to Fracture Approach

Gordana R. Jovicic, Arso M. Vukicevic, Nenad D. Filipovic

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027687

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Assessment of Stent Durability Using Fatigue to Fracture Approach

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Stents , Stress , Durability

Determination of Optimal Counter-Mass Location in Active Prostheses for Transfemoral Amputees to Replicate Sound Limb Swing

M. Telwak, P. Voglewede, M. B. Silver-Thorn

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027231

Abstract

View articletitled, Determination of Optimal Counter-Mass Location in Active Prostheses for Transfemoral Amputees to Replicate Sound Limb Swing

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Computers , Kinematics , Knee , Prostheses

A Dual-Arm 7-Degrees-of-Freedom Haptics-Enabled Teleoperation Test Bed for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ali Talasaz, Ana Luisa Trejos, Simon Perreault, Harmanpreet Bassan, Rajni V. Patel

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026984

Abstract

View articletitled, A Dual-Arm 7-Degrees-of-Freedom Haptics-Enabled Teleoperation Test Bed for Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Topics: Haptics , Kinematics , Surgery , Design

Fractional Skin Harvesting: Device Operational Principles and Deployment Evaluation

Walfre Franco, Joel N. Jimenez-Lozano, Joshua Tam, Martin Purschke, Ying Wang, Fernanda H. Sakamoto, William A. Farinelli, Apostolos G. Doukas, R. Rox Anderson

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027427

Abstract

View articletitled, Fractional Skin Harvesting: Device Operational Principles and Deployment Evaluation

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Topics: Needles , Skin , Biological tissues

Bone Anchors—A Preliminary Finite Element Study of Some Factors Affecting Pullout

C. M. Hughes, A. Bordush, B. Robioneck, P. Procter, C. J. Brown

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026901

Abstract

View articletitled, Bone Anchors—A Preliminary Finite Element Study of Some Factors Affecting Pullout

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Topics: Bone , Density

Amputee Subject Testing Protocol, Results, and Analysis of a Powered Transtibial Prosthetic Device

Jinming Sun, Jessica M. Fritz, David R. Del Toro, Philip A. Voglewede

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027497

Abstract

View articletitled, Amputee Subject Testing Protocol, Results, and Analysis of a Powered Transtibial Prosthetic Device

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Topics: Prostheses , Testing

Development and Validation of Endovascular Chemotherapy Filter Device for Removing High-Dose Doxorubicin: Preclinical Study

Anand S. Patel, Maythem Saeed, Erin J. Yee, Jeffrey Yang, Gregory J. Lam, Aaron D. Losey, Prasheel V. Lillaney, Bradford Thorne, Albert K. Chin, Sheena Malik, Mark W. Wilson, Xi C. Chen, Nitash P. Balsara, Steven W. Hetts

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027444

Abstract

View articletitled, Development and Validation of Endovascular Chemotherapy Filter Device for Removing High-Dose Doxorubicin: Preclinical Study

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Topics: Blood , Catheters , Filters , Flow (Dynamics) , Information Analysis Centers , Liver , Resins , Drugs , Filtration , Cancer

Bioinspired Crown-Cutter—The Impact of Tooth Quantity and Bevel Type on Tissue Deformation, Penetration Forces, and Tooth Collapsibility

Filip Jelínek, Jeffrey Goderie, Alice van Rixel, Daan Stam, Johan Zenhorst, Paul Breedveld

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027054

Abstract

View articletitled, Bioinspired Crown-Cutter—The Impact of Tooth Quantity and Bevel Type on Tissue Deformation, Penetration Forces, and Tooth Collapsibility

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Topics: Biological tissues , Deformation , Design , Biomimetics , Surgery , Gelatin , Seas

Scala-Tympani Phantom With Cochleostomy and Round-Window Openings for Cochlear-Implant Insertion Experiments

Lisandro Leon, Matt S. Cavilla, Michael B. Doran, Frank M. Warren, Jake J. Abbott

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027617

Abstract

View articletitled, Scala-Tympani Phantom With Cochleostomy and Round-Window Openings for Cochlear-Implant Insertion Experiments

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Topics: Electrodes , Phantoms , Cochlear implants

Experimental Characterization and Control of Miniaturized Pneumatic Artificial Muscle

Shanthanu Chakravarthy, K. Aditya, Ashitava Ghosal

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028420

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Characterization and Control of Miniaturized Pneumatic Artificial Muscle

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Topics: Actuators , Braid (Textile) , Control equipment , Kinematics , Muscle , Pressure , Surgical tools , Surgery , Design , Experimental characterization

Finite-Element Study of the Performance Characteristics of an Intradural Spinal Cord Stimulator

Nicole M. Grosland, George T. Gillies, Robert Shurig, Kirsten Stoner, Stephanus Viljoen, Brian D. Dalm, Hiroyuki Oya, Douglas C. Fredericks, Katherine Gibson-Corley, Chandan Reddy, Saul Wilson, Matthew A. Howard, III

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028421

Abstract

View articletitled, Finite-Element Study of the Performance Characteristics of an Intradural Spinal Cord Stimulator

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Topics: Displacement , Finite element analysis , Spinal cord , Stress , Wire , Performance characterization , Electrodes , Finite element model , Engineering prototypes

Technical Brief

Design and Research of a Robotic Aided System for Retinal Vascular Bypass Surgery

Xiao Jingjing, Huang Long, Shen Lijun, Yang Yang

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027230

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Research of a Robotic Aided System for Retinal Vascular Bypass Surgery

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Topics: Design , Robotics , Robots , Surgery , Instrumentation , End effectors , Path planning

