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TinyStitch: A Micro Suturing System for In Utero Surgery

 

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2018-2019 Team
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Team Name
Stitch Perfect
Project Title
TinyStitch: A Micro Suturing System for In Utero Surgery
Design Challenge
We aim to create a micro-suturing device for use in fetoscopic surgical spina bifida repair. Current devices are too large to fit through a 4 mm opening. Our solution will reduce procedure time and require only one surgeon to operate, ultimately resulting in a simpler and safer surgery.
Design Summary
Our design consists of 3 major components: a double ended tapered suturing needle, a needle loading cartridge, and the suturing device. The suturing device has a distal jaw, with a stationary arm and hinged arm. In these arms, a simple needle holding mechanism is compatible with the suturing needle, so that in usage, the needle can be passed back and forth from arm to arm to suture. The most important feature of this device is that components designed to be inserted through a trocar for in utero surgery can fit through a diameter of 4 mm. The device can be operated by a single surgeon.
Date Updated
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Sponsors
BCM-INSTINCT
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Department(s)
  • Bioengineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
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Faculty Advisor 1 - Name
Sabia Abidi
Faculty Advisor 1 - Department
  • BIOE
 

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2019 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition Advanced Healthy Systems 2nd Place Winners

2019 Bay Area Medical Innovation Showcase Winners
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