1. Advisors: Gary Byram, Ph.D.
MedTG Needle Design
Steve Harris
Adam Travis
Brett Byram
Group #15
Advisors: Gary Byram, Ph.D.
Paul King, Ph.D., P.E.

2. Problem
Patient IV injection and blood sampling => multiple needle sticks
Excessive waste, biohazard
Psychological damage, trauma
Time spent acquiring, lab time – for each stick
Many needle sticks, increased infection risk

4. Solution? Combined needle design, multi-lumen
Multifunctional: sensors, blood drawing, injection
Valves & Ports
Multi-lumen catheter
Blood draw lumen
IV administration lumen X
Sensor access orifices

6. Plan of Attack Computational Model: CFD software
Physical Model: testing, rough design

7. Proposed Schedule December: lit review, begin comp model
January: comp modeling, begin physical testing with rough needle model
February – March: refine design parameters, continue testing
April: finish design, prepare presentation

8. Needs Dr. Collins: In-house CFD Software, setup accounts
Dr. Giorgio: building test system, reducing cost as mentioned on proposal
More conference calls with MedTG
Supplies to order: non-communicating double-lumen needles