HeadVac: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device for Improved Microtia Surgery Recovery
Design of a NPWT system for microtia treatment in children.
Project Overview
Design a negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) accessory (“EarVac”) that reliably forms and maintains a seal around incisions formed from microtia surgery to evacuate fluid, reduce hematoma and infection formation, and promote adherence of the skin flap to the sculpted ear. The system should deliver constant negative pressure within safe limits, be compatible with a y-connector for a second vacuum tube, and be simple for medical personnel to apply, remove, and replace in the clinic and at home.
Team Picture
Files
- Preliminary Report (October 9, 2025)
- Preliminary Presentation (October 3, 2025)
- PDS (September 22, 2025)
Progress Reports
- Week 6 (October 16, 2025)
- Week 5 (October 9, 2025)
- Week 4 (October 2, 2025)
- Week 3 (September 25, 2025)
- Week 2 (September 18, 2025)
- Week 1 (September 11, 2025)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Bryan Heaton - Team Leader
- Meghan Kaminski - Communicator
- Serena Evers - BSAC
- Dhruv Nadkarni - BWIG
- Harshad Gunasekar - BPAG
- Muhaison Ibrahim
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Russ Johnson - Advisor
- Ms. Nada Botros - Client
- Dr. Daniel Cho - Alternate Contact