Journal of Medical Devices
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EISSN:1932-619X|ISSN:1932-6181|Disc:The Journal of Medical Devices presents papers on medical devices that improve diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic treatments focusing on applied research and the development of new medical devices or instrumentation. It provides special coverage of novel devices that allow new surgical strategies, new methods of drug delivery, or possible reductions in the complexity, cost, or adverse results of health care. The Design Innovation category features papers focusing on novel devices, including papers with limited clinical or engineering results. The Medical Device News section provides coverage of advances, trends, and events|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Mechanical Engineers|
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An In Vitro Platform for Pharmacokinetic Quantification and Optimization of Cerebrospinal Fluid Filtration and Drug Circulation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Modification of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) transport dynamics is an expanding method for treating central nervous system injury and diseases. One application of this route is to modify the distribution of solutes in the ... -
Design and Implementation of a Computer-Controlled Hybrid Oscillatory Ventilator
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)During mechanical ventilation, lung function and gas exchange in structurally heterogeneous lungs may be improved when volume oscillations at the airway opening are applied at multiple frequencies simultaneously, a technique ... -
Robotic Hand Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation and Assistance: A State-of-the-Art
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The number of patients with hand dysfunction is increasing worldwide, and their activities of daily living (ADLs) are seriously affected. Robotic medical devices such as robotic hand exoskeletons have been investigated to ... -
Cost-Effective Clinical Methods to Evaluate the Efficacy of Gait Training Devices: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This systematic review was aimed at identifying cost-effective outcome assessment metrics to perform clinical trials for assessing the efficacy of novel, low-cost gait training devices. The search was conducted by the ... -
Regulatory Challenges in AI/ML-Enabled Medical Devices: A Scoping Review and Conceptual Framework
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Amidst rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled medical devices (AI/ML-MD), this article investigates the regulatory challenges highlighted in the current academic literature. Using a ... -
CLEANSurgiTip: A Contamination Limiting, Expendable, and Novel Surgical Tooltip for Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Over the last two decades, robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery has become more accessible and has contributed to improved patient outcomes. However, its adoption in resource-constrained environments is limited due ... -
Design and Accuracy Evaluation of a Depth Gauge-Referencing Guide System for Measuring Articular Cartilage Thickness on the Distal Femoral Condyles During Unrestricted Kinematically Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Regardless of pre-operative deformity, unrestricted kinematically aligned (unKA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) seeks to restore the native femoral joint lines which requires that the thickness of articular cartilage be ... -
Validation of Accurate Neuroregistration Using Telemanipulation for Robot-Assisted Neurosurgical Procedures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Telemanipulation in neuroregistration and neurosurgery can enhance the precision in surgical services and sterility of the operation theater. Accurate neuroregistration is crucial for high-precision neurosurgery. The aim ... -
Structure-Function Integration in Snake-Bone Based on Honeycomb Pattern and Thermoplastic Polymer for Endoscopic Procedure
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)In robot-assisted endoscopic procedure, snake-bone located at distal part of the endoscope is required to flexibly bend for adjusting tip position and passing through the body's winding anatomical pathways. After reaching ... -
Mechanical and in Vitro Testing of a Biomechanically Fidelic, Compliant Mechanism Based, Motion-Preserving Lumbar Interbody Device
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)A common approach to resolving discogenic low back pain involves replacing one or more degenerated spinal discs with a total disc replacement device. However, existing solutions for intervertebral disc replacement are ... -
ThermoTape: A Temperature-Responsive Medical Adhesive Minimizing MARSI Risks With Adaptability Across Applications and Wear Durations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Medical adhesives are vital for securing wearable sensors, wound dressings, and critical medical devices. These adhesives must balance strong adhesion with patient comfort, especially when used over extended periods. ... -
Resilient Low-Power Module for Advanced Reprocessing Classification to Optimize Reusable Medical Device Maintenance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)This paper presents the design and evaluation of an integrable low-power electronic module that can be used to detect and classify reprocessing events of reusable medical devices. This is a novel approach for improving ... -
A Semi-Active Dynamic Rapid Evaluate and Adjust Device for Prescribing Custom Foot Orthoses
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Traditional custom foot orthoses (CFO) prescription methods often suffer from lengthy processing times, material waste due to refabrication, inconsistent performance due to inaccurate foot alignment, and inadequate ... -
A Rapidly Attachable Pulse Oximeter Prototype for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety of Neonatal Monitoring in Clinical Settings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Monitoring vital signs in neonates, particularly during resuscitation and intensive care, is critical for effective neonatal management. Accurate measurements of blood oxygen saturation and heart rate are essential for ... -
Mechatronics Development and Control of a Lower Limb Exoskeleton With High-Torque Assistance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Spinal cord injuries and strokes can lead to severe mobility impairments. Assistive devices, such as exoskeletons, can help individuals regain mobility and the strength to move their limbs. Developing these devices to be ... -
Automatic Fungal Glucan Analyzer: For the Rapid Laboratory Testing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) have a high mortality rate, especially in the context of invasive treatments such as the use of high-intensity immunosuppressive drugs and indwelling catheters. It is crucial to have a ... -
Development and Prospects of Flexible Puncture Needle: A Review
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Percutaneous puncture is a minimally invasive surgery for early cancer screening and treatment. The flexible puncture needle can bypass obstacles within human tissue and stab at the target point through a predetermined ... -
A Portable Ultrasound-Guided Surgical System for Breast and Thyroid Surgery
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy and vacuum-assisted minimally invasive rotary cutting are favored in clinical applications due to their cost-effectiveness, minimal trauma, and lack of radiation. However, the existing ... -
Smart Kidney Stone Basket: A Proof of Concept With Digital Feedback Force Monitoring
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Ureteroscopy with stone extraction devices is a common treatment for urolithiasis but carries risks, such as ureteral wall avulsion due to excessive withdrawal forces. These forces arise from friction between the stone ... -
The History, Innovation, and Standards of Intravenous Access Ports and Devices
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Medical and mechanical devices that include needles, syringes, connectors, and intravenous (IV) access ports are the fundamental components used in IV therapy for patients undergoing diagnosis, treatment of disease, or ...