Patent Ductus Arteriosus stent placement device

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An assistive and compatible placement security device to accurately deploy a cardiological stent into the patent ductus arteriosus during neonatal surgery.

Design Award

Tong Biomedical Design Award Winner

Project Overview

Currently, placement of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) stent is difficult to accurately accomplish during surgery with the use of 2D angiography and echocardiography imaging that can fail to adequately depict the complex and minute anatomy of neonatal patients. This team aims to create a PDA stent placement device to work in tandem with the current methods of visualization to ensure doctors can consistently and accurately place a PDA stent with confidence in its anatomical location. This 3D placement device will use natural anatomical branching of the arteries to ensure the stent is placed in the correct location. Further, this device will be designed to be compatible with the current stents, guidewires, catheters, and balloons being used.

Team Picture

From left to right: Abbylee Maeder, Jodi Lawson, Taylor Brendemuehl, Lindsay Marcinkevich, Claire Kramar

Contact Information

Team Members

Lindsay Marcinkevich - Team Leader
Taylor Brendemuehl - Communicator
Abbylee Maeder - BSAC
Jodi Lawson - BWIG
Claire Kramar - BPAG

Advisor and Client

Benjamin Walker - Advisor
Dr. Megan Settell - Advisor
Dr. Nicholas Von Bergen - Client
Mr. Matthew Knoespel - Alternate Contact
Mr. phil Terrien - Alternate Contact

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