Cardiac Phantom Model for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures
A cardiac phantom model has been developed as an experimental and demonstrative tool for left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion procedures. In patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, blood flow stagnation in the LAA, a small protrusion extending from the left atrium, can induce clot formation and subsequent stroke. The heart phantom offers a platform to evaluate the efficacy of occlusion devices and features highly-regulated pulsatile flow, the ability to modulate the base diameter and wall thickness of the LAA, and visualization of flow dynamics within the appendage.
Hemiblock Spacer for Cement Removal
The hemiblock spacer is a novel surgical device designed to expand the knee joint during total knee replacements, allowing for easy access to the back of the knee to facilitate excess cement removal.
Modern Spine
A novel surgical caliper to measure the width of the facet joint during a laminectomy.
