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September 2016
ISSN 1932-6181
EISSN 1932-619X
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Editorial
Introduction
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034083
Topics:
Engineering design processes
,
Medical devices
,
Design
Technical Brief
A Low-Cost, Fully Programmable, Battery Powered Direct Cortical Electrical Stimulator
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030901.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033732
Topics:
Batteries
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Brain
,
Stress
,
Circuit design
,
Software design
,
Circuits
,
Electrodes
,
Computers
Cable-Driven Two Degrees-of-Freedom Ankle–Foot Prosthesis
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030902.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033734
Topics:
Cables
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Prostheses
Design and Analysis of a Bimanual Multifunctional Robot for NOTES
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030903.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033781
Curving Clinical Biopsy Needles: Can We Steer Needles and Still Obtain Core Biopsy Samples?
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030904.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033783
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
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Needles
,
Biological tissues
,
Nickel titanium alloys
A Novel Endoscopic Clipping Device for Closing Gastrointestinal Perforation
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030905.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033784
Topics:
Endoscopic devices
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Testing
,
Design
Establishing the Feasibility of a Sensor-Based Sock Management System
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030906.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033740
Topics:
Sensors
An Investigation of the Geometric and Surface Finish Features of Co–Cr–Mo Hip Taper Junction Designs
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030907.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033735
Transcatheter Endovascular Aortic Repair
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030908.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033785
Topics:
Cutting
,
Design
,
Maintenance
,
Modeling
,
Biological tissues
,
Catheters
,
Aorta
Design of a Steerable Guide for Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy of Brain Tumors
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030909.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033786
Topics:
Brain
,
Design
,
Lasers
,
Patient treatment
,
Probes
,
Tumors
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Ablation (Vaporization technology)
,
Surgery
A Finite Element Method Simulation of the Interaction of Intestinal Tissue and Tissue Attachment Mechanism
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030910.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033846
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Simulation
,
Stress
,
Finite element methods
Structural Changes of Small Intestine Under Compression by Laparoscopic Stapler
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030911.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033787
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Compression
,
Pressure
Design and Analysis of an Articulated Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgical Device
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030912.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033789
Topics:
Design
,
Surgery
,
Linkages
,
Kinematic analysis
,
Gears
,
End effectors
Design of a Novel Cable-Driven Joint for Laparoscopic Instruments
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030913.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033788
Topics:
Cables
,
Design
,
Laparoscopic devices
A Low-Profile Soft Robotic Sixth-Finger for Grasp Compensation in Hand-Impaired Patients
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030914.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033741
High-Fidelity Medical Training Model Augmented With Virtual Reality and Conformable Sensors
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030915.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033847
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Sensors
,
Virtual reality
,
Engineering prototypes
Telestrative and Telesurgical Application for a Generic Surgical Robot
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030916.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033797
A New Gait Data Designed Orthotic for Flatfoot
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030917.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033736
Thoracic Volume Follow-Up for Growing Rod Surgical Treatment in Early Onset Scoliosis Patients
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033737
A Framework for Reconstructing Three-Dimensional Rib Cage and Thoracic Volume in Spine Deformity Patients: An Innovative Simulation Software Development
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030919.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033849
Crowdsourcing Unmet Clinical Needs in Minimally Invasive Surgery
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030920.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033798
Topics:
Surgery
Designing an Affordable Wire Navigation Surgical Simulator
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030921.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033799
Topics:
Design
,
Navigation
,
Surgery
,
Wire
Wireless System for Hand Motor Therapy Toward Telerehabilitation in Stroke
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030922.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033760
Topics:
Engines
,
Exoskeleton devices
,
Motors
,
Patient treatment
Design of a Vestibular Prosthesis for Sensation of Gravitoinertial Acceleration
Kristin N. Hageman, Margaret R. Chow, Peter J. Boutros, Dale Roberts, Angela Tooker, Kye Lee, Sarah Felix, Satinderpall S. Pannu, Charles C. Della Santina
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030923.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033759
