Challenge

Make design changes, additions and perform engineering analyses to a patented spinal fusion device and associated instruments for a startup company.

Solutions

• Recreated implant and instrument drawings for manufacturing and engineering analysis.
• Optimized design of implants and instruments for manufacturing and improved surgical outcome.
• Provided ongoing, quick turn-around, design maintenance as requested by the product manager.

Benefits

• Increased number and success of surgeries by quickly responding to product manager requests for system improvements.
• Dramatically increased company value by proving clinical effectiveness of the patented product.