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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
Mechanical Cutaneous Nerve Stimulation for Reducing Epileptic Seizures and Perceived Pain (Case No. 2016-686-3)
Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a novel, non-invasive pain management device that uses mechanical vibrations to activate cutaneous sensory fibers, reducing epileptic seizures, masking pain perception and alleviating associated symptoms. Background: Unexpected death due to epilepsy is a pressing concern, with an estimated incidence of 1.2...
Published: 4/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ronald Harper, Eberhardt Sauerland, Christopher Degiorgio
Keywords(s): low-power device, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, minimally invasive device, Neuropathology, Neurostimulation, non-invasive, Pain Treatment, sample-to-answer devices, Semiconductor Device, Smart medical device, Stroke, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Vibration monitoring, Vibration sensing, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology
Needle Clamp With Rolling Sphere (Case No. 2024-211)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Radiology have developed a novel needle-holding clamp for use during minimally invasive procedures. Background: Minimally invasive procedures are now widely used for diagnosing and treating subcutaneous and deep tissue targets. These procedures use percutaneous needle insertions rather than large incisions...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): David Lu
Keywords(s): femtech medical device, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Medical Device, medical device cardiac monitoring, Medical Device Poly(Methyl Methacrylate), Medical Devices and Materials, Microneedle array, minimally invasive device, minimally invasive procedures, needle guidance, needle holder, noninvasive, non-invasive, non-invasive drug monitoring, non-invasive imaging, non-invasive monitoring, Smart medical device, tissue targeting accuracy, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
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: 2/14/2025   |   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
A Novel Device for Minimally Invasive Tubal Sterilization for Women (Case No. 2023-262)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Radiological Sciences have developed a novel device for minimally invasive tubal sterilization, improving upon existing contraception methods. Background: Tubal sterilization is commonly used as a method of permanent female contraception, as approximately 700,000 American women undergo this procedure...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jessica Stewart
Keywords(s): Abortion, Birth control, contraception, family planning, FemTech, Fertility, non-invasive birth control, permanent contraception, planned parenthood, Smart medical device, Sterilization, Tubal Sterilization, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > FemTech
Detection of Dicrotic Notch in Arterial Pressure and Photoplethysmography Signals Using Iterative Envelope Mean Filter (Case No. 2024-034)
Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Anesthesiology have developed an iterative envelope mean (IEM) method for the detection of specific features in arterial pressure monitoring applications. Background: The cardiac cycle consists of the distinct systolic and diastolic phases. The transition from the contracted, systolic phase to the...
Published: 3/26/2025   |   Inventor(s): Maxime Cannesson, Ravi Pal, Akos Rudas, Jeffrey Chiang, Sungsoo Kim
Keywords(s): arrhythmia, arterial blood pressure (ABP), cardiac cycle, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiac failure, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, cardiometabolic disease, cardiopulmonary illness, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Nephropathy, cardiovascular modeling, cardiovascular prediction, cardiovascular therapeutic solution, diastolic, diastolic phase peak, dicrotic notch, feature extraction tool, iterative envelope method (IEM), Medical Device, medical device cardiac monitoring, Medical Device Poly(Methyl Methacrylate), Medical Devices and Materials, non-invasive cardiac monitoring, photoplethysmography (PPG), Smart medical device, systolic, tachycardia, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Platforms, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Software & Algorithms, Diagnostic Markers > Targets And Assays, Diagnostic Markers
Wearable Device for the Early Detection and Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation
Application A wearable device that enables long-term, continuous monitoring and screening for AFib by monitoring light signals on the skin. Key Benefits Inexpensive and compatible with existing wearable products by leading technology companies from Apple and others. Novel algorithms suppress irrelevant signals originating from a user's constant...
Published: 2/28/2025   |   Inventor(s): Shamim Nemati, Supreeth Shashikumar, Amit J. Shah, Qiao Li, Gari Clifford
Keywords(s): Algorithm, AI, and Machine Learning, Wearable Medical Devices
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Software, TechPub Algolia > Diagnostics
OASSISS – Oral Assistance System Supplementing Inhibited Salivary Supply
Application Wearable device for hydrating the oral cavity of a user to relieve xerostomia. Key Benefits Wearable hydration pack allows easy access and maximum portability. Fine mist delivers adequate moisture to the oral cavity. Hydrating content may include water, artificial saliva, medications, or other remedies. Increase in moisture in oral...
Published: 2/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Debra Paulsen, Kevin Paulsen
Keywords(s): Oncology Treatments, Wearable Medical Devices
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Medical Device