|
Orthopedic Implants that are Safely Absorbed after the Body has Healed
Promotes new bone and prevents stress shielding to speed recoveryThese nontoxic biomedical implants stabilize fractures or temporarily assist the healing of damaged bone. The body safely absorbs these devices once they are no longer needed. Composed of a magnesium alloy that contains calcium and strontium, these implants not only mimic natural bone's...
Published: 2/13/2025
|
Inventor(s): Benjamin Keselowsky, Harpreet Brar, Malisa Sarntinoranont, Ida Svensson Berglund, Michele Manuel
Keywords(s): Bioabsorbable, biocompatible, Composite, dissolution, Drug-eluting, Magnesium, Medical Device, Orthopedic, Strontium
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Consumable
|
|
Closed-Loop Neuroprosthetic Microstimulation Device for Treating Epileptic Seizures
Delivers Controlled Therapeutic Stimulation to Specific Neural Pathways According to Seizure Strength and DurationThis closed-loop neuroprosthetic microstimulation device treats epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is the third most common neurologic disorder, affecting nearly 2.7 million Americans and causing 200,000 new cases every year. Annual healthcare...
Published: 6/27/2021
|
Inventor(s): Paul Carney, Justin Sanchez
Keywords(s): dynamic analysis, Medical Device, micro-intervention, seizure control
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Equipment
|
|
Method for Rapidly Fabricating Custom, Patient-Specific Devices Used for Planning & Performing Medical Procedures
Enables Precise Targeting for Diagnostic Imaging, Therapeutics, or Placement of Medical HardwareMany therapeutic, as well as diagnostic, procedures require the identification of a region of the patient anatomy for targeting. Such procedures may include a biopsy, placement of a shunt catheter, craniotomies, selection of a region for diagnostic imaging,...
Published: 6/27/2021
|
Inventor(s): William Friedman, Frank Bova
Keywords(s): Medical Device, radiosurgery, treatment planning
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Others
|