Topics:
Design
,
Electrodes
,
Prostheses
A Bone Milling Robot for Spinal Surgery
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030924.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033800
Topics:
Bone
,
Milling
,
Robots
,
Surgery
,
Kinematics
An Assistant Robot System for Sinus Surgery
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030925.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033801
Topics:
Robots
,
Surgery
,
Endoscopes
A Computational Modeling Approach for Studying Tissue–Cutter Interaction in Breast Biopsy Procedure
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030926.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033850
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Cutting
,
Computer simulation
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Using Splines Interpolation Technique for Dental Application
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030927.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033851
Ultrasonic Sensor-Aided Intelligent Walking Stick for Visually Impaired
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030928.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033761
Lamina Cribrosa Deformation Induced by Elevated Intracranial Pressure
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030929.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033852
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Canals
,
Deformation
,
Pressure
Exploring a Novel Heating Probe Design for Tumor Ablation
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030930.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033802
Topics:
Ablation (Vaporization technology)
,
Design
,
Heating
,
Probes
,
Tumors
Soft Passive Valves for Serial Actuation in a Soft Hydraulic Robotic Catheter
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030931.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033803
Topics:
Catheters
,
Robotics
,
Valves
,
Pressure
,
Cracking (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
A New Parallel External Fixator Design for Correcting Ankle and Foot Sagittal Plane Deformities
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030932.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033738
Topics:
Bone
,
Chain
,
Design
,
Kinematics
A Study of Backing Layer Structure for Intravascular Ultrasound Transducer
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030933.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033853
Topics:
Signals
,
Transducers
,
Ultrasonic transducers
,
Acoustics
,
Simulation
,
Waves
,
Finite element methods
A Paradigm for Materials Design for Surgical Simulators, With Specific Application to the Pleura and Needle Decompression
Victor Barocas, Luis Morales Tenorio, Kelsey Devine, Jayme Lee, Robert Sweet, Jack Norfleet, Mark Mazzeo
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030934.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033854
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Design
,
Needles
,
Surgery
GaitAssist: A Novel Technology to Mitigate Scissoring Gait in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Yu Xu, Jacob M. Schick, Kaiyuan Wang, Kevin Xin, Alexander de la Vega, Andie Seabrooke, Michael J. Ruiz, Ana Ainechi, Alexander Hoon, Brittany DeCroes, Tara Johnson, Robert Allen
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030935.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033762
Topics:
Bracing (Construction)
,
Cycles
,
Knee
,
Orthotics
,
Slabs
,
Stability
,
Testing
,
Design
,
Gait analysis
,
Risk
Development of a Surgical Tool for Off-Pump Deployment of a Ventricular Assist Device
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030936.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033804
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Pumps
,
Surgical tools
,
Testing
,
Ventricular assist devices
,
Valves
,
Surgery
A Virtual Reality Haptic Robotic Simulator for Central Venous Catheterization Training
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030937.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033867
Topics:
Haptics
,
Needles
,
Robotics
,
Ultrasound
,
Virtual reality
,
Probes
,
Robots
Design of a Debridement Device Using Impinging Jets
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030938.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033763
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Design
,
Jets
,
Nozzles
,
Strips
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Blood Flow Through an Injured Arteriole
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030939.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033868
Topics:
Blood
,
Blood flow
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Simulation
,
Vessels
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Plasmas (Ionized gases)
,
Wounds
A Biomechanical Study on the Effects of Struts of Z-Shaped Stent-Grafts on the Blood Vessel Wall Tissue Layers
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030940.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033874
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Biomechanics
,
Blood vessels
,
Stents
A Wavelet Transform-Based Approach for Detecting Postural Transitions in Patients Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030941.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033764
Topics:
Anterior cruciate ligament
,
Signals
,
Wavelets
Robot for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Focal Prostate Laser Ablation
Alexander Squires, Sheng Xu, Reza Seifabadi, Yue Chen, Harsh Agarwal, Marcelino Bernardo, Ayele Negussie, Peter Pinto, Peter Choyke, Bradford Wood, Zion Tsz Ho Tse
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030942.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033805
Topics:
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Robots
,
Laser ablation
Design of a Low-Cost Social Robot for Children With Complex Communication Needs
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030943.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033765
Velocity-Limiting Control of an Active Handheld Micromanipulator
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030944.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033806
