M.O.D. | V-98
Modular Osteo Drill
Ensuring sterilization
Exploring sustainable mechanisms &
Enhancing the user-experience.
Problem Identification
A re-design of Arrow's OnControl drill system that is used for biopsies as well as ear, nose, and throat surgical procedures.
Issues adressed:
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sterilization techniques - autoclave potential
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sustainable options regarding internal components - serviceability
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controls placement and technology - pressure sensors
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ergonomics in the product's handle
Consumer Research
Julian Silva​
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Shop manager who works with carpenter's drills daily. He offered insight on weight distribution and uses of various mechanisms.
John DePiano
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Industrial Designer with experience in medical product design. He had been working on a similar project and shared some insights with me.
Inspiration
Dr. Peter Sunenshine
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Biopsy surgeon with experience using Arrows OnControl's System. He offered insight on sterilization and expectations of the drill.
Ergonomics, textures, materials, colors, and overall form features.
Sketching
Existing Product Configurations
Ideation
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Product Disection
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Product Tear Down
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Dissection of a corded drill (AC) works so that I could convert the product into a more sustainable version - a battery-powered drill (DC).
Exploring internal components - finding the optimal drive train configuration for my product form.
Modeling
Most simplified version of existing product and my initial new product ideation.
Continuation of form explorations with blue foam.
It took 3 iterations of the handle before it was ergonomically correct for the product. Above are the first two attempts 3D printed for testing.
3D CAD modeling in Fusion 360.
Final Product
Improved process and outcomes.
sterile package
efficient and intuitive use
larger marrow specimen
Final Physical White Model
Internal components include a removable drive train which is one step closer to an autoclavable design.
