Volumes | Frontiers in Biomedical Devices | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Bone , Coating processes , Coatings , Nanotubes , Biocompatibility , Titanium , Titanium alloys , Anodizing , Corrosion resistance , Performance

Innovative Biomimetic Hybrid Composites to Repair Multifunctional Anatomical Region

A. Tampieri, M. Sandri, T. D’Alessandro, M. Banobre-Lopez, J. Rivas

BIOMED 2010; 13-14doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32059

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Topics: Biomimetics , Composite materials , Maintenance , Bone , Biological tissues , Crystals , Fibers , Half-life , Minerals , Nanocrystals

Surface Integrity of Magnesum-Calcium Orthopedic Biomaterial Procesed by Dry High-Speed Face Milling

M. Salahshoor, Y. B. Guo

BIOMED 2010; 15-16doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32062

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Topics: Biomaterials , Milling , Orthopedics , Cutting , Biodegradation , Adhesion , Alloys , Coolants , Corrosion , Corrosion resistance

Design and Research of Interspinous Lumbar Non-Fusion Device

Lei Li, Zhaohua Chang, Xuelian Gu, Chengli Song

BIOMED 2010; 17-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32064

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Topics: Design , Screws , Stress , Disks , Biomechanics , Compression , Patient treatment , Stability , Stress concentration , Finite element model

iPhone Wireless Accelerometer Application for Acquiring Quantified Gait Attributes

Robert LeMoyne, Timothy Mastroianni, Michael Cozza, Cristian Coroian

BIOMED 2010; 19-20doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32067

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Topics: Accelerometers , Anatomy , Reliability

Evaluation of Spinal Arthrodesis Implant Designs: A Biomedicial-Legal Perspective

Mark A. Gomez, J. Marcus Hollis

BIOMED 2010; 21-22doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32080

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Topics: Spinal fusion , Failure , Spinal implants , Design , Testing , Accidents , ASTM standards , Biomedicine , Failure data , Materials properties

Patents Through the Economics Lens: Valuing, Protecting, and Defending

Steven Waters

BIOMED 2010; 23-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32081

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Topics: Economics , Lenses (Optics) , Patents , Innovation , Liabilities , Probability , Signals

Cardiovascular

Percutaneous Access Device With Stress Relief Features

Naga S. Korivi, Pratul K. Ajmera

BIOMED 2010; 25-26doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32022

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Topics: Stress , Skin , Polymers , Service life (Equipment)

Energy Loss for Evaluating Transcatheter Valve Performance

Ali N. Azadani

BIOMED 2010; 27-28doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32025

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Valves , Risk , Surgery , Leakage , Performance

Health Check Performed by DFA of Heartbeat

Toru Yazawa, Yukio Shimoda

BIOMED 2010; 29-30doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32026

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Topics: Computation , Internet

2D Lump/Artery Detection by Using Piezoresistive Force Sensors

M. Kalantari, M. Ramezanifard, R. Ahmadi, J. Kövecses, J. Dargahi

BIOMED 2010; 31-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32039

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Topics: Biological tissues , Cancer , Damage , Force sensors , Physicists , Shapes , Surgery

CFD Analysis of a Human Lung

S. Taherian, H. R. Rahai, Tom Waddington

BIOMED 2010; 33-35doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32068

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Lung , Air flow , Diseases , Particulate matter , Respiratory system , Simulation

Development of a Compliant Electrospun Polyurethane Vascular Graft

Andrew Whitton, David J. Flint, Richard A. Black

BIOMED 2010; 37-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32070

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Topics: Muscle , Urethane elastomers , Electrospinning , Failure , Membranes , Surgery , Vessels

EmboLess Mechanical Clot Removal Device: Possibility for Improving the Outcomes of Ischemic Stroke Patients

Joseph Perosky, Adam Biddle, Kim DeGraaf, Whitney Hovan, Choi M. Li, Shishira Nagesh

