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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for assessment of motor development in infants with early brain injury	196
COVID-19 lessons learned: medical devices at the core of global healthcare. A foreword on new challenges for expert review of medical devices!	72
The Incraft stent graft for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms: an iliac-friendly device with an effective conventional proximal sealing mechanism	52
Deep brain stimulation programming strategies: segmented leads, independent current sources, and future technology	37
The use of predetermined change control plans to enable the release of new versions of software as a medical device	34
Cataract surgery: historical devices, modern innovations, and future perspectives	33
Axial length measurement failure rates using optical biometry based on swept-source OCT in cataractous eyes	33
Ankle sprain bracing solutions and future design consideration for civilian and military use	31
Percutaneous cryoneurolysis for acute pain management: current status and future prospects	30
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Anatomy of a Woebot® (WB001): agent guided CBT for women with postpartum depression	29
Insertional effect following deep brain stimulation electrode implants	29
Ambient assisted living systems for falls monitoring at home	28
Advances in additive manufacturing processes and their use for the fabrication of lower limb prosthetic devices	27
Penile compression devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence: current status and future prospects	26
Design of lower limb prosthetic sockets: a review	25
The role of robotic technology in minimally invasive surgery for mitral valve disease	25
The current status of breakthrough devices designation in the United States and innovative medical devices designation in Korea for digital health software	24
Peritoneal dialysis catheter design and function and implications for the clinical setting	24
Digital healthcare technologies: Modern tools to transform prosthetic care	24
Artificial pancreas systems: experiences from concept to commercialisation	23
Ultra high-frequency ultrasound in lymphatic surgery: the next frontier	23
Clinician satisfaction and preference for central venous catheter systems promoting patient safety, ease-of-use and reduced clinician error	20
Device profile of the FlareHawk interbody fusion system, an endplate-conforming multi-planar expandable lumbar interbody fusion cage	19
Redo aortic root – complexity vs simplicity with choice of device selected	19
A profile on the WISE cortical strip for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring	18

Economic evaluation of automated external defibrillator deployment in public settings for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review	18
Clinical benefit of transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation (TAPS) in essential tremor patients with high unmet need: a secondary analysis of TAPS studies	18
Frozen elephant use in type a dissection: fundamentals, innovations, and pitfalls	17
The ‘Japanese paradox’ of total hip arthroplasty: where are we going?	17
Complications after peripherally inserted central catheter versus central venous catheter implantation in intensive care unit: propensity score analysis using a nationwide database	16
Peregrine system infusion catheter for neurolytic renal denervation in hypertension: an overview of its safety and efficacy	16
Percutaneous auricular neuromodulation for postoperative analgesia	16
Implantable medical devices for tendon and ligament repair: a review of patents and commercial products	16
Telemedicine for hypertension management: a paradigm shift from telemonitoring to digital therapeutics	15
Digital therapeutics as a new weapon against diseases: focus on the current European legislation and possible therapeutic strategies	15
Transforming medical education: the impact of innovations in technology and medical devices	15
Device profile of the eversense continuous glucose monitoring system for glycemic control in type-1 diabetes: overview of its safety and efficacy	15
A randomized crossover comparison of the bébé VieScope and direct laryngoscope for pediatric airway management by nurses in medical simulation settings	14
Electromagnetic interference from automobile passive keyless entry in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices	14
Potential strategies to prevent encrustations on urinary stents and catheters – thinking outside the box: a European network of multidisciplinary research to improve urinary stents (ENIUS) initiative	14
The potential power of Neuralink – how brain-machine interfaces can revolutionize medicine	14
Toward applying a device to reduce motion artifact during imaging: a randomized controlled trial	13
Optimizing the clinical adoption of total joint replacement of the lumbar spine through imaging, robotics and artificial intelligence	13
The Ovation Alto platform: extending endovascular treatment beyond short-necked abdominal aortic aneurysms	13
Analysis of study designs and primary outcome measures in clinical trials of investigational suture materials	13
Remote monitoring of implantable electronic devices to predict heart failure decompensation	12
MetaHealth: unlocking metaverse technologies in digital healthcare	12
Device profile of the Mobi-C artificial cervical disc: an overview of its safety and efficacy	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
Intraosseous vascular access in emergency and trauma settings: a comparison of the most universally used intraosseous devices	12
Device profile of the Orchid safety release valve for the prevention of accidental catheter dislodgement	12
An update on locoregional percutaneous treatment technologies in colorectal cancer liver metastatic disease	12
Randomized comparative study of negative pressure wound therapy versus compression dressing on split-thickness skin grafts of the lower limbs in an elderly population	11
Virtual reality therapy combined with physiological monitoring provides effective treatment, with objective metrics, for post-traumatic stress disorder	11
Dynamic versus standard bougies for tracheal intubation with direct or indirect laryngoscopy in simulated or real scenarios: a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Wearable electroencephalography for ultra-long-term seizure monitoring: a systematic review and future prospects	10
Endovascular treatment of extracranial carotid artery stenosis using a dual-layer micromesh stents: a systematic review	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	9
