Description
Glaukos, a medical device company specializing in glaucoma treatments, aims to reduce time and labor costs associated with cleaning hypodermic tubes ranging from 21-32 gauge that are used in various Glaukos products. The tubes are direct patient contacting components, so ensuring cleanliness is critical to overall quality. The team developed various prototypes for each critical function. Some of these critical functions include tube individualization, tube identification, and tube transportation and handling. Key performance metrics include tube washing time, cleanliness, and minimal operator involvement.
Automated Hypodermic Tube Cleaning System
Glaukos, a medical device company specializing in glaucoma treatments, aims to reduce time and labor costs associated with cleaning hypodermic tubes ranging from 21-32 gauge that are used in various Glaukos products. The tubes are direct patient contacting components, so ensuring cleanliness is critical to overall quality. The team developed various prototypes for each critical function. Some of these critical functions include tube individualization, tube identification, and tube transportation and handling. Key performance metrics include tube washing time, cleanliness, and minimal operator involvement.
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Faculty Mentor: Vekat Shastri