BIOMED 2010; 39-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32072

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Topics: Biological tissues , Blood , Brain , Cutting , Food and Drug Administration , Frequency-domain analysis , Performance , Vessels

Thermally Responsive Structures for Gastric Pacing and Other Applications

Naga S. Korivi, Charles Halliburton, Pratul K. Ajmera

BIOMED 2010; 41-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32074

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Topics: Electrodes , Physiology , Polymers , Stiffness , Surgery , Temperature

Advanced Technology

Multi-Angle Lensfree Holographic Imaging for 3-D Cytometry on a Chip

Ting-Wei Su, Serhan O. Isikman, Waheb Bishara, Derek K. Tseng, Anthony Erlinger, Aydogan Ozcan

BIOMED 2010; 43-44doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32009

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Topics: Biomedicine , Imaging , Optical microscopes , Optical microscopy

Physician-Developer Interaction in Medical Device Design

Lauren A. Shluzas, Larry J. Leifer

BIOMED 2010; 45-46doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32011

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Topics: Design , Medical devices , Biomedicine , Performance , Risk

Workspace and Force Capabilities of a Miniature Multi-Functional Surgical Robot

Kyle W. Strabala, Ryan M. McCormick, Tyler D. Wortman, Amy C. Lehman, Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov

BIOMED 2010; 47-49doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32014

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Topics: Robots , Surgery , Biomedicine , Design , Stress

Lensless On-Chip Fluorescent Imaging Over an Ultra Wide Field-of-View

Ahmet F. Coskun, Ting-Wei Su, Aydogan Ozcan

BIOMED 2010; 51-52doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32016

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Topics: Imaging , Filters , Absorption , Algorithms , Excitation , Microfluidics , Reflection , Resolution (Optics) , Thin films , Tumors

High-Aspect-Ratio Titanium Micromachining: Enabling Technology for In Vivo Therapeutic Microdevice Applications

Masaru P. Rao

BIOMED 2010; 53-54doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32024

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Topics: Micromachining , Titanium , Microelectromechanical systems , Design , Reliability , Safety , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness

Advancing Medical Technology Using FPGAs

Zach Olson

BIOMED 2010; 55-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32028

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Topics: Biomedicine , Blood glucose , Circuits , Computer programming , Computer software , Cycles , Design , Engineering prototypes , Gates (Closures) , Hardware

Development of an Endoscopic Fiber Optic Shape Tracker

Jessica Eisenstein, Peter Y. Wong, Caroline G. L. Cao

BIOMED 2010; 57-58doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32032

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Topics: Cancer , Endoscopic devices , Fibers , Navigation , Shapes

Novel Microtechnology System for Cytometric Analysis of Adherent Cell Populations

Nicholas M. Gunn, Mark Bachman, Lifeng Zheng, G.-P. Li, Edward L. Nelson

BIOMED 2010; 59-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32034

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Topics: Biological tissues , Glass , Lasers , Microelectromechanical systems , Microscale devices , Microscopes , Polymers , Stem cells

Magnetically Actuated Micromirror for Endoscopic Applications

Nicholas M. Gunn, Zhian Lai, Mark Bachman

BIOMED 2010; 61-62doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32045

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Topics: Endoscopic devices , Microelectromechanical systems , Silicon , Coherence (Optics) , Optical instruments , Photodynamic therapy , Polymers

Enhancing Video Capsule Endoscopy: Location and Bleeding Detection

Douglas Yeung, Amir Sabet Sarvestani, Jonathan Yap, Yuri Inoue

BIOMED 2010; 63-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32075

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Topics: Imaging , User interfaces

Improving Cell Loading Efficiency Into Microfluidic Devices Using LCATs

Robert Lin, Maulik Patel, Abraham Lee

BIOMED 2010; 65-66doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32076

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Topics: Microfluidics , Tubing , Adhesion , Pumps

Fast Real Time Binding for Surface Assays Using VCAT Coupled With SPRI

Yuka Okabe, Yulin Chen, Robert Corn, Abraham Lee

BIOMED 2010; 67-68doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32077

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Topics: Acoustics , Assaying , Cavitation , Cavities , Energy consumption , Manufacturing , Membranes , Microfluidics , Piezoelectric transducers , Transducers