Proactive esophageal cooling during radiofrequency cardiac ablation: data update including applications in very high-power short duration ablation	9
Can digital health help improve medication adherence in cardiovascular disease?	9
Role of real-world digital data for orthopedic implant automated surveillance: a systematic review	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
The evolution of long-term pediatric ventricular assistance devices: a critical review	9
Effectiveness of mental health chatbots in depression and anxiety for adolescents and young adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	9
Digital health; what do we mean by clinical validation?	9
A pilot study of optical coherence tomography-guided transbronchial biopsy in peripheral pulmonary lesions	9
Utilization of preoperative EOS imaging to prevent adverse events following total hip arthroplasty	9
Correction	9
Multicenter randomized trial of carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance versus mini-open technique	8
What is the feasibility of a clinical-scale and anticoagulation-free artificial placenta device?	8
Technological solution for the assessment and rehabilitation of visuo-cognition in Parkinson’s disease	8
The transvaginal mesh: an overview of indications and contraindications for its use	8
In vivo spectroscopy: optical fiber probes for clinical applications	8
Regulatory landscape, risks, and solutions for refurbished medical devices: a comparative analysis in the US, EU, Malaysia, and Ghana	8

Paired associative stimulation to enhance motor outcome in spinal cord injury: a systematic review of first evidence	8
Test – re-test reliability and concurrent validity of cervical active range of motion in young asymptomatic adults using a new inertial measurement unit device	8
Techniques in hybrid repair of aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies	8
Artificially intelligent chatbots in digital mental health interventions: a review	8
Profile of the Ovation ALTO abdominal stent graft for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms: overview of its safety and efficacy	8
Sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of overactive bladder: systematic review and future prospects	7
Therapeutic biliary stents: applications and opportunities	7
Evaluation of validity and reliability of novel rapid measurement for infundibulopelvic angle: a comparison with PACS system	7
Device evaluation: eCoin #x2013; implantable tibial nerve stimulator for overactive bladder	7
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	7
Mixed reality in interventional radiology: a focus on first clinical use of XR90 augmented reality-based visualization and navigation platform	7
Devices for transcatheter mitral valve repair: current technology and a glimpse into the future	7
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’	7
Resilient design: decentralized trials recovered faster from the impact of COVID-19 than traditional site-based designs	7
Bone biopsy devices - a patent review	7
The role of feedback in the robotic-assisted upper limb rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review	7
The frozen elephant trunk: an overview of hybrid prostheses	6
Therapeutic prostate cancer interventions: a systematic review on pubic arch interference and needle positioning errors	6
Endocardial versus epicardial pacing in pacemaker-dependent patients after device extraction: a meta-analysis	6
Long axial field-of-view PET/CT devices: are we ready for the technological revolution?	6
Modular cardiac rhythm management system and results of MODULAR ATP trial: an era of personalized device medicine	6
Limited value of current shoulder arthroplasty registries in evidence-based shoulder surgery: a review of 7 national registries	6
Bridging the gap in the symptomatic heart failure patient journey: insights from the Italian scenario	6
Advances in intravascular lithotripsy: mechanisms, devices, and clinical applications	6
When is a wearable defibrillator indicated?	6
Advancing clinical understanding of surface electromyography biofeedback: bridging research, teaching, and commercial applications	6
Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation	6
Devices for osteoarthritis symptoms treatment: a patent review	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
Tests for the identification of reflex syncope mechanism	6
Hearables, in-ear sensing devices for bio-signal acquisition: a narrative review	6
Right heart failure after durable left ventricular assist device implantation	6
Digital colposcopy image analysis techniques requirements and their role in clinical diagnosis: a systematic review	6
Endovascular reconstruction of the aortic arch with new-generation dual-branch and triple-branch endograft: design, applicability, indications, outcomes, and future directions	6
Development and verification of a novel bone collector with automatic size separating function for orthopedics surgery	5
Transperineal prostate biopsy using the PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access System for prostate cancer diagnosis – a new standard of care	5
Compatibility and durability of the gel stent material	5
Use of the PRECICE nail for distraction osteogenesis after tumor resection	5
Optimizer Smart System for the treatment of chronic heart failure: Overview of its safety and efficacy	5
Smart clothing for human movement analysis: future application in sport and clinical practice	5
Breaking the ice through an effective translationality in neurorehabilitation: are we heading to the right direction?	5
Early revision events among patients with a three dimensional (3D) printed cellular titanium or PEEK (polyetheretherketone) spinal cage for single-level lumbar spinal fusion	5
Continuous glucose monitoring in persons with type 2 diabetes not using insulin	5
Addendum	5
BComparison of supraglottic airway device vs. endotracheal intubation for initial airway management in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Vascular access closure devices in neurointerventional procedures: current developments and future directions	5
Meta-analysis of clinical outcomes in cardiac resynchronisation therapy: his bundle pacing vs biventricular pacing	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
A review: artificial intelligence in image-guided spinal surgery	5
Value of colposcopy with dynamic spectral imaging in the detection and evolution of high-grade cervical lesions	5
Current development and clinical applications of artificial anal sphincter	5
Relative utility of portable ECG devices in capturing arrhythmias in athletes	5
Feasibility and patient’s experiences of perioperative telemonitoring in major abdominal surgery: an observational pilot study	5