Design and Preliminary Testing of a Pneumatic Muscle-Actuated Transfemoral Prosthesis

Molei Wu, Tad Driver, Sai-Kit Wu, Xiangrong Shen

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026830

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Preliminary Testing of a Pneumatic Muscle-Actuated Transfemoral Prosthesis

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Topics: Design , Knee , Prostheses , Muscle , Torque , Springs

Developing a Mobile Lower Limb Robotic Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation

Zhao Guo, Haoyong Yu, Yue H. Yin

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026900

Abstract

View articletitled, Developing a Mobile Lower Limb Robotic Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation

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Topics: Design , Exoskeleton devices , Knee , Orthotics , Robotics , Robots

Customizable Soft Pneumatic Chamber–Gripper Devices for Delicate Surgical Manipulation

Jin-Huat Low, Ignacio Delgado-Martinez, Chen-Hua Yeow

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027688

Abstract

View articletitled, Customizable Soft Pneumatic Chamber–Gripper Devices for Delicate Surgical Manipulation

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Topics: Grippers , Surgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Head Phantom Bite Tray Fit Reproducibility

Michael S. Gossman, Joshua R. Levy

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027677

Abstract

View articletitled, Stereotactic Radiosurgery Head Phantom Bite Tray Fit Reproducibility

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Topics: Phantoms , Radiation therapy

Flexible Mechanical Joint as Human Exoskeleton Using Low-Melting-Point Alloy

Yueguang Deng, Jing Liu

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028307

Abstract

View articletitled, Flexible Mechanical Joint as Human Exoskeleton Using Low-Melting-Point Alloy

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Topics: Alloys , Exoskeleton devices , Melting , Paraffin wax

Mechatronic System for ABO Human Blood Typing

Vânia Moreira, José Machado, Vítor Carvalho, Filomena Soares, Ana Ferraz

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028201

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View articletitled, Mechatronic System for ABO Human Blood Typing

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Topics: Blood , Engineering prototypes

A New Method to Intra-Operatively Measure Local Bone Strength in Osteoporotic Bone Using a Modified Surgical Tool

Kate Liddle, Jenni M. Buckley, Amir Matitiyahu, Meir Marmor

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 044508. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028475

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Method to Intra-Operatively Measure Local Bone Strength in Osteoporotic Bone Using a Modified Surgical Tool

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Topics: Bone , Osteoporosis , Screws , Surgical tools

Design Innovation Paper

Noninvasive Urinary Incontinence Control Device

Mahdi Mohammadi, Mohsen Shahinpoor

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 045001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027870

Abstract

View articletitled, Noninvasive Urinary Incontinence Control Device

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Topics: Catheters , Magnets , Pistons , Stents , User interfaces , Valves , Pressure , Surgery

Low Cost Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Compatible Stepper Exercise Device for Use in Cardiac Stress Tests

Omid Forouzan, Evan Flink, Jared Warczytowa, Nick Thate, Andrew Hanske, Tongkeun Lee, Alejandro Roldan-Alzate, Chris François, Oliver Wieben, Naomi C. Chesler

J. Med. Devices. December 2014, 8(4): 045002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027343

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View articletitled, Low Cost Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Compatible Stepper Exercise Device for Use in Cardiac Stress Tests

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Imaging , Levers , Magnetic resonance , Magnetic resonance imaging , Stress , Wafer steppers , Testing , Weight (Mass)

Research Papers

A Novel Structure of a Less Invasive Forceps to Realize Linear Clamping for Endoscopic Surgery

Computational Assessment of Stent Durability Using Fatigue to Fracture Approach

Determination of Optimal Counter-Mass Location in Active Prostheses for Transfemoral Amputees to Replicate Sound Limb Swing

A Dual-Arm 7-Degrees-of-Freedom Haptics-Enabled Teleoperation Test Bed for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Fractional Skin Harvesting: Device Operational Principles and Deployment Evaluation

Bone Anchors—A Preliminary Finite Element Study of Some Factors Affecting Pullout

Amputee Subject Testing Protocol, Results, and Analysis of a Powered Transtibial Prosthetic Device

Development and Validation of Endovascular Chemotherapy Filter Device for Removing High-Dose Doxorubicin: Preclinical Study

Bioinspired Crown-Cutter—The Impact of Tooth Quantity and Bevel Type on Tissue Deformation, Penetration Forces, and Tooth Collapsibility

Scala-Tympani Phantom With Cochleostomy and Round-Window Openings for Cochlear-Implant Insertion Experiments

Experimental Characterization and Control of Miniaturized Pneumatic Artificial Muscle

Finite-Element Study of the Performance Characteristics of an Intradural Spinal Cord Stimulator

Technical Brief

Design and Research of a Robotic Aided System for Retinal Vascular Bypass Surgery

Design and Preliminary Testing of a Pneumatic Muscle-Actuated Transfemoral Prosthesis

Developing a Mobile Lower Limb Robotic Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation

Customizable Soft Pneumatic Chamber–Gripper Devices for Delicate Surgical Manipulation

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Head Phantom Bite Tray Fit Reproducibility

Flexible Mechanical Joint as Human Exoskeleton Using Low-Melting-Point Alloy

Mechatronic System for ABO Human Blood Typing

A New Method to Intra-Operatively Measure Local Bone Strength in Osteoporotic Bone Using a Modified Surgical Tool

Design Innovation Paper

Noninvasive Urinary Incontinence Control Device

Low Cost Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Compatible Stepper Exercise Device for Use in Cardiac Stress Tests

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