modular retractor
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Hassan AtassiMohamed OsmanNaziha Md Lazim
Azni Nabela WahidZul Zolkaffly
Senior Design 2010 – Group 10
Surgical RetractorUsed in surgery to
create a working area
Average cost is $2k -5k
Multiple retractors needed during different times in a surgery
Standard design remains unchanged for past 80 years
Problems• Rising healthcare cost• Increase in patient population• Surgical inefficiencies• Sterilization time • Takes a lot of space in operating
room/storage• Uncomfortable ergonomic design
Solution: Modular RetractorDetachable tips and changeable length for
different usage- Decrease cost Save spaceIncrease efficiencySave time
Comfortable handle for surgeon
Fastener DesignQuickEasyReliable
Design 1- ‘Flat and Screw’
Design 2 – ‘Key Twist’
Design 3 – ‘T & hole’
Design 4- ‘Key and Maze”
Design 5- ‘Bump & hole’
Future workTweak/Solidify Fastener design
Surgical consultErgonomic handle designStress/strain analysis for design dimensionsPrototype
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