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Tentacle (Case No. 2025-9AH)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Surgery have developed an auto-drying surgical sponge with an integrated suction device tailored for minimally invasive procedures. Background: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become the preferred standard for a wide range of medical procedures, driven by its benefits of reduced patient trauma,...
Published: 12/8/2025   |   Inventor(s): Bryan Burt
Keywords(s): Biomedical Engineering, endometriosis excision, General Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Medical Device, Medical Guideline, Medical Imaging, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Nephrectomy, prostatectomy, cystoscopy, Neurosurgery/Spine, ovarian cyst removal, Robotic Surgery, robotic surgery application, Robotics, robotics control, Smart medical device, Surgery, Surgical Instrument, Surgical Suture , surgical tool, Surgical Tools, Thoracoscopy, urologic procedures, Urologic Surgery, Urology
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
A Backwash Tool for Colonoscopy Procedures
Advantages Immediate restoration of suction function: unlike traditional methods which lead to procedural delays in the event of blockage, this tool allows for rapid clearance. Cost-effective: inexpensive and readily available components enable enhanced affordability compared to scope replacement or repair. Simple design enables endoscopists...
Published: 11/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Hassan Sadeghi
Keywords(s): Surgical Tools
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical > Surgery
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. Background: Objectively assessing surgical trainee performance during open procedures remains a significant challenge in medical education. Traditional evaluations...
Published: 8/13/2025   |   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
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: 10/14/2025   |   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
Cadaveric 6-Axis Spine Simulator for Assessing Spinal Biomechanics
Advantages: Spine simulator helps assess the biomechanical effects of various interventions to the spine that include surgical implants, excision, or fusion, previously limited by range of motion Interventions for spinal injuries can be tested through highly customizable repeat simulations before and after various injuries / interventions Improved...
Published: 10/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Nathan Schilaty
Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Research Tools, Surgical Tools
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices
Cutting Needle Holder (Case No. 2024-120)
Intro Sentence: Researchers from the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute have developed a novel multi-use surgical instrument for improved oculoplastic surgical outcomes. Background: Oculoplastic surgeries are very common in the United States, with approximately 325,000 blepharoplasties alone performed annually. Suturing during this procedure requires...
Published: 10/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Taras Gout, Erin Napier, Robert Goldberg, Maria Paula Quintero, Ethan Osias, Erica Wilson-Rapolla
Keywords(s): biomedical implantation, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Ophthalmology, Preclinical surgical innovation, Surgical Instrument, surgical mesh, surgical oncology, Surgical Suture , surgical tool, Surgical Tools, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
Surgical Mesh Permanent Implant (Case No. 2023-109)
Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) that exhibits promising biocompatibility and mechanical properties that can be used as a long-term treatment for medical conditions requiring surgical mesh devices. Background: Surgical mesh devices are medical devices used to...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Paul Weiss, Melina Mastrodimos, Maryam Badv
Keywords(s): Biologic Medical Product, Biomedical Engineering, biomedical implantation, Implant (Medicine), Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Smart medical device, Surgical Instrument, surgical mesh, Surgical Tools, wearable medical device
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Gastroenterology, Therapeutics > Urology, Therapeutics > Transplant
Lip Protector for Preventing Oral Injuries During Intubation (Case No. 2018-171)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the David Geffen School of Medicine have designed a novel lip and tooth protector for intubation processes. Background: General anesthesia usually requires an artificial airway or breathing tube to be placed in a patient’s mouth or throat in order to help with proper breathing during medical procedure. Even with...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Negar Motayagheni
Keywords(s): Hospital Systems And Devices, Life Science Research Tools, Medical Devices and Materials, Surgical Tools
Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
Systems and Methods for Treating a Sacroiliac Joint
­Advantages: Surgical Precision: Targets the ilial wall, preserving sacral cortex integrity, and reducing the risk of implant subsidence into the sacrum. Adaptable Kits: Varied implant sizes and guide tube with asymmetrical tangs ensure precise implantation tailored to diverse dorsal recess anatomies. Multifunctional Design: Fusion-compatible...
Published: 12/10/2025   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Freeman, Thomas Hoghaug
Keywords(s): Surgical Tools
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Surgery
Intra-Cardiac Pulsatile Ventricular Assist Device
­Competitive Advantages Implanted via catheter and transapical techniques, both minimally invasive and safely established surgical methods. Includes multiple indentations to leave room for papillary muscles to function properly. Lower risk of complications such as GI bleeding and hemolysis compared to current solutions. Summary Our researchers...
Published: 1/31/2025   |   Inventor(s): Fadi Matar, Jonathan Ford, Summer Decker
Keywords(s): Cardiovascular Diseases, Medical Devices, Surgical Tools
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical
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