Tissue fragment injection system

Project Overview

Certain models of cancer require surgical implantation of tissue fragments. Percutaneous injection is the preferred method for implantation over open surgery because it is less invasive. Percutaneous methods have limitations including: difficulty suturing the site of incision, tumor seeding in unwanted areas, and backflow of tumor fragments during procedure. Our goal is to design an improved tissue fragment injection system that effectively eliminates these complications while lowering the technical skill needed to perform the procedure.

Team Picture

Left to Right:
James Dorrance,
Ashley Quinn,
Andrew Osterbauer,
Emma Weinberger — Left to Right: James Dorrance, Ashley Quinn, Andrew Osterbauer, Emma Weinberger

Files

Design Poster (December 12, 2011)
Final Report (December 14, 2011)
PDS (October 24, 2011)
Mid-semester Report (October 26, 2011)
Mid-semester Design Power Point (October 26, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

Ashley Quinn - Team Leader
James Dorrance - Communicator
Emma Weinberger - BSAC
Andrew Osterbauer - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Prof. Randolph Ashton - Advisor
Prof. Chris Brace - Client