Arthroscopic Surgical Instrument - Smith + Nephew

An instrument for soft tissue repair in the shoulder, incorporating a unique anchoring technology into a multifunctional, automated device positioned to redefine the state of the art.

• Technical Lead

  Led concept generation, subsystem development, and system architecture definition. Co-developed surgical technique for soft tissue fixation utilizing this technology. Built breadboard models and performed evaluative on cadaveric samples.
• Created a functional, proof-of-concept system prototype for evaluative testing and end-user research.
• Coordinated a team of electrical engineers in developing custom hardware and LabView control software.