1. Development of a Two Port IV Catheter to Improve Patient Comfort
BioE Individual Presentation
February 15, 2005
Development of a Two Port IV Catheter to Improve Patient Comfort
Erik Frazier
Kelly Baron, Riley Smith
Advisors:
Sandra Gartner, Vorp Laboratories

2. Clinical Significance
ULTIMATE GOAL:
Reduce patient discomfort by limiting the number of needle pricks
On average 90% of all hospital patients are in need of an IV of some type
This will not be for use in the OR or ICU
It will be for patients who need both a simple IV drip and require blood samples to be taken

3. New Design
≈ 1.5”

4. Design Changes Move from dual lumen back to single lumen  Why?
Easier insertion
Need to stop IV drip to draw blood even with dual lumen
Two external ports will allow for blood draw without “re-stick”
IV drip port will stay connected to catheter; blood draw port will have end cap to prevent infection
First 10mL of blood draw will be discarded to prevent contamination

5. Work Achieved
Changed design to agree with suggestions from members of Dr. Vorp’s Lab
Met with Andy at Swanson Center, developed plan for fabrication
SolidWorks model approaching completion
Starting to develop plans for testing
So far, most tasks have been done as a group, and we plan to continue this