Skip Nav Destination
Issues
June 2014
ISSN 1932-6181
EISSN 1932-619X
In this Issue
Editorial
Introduction
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027158
Topics:
Design
,
Medical devices
Technical Brief
Intracoronary Injection of Medication From Multilumen Injection Catheters
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020901.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027001
High-Speed Visualization of Steam Pops During Radiofrequency Ablation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020902.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027002
Topics:
Radiofrequency ablation
,
Steam
,
Visualization
,
Catheters
Validation of Peripheral Pulse Wave Analysis Technique to Detect Aortic Valve State in Continuous-Flow LVADs
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020903.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027003
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Signals
,
Valves
,
Waves
Influence of Stretch Ratio on the Measurement of Arterial Stiffness Using Indentation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020904.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027004
Topics:
Carotid arteries
,
Rubber
,
Stiffness
,
Young's modulus
,
Testing
Measurement of Biomechanical Properties of Tissues Under Uniaxial Stress
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020905.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027005
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Biomechanics
,
Stress
,
Testing
Physiological Tissue Response to Various Ablative Modalities
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020906.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027006
Cardiovascular Impacts of High Frequency Chest Compression
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020907.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027007
Topics:
Blood
,
Cardiovascular system
,
Compression
,
Pressure
An Intraventricular Soft Robotic Pulsatile Assist Device for Right Ventricular Heart Failure
Evelyn Park, Nikhil Mehandru, Tonatiuh Lievano Beltran, Erik Kraus, Dónal Holland, Panagiotis Polygerinos, Nikolay V. Vasilyev, Conor Walsh
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020908.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027008
Topics:
Blood
,
Heart failure
,
Robotics
,
Actuators
,
Design
,
Biological tissues
,
Risk
Miniaturized Radio Frequency Telemetric Pacemaker With Anti-Arrhythmic Pacing Protocol
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020909.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027009
Topics:
Pacemakers
,
Circuits
Design and Characterization of an Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Device
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020910.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027010
Topics:
Design
,
Thrombosis
,
Nickel titanium alloys
,
Failure
,
Vessels
Design and Characterization of a Resistively Heated Shape Memory Polymer Micro-Release Device
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020911.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027011
Topics:
Design
,
Shape memory polymers
,
Temperature
,
Thermocouples
,
Heat
,
Heating
,
Wire
,
Junctions
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Lead Tip Interactions in Porcine Cardiac Tissue and Tissue Substitute on the Bench
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020912.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027013
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Pacemakers
,
Displacement
,
Stress
,
Damage
Development of a Metallic Biodegradable Stent Based on Microgalvanic Corrosion
Rajib Barua, Huseyin Aydin, Sriraman K. Rajagopalan, Stephen Yue, David L. Frost, Olivier F. Bertrand, Rosaire Mongrain
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020913.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027012
Topics:
Biodegradation
,
Corrosion
,
Stents
Component Validation of High Power Transcutaneous Energy Transfer System
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020914.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027014
Topics:
Energy transformation
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Torque
Heart Signal Abnormality Detection Using Artificial Neural Networks
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020915.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027015
Topics:
Artificial neural networks
,
Signals
Safe Wireless Power Design for Implanted Medical Devices
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020916.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027016
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Design
,
Magnetic fields
,
Medical devices
,
Muscle
,
Safety
,
Electric fields
,
Heating
Augmented Reality for Improving Catheterization in Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Cardiac Electrophysiology Therapy
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020917.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027017
Topics:
Catheters
,
Electrophysiology
,
Feedback
,
Fiber Bragg gratings
,
Haptics
,
Imaging
,
Magnetic resonance
,
Patient treatment
,
Radiofrequency ablation
,
Temperature
Innovative Sutureless Microvascular Anastomotic Device With Embedded Doppler Flow Monitor
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027018
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Probes
,
Surgery
,
Vessels
,
Signals
,
Reliability
Multitine Deep Brain Stimulation Leads to Shape Neural Activation in Three Dimensions
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020919.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027022
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Brain
,
Dimensions
,
Electrodes
,
Shapes
,
Design
,
Finite element analysis
,
Modeling
,
Voltage distribution
