Medical Device Design · 2025
Medical Device PrototypingMeniscus Grasper
Developed a meniscus grasper through the complete medical device design cycle, from tissue property measurement to reverse engineering and prototype validation.
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing
- CAD
- Institution
- University of Twente
- Year
- 2025
- Category
- Medical Device Design
Overview
During this project, we developed a meniscus grasper, going through the full medical device design cycle. We measured tissue properties, applied reverse engineering, created a CAD model, and iteratively redesigned our tool. Finally, we fabricated and assembled the prototype, tested its functionality, and refined the design, gaining hands-on experience in conceptualization, analysis, and surgical tool development.
Challenges
- 01Accurately measuring and characterizing meniscal tissue properties
- 02Reverse engineering existing designs while improving functionality
- 03Balancing precision grip with minimal tissue trauma
- 04Optimizing for surgical ergonomics and sterilization requirements
Outcomes
- 01Developed a functional prototype meeting surgical requirements
- 02Gained hands-on experience in surgical tool development
- 03Validated tissue interaction mechanisms through testing
- 04Documented design rationale and manufacturing specifications
Technologies & skills
- SolidWorks
- Prototyping
- Reverse Engineering
- Tissue Characterization
- Design Validation
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