Skin Graft Suture Device A suturing device with sewing machine-like action for rapid skin graft quilting using absorbable thread with bristles or tines. The prototype has been used to carry out challenging urinary reconstruction skin grafts in 30 seconds. Additional applications include plastic surgery for burn victims, hernia repair, and battlefield surgery. Patent Pending... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Campus > Upstate Medical University
Enlarging Attachment for Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy A retrofittable attachment that provides increased magnification of the back of the eye (the ocular fundus).Background: Indirect ophthalmoscopy is performed by an examiner with the use of a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope (BIO). The examiner uses a headset to view an image of the patient’s eye in a condensing lens hand-held by the examiner at... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Campus > SUNY College of Optometry
Method and device for preserving and imaging specimens while retaining information on spatial orientation of specimen in respect to reference objects Current Problem Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University and the University of Rochester have collaborated to create a method and device for preserving and imaging lumpectomy specimens while retaining information on the spatial orientation of the specimen with respect to reference objects. Currently, during a lumpectomy surgery, surgeons... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Passive Mechanical Force Measuring System for Heel Strike and Toe-off Partial Weight Bearing SUNY Upstate Medical University researchers have developed a low-cost insert for cam (Controlled Ankle Movement) boots that delivers feedback about walking force to the wearer. Cam boots are prescribed to patients recovering from an ankle injury, often with the direction to walk lightly and avoid putting more than a specific amount of weight on... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Safe Neurmonitoring Needle Electrode SUNY Upstate Medical University researchers have developed a safety feature to protect medical technicians from needle sticks during surgeries requiring neuromonitoring. The novel safety flap can be attached to bare needles or combined with safety chambers (into which needles are retracted after use). When interoperative neuromonitoring probes are placed... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Campus > Upstate Medical University
Radiotherapy Treatment Data Auditor and Archiver Advances in technology have increased the level of sophistication in Radiotherapy. Modern radiotherapy requires transfer of patient data between a planning and storage computer and radiotherapy treatment machine. The occurrence and increasing probability of radiation overdose (or underdose), caused by errors in data transmission immediately prior... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Technology Classifications > Computers, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Cardiac Defibrillation with Vagus Nerve Stimulation Acute patient safety problems have been associated with implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) used as standard-of-care in this large market (congestive heart failure with risk of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation) Downstate’s STIL-CD technology provides a safer, “tunable”, less invasive alternative. Unlike the ICD, which employs... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Enhancement of Near Infrared Fluorescence Using Milk for Visualization of Ureteral Anatomy During Pelvic Surgeries SUNY Upstate Medical University researchers have developed a simple, safe, and cost effective solution to be used in near infra-red tissue imaging. Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University have developed an improved fluorescent compound used tissue imaging. Typical imaging of renal tissue is conducted using a common fluorophore in medical... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Near Infrared Flourescence as a Guide for Nephrostomy Access in Rats SUNY Upstate Medical University researchers have developed a simple, safe, and cost effective solution to be used in near infra-red tissue imaging. Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University have developed an improved fluorescent compound used tissue imaging. Typical imaging of renal tissue is conducted using a common fluorophore in medical... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
Mitigating Infusion and Suction Therapy (MIST) SUNY Upstate Medical University researchers have developed a device called MIST — for Minimally Invasive Suction Therapy — designed specifically to remove deadly fluid buildup in the abdomen. Such buildup — called peritoneal ascites — can occur with sepsis or abdominal trauma, and can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, a potentially deadly... Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices

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