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ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR DEVICE

Summary of problem: Researched and assessed methods for identifying and quantifying vibration, then prototyped and sourced dampening methods within the constraints of the existing device.

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Skills used/developed:

  • Project management - setting and maintaining deadlines, scheduling meetings, interfacing with client

  • Sourcing and communicating with potential suppliers, including visiting facilities, hosting sales representatives and placing orders

  • Product development - brainstorming and ideation, sketching and modeling, prototyping and feasibility testing, defining pass fail criterion

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Outcome:

  • Created and iterated prototypes of multiple potential solutions, including hard and soft anchors, two material prototypes, and a prototype inserter and drill guide

  • Developed testing methods to assess the efficacy of each possible solution against baseline products, building on existing testing methods for similar products

  • Reported findings to both upper management and client, provided a recommendation on the feasibility of the project

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