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Surgical Wound Drainage
System
The Challenge:
DW was asked to develop a sterile, mobile and disposable wound
drainage device for
accelerated post-operative healing. The product innovation necessitated
the ability for the caregiver to set the desired level of vacuum
since full vacuum can damage some tissue.
Accomplishments:
• a cost-effective manual pump allowed for resetting
of the vacuum which increases the lifespan of the unit and
minimizes waste (unit is only used with one patient before
disposal)
• the integration of a hydrophobic filter was incorporated
into the design to contain potential contaminants
• designed for cost-effective manufacture and assembly
• materials were selected for robustness and sterilization
• industry standard stock fitting were used where appropriate
Responsibilities: Industrial design, ergonomic
evaluation and recommendations, pump system design, component
sourcing, mechanical design, multiple prototypes for validation,
3D CAD capture, artwork.
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