Ultrasonic Transmission System with Modular Cavitation-Enhancing Wire
This device uses ultrasonic vibrations delivered through a specialized wire to safely and efficiently clear blockages or remove implants from medical tubes, offering a non-invasive, customizable solution for maintaining and treating tube obstructions in healthcare settings.
Background:
Nephrostomy tubes and other indwelling medical devices are critical...
Published: 3/26/2026
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Inventor(s): Alexander Collins, Scott Wiener
Keywords(s): modular instrument, Technologies
Category(s): Campus > Upstate Medical University, Technology Classifications > Healthcare
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A Method for Controlling Suction and Specimen Collection During Endoscopic Procedures
A method to precisely control the amount of pressure applied by the fluid flow from the lithotripsy device with a stopcock.
Background:
In percutaneous nephrolithotomy, the urologist inserts a needle into the kidney, dilating a tract into which a sheath is inserted. Fluid irrigation and lithotripsy are then used to break up and retrieve kidney stones...
Published: 1/30/2026
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Inventor(s): Scott Wiener
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > Upstate Medical University, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
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Optimized Ureteroscope Shape to Reduce Intrapelvic Pressure
A method for improving fluid flow around or through an endoscope using radially oriented projections.
Background:
During ureteroscopy, the irrigation fluid used to distend the kidney and make stones easier to extract can also cause problems. It can cause a buildup of pressure in the pelvis, and any bacteria which are present can get pushed up...
Published: 1/30/2026
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Inventor(s): Scott Wiener
Keywords(s): endoscopy, surgery, Technologies, ureteroscopy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Campus > Upstate Medical University
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