Current forceps lack ergonomic features and not only cause pain in the surgeon’s wrist but also limit the rotational and overall manipulative ability of the tool adding time to surgery and risk of complications. To improve on the ergonomics of forceps, a novel sleeve was designed which can be placed over current forceps. Using SolidWorks and FEA we were able to modify parameters of length, diameter, and balance and validate the designs using mechanical testing. The resulting sleeve not only improves upon the rotational and manipulative ability of the forceps, but also improves overall comfort in the hand. This device reflects a more efficient movement of the hand and has the potential to decrease the time of surgical procedures and increase precision leading to fewer complications.

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Creator

• Bogdanovich, Luke Paul
• Granger, Timothy Edward
• Aschettino, Jacob Daniel
• Cayer, Andrew Michael

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043014-184101

Advisor

• Billiar, Kristen

Year

• 2014

Sponsor

• Dunn, Raymond
• University of Massachusetts Medical School

Date created

• 2014-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright