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ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2024

CARING: Cannula for Alleviation of Retinal Injury Caused by Needle Fluidic Gashing.

Kaersti L Rickels, Anthony L Gunderman, Mattie S McLellan, Muhammad M Shamim, Joseph A Sanford, Sami H Uwaydat

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Article in Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Kaersti L RickelsJones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Anthony L GundermanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.
Mattie S McLellanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.
Muhammad M ShamimJones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Joseph A SanfordInstitute for Digital Health & Innovation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2698-8075
Sami H UwaydatJones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Infusion-related iatrogenic retinal breaks (IRBs) are a significant complication in vitrectomies, particularly when smaller-gauge cannulas are used during fluid infusion. Using two-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA), we analyzed forces exerted on the retina from different cannulas: traditional 25-gauge, 20-gauge, 23-gauge, and 27-gauge, then investigated four alternative new cannula designs: (A) oblique orifices, (B) external obstruction, (C) side ports, and (D) perpendicular orifices. The analysis revealed that the standard 25-gauge cannula had a force of 0.546 milli-Newtons (mN). Optimized cannulas demonstrated decreased forces: 0.072 mN (A), 0.266 mN (B), 0.417 mN (C), and 0.117 mN (D). While all the designs decrease fluid jet force, each has unique challenges: Design A may complicate manufacturing, B requires unique attachment techniques, C could misdirect fluid toward the lens and peripheral retina, and D requires a sealed trocar/cannula design to prevent unwanted fluid ejection. These four innovative cannula designs, identified with detailed engineering simulations, provide promising strategies to reduce the risk of IRBs during vitrectomy, bridging the gap between engineering insights and clinical application.

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cannula tip designfluidic gashingiatrogenic retinal breaksinfusion breaks

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PMID39061799
PMCPMC11274333

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