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Development of a biocidal surgical drain

Project Overview

Further development of a antimicrobial foam cuff to deter bacterial infections at the insertion point of a standard drain tube.

Team Picture

Taken last semester during presentations - Danny, Taylor, Kelsey, Tanner, Laura
Taken last semester during presentations - Danny, Taylor, Kelsey, Tanner, Laura

Images

Solidworks representation of the foam device.
Solidworks representation of the foam device.
CAD drawing of our prototype; the foam piece is in pink and the silicone suture cap in blue.
CAD drawing of our prototype; the foam piece is in pink and the silicone suture cap in blue.

Files

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Laura Platner - Team Leader
  • Daniel Tighe - Communicator
  • Kelsey Hoegh - Co-BSAC
  • Taylor Powers - Co-BSAC
  • Tanner Marshall - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
  • Dr. Samuel Poore - Client

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