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Bone Depth Gauge Design and Deployable Mechanism (Case No. 2024-185)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA have developed a novel bone depth gauge and deployable mechanism for orthopaedic screw insertion. Background: Orthopaedic screws are typically used in surgeries to treat fractures that may have been caused intentionally, such as for tumor resection or joint replacement, or...

Published: 3/24/2025 | Inventor(s): Ashley Kita, Eric Smith, Rhorie Kerr

Keywords(s): bone health, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Surgical Instrument, surgical tool

Category(s): Diagnostic Markers > Aging, Mechanical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease, Therapeutics > Inflammation And Inflammatory Diseases

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. TITLE: AI-Powered System for Objective Surgical Skill Assessment in Open Procedures Background: Objectively assessing surgical trainee performance during open...

Published: 3/21/2025 | 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

Novel Ptosis Clamp (Case No. 2023-179)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Radiological Sciences have developed a novel ptosis clamp for improved positioning and tissue manipulation during surgery. Background: Drooping of the upper eyelid, or Ptosis, is a medical condition that impairs normal eyelid function and vision, necessitating surgical treatment. Existing approaches...

Published: 3/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Robert Goldberg, Taras Gout

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems

Intravitreal Injection Device (Case No. 2024-136)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology at UCLA have developed an intravitreal injection device for safer and more precise injections. Background: Intravitreal injections are vital for treating sight-threatening retinal conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. These conditions rely heavily on accurate...

Published: 2/28/2025 | Inventor(s): Taras Gout, Robert Goldberg

Keywords(s): diseases of the eye, Eye Surgery, Macular Degeneration, Ophthalmic antibiotics, Ophthalmology

Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Ophthalmology, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems

Metamorphic Hybrid Compliant Mechanisms (Case No. 2025-038)

Summary: Researchers in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCLA have developed a compliant technique that can be utilized for a wide array of industries, including next-generation joint reconstruction surgeries, precision manufacturing, robotics, aerospace transportation, and automation applications. Background: Bearings are commonly used to...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Cameron Taylor, He Kai Lim, Jonathan Hopkins

Keywords(s): Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Automation, biomedical implantation, compliant mechanisms, constraint design, Energy Efficiency, flexure systems, Implant (Medicine), multi-degrees of freedom (DOF), Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Robotics

Category(s): Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Manufacturing, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics, Materials, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease

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: 2/14/2025 | 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

Free Silicone Aspirator (Case No. 2020-490)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Plastic Surgery at UCLA have developed a new and improved drainage system for the removal of silicone from ruptured breast implants. Background: The removal of ruptured silicone breast implants has become increasingly common. Free silicone, a sticky and gelatinous substance, tends to adhere to tissue, making...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Jaco Festekjian

Keywords(s): Aesthetic Medicine, Biological nutrient removal, biomedical implantation, Implant (Medicine), Silicon

Category(s): Therapeutics > Aesthetic Medicine, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Mechanical > Manufacturing

Microcannula Injection Port (Case No. 2024-035)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Plastic Surgery have developed an easily-applied port to facilitate microcannula use for subcutaneous injections. Background: In cosmetic medicine, injectable treatments like dermal fillers are increasingly common, used to enhance facial features and combat signs of aging. Quite recently, secondary microcannula...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Ginger Slack, Kyle Heideman

Keywords(s): cannula, intervention, Invasiveness Of Surgical Procedures, Medical Device, minimally invasive device, Surgery

Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools

Needle Guide and Holder for Percutaneous Access to Subcutaneous and Deep Tissue Targets (Case No. 2024-207)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Interventional Radiology have developed a device to secure a needle during image-guided, minimally-invasive procedures, mitigating unwanted migration between scans. Background: Minimally invasive procedures in medicine are becoming increasingly popular, taking the place of traditional open surgeries....

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): David Lu

Keywords(s): CT, image-guided surgery, intervention, Medical Device, MRI, Radiology, Surgery

Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools

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

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