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Flexible Instrument with Pre-curved Elements for Surgical Tools

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel system for allowing surgical instruments to navigate around tighter corners and access difficult-to-reach areas in the body. This system uses pre-curved elastic elements added on to the existing instrument. Current surgical instruments are manufactured in a straight-line configuration, which means they must bend in order to reach around obstructions in surgery. By adding pre-curved sections, some of the bending is already accomplished, allowing the instrument to bend around tighter corners.

Licensing Contact

Ashok Choudhury

615.322.2503

Inventors

Andria Remirez, Daniel Rucker, Robert Webster
Category:
General Engineering Medical Devices Robotics

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

Methods for Quick and Safe Deep Access into Mammalian Anatomy

This technology uses a novel continuum robot that provides a steerable channel to enable safe surgical access to the anatomy of a patient. This robotic device has a wide range of clinical application and is a significant advance from the rigid tools currently used in minimally invasive procedures.

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Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Nabil Simaan, Andrea Bajo, James Netterville, Gaelyn Garrett
Category:
Robotics

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.

Licensing Contact

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.

Licensing Contact

Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

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

System and Methods for Contact Detection and Localization in Continuum Robots

This technology expands the capabilities of continuum robots with a system and method that enables them to detect instances of contact and to estimate the position of the contact. This framework allows the motion of the robot to be constrained so as to ensure the robot doesn't damage itself, another robot arm, or surrounding environments. Applications for this technology include enhanced safe telemanipulation for multi-arm continuum robots in surgery, micro-assembly in confined spaces, and exploration in unknown environments.

Licensing Contact

Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Nabil Simaan, Andrea Bajo
Category:
Computer Science & Communications Robotics

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.

Licensing Contact

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.

Licensing Contact

Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

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

Rotary Planar Peristaltic Micropump (RPPM) and Rotary Planar Valve (RPV) for Microfluidic Systems

A Vanderbilt University research team led by Professor John Wikswo has developed low-cost, small-volume, metering peristaltic micropumps and microvalves. These pumps and valves can be used either as stand-alone devices incorporated into microfluidic subsystems, or as readily customized components for research or miniaturized point-of-care instruments, Lab-on-a-Chip devices, and disposable fluid delivery cartridges.

Licensing Contact

Ashok Choudhury

615.322.2503

Inventors

John Wikswo, Jr., Parker Gould, Lloyd Hoang, William Matloff, Kevin Seale, Joseph Scherrer, Erica Curtis Anstett, Douglas Hall, Ayeeshik Kole, Ronald Reiserer, William Tidwell, Philip Samson, David Schaffer, Dmitry Markov
Category:
Medical Devices Microfluidics