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B.E.D.I.C.S. (Brainiac Engineering Dudes Inventing Crazy Stuff)  Northern Arizona University Assembly of
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ABSTRACT Our team developed a process to assemble an implantable medical device comprised of adhesive tabs and bioabsorbable webbing. These components are assembled to create a bioabsorbable staple line reinforcement device used in various surgeries such as gastric bypass and colo-colonic anastomosis. The primary concern being addressed for the client, W.L. Gore & Associates, is to reduce any ergonomic concerns that may be present in the current process. Our process is user friendly and decreases the fine and repetitive motor skills required. The mechanism we developed adheres to all requirements set forth by W.L. Gore, and therefore worthy to be used in a medical device manufacturing environment.
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