College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2025-05-09 09:08:41
Major
Biomedical Engineering
Honors Course
BMEN:491 - 001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2025
Abstract
Surgical staples play a vital role in modern medicine by enabling efficient wound closure and tissue repair. However, traditional metal staples often require removal, increasing patient discomfort and the risk of infection. Dissolvable staples offer a promising alternative, eliminating the need for removal while maintaining secure wound closure. Despite their potential, current delivery systems for dissolvable staples face significant challenges, including inconsistent deployment, lack of precision, and inadequate integration with surgical workflows.
Developing an optimized delivery system is critical to maximizing the benefits of dissolvable staples. Such a system must ensure reliable performance, precision, and ease of use while maintaining sterility and cost-efficiency. Additionally, the device must be compatible with surgical environments and meet rigorous biocompatibility standards.
The problem lies not only in creating a mechanically sound device but also in addressing surgeon and patient needs. Effective design requires a user-centered approach to understand the limitations of existing solutions and the unique demands of surgical procedures. Solving this challenge could revolutionize wound closure methods, improving patient outcomes and streamlining surgical practices. This project aims to address these issues by developing a delivery system that combines innovation, practicality, and adherence to medical standards.
Research Sponsor
Justin Baker
First Reader
Anjay Khandelwal
Second Reader
B. Audrey Nguyen-Rudy
Honors Faculty Advisor
Hossein Tavana
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Brian; Kroah, Colleen; Fogle, Bethany; and Brown, Sean, "Delivery Method for Dissolvable Staples" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2029.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2029