The University of Michigan has a long history of pioneering medical advances through innovative collaboration. Below are just a sample listing of faculty-sponsored innovation projects.

2010-2011

• Mechanical, portable CPAP (medical device)
• Human RfAmide (therapeutic, research tool)
• Retinal detachment, AMD target (drug)
• Reconstructive 3D planning (surgical planning collaboration)
• Endotracheal intubation automated system (medical device)
• Cochlear implant array (medical device)
• Rapidly deployable aortic occlusion system (medical device)
• Nitrohistidine radiosensitizer (lung cancer therapeutic)
• Multiplex platform (numerous biomarkers and diagnostic platforms)
• Smart rapid palatal expander (medical device)
• High Output Fistula Management Systems (medical device)
• Sample storage fridge (research storage tool)
• Fetal lead shield (medical procedural device)
• IV line cutter (medical tool)

2009

• Fine Needle Aspiration Device
• Deep Reach Handles
• Patient Safety Software
• Paging and Patient Communication System
• Saliva Collection Device
• GI Endoscopic Tool
• Lab Specimen Box
• Pathology Tray
• Pyloric Clamp

2008

• Advanced Needle Biopsy
• Endoscope Suturing Device
• Cooling for Lead Vest
• Operating Table for Spinal Surgery
• Surgical Lift System
• Geriatric Assistive Devices and Systems
• Bar Coded Biopsy Sample Sorting and Retrieval Machines
• Anesthesiology Visual Display of Patient Condition in OR
• Blade for Surgical Retracto

2007

• Development of Low Profile Occlusion Detection System
• Delivery Confirmation System Developed for Low Profile Infusion Devices
• Laparoscopic Port Closure
• Biopsy Compression Paddle for Wire Localization in Mammography Machine
• Endo Gastroscope for Limiting Stomach Size for Obesity Treatment
• Exoskeletal Spinal Support
• Prostate Radiation Seed Delivery Device
• Pathology Sample Management Systems

2006

• Novel Port Design for Laparoscopic Surgery
• Radiation Protection System for Interventional Cardiologist
• Surgical Suture for Femoral Artery
• Monopolar Tissue Dissection Thermal Management
• Ultrasonic Tissue Welding for Vessel
• Human Torso and Foot Orthosis Measurements Using Optical Scanning
• New Surgical Bed with Imaging Capability
• Radiology Left and Right Marker
• Design of Biopsy Compression Paddle for Mammography Machine
• Novel Foot Orthosis
• New Design for Transportation and Storage of Case-related Pathology Materials
• Vital Signs Acquisition Device without Disturbing Patients
• Artificial Finger for Lancing Devices

2005

• Surgical Thermal Management
• Mobile Power Sources in Hospital Bed for Patient Mobility
• Patient Wait Time Analysis and RFID Application for Clinical Scheduling
• Automation of the Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assays for DNA Sequencing
• Polishing of Cr-Co and Ti for Artificial Joints
• Fine Needle Aspiration Device
• New Vascular Stent for Femoral and Popliteal Arteries
• Surgery Sheath Design for Closure of 12-18 French

2004

• Laparoscopic Surgical Clamp
• Surgical Biolengthing Device