Project Overview

Our goal is to develop a device which will automatically deploy a purse-string suture to close an incision in the nose which commonly detached in nasal surgeries. The traditional suturing procedure is tedious and time consuming, often taking 15 minutes or more. Our client would like to develop a device which will automatically suture the desired location with minimal surgeon involvement.

Files

• Product Design Specification (February 16, 2007)
• Mid-semester presentation (March 8, 2007)
• Mid-semester Report (March 15, 2007)
• Final Poster Presentation (May 8, 2007)
• Final Report (May 9, 2007)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Mark Yarmarkovich - Team Leader
• Joe Cabelka - Communicator
• Jenny Wager - BSAC
• Tess Rollmann - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
• Dr. Benjamin Marcus - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2007: Automatic Suture Device for Nasal Surgery
• Spring 2007: An auto-suture device for nasal surgery
• Fall 2006: An auto-suture device for nasal surgery