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Sensor-Embedded Tissue Phantom for Magnetic Resonance Elastography Mechanical Failure Testing

Charles P. Hong, Tarun Vinodkumar, Heriberto Andres Nieves-Vazquez, Jun Ueda
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2024, 18(4): 041003.
Paper No: MED-24-1046
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066226
Published Online: September 19, 2024
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Topics: Accelerometers, Actuators, Failure, Phantoms, Sensors, Support vector machines, Testing, Biological tissues, Elastography, Magnetic resonance
Journal Articles

Study On the Mechanical Device, Control System, and Sensor of Biaxial Actuated Artificial Anal Sphincter Actuator for Treating Fecal Incontinence

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FangFang Hua, G. Z. Yan, Ding Han, Lichao Wang
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices.
Paper No: MED-24-1105
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066556
Published Online: September 14, 2024
View Article titled, Study On the Mechanical Device, Control System, and Sensor of Biaxial Actuated Artificial Anal Sphincter Actuator for Treating Fecal Incontinence
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Topics: Actuators, Control systems, Sensors, Pressure sensors
Journal Articles

Preliminary Assessment of a Laparoscopic Training System Using Magneto-Rheological Clutches and Virtual Reality

Bruno-Pier Busque, Louis-Philippe Lebel, Yves Collin, Jean-Sébastien Plante
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2023, 17(3): 031007.
Paper No: MED-23-1016
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063389
Published Online: September 14, 2023
View Article titled, Preliminary Assessment of a Laparoscopic Training System Using Magneto-Rheological Clutches and Virtual Reality
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Topics: Actuators, Friction, Rheology, Simulation, Virtual reality, Haptics, Stiffness, Robotics
Journal Articles

Microbiota Sampling Capsule: Design, Prototyping and Assessment of a Sealing Solution Based on a Bistable Mechanism

Mouna Ben Salem, Guillaume Aiche, Yassine Haddab, Lennart Rubbert, Pierre Renaud
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2022, 16(4): 041009.
Paper No: MED-21-1237
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055250
Published Online: September 1, 2022
View Article titled, Microbiota Sampling Capsule: Design, Prototyping and Assessment of a Sealing Solution Based on a Bistable Mechanism
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Displacement, Experimental characterization, Manufacturing, Sealing (Process), Modeling, Additive manufacturing, Contamination
Journal Articles

Design and Preliminary Validation of Grasp Assistive Device for an Industrial Environment

Daniel Loewen, Naveen Chandrashekar
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2022, 16(2): 021002.
Paper No: MED-21-1060
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052899
Published Online: February 3, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Preliminary Validation of Grasp Assistive Device for an Industrial Environment
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Electromyography, Fasteners, Muscle, Pressure, Bellows (Equipment), Grasping, Rapid prototyping, Orthotics
Journal Articles

Mechatronic Design and Active Disturbance Rejection Control of a Bag Valve-Based Mechanical Ventilator

Jaime Arcos-Legarda, Andres Tovar
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2021, 15(3): 031006.
Paper No: MED-20-1176
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051064
Published Online: May 27, 2021
View Article titled, Mechatronic Design and Active Disturbance Rejection Control of a Bag Valve-Based Mechanical Ventilator
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Topics: Design, Pressure, Valves, Ventilation, Lung, Engineering prototypes, Actuators, Compression, Hardware
Journal Articles

Research on Biomechanical Compatibility for the Artificial Anal Sphincter Based on Improved Actuator

Peng Zan, Qiao Ding, Banghua Yang, Guofu Zhang, Yingjie Xue, Yutong Zhao
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2021, 15(3): 031003.
Paper No: MED-20-1233
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050659
Published Online: April 19, 2021
View Article titled, Research on Biomechanical Compatibility for the Artificial Anal Sphincter Based on Improved Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Biomechanics, Stress, Displacement, Design, Pressure, Simulation experiments
Journal Articles

Classification and Comparison of Mechanical Design of Powered Ankle–Foot Prostheses for Transtibial Amputees Developed in the 21st Century: A Systematic Review

Jingjing Liu, Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Mouaz Al Kouzbary, Hamza Al Kouzbary, Nasrul Anuar Abd Razak, Hanie Nadia Shasmin, Nooranida Arifin
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Med. Devices. March 2021, 15(1): 010801.
Paper No: MED-20-1149
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049437
Published Online: January 28, 2021
View Article titled, Classification and Comparison of Mechanical Design of Powered Ankle–Foot Prostheses for Transtibial Amputees Developed in the 21st Century: A Systematic Review
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Topics: Prostheses, Design engineering, Actuators
Journal Articles

Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Flexible Three-Dimensional Printed Percutaneous Needle With Embedded Actuators

Zahra K. Varnamkhasti, Bardia Konh
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2021, 15(2): 021007.
Paper No: MED-20-1094
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049398
Published Online: January 8, 2021
View Article titled, Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Flexible Three-Dimensional Printed Percutaneous Needle With Embedded Actuators
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Topics: Needles, Biological tissues, Deflection, Actuators
Journal Articles

Dynamic Compression Garments for Sensory Processing Disorder Treatment Using Integrated Active Materials

