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Soft Robotic Irrigation, Cleansing, Evacuating, and Drying Device for Use on Skin or Tissue (Case No. 2023-284)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department Medicine have developed a novel robotic system for tissue and skin irrigation and cleansing during medical procedures. Background: Inadequate or improper hygiene practices during medical procedures may result in an increased risk of infection and postoperative complications. Traditional cleaning methods...
Published: 4/1/2025   |   Inventor(s): Henry Hoang, Matthew Carroll, Jennifer Kallini, Mahruq Siddiqui
Keywords(s): Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Smart medical device, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
Bone Depth Gauge Design and Deployable Mechanism (Case No. 2024-185)
Summary: Researchers in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA have developed a novel bone depth gauge and deployable mechanism for orthopaedic screw insertion. Background: Orthopaedic screws are typically used in surgeries to treat fractures that may have been caused intentionally, such as for tumor resection or joint replacement, or...
Published: 4/11/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ashley Kita, Eric Smith, Rhorie Kerr
Keywords(s): bone health, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Surgical Instrument, surgical tool
Category(s): Diagnostic Markers > Aging, Mechanical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease, Therapeutics > Inflammation And Inflammatory Diseases
AI-Powered System for Objective Surgical Skill Assessment in Open Procedures (Case No. 2025-207)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Surgery have developed a deep-learning architecture to efficiently and accurately assess surgeon skill level for improved medical training. TITLE: AI-Powered System for Objective Surgical Skill Assessment in Open Procedures Background: Objectively assessing surgical trainee performance during open...
Published: 4/10/2025   |   Inventor(s): Peyman Benharash, Armin Alipour
Keywords(s): AI, Artifical Intelligence (Machine Learning, Data Mining), Artificial Intelligence, deep-learning analysis algorithms, Education technology, image-guided surgery, medical bias reduction, Quality Control, Surgery, Surgical Instrument, Surgical Tools, teaching
Category(s): Life Science Research Tools > Lab Equipment, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Software & Algorithms > AI Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Communication & Networking, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health
Novel Ptosis Clamp (Case No. 2023-179)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Radiological Sciences have developed a novel ptosis clamp for improved positioning and tissue manipulation during surgery. Background: Drooping of the upper eyelid, or Ptosis, is a medical condition that impairs normal eyelid function and vision, necessitating surgical treatment. Existing approaches...
Published: 3/11/2025   |   Inventor(s): Robert Goldberg, Taras Gout
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Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems
Intravitreal Injection Device (Case No. 2024-136)
Summary: Researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology at UCLA have developed an intravitreal injection device for safer and more precise injections. Background: Intravitreal injections are vital for treating sight-threatening retinal conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. These conditions rely heavily on accurate...
Published: 2/28/2025   |   Inventor(s): Taras Gout, Robert Goldberg
Keywords(s): diseases of the eye, Eye Surgery, Macular Degeneration, Ophthalmic antibiotics, Ophthalmology
Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Ophthalmology, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems
Metamorphic Hybrid Compliant Mechanisms (Case No. 2025-038)
Summary: Researchers in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCLA have developed a compliant technique that can be utilized for a wide array of industries, including next-generation joint reconstruction surgeries, precision manufacturing, robotics, aerospace transportation, and automation applications. Background: Bearings are commonly used to...
Published: 3/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Cameron Taylor, He Kai Lim, Jonathan Hopkins
Keywords(s): Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Automation, biomedical implantation, compliant mechanisms, constraint design, Energy Efficiency, flexure systems, Implant (Medicine), multi-degrees of freedom (DOF), Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Robotics
Category(s): Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Manufacturing, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics, Materials, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease
Goldberg Retractor (Case No. 2024-038)
Intro Sentence: UCLA researchers from the Department of Ophthalmology have developed a surgical retractor for improved ophthalmic plastic surgery. Background: Surgical retractors are commonly used in various medical disciplines and allow for improved visibility and access to delicate anatomical structures during surgical procedures. Traditional...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Robert Goldberg, Taras Gout
Keywords(s): diseases of the eye, eye disease, eye motion, eye movement disorders, Eye Surgery, eye tracking, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Medical Imaging Eyepiece, on-eyelid sensor, Ophthalmology, Preclinical surgical innovation, Surgical Instrument, Surgical Instrument Optical Coherence Tomography, surgical mesh, surgical oncology, Surgical Suture , surgical tool, Surgical Tools
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems
Free Silicone Aspirator (Case No. 2020-490)
Summary: Researchers in the Department of Plastic Surgery at UCLA have developed a new and improved drainage system for the removal of silicone from ruptured breast implants. Background: The removal of ruptured silicone breast implants has become increasingly common. Free silicone, a sticky and gelatinous substance, tends to adhere to tissue, making...
Published: 4/10/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jaco Festekjian
Keywords(s): Aesthetic Medicine, Biological nutrient removal, biomedical implantation, Implant (Medicine), Silicon
Category(s): Therapeutics > Aesthetic Medicine, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Mechanical > Manufacturing
Microcannula Injection Port (Case No. 2024-035)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Plastic Surgery have developed an easily-applied port to facilitate microcannula use for subcutaneous injections. Background: In cosmetic medicine, injectable treatments like dermal fillers are increasingly common, used to enhance facial features and combat signs of aging. Quite recently, secondary microcannula...
Published: 4/10/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ginger Slack, Kyle Heideman
Keywords(s): cannula, intervention, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Medical Device, minimally invasive device, Surgery
Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
Needle Guide and Holder for Percutaneous Access to Subcutaneous and Deep Tissue Targets (Case No. 2024-207)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Interventional Radiology have developed a device to secure a needle during image-guided, minimally-invasive procedures, mitigating unwanted migration between scans. Background: Minimally invasive procedures in medicine are becoming increasingly popular, taking the place of traditional open surgeries....
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): David Lu
Keywords(s): CT, image-guided surgery, intervention, Medical Device, MRI, Radiology, Surgery
Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
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