Alexander Werne, Derek Holyoak, Benjamin Roberts Novel Polysaccharide-derived Fixation Device for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Team #13 Weekly Report Alexander Werne, Derek Holyoak, Benjamin Roberts Faculty Advisor Dr. Krystyna Gielo-Perczak Clients Dr. Sangamesh Kumbar Gloria Kolb

Overview of Goals for Semester Update bone casing design for hamstring graft instead of the bone block graft

Overview of Goals for Semester Solid Works Screw Design

Overview of Goals for Semester Final ANSYS testing of screw and bone block casing

Overview of Goals for Semester 3D printing of our device and the screw using machine in ME Department Molding devices out of biodegradable material Mold material by melting with hot plate fixture in Dr. Kumbar’s Lab at UCHC Physically cut out device from block of the material3D printing of our device and the screw using machine in ME Department Physically testing device with UTM and torsion machine in April