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.

• 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 fittings 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.