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Guide Wire Torque Device for Interventional Medical Procedures

Vanderbilt University researchers have created a torque device that allows surgeons to apply better torque and grip to guide wires used in interventional medical procedures.

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Chris Harris

615.343.4433

Inventors

Michael Nichols
Category:
Medical Devices

Miniature Optical Coherence Tomography Probe for Real-time Monitoring of Surgery

Vanderbilt researchers have designed a forward scanning miniature intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) probe that can be used for diagnostic purposes and real-time monitoring of surgery within small spaces, such as endoscopic surgery, intraocular surgery, and other microsurgery.

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Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

Karen Joos, Jin-Hui Shen, M. Hutson, John Kozub
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Minimally Invasive Telerobotic Platform for Transurethral Exploration and Intervention

This technology, developed in Vanderbilt University's Advanced Robotics and Mechanism Applications Laboratory, uses a minimally invasive telerobotic platform to perform transurethral procedures, such as transurethral resection. This robotic device provides high levels of precision and dexterity that improve patient outcomes in transurethral procedures.

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Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Nabil Simaan, Roger Goldman, Andrea Bajo, Laura Suh, Ryan Pickens, Stanley Herrell
Category:
Medical Devices
Field of Use:
Genitourinary

Precision Pneumatic Robot for MRI-Guided Neurosurgery

At Vanderbilt University, a robotic steering mechanism for MRI-guided neurosurgical ablation has been developed. The small robot has submilimeter precision and is fully MRI compatible. It aims to replace current surgical practices with minimally invasive procedures in order to enhance the treatment of cancer and numerous neurological disorders such as epilepsy.

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Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

David Comber, Eric Barth, Robert Webster, Hunter Gilbert
Category:
Medical Devices

System and Methods of Using Image-guidance for Placement of Cochlear Stimulator Devices, Drug Carrier Devices, or the Like

Vanderbilt inventors have developed and tested a device (C-in) and method that would shift the current invasive, risky surgical procedure of cochlear implantation to a less invasive outpatient procedure.

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Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

Robert Labadie, J Michael Fitzpatrick
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Two Degrees-of-Freedom, Fluid Power Stepper Actuator Model

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel technology for use of a flexible fluidic actuator in MRI-guided surgical systems. This method eliminates the need for moving the patient out of the MRI machine, onto an operating table, and back in order to perform procedures. It is a safe, sterilized, and successful method to simplify MRI-guided surgical procedures.

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Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

David Comber, Eric Barth, Jonathan Slightam, Vito Gervasi
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Real-Time Feedback for Positioning Electrode Arrays in Cochlear Implants

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a method ofmonitoring the placement of electrodes in cochlearimplants (CIs) through the use of electrical impedancemeasurements. This technology offers real-timefeedback on electrode positioning, which can beused to more accurately place electrodes duringinitial implantation, or better program the implantsafter they have been placed. These enhancementscombine to give increased hearing quality to bothnew and existing CI patients.

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Chris Harris

615.343.4433

Inventors

Trevor Bruns, Robert Webster
Category:
General Engineering Medical Devices Robotics

An Imaging Approach to Detect Parathyroid Gland Health During Endocrine Surgery

Vanderbilt researchers have designed a laser speckle imaging device to detect parathyroid gland viability during endocrine surgery, during which otherwise healthy parathyroid glands are prone to devascularization leading to long-term hypocalcemia. Currently, the surgeon must use his or her best judgement regarding the health of the parathyroid gland. This technology removes the guess work from the decision and provides a real-time assessment of the parathyroid viability.

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Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Emmanuel Mannoh, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen
Category:
Medical Devices

Speculum-Free Diagnostic Probe for Optical Assessment of the Cervix

A new approach for obtaining less invasive optical measurements of the cervix has been developed that does not require the use of a speculum exam. This technology can visualize the cervix in vivo to find unique biomarkers that indicate various conditions such as preterm labor, cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and dysplasia.

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Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Christine O'Brien, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Katherine Cochran, Kristen Findley, William Stokes, Lowell Hays, Mohsin Tejani, Anne-Marie Crowe (nee Crochet)
Category:
Diagnostics Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Non-Invasive Bacterial Identification for Acute Otitis Media using Raman Spectroscopy

Vanderbilt researchers have developed an optical-based method for real-time characterization of middle ear fluid in order to diagnose acute otitis media, also knows as a middle ear infection. The present technique allows for quick detection and identification of bacteria and can also be applied to other biological fluids in vivo.

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Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Oscar Ayala, Eric Skaar, Catherine Wakeman, Jay Werkhaven
Category:
Diagnostics Medical Devices Medical Imaging