Posters

An Unpowered Mechanical Magnetic Field Sensor to Improve MRI Safety

Keith A. Kopp, H. Duane DeMent

BIOMED 2010; 69-70doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32006

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Magnetic resonance imaging , Safety , Sensors , Ejectors , Electromagnetic interference , Machinery , Magnets , Medical devices , Pumps

Development of Minimal Invasive SMA Multi-Transducer Unit for Blood Analysis or Drug Delivery

Hidetake Yamamoto

BIOMED 2010; 71-77doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32008

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Topics: Biomedicine , Blood , Drug delivery systems , Erythrocytes , Suction , Transducers

Conceptual Design of a Novel Laparoscopic Instrument for Manipulation of Large Internal Organs

Alireza Mirbagheri, Mobin Yahyazadehfar, Farzam Farahmand

BIOMED 2010; 79-80doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32012

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Topics: Conceptual design , Laparoscopic devices , Instrumentation , Surgery , Cavities , Kidney , Liver

Connected Healthcare Solution Using Cell Phone

Mohammed Osman, Mohamed Nasor, Ahmed Imran

BIOMED 2010; 81-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32020

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Topics: Health care , Data acquisition , Health systems , Machinery , Patient monitoring , Security , Storage , Telemedicine

Design of a Compliant Double-Helical Spatial Platform for Use as an Endoscopic Device

Issa A. Ramirez, Craig Lusk, Adam Anderson, Richard Gitlin

BIOMED 2010; 83-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32033

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Deformation , Design , Displacement , Endoscopic devices , Reliability , Rigid-body mechanisms

Software Engineering Practices to Improve Code Quality and Prepare for Validation

Elijah Kerry

BIOMED 2010; 85-86doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32042

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Topics: Biomedicine , Errors , Failure , Software engineering , Uncertainty , Wounds

Quantification of Gait Characteristics Through a Functional iPhone Wireless Accelerometer Application Mounted to the Spine

Robert LeMoyne, Timothy Mastroianni, Michael Cozza, Cristian Coroian

BIOMED 2010; 87-88doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32043

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Topics: Accelerometers , Biomedicine , Body systems and structures , Gait analysis , Reliability

Kinematics of the Posterolateral Corner of the Knee: A Cadaveric Study

Ryan J. Quigley, Hideya Ishigooka, Michelle H. McGarry, Yu J. Chen, Akash Gupta, Chris Bui, Thay Q. Lee

BIOMED 2010; 89-90doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32044

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Kinematics , Knee , Anatomy , Tendons , Wounds

Geometry-Driven Glenohumeral Joint Biomechanical Analysis: Simultaneous Evaluation of the Capsule and Muscles

Bong Jae Jun, Michelle H. McGarry, Joo Han Oh, Thay Q. Lee

BIOMED 2010; 91-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32047

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Topics: Biomechanics , Geometry , Muscle , Stability , Cutting , Instrumentation , Soft tissues , Joint mechanics , Strain measurement

Tracking the 3D Configuration of Human Joint Using an MR Image Registration Technique

Seyed Kamaleddin Mostafavi Yazdi, Farzam Farahmand, Ali Jafari

BIOMED 2010; 93-94doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32057

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Topics: Biomedical imaging , Biomedicine , Image registration , Kinematics , Knee , Magnetic resonance imaging , Modeling , Rotation , Surgery , Yaw

Engineered Membranes Improve Cardiac Function in Ischemic Rat Hearts

Monica Sandri, Anna Tampieri, Joung H. Levialdi Ghiron, Gianluigi Condorelli

BIOMED 2010; 95-97doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2010-32060

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Topics: Membranes , Tissue engineering , Maintenance , Biocompatibility , Biological tissues , Biomaterials , Echocardiography , Ethers (Class of compounds) , Heart failure , Myocardium