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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: 12/3/2024   |   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
Origami-Inspired And Remotely Adjustable Pediatric Heart Implant
Pediatric pulmonary artery band (PAB) using origami-inspired fabrication that is remotely adjustable after implantation. Problem: Congenital heart defects affect 1% of births in the United States and can lead to irregular blood flow through the main pulmonary artery (MPA). A pulmonary artery band (PAB) is an implant that can be placed on the MPA to...
Published: 11/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): Cynthia Sung, Gabriel Unger, Mark Fogel, Jonathan Chen, Brianna Leung
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Soft Materials, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Robotics
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: 10/25/2024   |   Inventor(s): David Lu
Keywords(s): CT, image-guided surgery, intervention, Medical Device, MRI, Radiology, Surgery
Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
An Adaptive, Language-Agnostic, and Generalizable Method to Determine the Hearing Level and Speech Perception Abilities of a Patient
This hearing test is tuned to a patient’s hearing level and changes based on performance to accurately diagnose hearing ability Problem: Currently, no single hearing evaluation can determine multiple facets of an individual’s hearing ability. For example, some tests may determine hearing awareness at specific frequencies, but gather no data...
Published: 8/12/2024   |   Inventor(s): Jason Brant, Tiffany Hwa
Keywords(s): Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Software, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Testing & Measurement
Dye-Loaded Micelles for Direct Visualization of Colorectal Cancer
A tissue-selective, biocompatible contrast agent enables the visual identification of tumors and tumor margins during procedures Problem: Dye-based chromoendoscopy (DBC) helps endoscopists visualize colorectal mucosa and identify inflammatory polyps that could progress toward colorectal cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However,...
Published: 8/2/2024   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Tsourkas, Ahmad Amirshaghaghi, Zhiliang Cheng, Karthik Sundaram, Yiran Tian
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Imaging Agents, Nanotechnology, Oncology, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Materials
Low-Cost, Stable, and Easy-to-Use Guide for Accurate Intraventricular Access with Minimal Footprint
A single-use device which assists in stereotactic catheter placement into the cerebral ventricles and draining of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) Problem: Hydrocephalus leads to increased intracranial pressure and an external ventricular drain (EVD) or ventricular-peritoneal shunt (VPS) is needed to drain excess CSF. However, the success of EVD/VPS requires...
Published: 6/26/2024   |   Inventor(s): Rachel Blue, Michael Spadola
Keywords(s): Neurology, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Drill Guide/Suture Passer for Posterior Approach Total Hip Soft Tissue Repair
­Combined drill guide and suture passer for use in assisting repair following posterior approach total hip arthroplasty. Background: The posterior approach to the hip for total hip replacement as well as trauma, pediatric orthopedic surgery, and tumors is the most common approach for total hip arthroplasties. However, the performance of this...
Published: 5/1/2024   |   Inventor(s): Timothy Damron
Keywords(s): biomedical engineering, biotechnology, hardware, healthcare, medical devices, medical equipment, orthopedics, surgery, suturing technique, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > Upstate Medical University, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Augmented Reality Interface for Radiation-Free Screw Insertion during Intramedullary Nail Insertion for Long Bone Fractures
The NailedIt Augmented Reality (AR) Surgical Navigation System, comprised of a Windows-based desktop application, augmented reality headsets (HMDs) worn by surgeons, handheld mobile devices supporting remote viewing and surgical site annotation, and spatially tracked medical devices and instruments, assists and guides surgeons while they perform orthopedic...
Published: 4/10/2024   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Schaer, Stephen Lane, Samir Mehta
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR), Orthopedics, Platform Technology, Software, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Bio-Absorbable Envelope For Improved Breast Reconstruction Outcomes In Cancer Patients
Bio-absorbable mesh envelope for use in breast reconstruction to enhance long-term cosmetic outcomes and minimize operative time and cost. Problem: In the United States, about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime and this number is rising due to improved detection by screening and patient education. Numerous women...
Published: 4/4/2024   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Suhail Kanchwala, Randall Kamien, Eric Jablonka, Jason Christopher Jolly, Youngjoo Lee, Hyesung Cho, Michael Tanis
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Oncology, Surgery, Women's Health
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Smart Multistage Peripherally Inserted Cannula With Active Fixation for Temporary Cardiopulmonary Support (Case No. 2023-024)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Cardiac Surgery have developed a novel guided cannula that drains both sides of the heart and contains continuous pressure sensors. Background: The market for Extracorporeal life support modalities such as ECMO has grown by almost an order of magnitude in the last decade, with maintained growth projected...
Published: 10/29/2024   |   Inventor(s): Peyman Benharash, Joseph Hadaya
Keywords(s): cannula, cardiopulmonary illness, Cardiovascular, catheter, extracorporeal life support (ECLS), Surgery
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
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