Medical prosthetics for plastic surgery: Adherent Interface System Client: Greg Gion, Medical Art Prosthetics, LLC Team Members: Lindsey Carlson (co-leader) Nicole Daehn (co-leader) Matt Kudek (communicator) Chris Walker (BWIG) Paul Schildgen (BSAC) November 9 - November 16, 2007 Problem Statement: The purpose of our project is to create an efficient method to effectively mix and dispense a platinum-cured, two-component adhesive for prosthetic use. Platinum curing involves a silicone curing system, which utilizes a platinum catalyst to start the reaction. This method should minimize waste and cost for the patient. This will benefit patients making their prosthetic application process more proficient. Last Week’s Goals: • Come up with ideas to modify our air pressure tube design and do some testing • Finalize order with adhesivepackaging.com and confirm with client • E-mail Scott Huelskamp with more questions regarding the Nusil Adhesive Summary of Accomplishments: • Contacted adhesivepackaging.com and discussed packaging options • Contacted Scott Huelskamp regarding details about platinum-cured adhesive • Went shopping for project supplies • Developed a new modified dispensing method This Week’s Goals: • Meet with client to discuss final design decision and product orders • Make a preliminary prototype • Do preliminary tests on prototype to make more modifications • Develop some tests to explore protective barrier options for prosthesis Project Difficulties:We did some preliminary testing of our idea and discovered that the viscosity of the adhesive is too high so our air pressure idea will need extensive modifying. After hearing back from John Kao’s grad student, we will not be able to pursue peel testing of different adhesives. The client already owned all of our design alternatives. Activities: Preliminary tests using different substances with same viscosity of adhesive Expenses: $1.98-epoxy dispenser T a s k s1 4 2 1 2 8 5 1 2 1 9 2 6 2 9 1 6 2 3 3 0 7 1 4Project DevelopmentBackground ResearchDevelop Design AlternativesSelect Final DesignOrder Necessary MaterialsDevelop Final DesignTest DesignP r e s e n t a t i o n sMid-Semester PresentationFinal PresentationD e l i v e r a b l e sProgress ReportsMid-Semester ReportFinal ReportM e e t i n g sAdvisorClientW e b s i t eN o v e m b e rD e c e m b e rS e p t e m b e rO c t o b e r ActivityProject
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