Recent Projects
Innovative Medical
Device Design Projects
Leveraging classical engineering principles, analysis, and
prototyping to achieve desired results.
Endoscopic Ultrasonic Surgical Probe
Purpose
Design long ultrasonic probe for endoscopic spine procedures
Challenge
Long length and small diameter ultrasonic probe had never been designed before
Solution
Built analytical model
Conducted FEA
Built prototypes
Tested and iterated design
Conducted FEA
Built prototypes
Tested and iterated design
Results
Ultrasonic probes tested and achieved desired results. Patent application filed on unique design.
Ultrasonic Dental Scaler Tip
Analysis and Optimization
Purpose
Analyze novel dental scaler tip and optimize design to ensure performance targets are met
Challenge
Optimizing the design given the multitude of design variables that had to be varied during the analysis to ensure peak performance
Solution
Performed FEA to drive design changes to meet novel and patent pending performance requirements
Results
Design iterated based on analysis, prototypes built, and requirements were met all in an accelerated timeline. Patent filed to protect design.
RF Ablation probe
Purpose
Update the design of an industry leading RF ablation probe to improve surgical performance, user experience, and reduce COGS.
Challenge
Small probe tip had geometrical and materials limitations that required innovative solutions to meet user needs and product requirements.
Solution
Design alternatives explored and down selected. FEA conducted on probe tip design to improve clinical performance and user experience.
Results
Design was iterated, prototypes built and tested and the product met all product requirements. COGS targets were achieved and the client was happy with the design. Patent filed to protect intellectual property developed.
Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation
for Knee Replacement Surgery
Purpose
Design system tools to interact with AR headset and software to guide surgeon in precisely navigating to desired tibial and femoral resection planes
Challenge
Designing a small footprint system that doesn’t alter the surgeon’s work flow, maintains proper field of view with the AR headset and meets specified accuracy requirements.
Solution
Modeled surgical OR environment in CAD to define optimum position for all markers and tools relative to the AR headset. Designed novel patent pending markers and adjustable resection guide to meet system requirements.
Results
Iterated design, built prototypes, and system met product requirements. Established low volume production line to meet initial launch volumes and COGS targets. Patent filed to protect unique system design.