Fall 2006 Design Projects
- A computer controlled piston pump for small animal ventilation during respiratorygated hyperpolarized gas MRI
- A multichannel brain tissue stimulator
- Adhesive finger probe + LED used to assess blood flow to the finger tip
- An MR-Compatible Device for Imaging the Lower Extremity During Movement and Under Load
- An auto-suture device for nasal surgery
- Automated animal board for positioning during ocular imaging and photography
- Biofeedback and stress management
- Biological imaging chamber
- Design medical device cart used in various clinical environments
- Development of nonthrombogenic coatings for devices
- Device for acute rehabilitation of the paretic hand after stroke
- Device to improve diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration
- Elevator controller for individual with multiple sclerosis
- Enhanced safety and visualization for endoscopic sinus surgery
- Feet holder for CT scanners
- Functional seating design for lumbar puncture procedures
- Glaucoma medication electronic reminder/compliance aid
- Grasping instrument for minimally invasive laparoscopic bowel surgery
- Interpenetrating networks for delivery systems
- Measuring caloric input using chewing sounds
- Microencapsulation of tissues and cells for treatment of hormone-related diseases
- Motor skills tester
- National Design Competition: Accessible power-assist hospital bed back angle controller
- Periodic measurement of nighttime weight change while asleep
- Sensory substitution device for hearing impairment
- Steerable device for soft tissue core biopsy or fine needle aspiration
- Testing system for pressure sensitive cardiovascular catheter
- Using technology to measure adherence of complicated medication regimens
- Valve for an endotracheal tube cuff