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DynaRing: A Patient-Specific Mitral Annuloplasty Ring With Selective Stiffness Segments

Samuel Frishman, Ali Kight, Ileana Pirozzi, Sainiteesh Maddineni, Annabel M. Imbrie-Moore, Zulekha Karachiwalla, Michael J. Paulsen, Alexander D. Kaiser, Y. Joseph Woo, Mark R. Cutkosky
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2022, 16(3): 031009.
Paper No: MED-21-1009
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054445
Published Online: May 18, 2022
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Topics: Annulus, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Fatigue testing, Optimization, Stiffness, Valves, Cycles, Nickel titanium alloys, Shapes
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Are Medical Grade Bioabsorbable Polymers a Viable Material for Fused Filament Fabrication?

Jaclyn Schachtner, Michael Frohbergh, Noreen Hickok, Steven Kurtz
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2019, 13(3): 031008.
Paper No: MED-19-1017
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043841
Published Online: July 15, 2019
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Topics: Biocompatible polymers, Biomedicine, Design, Manufacturing, Surgery, Printing, Polymers, Molecular weight, Melting, Spinal fusion
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The Role of Impulse, Tissue Stretching, and Tip Geometry for Tissue Penetration of Polymer Needles

Patricia Silva, Alexandros Drakidis, Silvana Gomes, Torben A. Lenau
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2018, 12(3): 031007.
Paper No: MED-17-1283
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040492
Published Online: July 24, 2018
View Article titled, The Role of Impulse, Tissue Stretching, and Tip Geometry for Tissue Penetration of Polymer Needles
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Topics: Impulse (Physics), Needles, Polymers, Springs, Biological tissues, Steel
Journal Articles

Surface and Thermal Characteristics of Single-Use Electrosurgical Pencils After Clinical Reuse and In-Hospital Reprocessing

Francesco Tessarolo, Sebastian Torres, Luis Miguel Ballesteros, Marta Rigoni, Federico Piccoli, Iole Caola, Patrizio Caciagli, Yesid Montoya, Giandomenico Nollo
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2017, 11(4): 041010.
Paper No: MED-17-1037
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038145
Published Online: October 20, 2017
View Article titled, Surface and Thermal Characteristics of Single-Use Electrosurgical Pencils After Clinical Reuse and In-Hospital Reprocessing
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Topics: Cables, Coating processes, Coatings, Cycles, Differential scanning calorimetry, Expandable polystyrene, Polymers, Safety, Scanning electron microscopy, Temperature
Journal Articles

Modeling of Biodegradable Polyesters With Applications to Coronary Stents

Rosa Shine, Reyhaneh Neghabat Shirazi, William Ronan, Caoimhe A. Sweeney, Nicola Kelly, Yury A. Rochev, Peter E. McHugh
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2017, 11(2): 021007.
Paper No: MED-16-1261
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035723
Published Online: May 3, 2017
View Article titled, Modeling of Biodegradable Polyesters With Applications to Coronary Stents
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Topics: PLGA, Stents, Boundary-value problems, Biodegradation, Matlab, Polymers, Diffusion (Physics), Modeling, Plates (structures)
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Intradiscal Microprobe With a Vibrational Optical Fiber for Diagnosis and Thermal Therapy of Discogenic Pain Due to an Annular Fissure

Giseok Kang, Jae-Cheon Kim, Sangdo Jeong, Hyoung-Ihl Kim, Jong-Hyun Lee
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. December 2016, 10(4): 044502.
Paper No: MED-15-1260
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033601
Published Online: August 5, 2016
View Article titled, Intradiscal Microprobe With a Vibrational Optical Fiber for Diagnosis and Thermal Therapy of Discogenic Pain Due to an Annular Fissure
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Topics: Disks, Fibers, Optical fiber, Patient treatment, Vibration, Polymers, Engines, Motors, Lasers
Journal Articles

Biochip for Single Cell Analysis Using Laser Microfabrication

Yasutaka Hanada, Keisuke Nemoto, Toshiro Ono
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Special Section Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2016, 10(2): 020934.
Paper No: MED-16-1099
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033166
Published Online: May 12, 2016
View Article titled, Biochip for Single Cell Analysis Using Laser Microfabrication
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Topics: Lasers, Manufacturing, Microfabrication, Microfluidics, Polymers, Chemical etching, Annealing, Fluids, Transparency, Fracture (Materials)
Journal Articles

Coating Techniques and Release Kinetics of Drug-Eluting Stents

Megan Livingston, Aaron Tan
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2016, 10(1): 010801.
Paper No: MED-15-1164
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031718
Published Online: November 5, 2015
View Article titled, Coating Techniques and Release Kinetics of Drug-Eluting Stents
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Topics: Coating processes, Coatings, Drugs, Stents, Polymers
Journal Articles

A Novel Tissue Welding Device Using Low-Voltage Far-Field Coaxial Electrospinning

Vincent Zaballa, Daniel Friedrichs
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030922.
Paper No: MED-15-1078
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030556
Published Online: September 1, 2015
View Article titled, A Novel Tissue Welding Device Using Low-Voltage Far-Field Coaxial Electrospinning
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Topics: Biological tissues, Electrospinning, Welding equipment, Polymers, Fibers, Spin (Aerodynamics), Spinning (Textile)
Journal Articles

Material Selection and Performance Index for Polymeric Prosthetic Heart Valve Design

