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March 2014
ISSN 1932-6181
EISSN 1932-619X
In this Issue
Research Papers
Analysis of the Effect of Ring Stiffness on the Mechanical Performance of a Two-Ring Ilizarov Fixator
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025907
Topics:
Deformation
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Displacement
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Stiffness
,
Wire
,
Bone
A Head and Neck Support Device for Inducing Local Hypothermia
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025448
Topics:
Brain
,
Cooling
,
Design
,
Temperature
,
Heat transfer
,
Fluids
Design and Control of an Magnetic Resonance Compatible Precision Pneumatic Active Cannula Robot
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024832
Powered Transtibial Prosthetic Device Control System Design, Implementation, and Bench Testing
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025851
Topics:
Control equipment
,
Control systems
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Prostheses
,
Testing
,
Simulation
,
Sensors
,
Hardware
Blood Cell Adhesion on a Polymeric Heart Valve Leaflet Processed Using Magnetic Abrasive Finishing
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025853
Topics:
Adhesion
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Blood
,
Finishing
,
Surface roughness
,
Surface texture
,
Valves
,
Platelets
,
Silicones
,
Manufacturing
,
Erythrocytes
A Novel Magnetic Stimulator Using Parallel Excited Coils and Capable of High Frequency Stimulation
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025422
The Design of an Improved Force Focused Angioplasty Catheter
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025852
Topics:
Blades
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Catheters
,
Cutting
,
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Testing
,
Nickel titanium alloys
Development and Experimental Validation of A Handheld Noninvasive Sensor for the Measurement of Compartment Pressures
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026295
A New Laparoscopic Morcellator Using an Actuated Wire Mesh and Bag
Alexander Isakov, Kimberly M. Murdaugh, William C. Burke, Sloan Zimmerman, Ellen Roche, Donal Holland, Jon I. Einarsson, Conor J. Walsh
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 011009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026294
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Cutting
,
Design
,
Surgery
,
Wire mesh
,
Kidney
,
Engineering prototypes
Technical Brief
Development of a Simple Miniature Thermochemical Ablation Device Suitable for Tumor Ablation Research in Rodent Models
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025187
Topics:
Ablation (Vaporization technology)
,
Biological tissues
,
Liver
,
Tumors
,
Needles
Cable-Driven Finger Exercise Device With Extension Return Springs for Recreating Standard Therapy Exercises
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025449
Topics:
Cables
,
Design
,
Patient treatment
,
Springs
,
Actuators
Wireless Robotic Capsule for Releasing Bioadhesive Patches in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Claudio Quaglia, Selene Tognarelli, Edoardo Sinibaldi, Nicodemo Funaro, Paolo Dario, Arianna Menciassi
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025450
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Robotics
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Adhesion
,
Manufacturing
,
Design
The Effect of Stem Circumferential Grooves on the Stability at the Implant-Cement Interface
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025468
Topics:
Cements (Adhesives)
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Compression
,
Failure
,
Stability
,
Stress
,
Design
,
Bone
,
Arthroplasty
,
Torsion
Preliminary Articulable Probe Designs With RAVEN and Challenges: Image-Guided Robotic Surgery Multitool System
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025908
Automated Portal Placement for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025451
Topics:
Arthroscopy
,
Gates (Closures)
,
Surgery
,
Linkages
,
Computer-aided engineering
,
Trajectories (Physics)
A Prototype of an Implantable Thermoelectric Generator for Permanent Power Supply to Body Inside a Medical Device
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014507.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025619
Topics:
Circuits
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Generators
,
Medical devices
,
Temperature
,
Pacemakers
,
Energy consumption
,
Clocks
,
Theoretical analysis
Investigation of Squeaking in Pyrolytic Carbon Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Implants
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014508.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026289
Topics:
Arthroplasty
,
Carbon
,
Lubrication
,
Stress
,
Testing
,
Cycles
In Vitro Zinc-Air Battery Evaluation for Use in Intraoral Medical Devices
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 014509.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026450
Topics:
Batteries
,
Medical devices
,
Temperature
Design Innovation Paper
DragonFlex Smart Steerable Laparoscopic Instrument
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 015001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026153
Topics:
Cables
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Instrumentation
,
Additive manufacturing
,
Laparoscopic devices
,
Rotation
Bioinspired Spring-Loaded Biopsy Harvester—Experimental Prototype Design and Feasibility Tests
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 015002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026449
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Cutting
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Springs
,
Deformation
,
Biomimetics
,
Liver
Patient Powered Device for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Katya B. Christenson, Joseph W. Jacquemin, Steve M. Fannon, Davina A. Widjaja, Kathleen H. Sienko, Ronald D. Chervin
J. Med. Devices. March 2014, 8(1): 015003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026288
Topics:
Continuous positive airway pressure
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Machinery
,
Pressure
,
Sleep
,
Valves
,
Water
,
Safety