Topics:
Design
,
Biological tissues
,
Control equipment
,
Damage
,
Filters
,
Manipulators
,
Membranes
Living Heart Human Model: Cardiovascular Stent Deployment and Cardiac Cycle Simulation
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030945.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033869
Topics:
Cardiac cycle
,
Stents
,
Simulation
,
Cardiovascular system
Force-Sensing Sleeve for Laparoscopic Surgery
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030946.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033810
Topics:
Design
,
Instrumentation
,
Strain gages
,
Stress
,
Surgery
Augmenting a Clinical Study With Virtual Patient Models: Food and Drug Administration and Industry Collaboration
Adam Himes, Tarek Haddad, Dawn Bardot, On Behalf of the MDIC Mock Presubmission Working Group Participants
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030947.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033870
A Statistical Assessment of Different Coronary Stent Designs
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030948.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033875
Topics:
Stents
,
Displacement
,
Stress
Variable Series Elasticity Control of a Pneumatically Actuated Transtibial Prosthesis
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030949.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033768
Topics:
Elasticity
,
Prostheses
Decay of Tissue Mechanical Properties Over a 24-hr Period
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030950.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033807
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Mechanical properties
,
Liver
Mechanism for Adaptive Virtual Reality Feedback
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030951.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033873
Topics:
Engines
,
Feedback
,
Haptics
,
Motors
,
Needles
,
Pressure
,
Sensors
,
Virtual reality
,
Friction
,
Biological tissues
Design of an Ergonomic Wheelchair Drive System for Improved Shoulder Biomechanics
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030952.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033766
Topics:
Biomechanics
,
Design
,
Wheelchairs
,
Wheels
,
Engineering prototypes
A Rigid Mechanism With Uniform, Variable Curvature
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030953.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033808
Topics:
Chain
,
Deflection
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Manipulators
,
Rigid-body mechanisms
,
Tendons
,
Design
,
Instrumentation
,
Stiffness
Rocker Shoes for Natural Immobilization of the Ankle During Single-Limb Support
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030954.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033767
Toward Hand Arthritis Diagnostics Using Smart Phones: Camera Distortion Effect Correction
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030955.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033739
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Errors
,
Image formation
Design of a Universal Instrumented Wheelchair Hand Rim
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030956.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033769
Topics:
Design
,
Wheelchairs
,
Wheels
,
Stress
Effects of Grasp Frequency on the Dynamics of a Robotic Surgical Grasper
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030957.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033844
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Robotics
,
Surgery
Temporal Discretization Errors Produce Minimal Effects on Vestibular Prosthesis Performance
Peter J. Boutros, Nicolas Valentin, Kristin N. Hageman, Dale Roberts, Chenkai Dai, Charles C. Della Santina
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030958.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033733
Topics:
Errors
,
Prostheses
,
Ear
,
Electrodes
Fluid–Structure Interaction Simulation of Cardiac Leads in the Heart: Developing a Computational Model for Use in Medical Device Design
Hakizumwami Birali Runesha, Bogdan Florin Tanasoiu, Georgi Subashki, Arthur G. Erdman, Daniel F. Keefe
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030959.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033872
Topics:
Design
,
Fluid structure interaction
,
Medical devices
,
Simulation
,
Wire
,
Boundary-value problems
A Novel Device and Technique for Trauma-Related Tube Thoracostomy
Shannen Kizilski, Xiang Zhang, Nigel Kojimoto, Kristi Oki, Sheng Jiang, Tyler Wortman, Nevan Hanumara
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030960.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033845
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Cavities
Developing a Classification Algorithm for Plantarflexor Actuation Timing of a Powered Ankle–Foot Orthosis
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030961.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033779
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Orthotics
,
Data collection
,
Dimensions
A Study on Evaluation of Bioabsorbable Anchor (PLGA + β-TCP) Through Mechanical Test Under Moisture Difference
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030962.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033848
Topics:
Failure
,
Mechanical testing
,
PLGA
,
Stress
,
Bone
Design of a Compact High-Torque Actuation System for Portable Powered Ankle–Foot Orthosis
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030963.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033780
Development of a Thin and Flexible Sensor System for Stress Evaluation of Contact Interface
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030964.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033782
Topics:
Gait analysis
,
Pressure
,
Sensors
,
Shear stress
,
Stress
,
Haptics
,
Measurement systems
Effects of Varied Cortical Shells and Tooth Situations to the Structure Resonance in Dental Implantation
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030965.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033871
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Finite element analysis
,
Resonance
,
Shells
,
Bone
,
Mode shapes
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