March 9, 2020 - March 15, 2020
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Individual components analysis are being worked on
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Took apart existing design to see how current system works for external stapling
2 designs for endoscopic tissue stapler were drawn
Meeting with sponsor to gain further insight on desires for prototype
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Risk Reduction Presentation - Rebeca, Anne, Adam, and Daniel
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
No meeting with sponsor this week
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
March 12, 2020
Risk Reduction presentation coming up next week
Recommended MicroGroup as possible fabrication company
Helped us narrow down individual components
Risks and Areas of Concern
Size and materials (needs to be small enough but still functional)
Fabrication (downsizing)
Realistic expectations
Removal of stapler - separate device or absorbable
Staple cartridge
Stop adding requirements
Schedule
Planning to have weekly meetings as a team as well as weekly meetings with sponsor to give updates
CAD models soon to be worked on
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$6000 remaining, $0 spent