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High-Throughput Platform for Imaging and Maintaining Cells in Culture
Application
This closed-loop platform monitors and maintains traditional cell culture and bioengineered tissues to automate standard and custom cell maintenance protocols, including stem cell differentiations, bioengineered tissue generation, and functional maturation of complex cell cultures.
Key Benefits
Automation of cell culture maintenance
Integration...
Published: 8/25/2021
Contributor(s): Vahid Serpooshan, Ayda Melika, Amir Pourmorteza
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Dual Mobility Femur Prosthetic to Reduce Post-Operative Hip Dislocation
Application
A new design of a modular hip implant with a rotational proximal junction in the femoral stem to minimize post-operative hip dislocation.
Benefits
Rotating femoral component alleviates torsional strain on implant, a primary cause of implant impingement and failure.
Market Summary
Peri-prosthetic hip dislocation is the number one...
Published: 8/17/2021
Contributor(s): George Guild, III
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Three-piece Partially Biodegradable Screw for Use in Ankle Surgery
Application
Three-piece, partially biodegradable cannulated screw for use in syndesmosis ankle surgery.
Key Benefits
Implant removal is not necessary.
Allows for both rigid initial fixation to allow syndesmotic healing and physiologic micro motion at the syndesmosis for long term support and function.
Higher biomechanical strength than absorbable...
Published: 12/8/2020
Contributor(s): Jason Bariteau, Marissa McLaren, John Watson, Tyler Jenkins, Matthew (Matt) Metzger, Yuen Bak Ching
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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): Nathan Skoller, 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): Adam Klein, Russell Gore, David Wright
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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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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): Nigel Pedersen, 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): Yuriy Aranbayev, 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): Jason Smitherman
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