Multijoint Rigidity-Testing Device for Titrating Medication and Deep Brain Stimulation Therapies
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020920.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027021
Topics:
Drugs
,
Patient treatment
,
Stiffness
,
Testing
,
Brain
Paradigm Shift Allows for Readily Available Therapeutic Hypothermia Treatment of the Head Region
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020921.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027020
Topics:
Cooling
,
Ice
,
Probes
,
Skin
,
Temperature
,
Thermocouples
,
Temperature profiles
,
Water
,
Coolants
,
Wounds
Electroencephalography Electrode Configuration and Source Imaging
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020922.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027019
Topics:
Electrodes
,
Electroencephalography
,
Imaging
,
Errors
Design of an Ureteropyeloscope
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020923.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027024
Topics:
Design
,
Simulation
Neuromodulation on Bladder Capacity in Conscious Sheep
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020924.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027023
Topics:
Engines
,
Motors
,
Patient treatment
,
Testing
Design Evaluation of an Automated Bed for Early Detection and Prevention of Decubitus Ulcers in Nonambulatory Patients
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020925.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027025
A Supine Gait Training Device for Stroke Rehabilitation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020926.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027026
Topics:
Design
,
Design engineering
,
Electromyography
,
Stress
,
Testing
,
User interfaces
,
Actuators
,
Signals
A Portable Powered Knee-Ankle- Foot Orthosis
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020927.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027027
Design of MRI-Compatible Hemiparesis Rehabilitation Device
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020928.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027028
Topics:
Design
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Rehabilitation devices
Mobility-Enhancing Fall-Prevention Device for Physical Rehabilitation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020929.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027029
Topics:
Mechanical admittance
,
Stress
Forearm Attachment for Postamputation Weight Lifting Exercise
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020930.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027030
Topics:
Stress
,
Weight (Mass)
Wearable Virtual White Cane: Assistive Technology for Navigating the Visually Impaired
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020931.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027033
Design and Implementation of Assistive Devices for Poststroke Rehabilitation of Hand and Fingers
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020932.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027032
Topics:
Design
,
Pinch effect
,
Sensors
,
Signals
Biologically Inspired Soft Robot for Thumb Rehabilitation
Paxton Maeder-York, Tyler Clites, Emily Boggs, Ryan Neff, Panagiotis Polygerinos, Dónal Holland, Leia Stirling, Kevin Galloway, Catherine Wee, Conor Walsh
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020933.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027031
Enhancement of Long Bone Fracture Healing by Local Soft Tissue Compression
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020934.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026996
Topics:
Bone fractures
,
Compression
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Pressure
,
Soft tissues
,
Oxygen
,
Blood flow
,
Bracing (Construction)
,
Tension
New Pedicle Screw Design With Expandable Shell for Low Bone Quality
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020935.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026997
Topics:
Bone
,
Design
,
Shells
,
Spinal pedicle screws
,
Screws
,
Biomechanics
,
Testing
Cervical Spine Immobilization Device for Emergency Response
Alperen Degirmenci, Benjamin Goldberg, Lukas Bielskis, Shanna Wiggins, Panagiotis Polygerinos, Dónal Holland, Sophia Dyer, Conor J. Walsh
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020936.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026998
Topics:
Cervical spine
,
Emergency response
,
Degrees of freedom
Development of an Adjustable Sinus Tarsi Device for Flatfoot Correction: A Pilot Study in a Sawbones Model
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020937.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026999
Topics:
Arches
,
Bone
,
Computer-aided design
,
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Modeling
,
Pressure
,
Rotation
,
Screws
,
Stress
Novel Device for Measuring Knee Laxity at Various Flexion Angles—Laxmeter
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020938.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026995
Topics:
Knee
Towards a Novel, Implantable Limb Lengthening Device
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020939.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027000
Topics:
Bone
,
Design
,
Pediatrics
,
Plates (structures)
,
Screws
,
Sensors
,
Skin
,
Torque
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Stress
Flow Simulation of Cardiac Defects to Evaluate Effectiveness of Occlusion Devices
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020940.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027066
Topics:
Aorta
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Flow simulation
,
Pressure
,
Pulmonary artery
,
Simulation
,
Shapes
A System for Optimizing Medical Device Development Using Finite Element Analysis Predictions
