Project overview

 

The 2008-2009 Gore Capstone project includes the design and fabrication of a mechatronic catheter handle prototype. This prototype will utilize mechanical and electrical components to achieve the design requirements and specifications provided by W.L. Gore.

 

Client Description

 

W.L. Gore & Associates is a manufacturer of industrial, medical, and textile products. Conditions that Gore medical products treat include:

· Aortic Aneurysms

· Gastrointestinal

· Hernia repair

· Peripheral Vascular disease

 

To visit the W.L. Gore website click on the Gore logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special thanks to Jason Alger and Brandon Short of W. L. Gore and Associates and Dr. Cathy Klock, Dr. Niranjan Venkatraman, and Kenji Yamamoto for technical advice.

 

 

 

Last Updated: 04/29/2009