Below is a sample of completed projects citing our relevant experiences:
Endodontic Surgical Device - The design, prototype and release to manufacturing of multi-fluid delivery systems for endodontic surgery. This required extensive research for plastic materials systems resistant to a wide range of chemicals, valves, fluid handling and electronic control. Small volumes of different fluids required accurate dispensing without intermixing. The product incorporated plastic molded parts, electronic circuit board, embedded software, standard valves, fittings, etc.Intervascular Ultrasound Imaging Catheter - The design and development of a cardiovascular ultrasound imaging catheter. This required precise dimensional control of numerous electromechanical components in a 3.2 French (1.07 mm diameter) catheter. Integration of a 2000 rpm ultrasound crystal, lead wires and core into a multi-material catheter which allowed fluid delivery and guidewire steering was the key focus of this project.
Portable Kidney Perfusion Device - The design and prototype of a kidney perfusion system. This required the precise control of fluid pressure, fluid flow and temperature control. The system had the ability to capture and store process data in flash memory, transmit data over phone & Ethernet connections and included technology such as RF ID tagging, low power design using Lithium-ion batteries, low flow sensing and fine motor control. The highlight of this achievement was the complexity of the device and the creation of a functional prototype completed in 4 months in time for an international show.
Autopheresis System - The design and development of the electronic hardware and software to control a plasma-pheresis system. Mechanical and cost constraints required a surface mount design with mixed analog digital and microprocessor technology to sense and control the flow of blood and plasma to and from the patient.
ECG Monitor System - The design and development of a 12 lead portable ECG monitor. This system required instrumentation quality analog circuit design to allow for the sensing of differential potentials. System was capable of operating in noisy environments. Software algorithms were developed to sense and produce ECG parameters and determine the existence of arrhythmias. Analysis Instruments & Equipment - Several engineering design and prototyping projects have been accomplished. Examples of engineering design included the redesign of the fluid handling system for an Automated Liquid Handling System, the complete design of the robotic labware handling system and the mechanical design of the universal microplate analyzer.
Dialysis Machine - Engineering design support to improve performance and reduce cost on dialysis machine components. This equipment uses a variety of electrical and mechanical components for handling chemicals to clean as well as measurement sub-systems in the dialysis process.
Dental Curing Oven - Medical Murray developed a device to apply heat, light and steam to cure composite materials in the dentist's office. It involved mechanical components for fluid control, safety switches, control module, outer covering, etc.
DNA Hybridization Station - A stand alone hybridization station for circulating up to 9 different fluids at controlled temperature, flow rate and pressure through a Bio-Chip was designed and the alpha unit built in a 6 month program. The equipment utilized a touch screen PC controller with operator software for setup and operation of the complex cycle. Subsequently 9 beta units were built for laboratories to evaluate the chip and DNA analysis technology.
