Medical Prosthetics for Plastic Surgery-Adherent Interface SystemOverviewProblem StatementBackgroundCurrent MethodsDesign RequirementsProposed Design #1: Clip PackProposed Design #1Proposed Design #2: One Tube SyringeProposed Design #2Proposed Design #3: Double SyringeProposed Design #3: Double syringeDesign MatrixFuture WorkQUESTIONS?Medical Prosthetics for Medical Prosthetics for Plastic Surgery-Adherent Plastic Surgery-Adherent Interface SystemInterface SystemTeam: Lindsey Carlson, Chris Walker, Matt Kudek, Paul Schildgen, Nicole DaehnClient: Gregory G. Gion, M.M.S., Medical Art Prosthetics, LLCAdvisor: Willis TompkinsOctober 19, 2007OverviewOverviewProblem StatementBackgroundDesign RequirementsProposed DesignsDesign MatrixFuture WorkQuestionsProblem StatementProblem StatementDesign an efficient method to effectively mix and dispense a platinum cured, two component adhesive for prosthetic useBackgroundBackgroundOwns Medical Art Prosthetics, LLCDesigns facial and somato prostheses◦Silicone and polyurethane prosthesesOperates out of Madison, WI and Dallas, TXAn example of a nasal prosthesis.Current MethodsCurrent MethodsUses a one component adhesive◦Sets too quickly◦Damages prosthesisGun and Static mixing tube◦Bulky and expensiveHand-mixing◦Produces excess waste◦Difficult to properly measure amountsDesign RequirementsDesign RequirementsLightweightCompact sizeEffective mixingMinimize waste and cost for patientsEasy and precise applicationProper proportions of componentsProposed Design #1: Clip Proposed Design #1: Clip PackPackDescriptionTwo-part flexible divider pouch◦Holds premeasured amounts of each component◦Clip separates components◦Self-contained mixingProposed Design #1Proposed Design #1Pros◦Easy to dispense◦Clip used for application◦Easy to manufacture◦InexpensiveCons◦Amount of adhesive pre-determined◦Must be packaged by company◦Possibility of bursting prior to applicationProposed Design #2: One Tube Proposed Design #2: One Tube SyringeSyringeDescriptionTwo-component plastic syringeMixing rod initiates mixingComponents separated by aluminum sealProposed Design #2Proposed Design #2Pros◦Mixes thoroughly◦Easy clean-up◦Accurate and consistent proportionsCons◦Multiple piece system◦Expensive for daily use◦Amount of adhesive pre-determinedProposed Design #3: Double Proposed Design #3: Double SyringeSyringeDescription:◦Two phase system1. Both components combined in static mixing tube2. Air pressure pushes adhesive out of tubeProposed Design #3: Double Proposed Design #3: Double syringesyringePros◦Little to no waste◦Precise and controlled application◦Mixed thoroughly◦Controlled portions Cons◦More equipment◦BulkyDesign MatrixDesign MatrixClip PackOne Tube SyringeDouble SyringeMixing Capability6 8 9Client interest / future marketability9 5 9Precision of Application6 8 8Ease of Use9 6 5Minimal Waste7 5 9TOTAL37 32 40Future WorkFuture WorkDevelop barrier to protect prosthesisContinue research on design of product◦Finalize design Continue to meet with client to develop efficient designsConstruct prototypeTestingQUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?Gion, Gregory. The Medical Art Prosthetics Clinic. 16 Oct. 2007. <http://www.medicalartprosthetics.com/images/nose_3.jpg>.Adhesive Packaging Specialties, Inc. 16 Oct. 2007.
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