OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Expert Review of Medical Devices is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Cataract surgery: historical devices, modern innovations, and future perspectives	50
Penile compression devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence: current status and future prospects	43
Axial length measurement failure rates using optical biometry based on swept-source OCT in cataractous eyes	42
Advantages of three-photon live imaging for deep tissue analysis	39
The current status of breakthrough devices designation in the United States and innovative medical devices designation in Korea for digital health software	36
Consumer-facing and professional medical devices in cardiology: monitoring and evaluation of big data and the implications for the practice of cardiology	35
Ankle sprain bracing solutions and future design consideration for civilian and military use	31
Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for assessment of motor development in infants with early brain injury	28
Insertional effect following deep brain stimulation electrode implants	27
COVID-19 lessons learned: medical devices at the core of global healthcare. A foreword on new challenges for expert review of medical devices!	27
Ambient assisted living systems for falls monitoring at home	26
The use of predetermined change control plans to enable the release of new versions of software as a medical device	25
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Anatomy of a Woebot® (WB001): agent guided CBT for women with postpartum depression	25
Advances in additive manufacturing processes and their use for the fabrication of lower limb prosthetic devices	24
Peritoneal dialysis catheter design and function and implications for the clinical setting	21
Economic evaluation of automated external defibrillator deployment in public settings for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review	21
Frozen elephant use in type a dissection: fundamentals, innovations, and pitfalls	21
Clinical benefit of transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) in essential tremor patients with high unmet need: a secondary analysis of TAPS studies	19
Optimizing atrial fibrillation detection: a review of subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitors and consumer technologies	19
Redo aortic root – complexity vs simplicity with choice of device selected	18
A profile on the WISE cortical strip for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring	18
A review of transcranial pulse stimulation: innovations in neuromodulation	17
Ultra high-frequency ultrasound in lymphatic surgery: the next frontier	16
Device profile of the FlareHawk interbody fusion system, an endplate-conforming multi-planar expandable lumbar interbody fusion cage	16
Clinician satisfaction and preference for central venous catheter systems promoting patient safety, ease-of-use and reduced clinician error	16

The ‘Japanese paradox’ of total hip arthroplasty: where are we going?	16
Percutaneous auricular neuromodulation for postoperative analgesia	15
Artificial pancreas systems: experiences from concept to commercialisation	15
A software-based lung function assessment tool: an interview with VoiceMed	14
Electromagnetic interference from automobile passive keyless entry in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices	14
Robotic assistance in total knee arthroplasty surgery: necessity or trend?	14
Device profile of the Mobi-C artificial cervical disc: an overview of its safety and efficacy	14
Peregrine system infusion catheter for neurolytic renal denervation in hypertension: an overview of its safety and efficacy	14
Analysis of study designs and primary outcome measures in clinical trials of investigational suture materials	14
An update on locoregional percutaneous treatment technologies in colorectal cancer liver metastatic disease	13
Optimizing the clinical adoption of total joint replacement of the lumbar spine through imaging, robotics and artificial intelligence	13
Implantable medical devices for tendon and ligament repair: a review of patents and commercial products	13
Telemedicine for hypertension management: a paradigm shift from telemonitoring to digital therapeutics	13
The Ovation Alto platform: extending endovascular treatment beyond short-necked abdominal aortic aneurysms	13
A review on the impact of cardiac pacing on right ventricular and tricuspid valve function	13
A randomized crossover comparison of the bébé VieScope and direct laryngoscope for pediatric airway management by nurses in medical simulation settings	13
Digital therapeutics as a new weapon against diseases: focus on the current European legislation and possible therapeutic strategies	13
Complications after peripherally inserted central catheter versus central venous catheter implantation in intensive care unit: propensity score analysis using a nationwide database	13
The potential power of Neuralink – how brain-machine interfaces can revolutionize medicine	12
Toward applying a device to reduce motion artifact during imaging: a randomized controlled trial	12
Transforming medical education: the impact of innovations in technology and medical devices	12
Could one strategy fit all? A comparison of regulatory guidance from China, Europe, and the USA on medical device clinical evaluation throughout the total product lifecycle	12
MetaHealth: unlocking metaverse technologies in digital healthcare	12
Differentiating between hepatocellular carcinoma and its mimickers using contrast-enhanced ultrasound with perflubutane microbubbles	11
Revolutionizing breast cancer care: the synergy of AI-powered diagnostics, haptic-based biopsy simulators, and advanced surgical techniques	11
Dynamic versus standard bougies for tracheal intubation with direct or indirect laryngoscopy in simulated or real scenarios: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Device profile of the Orchid safety release valve for the prevention of accidental catheter dislodgement	11
Randomized comparative study of negative pressure wound therapy versus compression dressing on split-thickness skin grafts of the lower limbs in an elderly population	10
Utilization of preoperative EOS imaging to prevent adverse events following total hip arthroplasty	10
Correction	10
Virtual reality therapy combined with physiological monitoring provides effective treatment, with objective metrics, for post-traumatic stress disorder	10
Tumor treating fields for glioblastoma: opportunities and drawbacks	10
Radiofrequency spectroscopy with intraoperative pathological assessment for breast carcinoma: synergistic or redundant?	10
Device profile of the Evoke physiologic closed-loop spinal cord stimulation system for the treatment of chronic intractable pain: overview of its safety and efficacy	10
Proactive esophageal cooling during radiofrequency cardiac ablation: data update including applications in very high-power short duration ablation	9
A pilot study of optical coherence tomography-guided transbronchial biopsy in peripheral pulmonary lesions	9
