Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies are ideal for use in sub-millimeter scale actuatable transcatheter optical devices. Such technologies enable precise light path control in very small packages for applications such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and photodynamic therapies. Indeed, there have been numerous published reports of such devices that utilize silicon-based MEMS technologies and actuation methods including piezoelectric, electrostatic, thermal expansive, and electromagnetic [1–4]. We report a novel, dual axis, magnetically actuated micromirror for endoscopic applications that is fabricated from a photopatternable polymer using photolithographic techniques. Our approach provides improvements over other actuation methods and silicon-based devices.
Skip Nav Destination
ASME 2010 5th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference
September 20–21, 2010
Newport Beach, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Nanotechnology Institute
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4945-3
PROCEEDINGS PAPER
Magnetically Actuated Micromirror for Endoscopic Applications
Nicholas M. Gunn,
Nicholas M. Gunn
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Search for other works by this author on:
Zhian Lai,
Zhian Lai
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Search for other works by this author on:
Mark Bachman
Mark Bachman
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Search for other works by this author on:
Nicholas M. Gunn
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Zhian Lai
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Mark Bachman
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Paper No:
BioMed2010-32045, pp. 61-62; 2 pages
Published Online:
July 16, 2013
Citation
Gunn, NM, Lai, Z, & Bachman, M. "Magnetically Actuated Micromirror for Endoscopic Applications." Proceedings of the ASME 2010 5th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference. ASME 2010 5th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference and Exhibition. Newport Beach, California, USA. September 20–21, 2010. pp. 61-62. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32045
Download citation file:
2
Views
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Articles
Measured Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Panels—Round 2
J. Sol. Energy Eng (August,2005)
Polymer Rigidity Control for Endoscopic Shaft Guide ”PlastoLock”: A Feasibility Study
J. Med. Devices (June,2010)
Feasibility Assessment of Microwave Ablation for Treating Esophageal Varices
J. Med. Devices (September,2017)
Related Chapters
Introduction to fullerenes and PDT
Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Fullerenes and their Derivatives
Antimicrobial PDT mediated by fullerenes and their derivatives
Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Fullerenes and their Derivatives
Anti-cancer PDT
Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Fullerenes and their Derivatives