Self-Navigating Catheter Designed for Heart Surgery Tested in Pigs
Self-Navigating Catheter Designed for Heart Surgery Tested in Pigs
The robotic catheter can guide its own movements within the heart of a live mammal to the site of a leaky valve replacement.
The robotic catheter can guide its own movements within the heart of a live mammal to the site of a leaky valve replacement.
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Next Generation: Biofilm-Busting Catheter
Daniel Cossins | Mar 28, 2014 | 3 min read
New urinary catheter design facilitates the elimination of bacterial biofilms that can cause blockages and increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
Mimicking Mussels
Ruth Williams | Apr 1, 2013 | 2 min read
Scientists develop a gel that mimics mollusc glue to coat the insides of blood vessels.
Opinion: An Explosion of Devices
Stephen C. Schimpff | Jan 28, 2013 | 3 min read
From cardiovascular problems to neurological disorders, a plethora of new medical devices are reducing the need for surgery and improving the quality and safety of healthcare.