Team 14

Laparoscopic Detachable Camera Device

Team Members: Analisa Benites
Sarah Davis
Nicole Haikalis
Lydan McLaws
Aditya Mishra

Team Mentors: Vikram Kodibagkar, PhD - SBHSE
Natasha Sioda - Crieghton University School of Medicine

YouTube Link: View the video link below before joining the zoom meeting

Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/81122182248

Abstract

During laparoscopic surgery, fog and surgical debris such as blood and tissue will appear on the camera lens. To remove the fog and debris, the surgeon will have to take the laparoscope out of the body cavity and wipe the lens. With this process, they cannot confirm if the lens is clean until it is placed back into the patient. Surgeons will most likely have to remove the scope several times to clean, which is troubling because each time they take out the scope, surgery time, costs, and patient infection risk increases. The Envivoscope is a device that goes over the laparoscopic camera and cleans the lens intraoperatively. It utilizes a foot pedal-pump system to deliver pressurized saline to remove any fog or debris on the camera lens. The Envivoscope falls under the laparoscopic surgery device market, with main customers being hospitals and clinics where laparoscopic surgeries are performed. To gain edge in the market, the design of the device allows for it to be reusable and autoclavable, in addition it maintains clear visualization during surgery. The device will be sold in a kit with three sheath size options to accommodate different sized laparoscopes. Manufacturing utilizes injection molding to create the Envivoscope’s unique sheath geometry. Initially 250 units will be sold at $400.00. Each year, units sold will be increased by 500 to generate more profile. The Envivoscope allows for shorter operation time, ultimately saving recovery time and surgical costs through its reusable design.