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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Autofeelment: Design and Development of an Automated Monofilament Testing Device for Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Peripheral diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus and is associated with progressive loss of protective sensation in the feet, increasing the risk of ulcers and lower-limb complications. ... -
Priorities in Planning Pediatric Medical Device Countermeasures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed major gaps in the design, manufacturing, planning, and procurement of medical countermeasures (MCMs). Of ongoing concern is the existing shortage of Food and Drug Administration ... -
Patient-Specific Blood Pressure Estimation Using Elastography-Integrated Arterial Tonometry: Design, Development, and Experimental Evaluation in a Phantom Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Accurate assessment of arterial blood pressure (BP) and vascular stiffness is critical for diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular disease. Arterial tonometry (AT) enables direct pulse wave acquisition and has ... -
Design of a Novel Insertion Training System for Central Venous Catheterization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a common medical procedure with a complication rate of over 15%. Current CVC manikin-based simulators lack anatomical variation and objective feedback of user interaction ... -
Ankle-Foot Prosthesis Force and Moment Estimation Using Wireless Strain Gauge Pyramid Adapter
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Force and moment measurements are critical for powered ankle-foot prostheses, with over 73% of prototypes incorporating such sensors. Hardware complexity, compatibility limitations, and cost barriers currently ... -
Steerable Sheaths That Turn Endoscopes into Robotic Platforms for Colon Interventions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Both the feasibility and clinical benefits of endoscopic interventions for colon lesions have been demonstrated by pioneering surgeons. Yet endoscopic approaches have not been widely deployed clinically because ... -
Comparative Mechanical Behavior of Stainless Steel and Titanium for Pectus Bar Applications
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Stainless steel pectus bars are the go-to material for treating pectus excavatum (PE), a condition characterized by a sunken chest wall. However, 5% of patients develop metal allergies and skin rashes. This study ... -
Wear Prediction for Zr-Nb-on-Zr-Nb Hip Prostheses Under Real Gait Conditions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Wear remains a significant challenge in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for treating advanced degenerative hip diseases. To investigate the wear behavior of hip prostheses under real gait conditions, this study ... -
Outcomes and Off-Label Use of Medical Devices in Percutaneous Fetal Interventions for Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Needs Identification Using the Biodesign Approach
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. There is a significant lack of medical devices designed for percutaneous fetal cardiac interventions, forcing clinicians to repurpose pediatric or adult devices for use in the fetal population, often at considerable ... -
Smart Wearable Internet of Things-Based Device With a Temperature Sensor for Early Symptom Detection of Tennis Elbow
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a musculoskeletal condition that causes pain outside the elbow. It affects approximately 1 million people in the U.S. annually. About 3% of adults over the ... -
A Wearable Electrocardiogram Device for Differentiating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy From Acquired Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart disease affecting approximately 1 in 500 people and is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes. Current diagnostic methods—cardiovascular ... -
Development of a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Tendon-Sheath-Driven Upper Limb Exoskeleton With Sliding Mode Admittance Control for Microlaryngoscopic Surgery Assistance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Microlaryngoscopic surgery requires surgeons to maintain elevated arm postures for extended periods, leading to muscle fatigue, tremors, and reduced precision. Although upper-limb exoskeletons have been widely ... -
An Open-Source Vibrotactile Vest Design for Personalized Rhythmic Sensory Input
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Stereotyped rhythmic movements (commonly referred to as “fidgeting,” “stereotypies,” or “stims”) are often used by individuals to support sensory and emotional regulation, enhance focus, and reduce stress. The ... -
Design, Optimization, and Experimental Validation of a 3D-Printed Tympanostomy Tube Using Neural Networks and Simulated Annealing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study presents a data-driven framework for optimizing tympanostomy tube design to enhance fluid drainage efficiency and reduce drainage duration. Current commercial tubes often show inconsistent performance ... -
Design Process and Engineering Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Traumatic Hemorrhage Control Simulator
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Traumatic hemorrhage is a life-threatening and time-sensitive condition that can leave little to no permanent damage to a patient if treated appropriately. Military personnel encounter traumatic hemorrhage in ... -
Temperature and Viscosity Effects on Self-Expanding Nitinol Transcatheter Aortic Valve Performance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In Vitro testing is widely used to evaluate the hemodynamic performance of transcatheter aortic valves (TAVs). However, many studies assess self-expanding valves using blood analogs matched in viscosity at room ... -
Modal Analysis of the Slitted Membrane Used in the Voice Prosthesis Capable of Sound Production
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A voice prosthesis is a surgically implanted device used to restore speech in patients who have undergone laryngectomy, typically due to cancer. The existing voice prosthesis only works as a bypass valve which ... -
Reverse-Rapidly Exploring Random Tree Based Path Planning With Insertion Pose Finding for Robot-Assisted Flexible Needles
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In percutaneous puncture surgery, achieving precise access to the target region while avoiding anatomical obstacles remains a critical challenge. However, due to the nonholonomic constraints of the needle, planning ... -
A Decade of Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Authorizations (2015–2025): Pathway, Specialty, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Trends
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A comprehensive ten-year analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) medical device authorizations by regulatory pathway, therapeutic specialty, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) status ... -
Topology Optimization of a Hip Implant for Additive Manufacturing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Large acetabular defects in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) revision surgery pose a major challenge in achieving stable fixation and restoring physiological load transfer. In such cases, patient-specific ...