Julia C. Duvall, Nicholas Schleif, Lucy E. Dunne, Brad Holschuh
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2019, 13(2): 021001.
Paper No: MED-18-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042599
Published Online: March 6, 2019
View Article titled, Dynamic Compression Garments for Sensory Processing Disorder Treatment Using Integrated Active Materials
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Topics: Actuators, Compression, Pressure, Shape memory alloys, Active materials, Springs, Design, Patient treatment
Journal Articles

Design and Experimental Validation of an Active Catheter for Endovascular Navigation

Thibault Couture, Jérôme Szewczyk
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2018, 12(1): 011003.
Paper No: MED-17-1019
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038334
Published Online: November 22, 2017
View Article titled, Design and Experimental Validation of an Active Catheter for Endovascular Navigation
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Topics: Catheters, Engineering prototypes, Actuators, Wire
Journal Articles

Design and Evaluation of a Mechanically Driven Artificial Speech Device

Tyler G. Tuttle, Byron D. Erath
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2018, 12(1): 011002.
Paper No: MED-17-1240
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038222
Published Online: November 9, 2017
View Article titled, Design and Evaluation of a Mechanically Driven Artificial Speech Device
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Oscillations, Cavities, Manufacturing, Sound pressure
Journal Articles

Design of a Magnetic Resonance-Safe Haptic Wrist Manipulator for Movement Disorder Diagnostics

Dyon Bode, Winfred Mugge, Alfred C. Schouten, Anne-Fleur van Rootselaar, Lo J. Bour, Frans C. T. van der Helm, Piet Lammertse
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Med. Devices. December 2017, 11(4): 045002.
Paper No: MED-16-1356
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037674
Published Online: October 4, 2017
View Article titled, Design of a Magnetic Resonance-Safe Haptic Wrist Manipulator for Movement Disorder Diagnostics
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Topics: Design, Manipulators, Motors, Sensors, Torque, Haptics, Engines, Actuators
Journal Articles

Toward Medical Devices With Integrated Mechanisms, Sensors, and Actuators Via Printed-Circuit MEMS

Joshua Gafford, Tommaso Ranzani, Sheila Russo, Alperen Degirmenci, Samuel Kesner, Robert Howe, Robert Wood, Conor Walsh
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2017, 11(1): 011007.
Paper No: MED-16-1291
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035375
Published Online: January 11, 2017
View Article titled, Toward Medical Devices With Integrated Mechanisms, Sensors, and Actuators Via Printed-Circuit MEMS
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Topics: Actuators, Manufacturing, Robotics, Sensors, Design, Medical devices, Kinematics, Cutting
Journal Articles

Design of a Two Degree-of-Freedom Compliant Tool Tip for a Handheld Powered Surgical Tool

Karthik Chandrasekaran, Asokan Thondiyath
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. March 2017, 11(1): 014502.
Paper No: MED-16-1200
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034879
Published Online: December 21, 2016
View Article titled, Design of a Two Degree-of-Freedom Compliant Tool Tip for a Handheld Powered Surgical Tool
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Design, Surgical tools, Finite element analysis, Simulation, Stress, Actuators, Yaw, Deflection, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Disposable Fluidic Actuators for Miniature In-Vivo Surgical Robotics

Abolfazl Pourghodrat, Carl A. Nelson
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2017, 11(1): 011003.
Paper No: MED-16-1003
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035005
Published Online: December 21, 2016
View Article titled, Disposable Fluidic Actuators for Miniature In-Vivo Surgical Robotics
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Topics: Actuators, Motors, Robotics, Robots, Surgery, Design, Fluids, Testing, Pressure
Journal Articles

Design of a Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With Clenched Fist Deformity Using Inflatable Plastic Actuators

Hong Kai Yap, Jeong Hoon Lim, James Cho Hong Goh, Chen-Hua Yeow
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. December 2016, 10(4): 044504.
Paper No: MED-15-1253
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033035
Published Online: August 11, 2016
View Article titled, Design of a Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients With Clenched Fist Deformity Using Inflatable Plastic Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Robotics, Torque, Design, Kinematics
Journal Articles

A Biologically Inspired Knee Actuator for a KAFO

Feng Tian, Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Mohammad Elahinia
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Med. Devices. December 2016, 10(4): 045001.
Paper No: MED-15-1258
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033009
Published Online: August 11, 2016
View Article titled, A Biologically Inspired Knee Actuator for a KAFO
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Topics: Actuators, Knee, Cycles, Nickel titanium alloys
Journal Articles

Effects of Bladder Geometry in Pneumatic Artificial Muscles

Erick Ball, Ephrahim Garcia
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2016, 10(4): 041001.
Paper No: MED-14-1004
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033325
Published Online: August 5, 2016
View Article titled, Effects of Bladder Geometry in Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
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Topics: Muscle, Pressure, Actuators
Journal Articles

Preliminary Design and Engineering Evaluation of a Hydraulic Ankle–Foot Orthosis

Brett Neubauer, William Durfee
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2016, 10(4): 041002.
Paper No: MED-15-1208
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033327
Published Online: August 5, 2016
View Article titled, Preliminary Design and Engineering Evaluation of a Hydraulic Ankle–Foot Orthosis
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Engines, Fluids, Motors, Orthotics, Torque, Weight (Mass), Engineering prototypes, Pumps