Module Code - Title:
ME4009
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MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
ME4427
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To expose the student to the practical application of design, materials, and mechanics as applied to medical device design. In addition the students will develop an understanding of the patent process, ethical considerations, and sustainability approaches to medical device design. Students will also develop entrepreneurial skills.
Syllabus:
Overview of soft biological tissue characterisation. Curve fitting techniques and the development of a strain energy function for soft biological tissues that are tested. Completion of invention disclosure form and a patent application. Review of the history of medical design device, and failure analysis of medical devices. Complete an ethics application. Shelf-life and packaging design considerations. Communication of a scientific concept using technology. Create a value proposition, prepare a financial model for investment and develop an elevator pitch for their product.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Mechanically test biological tissues and derive co-efficients to determine material properties using strain energy functions.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of completing an invention disclosure form and a patent application
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the medical device regulatory systems in the US
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of adopting ethical and sustainable approaches in medical device design and development
5. Develop and articulate a value proposition and financial plan for a medical device within the biomedical engineering ecosystem
6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate a scientific concept to a non-engineering audience
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
7. Demonstrate an appreciation of communicating scientific concepts using technology.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
8. Demonstrate basic and responsible laboratory etiquette and technique in the preparation, storage, and handling of biological tissues
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A series of lectures will be employed to present the main concepts/topics of the module. Typically, the module will be run in groups of 4/5 students and it is expected that these groups of students would be the same as the pre-requisite module ME4427. Group meetings will be held each week and continuous assessment of progress and learning will be carried out throughout the semester. Current research by the module leaders in the characterisation biological tissues and the development of computational models informs the module.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Zenios S (2010)
The process of Innovating Medical Technologies
, Cambridge University Press
Ritter AB (2018)
Biomedical Engineering Principles
, CRC Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BEBIENUFA - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Michael.Walsh@ul.ie