Jacob Brubert, Geoff Moggridge
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2015, 9(2): 020912.
Paper No: MED-15-1047
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030194
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Material Selection and Performance Index for Polymeric Prosthetic Heart Valve Design
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Topics: Design, Fracture (Materials), Heart valve prostheses, Valves, Failure, Polymers, Durability
Journal Articles

polyMed Pump-Self-Powered Polymer Muscle-Activated Streaming Therapy

Jeffrey Schoess, David Armstrong, Manish Bharara, Kannan Sivaprakasam
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2013, 7(2): 020939.
Paper No: MED-13-1109
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024312
Published Online: June 18, 2013
View Article titled, polyMed Pump-Self-Powered Polymer Muscle-Activated Streaming Therapy
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Topics: Muscle, Patient treatment, Polymers, Pumps
Journal Articles

Conductivity Testing System for Determining Surface Properties of Biomaterials Under Load

Nguyen Thao Nguyen, Mohamed Benzohra, Carl A. Nelson, Jean-Marc Saiter
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2013, 7(2): 020934.
Paper No: MED-13-1111
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024333
Published Online: June 12, 2013
View Article titled, Conductivity Testing System for Determining Surface Properties of Biomaterials Under Load
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Topics: Biomaterials, Electrical conductivity, Stress, Surface properties, Testing, Thermal conductivity, Polymers, Electrical resistivity
Journal Articles

Development and Evaluation of Drug Eluting Stent Having Biphasic Release From a Single Layer of Biodegradable Polymer

Ashok Thakkar, Ankur Raval, Ramila Mandal, Sanjay Parmar, Arpit Jariwala, Jaynish Tailor, Anita Mehta
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2013, 7(1): 011005.
Paper No: MED-12-1102
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023414
Published Online: February 4, 2013
View Article titled, Development and Evaluation of Drug Eluting Stent Having Biphasic Release From a Single Layer of Biodegradable Polymer
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Topics: Coating processes, Coatings, Drugs, Polymers, Stents, Biodegradation
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Nanosecond Laser Induced Periodic Surface Structures on Drug Elution Profiles in Stents

Michelle Buehler, Pal Molian
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. September 2012, 6(3): 031002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006539
Published Online: July 30, 2012
View Article titled, Nanosecond Laser Induced Periodic Surface Structures on Drug Elution Profiles in Stents
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Topics: Drugs, Lasers, Stents, Surface texture, Coatings, Polymers
Journal Articles

Development of An Embolic Protection Filter Device Modifi ed With A Novel Antithrombogenic Polymer

Hirokazu Sakaguchi, Yuka Sakaguchi, Kazuhiro Tanahashi, Kyokun Uehara, Mitsuru Sato, Yoshimasa Nagata, Kanji Inoue
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Frontiers Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. March 2012, 6(1): 017562.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026740
Published Online: March 12, 2012
View Article titled, Development of An Embolic Protection Filter Device Modifi ed With A Novel Antithrombogenic Polymer
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Topics: Filters, Polymers
Journal Articles

In Vitro Testing of Trileafl et Polymer Heart Valves for Children

Brianna Roux, Linxia Gu, Ph.D.
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Frontiers Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. March 2012, 6(1): 017531.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026709
Published Online: March 12, 2012
View Article titled, In Vitro Testing of Trileafl et Polymer Heart Valves for Children
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Topics: Polymers, Testing, Valves
Journal Articles

Modeling of Deformation-Accelerated Breakdown of Polylactic Acid Biodegradable Stents

João S. Soares, James E. Moore, Jr., Kumbakonam R. Rajagopal
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. December 2010, 4(4): 041007.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002759
Published Online: December 6, 2010
View Article titled, Modeling of Deformation-Accelerated Breakdown of Polylactic Acid Biodegradable Stents
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Topics: Biodegradation, Deformation, Stents, Stress, Polymers, Design
Journal Articles

Polymer Rigidity Control for Endoscopic Shaft-Guide ‘Plastolock’ — A Feasibility Study

Arjo J. Loeve, Johannes H. Bosma, Paul Breedveld, Dimitra Dodou, Jenny Dankelman
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Med. Devices. December 2010, 4(4): 045001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002494
Published Online: October 12, 2010
View Article titled, Polymer Rigidity Control for Endoscopic Shaft-Guide ‘Plastolock’ — A Feasibility Study
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Topics: Endoscopes, Polymers, Stiffness, Temperature, Surgery, Databases, Biomedicine
Journal Articles

Toward the Development of Novel Nitric Oxide Donating Polymeric Materials to Improve the Biocompatibility of Implanted Devices

Elizabeth Moore, Megan C. Frost
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2010, 4(2): 027532.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3443738
Published Online: August 11, 2010
View Article titled, Toward the Development of Novel Nitric Oxide Donating Polymeric Materials to Improve the Biocompatibility of Implanted Devices
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Topics: Biocompatibility, Sensors, Artificial limbs, Biomaterials, Biosensors, Half-life, Polymers, Prostheses, Ultraviolet radiation
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Polymer Rigidity Control for Endoscopic Shaft Guide ”PlastoLock”: A Feasibility Study

Arjo Loeve, Johannes H. Bosma, Paul Breedveld, Dimitra Dodou, Jenny Dankelman
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2010, 4(2): 027519.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3443172
Published Online: August 10, 2010
View Article titled, Polymer Rigidity Control for Endoscopic Shaft Guide ”PlastoLock”: A Feasibility Study
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Topics: Endoscopes, Endoscopic devices, Polymers, Stiffness