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Ligature-Resistant Medical Tubing
Application
Ligature resistant medical tubing for use in institutional facilities for the safe administration of IV medicine.
Key Benefits
Reduces financial burden associated with constant supervision of psychiatric, suicidal, or incarcerated patients needing IV administrations.
Minimizes risk of psychiatric patients utilizing medical tubing for...
Published: 11/18/2020
Contributor(s): Rush Leigh, Rachael Price, Tamera Mason, Ian Smith
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Umbrella Mechanism Device for Endoscopy Aspiration
Application
Medical device for the prevention of aspiration during endoscopic procedures.
Key Benefits
Reduces/eliminates the need for anesthesia during upper GI endoscopic procedures while preventing aspiration.
Market Summary
Light/moderate sedation to general anesthesia is used to prevent aspiration during upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic...
Published: 11/2/2020
Contributor(s): Anand Jain
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Infection Control System for Resuscitation and Airway Management
Application
Collapsible, single-use ‘pop-up tent’ system to prevent transmission of infectious disease during resuscitation and airway management.
Key Benefits
Provides protective barrier to prevent transmission of infectious disease.
Allows adequate access to the patient for airway management procedures.
Single-use to minimize infection...
Published: 9/15/2020
Contributor(s):
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The BEAST Surgical Support Device
Application
Adjustable surgical support device that incorporates surgical tray and medical equipment mounting brackets.
Key Benefits
Incorporated attachment brackets (other devices require separate clamps to attach to operating table).
Hooks and clamps allow attaching of various medical equipment and IVs.
Serves as "table" for surgical...
Published: 7/23/2020
Contributor(s): Gerald (Jerry) Lewis, Peggy Duke
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Umbrella Mechanism Device for Endoscopy Aspiration
Application
Medical device for the prevention of aspiration during endoscopic procedures.
Key Benefits
Reduces/eliminates the need for anesthesia during upper GI endoscopic procedures while preventing aspiration.
Market Summary
Light/moderate sedation to general anesthesia is used to prevent aspiration during upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic...
Published: 6/15/2020
Contributor(s): Anand Jain, Nishani Kanthasamy, Ahmed Alnamos, Oscar Gutierrez, Sondos Alnamos
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3D-Printed Mouse Headplates for Implantation of EEG, EMG and Depth Electrodes
Application
Tool to precisely and reproducibly implant electrode and other instrumentation into the mouse brain for neurophysiology studies.
Key Benefits
Inexpensive, rapid and efficient reproduction of headplates.
Allows consistent and quick surgical implantation.
Capable of recording or stimulating multiple sites in the mouse brain.
Market...
Published: 5/21/2020
Contributor(s): Lauren Aiani
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Torque Device for Procedures Using Guidewire
Application
Torque device for one-handed manipulation of guidewire during endovascular, interventional and catheterization lab procedures.
Key Benefits
Enables single-person, one-handed use.
Prevents ejection of guidewire during torque device removal.
Allows placement of torque device anywhere on the wire.
Market Summary
Interventional procedures,...
Published: 1/28/2020
Contributor(s): William Jordan, Jr.
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RADcompass: Body Positioning Tool for Diagnostic Imaging in Radiology
Application
Color-coded decal to provide accurate and specific instructions for proper body positioning during radiology imaging.
Key Benefits
Saves time with each procedure.
Reduces patient exposure to unwanted radiation.
Can be used in all exams that are requested in the upright position.
Eliminate costly and time-consuming re-takes.
Relies...
Published: 1/23/2020
Contributor(s):
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Obstrix: Inflatable Cerclage Pessary
ApplicationExpandable cervical pessary device to treat cervical incompetence.Key BenefitsInflatable device can adapt to any size. Eliminates need for sutures or cervical tape, reducing risk of cervical trauma.Market SummaryCervical incompetence is a premature dilation and effacement (cervical ripening) during the second trimester of pregnancy and often...
Published: 7/8/2019
Contributor(s): Robert Kelley, Sruti Bheri, Esther Max-Onakpoya, Xiaoshan (Melody) Shao, Alena Sim
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Surgical Device for Eyelid Ptosis Correction
ApplicationSurgical device to perform clamping, incision, and closure for correcting eyelid ptosis.Key BenefitsSimplifies the Müller muscle resection that decreases surgical procedure time.Eliminates the risk of cutting sutures that cause dehiscence and improves the final appearance.Market SummaryPtosis (drooping upper eyelids) is a common condition...
Published: 6/18/2019
Contributor(s): Denise Kim, Jacquelyn Borinski, Andrew Kolpitcke, Mohamad Ali Naja, Drew Padilla
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