Lenstar LS900 vs EchoScan US-800: comparison between optical and ultrasound biometry with and without contact lenses and its relationship with other biometric parameters	9
Can digital health help improve medication adherence in cardiovascular disease?	8
Comments on: ‘Two-year outcomes using fast-acting sub-perception therapy for spinal cord stimulation: results of a real-world multicenter study in the United States’	8
Advances in minimally traumatic retinal laser therapy	8
Effectiveness of mental health chatbots in depression and anxiety for adolescents and young adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
The transvaginal mesh: an overview of indications and contraindications for its use	8
Comparative analysis of medical device adverse event reporting forms for patients and industries across various countries, and the introduction of a unified generic form for harmonization	8
Cardiac imaging for the detection of ischemia: current status and future perspectives	7
Techniques in hybrid repair of aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies	7
Device evaluation: eCoin #x2013; implantable tibial nerve stimulator for overactive bladder	7
Evaluation of validity and reliability of novel rapid measurement for infundibulopelvic angle: a comparison with PACS system	7
What is the feasibility of a clinical-scale and anticoagulation-free artificial placenta device?	7
Multicenter randomized trial of carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance versus mini-open technique	7
Comparison of laryngeal exposure in bed-up-head-elevated Macintosh laryngoscopy vs. supine C-MAC video laryngoscopy: a randomized non-inferiority trial	7

Technological solution for the assessment and rehabilitation of visuo-cognition in Parkinson’s disease	7
Sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of overactive bladder: systematic review and future prospects	7
Advancing clinical understanding of surface electromyography biofeedback: bridging research, teaching, and commercial applications	7
In vivo spectroscopy: optical fiber probes for clinical applications	7
Regulatory landscape, risks, and solutions for refurbished medical devices: a comparative analysis in the US, EU, Malaysia, and Ghana	7
Paired associative stimulation to enhance motor outcome in spinal cord injury: a systematic review of first evidence	7
Teleophthalmology-enabled devices: bridging the gap in rural eye care	7
Device profile of the EVOQUE Eos system for transcatheter mitral valve replacement: a brief narrative review	7
Bone biopsy devices - a patent review	7
Devices for osteoarthritis symptoms treatment: a patent review	6
Compatibility and durability of the gel stent material	6
Breaking the ice through an effective translationality in neurorehabilitation: are we heading to the right direction?	6
Legal and regulatory challenges in multi-country data-driven projects developing and validating medical AI systems in the EU	6
The role of feedback in the robotic-assisted upper limb rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review	6
Right heart failure after durable left ventricular assist device implantation	6
Modular cardiac rhythm management system and results of MODULAR ATP trial: an era of personalized device medicine	6
Bridging the gap in the symptomatic heart failure patient journey: insights from the Italian scenario	6
Selection criteria in the era of perfect competition for drug-eluting stents - a survey of interventional cardiologists in Japan: the selection-DES study	6
Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation	6
Long axial field-of-view PET/CT devices: are we ready for the technological revolution?	6
Therapeutic prostate cancer interventions: a systematic review on pubic arch interference and needle positioning errors	6
The frozen elephant trunk: an overview of hybrid prostheses	6
Development and verification of a novel bone collector with automatic size separating function for orthopedics surgery	6
Mixed reality in interventional radiology: a focus on first clinical use of XR90 augmented reality-based visualization and navigation platform	6
Therapeutic biliary stents: applications and opportunities	6
Endovascular reconstruction of the aortic arch with new-generation dual-branch and triple-branch endograft: design, applicability, indications, outcomes, and future directions	5
Relative utility of portable ECG devices in capturing arrhythmias in athletes	5
Endocardial versus epicardial pacing in pacemaker-dependent patients after device extraction: a meta-analysis	5
Clinical study of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography combined with radionuclide imaging to evaluate changes in cardiac function and synchronization before and after cardiac rehabilitation in	5
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in restless leg syndrome with cirrhosis: a pilot study	5
Anatomic feasibility of a novel modular triple-branched endograft for patients with aortic arch pathologies	5
Visual performance during night driving after intraocular refractive surgery procedures	5
Letter to the editor on ‘the potential power of neuralink – how brain-machine interfaces can revolutionize medicine’	5
Smart clothing for human movement analysis: future application in sport and clinical practice	5
Meta-analysis of clinical outcomes in cardiac resynchronisation therapy: his bundle pacing vs biventricular pacing	5
A review: artificial intelligence in image-guided spinal surgery	5
Digital colposcopy image analysis techniques requirements and their role in clinical diagnosis: a systematic review	5
Use of the PRECICE nail for distraction osteogenesis after tumor resection	5
Current development and clinical applications of artificial anal sphincter	5
Evaluation and management of coronary artery disease in transcatheter aortic valve implantation candidates with severe aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease: technology and techniques	5
Smaller defibrillation lead diameter is associated with less tricuspid regurgitation: a computational modeling study	5
Value of colposcopy with dynamic spectral imaging in the detection and evolution of high-grade cervical lesions	5
Addendum	5
Tests for the identification of reflex syncope mechanism	5
Transperineal prostate biopsy using the PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access System for prostate cancer diagnosis – a new standard of care	5
Advances in intravascular lithotripsy: mechanisms, devices, and clinical applications	5
Vascular access closure devices in neurointerventional procedures: current developments and future directions	5
Comparison of various video laryngoscopes for nasotracheal intubation in simulated difficult airway scenarios: a randomized self-controlled crossover trial	5
RETRACTED ARTICLE : Comparison of supraglottic airway device vs. endotracheal intubation for initial airway management in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Comparison of mid-term survival of uncemented total knee arthroplasties with modular tibial components made of porous tantalum vs. cemented total knee arthroplasties	5