Chi-Lun Lin, Ashutosh Srivastava, Dane Coffey, Daniel Keefe, Marc Horner, Mark Swenson, Arthur Erdman
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020941.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027096
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Cutting
,
Design
,
Finite element analysis
,
Medical devices
,
Needles
,
Wheels
,
Rotation
,
Motors
Numerical Characterization of Bone Defects After Dental Implantation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020942.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027049
Topics:
Bone
,
Biological tissues
A Computational Framework to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Intrasaccular Therapies for Cerebral Aneurysms
Ashok Nageswaran, Rahul Ramachandran, Ananthkrishnan Gopalakrishnan, Todd Abruzzo, Balakrishna Haridas
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020943.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027050
Topics:
Aneurysms
,
Thrombosis
,
Patient treatment
Tool Tracking in a Laparoscopic Virtual Reality Training System
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020944.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027051
Topics:
Virtual reality
,
Surgery
Simulation Method for Predicting Tissue Electrical Properties During Colonoscopy
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020945.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027052
Synthetic Methods for Ultrasound-Guided Epidural Insertion Simulation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020946.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027053
Topics:
Simulation
,
Ultrasound
,
Needles
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
Computational Framework for Modeling In-Stent Restenosis
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020947.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027062
Topics:
Modeling
,
Stents
,
Biological tissues
,
Stress
Virtual Reality Simulation Based Assessment Objectives for Epidural Training
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020948.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027064
Topics:
Needles
,
Simulation
,
Virtual reality
,
Feedback
Preliminary Comparison of Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery Instrumentation With Novice Surgical Interns: How Usability Testing Can Reveal Human Factors Issues Prior to Errors in the Operating Room
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020949.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027063
Topics:
Errors
,
Human factors
,
Instrumentation
,
Surgery
,
Testing
Customized Insole Fabrication for Foot Deformities in Leprosy Patients
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020950.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027065
Topics:
Manufacturing
,
Orthotics
,
Pressure
,
Computerized tomography
Self-Assisted Wide-Angle Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Surveillance Delivery System
Ren Hongliang, Lim Chwee Ming, Neerajha Ram, Khor Jing An, Ong Jun Shu, Ng Kwok Yang Paul, Anselina Goh Sok Mian
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020951.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027070
Topics:
Design
,
Surveillance
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Biomedicine
Nasoveillance: Delivering in Vivo Surveillance for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 020952.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027071
Topics:
Surveillance
,
Shapes
An Experimental Powered Lower Limb Prosthesis Using Proportional Myoelectric Control
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 024501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026633
Topics:
Muscle
,
Prostheses
,
Signals
,
Testing
,
Control equipment
,
Tension
,
Electromyography
Research Papers
Silicone-Based Tissue-Mimicking Phantom for Needle Insertion Simulation
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026508
Topics:
Biological tissues
,
Needles
,
Phantoms
,
Silicones
,
Mineral oil
,
Elastic moduli
Steerable Guidewire for Magnetic Resonance Guided Endovascular Interventions
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026560
Topics:
Catheters
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Magnetic resonance imaging
,
Instrumentation
,
Wire
,
Navigation
,
Biocompatibility
,
Shapes
Integrated Device for in Vivo Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy and Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy in Preoperative Thyroid Nodules
John C. Briggs, Ousama A’amar, Irving Bigio, Jennifer E. Rosen, Stephanie L. Lee, Andre Sharon, Alexis F. Sauer-Budge
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026577
Topics:
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Needles
,
Probes
,
Fibers
,
Spectroscopy
,
Elastic scattering
,
Optical fiber
In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation of Mandibular Bone Transport Devices
Uriel Zapata, Ikuya Watanabe, Lynne A. Opperman, Paul C. Dechow, Timothy Mulone, Mohammed E. Elsalanty
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026561
Topics:
Bone
,
Screws
,
Stress
,
Stability
,
Biomechanics
,
Optimization
,
Tension
,
Testing
Design Optimization of an Implantable Device Concept for Passive Ocular Drug Delivery
J. Med. Devices. June 2014, 8(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026451
Topics:
Design
,
Diffusion (Physics)
,
Drug delivery systems
,
Drugs
,
Optimization
,
Simulation
,
Reservoirs
Email alerts
RSS Feeds
Modeling and Experimental Studies on Vibration-Induced Force Reduction During Needle Insertion of Thin Tissues
J. Med. Devices (April 2025)
A Better Way to Visualize the Cervix: A Low-Cost Cervical Cancer Screening Device for LMIC Settings
J. Med. Devices (April 2025)
Comparative Survey-Based Study of Noninvasive Saliva Collection Devices
J. Med. Devices (April 2025)