Inflatable balloon stabilizes catheter position within heart chambers while pressure sensors detect blood readings for accurate tissue sampling.
A reusable filling container uses a bundle of hollow tubes to produce multiple water balls simultaneously.
Integrated bone drill bit merges drilling, substance delivery, and biopsy sampling into one tool to eliminate multiple instrument changes during surgery.
Quarter-wavelength fuse segments in RF cables prevent instrument heating during MRI scans by breaking resonant current paths.
Magnetic actuation controls endoscope forceps opening angle, resolving the trade-off between constant half-open stability and manual adjustment difficulty.
Graphene-based sheets in the multilayer membrane filter interfering species, enabling precise electrochemical detection of specific analytes.
Segmented stabilizing portions adapt to body shape variations, enabling precise probe positioning for accurate sample collection.
Replaceable cartridge uses interlocking serrations to guide resected chips into a collection chamber during punch operation.
Segmented sleeve and rod design collects blood volume to assess circulation accuracy without increasing device complexity.
Integrated sensors in a teeth cleaning tray detect salivary analytes for real-time health data.