Pressure Alert

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Pressure alert for ETT Tubes

Recent entry to the James Dyson awards, the Pressure Alerts purpose is to take the guess work out of Cuff Balloon inflation. Anesthesiologists currently use their fingers to assess the current pressure of an external balloon, or a specialised manometer for internal pressure.

 

cross-section illustration of Pressure Alert

The "Pressure Alert" is a unique adaptation for a medical device called an Endotracheal Tube, which is inserted into the patient's airway allowing them to breathe during anaesthesia. The airway is sealed to prevent leaks by inflating a balloon called a "Cuff". If the "Cuff" pressure is too high, it could bruise/split the trachea. Currently, a safe pressure is judged by feeling a "Pilot" balloon, but even seasoned anesthetists can misjudge this delicate procedure. "Pressure Alert" is the first device that gives a "pop-up" warning (patent pending), integrated into the pilot balloon to alert the user that pressure is too high, both at the start and during the operation.

Additional USPs

  • The familiar mechanism helps user improve existing technique
  • The device offers instant recognition of potential danger
  • Requires no retro-fitting
  • Cost-effective production and lower environmental impact
  • Reduces patient recovery-times & risk of injury

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Proving the feasability of this device opens the door for it to be used with trachs, double lumen endotracheal tubes, or even for endobronchial blockers. IPF were involved at all stages of the product development and were able to offer their advanced 3d printing systems, including the Objet Connex500.

This system was ideal for prototyping a device of this type. By harnessing the multiple shore hardness and colour capabilities, IPF were able to produce a remarkably accurate model.

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RAPID PROTOTYPING

Connex500 Twin Shot Wheel Prototype. Wheel is printed in a rigid Vero White and the tyre printed in Tango Black 61 shore A. All printed simultaneously with no need for any assembly.

3D Printing - Multi Material - Rigid & Flexible Prototyping

3D Capabilities

Connex 500 - Flexible & Rigid Materials

  • 30 digital materials including variable shore hardness materials from 27 A shore up to 95 A shore, enabling flexible and rigid materials in the same prototype
  • High resolution mode, 600 DPI in X & Y – enables models with fine features
  • Smooth surface finish -- Eliminates the stair effect
  • Thin walls down to 0.6mm (0.024”)
  • Layer thickness ultra thin 16microns or high speed 30microns
  • Fine detail in all axis
  • Large build size 500 x 400 x 200mm


Perfactory - Ultra Fine Prototyping

  • Perfect for use for when needing incredible detail
  • Very High Quality of Parts
  • Excellent surface finish
  • Superb detail and accuracy
  • Build resolution from 16(X) x 16(Y) x 15(Z) microns to 30(X) x 30(Y) x 100(Z) microns

Resins for;

  • Investment casting,
  • Bio-compatible grade 2 applications,
  • High temperature applications
  • General high quality prototypes


Object Eden 350V

  • Layer thickness ultra thin 16microns and high speed 30microns.
  • Selection of colours available including Transparent, Black, White, Blue and Grey 
  • Minimal stair effect, i.e. smooth side walls.
  • Large build size 350 x 350 x 200mm (Material can be cemented together to produce larger models)
  • Complicated geometries, i.e. overhangs and undercuts achievable.
  • Durable material enables snap fit and functional applications.
  • Material can be machined, drilled, tapped, polished, painted and chrome-plated.
  • Ideal for producing masters for silicon moulds to produce vacuum castings

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Popup Module

This is the Popup Module feature. Assign any module to the popup module position, and ensure that the Popup Feature is enabled in the Gantry Administrator.

You can configure its height and width from the Gantry Administrator.

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