This product aims to efficiently and safely remove the epidermis from the skin while creating enough tension to cut at a consistent depth.

Project Overview

De-epithelialization is a process that removes the epidermis from the rest of the skin. This technique is necessary in many surgeries routinely performed by our client, a plastic surgery resident. However, manual de-epithelialization is time consuming and tedious for surgeons. Additionally, the process can be frustrating due to lack of tension in the skin, which can lead to inconsistencies in cut depth. This current method poses high risk for patients, as the likelihood of damaging the underlying
vasculature is heightened. The team has been tasked with creating a device to replace the need for manual de-epithelialization. In order for the device to be successful, it will need to create tension in the skin, allowing for a blade to make cuts of consistent depth. The device should also complete the de-epithelialization process faster than the currently used methods.


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Team Picture

Files

• Final Notebook (December 9, 2020)
• Final Report (December 9, 2020)
• Final Poster Presentation (December 4, 2020)
• Preliminary Presentation (October 1, 2020)
• PDS (September 16, 2020)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Joshua Giarto - Team Leader
• Young Kim - Communicator
• Noah Ruh - BSAC
• Colleen Cuncannan - Co-BWIG
• Tatum Rubald - Co-BWIG
• Michael Chiariello - BPAG
• Todd Le

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Kris Saha - Advisor
• Dr. Carol Soteropulos - Client