myUTSAUTSA TodayVisitDirectorySearch

Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated DesignKlesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

  • About CEID
    • Dean’s Message
    • Calendar
    • News & Announcements
    • Faculty & Staff
      • Business Service Center
      • CEID Organizational Chart
      • Research Support
      • Resources for Faculty
        • Policies
        • Forms
        • College Committees
      • CEID Vision and Policies
    • Accreditation
    • Visit Us
    • Contact
  • Students
    • Student Success Center
    • Signature Experiences (INTERESTS)
    • Certificate Programs
    • Klesse College Summer Bridge Program
    • Tech Symposium
    • Computer Requirements
    • Graduate Program Ambassadors
  • Research
    • Centers
    • Facilities
    • Graduate Student Funding
  • Undergraduate
    • Overview
    • Admissions
    • Advising Center
    • Degrees Offered
    • Forms
    • Resources
    • Scholarships
      • Other Scholarships
    • Student Success Center
  • Graduate
    • Overview
    • Admissions
    • Certificate Program
    • Master’s Degrees
    • Doctoral Degrees
    • Graduate Scholarships
      • Other Scholarships
    • Resources
  • Disciplines
    • School of Architecture & Planning
    • Department of Biomedical Engineering & Chemical Engineering
      • Biomedical Engineering
      • Chemical Engineering
      • Engineering Education
    • School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
    • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
    • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Advisory Council
    • Advisory Council News and Announcements
    • Advisory Council Leadership: Fast Facts
    • Advisory Council Service Expectations
    • Advisory Council Bylaws
    • Advisory Council Minutes
  • Student Support
    • College of Engineering Virtual Tour
    • Make a Gift
 January 26, 2023

CEID students conduct testing of self-made biomedical devices in cadaver lab

CEID students conduct testing of self-made biomedical devices in cadaver lab

by rorydew / Friday, 19 November 2021 / Published in COE Announcements

November 19, 2021 – UTSA biomedical engineering students are partnering with professional biomedical engineers at San Antonio-based Nvision Biomedical to get real-world experience in medical design. Throughout the semester, 17 students enrolled in Orthopedic Medical Device Design have designed and fabricated biomedical implant devices to address the health concerns of a hypothetical patient. Earlier this week, Nvision Biomedical employees and local surgeons met with the class to implant their student-designed medical devices into cadavers and test the devices’ real-world viability.

The objective of the class was for students develop a device addressing an acute ailment of the big-toe joint. Students were expected to learn about the joint in question, explore current remedies on the market, and develop an understanding of professional jargon required to explain their product and guide the surgeon through the implant process.

“We were very pleased with the outcome of the lab,” said Brian Kieser, CEO of Nvision Biomedical. “The students were fully engaged with their surgeon advisors, our engineers and each other. The surgeons were impressed with the concepts and felt the students had a solid understanding of the design requirements necessary for the patient diagnosis being treated.”

This is the second time that the UTSA College of Engineering and Integrated Design has partnered with Nvision to offer the class. The previous class, conducted in 2019, also saw students develop devices for implant, however this is the first time the class has included a cadaver lab in which to implant and test the devices for viability.

“When hiring new engineers, we find the most challenging aspects for them to grasp are the interactions with surgeons in the design process, designing in true 3D space as we like to say, and the sheer volume of documentation required for compliance with FDA regulations,” said Kieser. “The class aims to shorten the learning curve so that we can get them fully engaged in the work of design and development earlier, thus making us more efficient. We encourage the students to take their completed design history file (DHF) into interviews as a way to differentiate themselves from their peers. We’ve had several past students tell us that taking the class and the DHF have been the difference in receiving job offers in the industry.”

“The fact that the students understand the process of launching a medical device, the FDA pre-market notification activities and the design control procedures is a great advantage for them because they will be more prepared than any other graduate that has not been exposed to this process before,” added course instructor and Nvision engineer Analaura Villarreal Berain—a 2017 graduate of UTSA’s M.S. in Biomedical Engineering.

Hands-on application such as that offered in the class with Nvision is a cornerstone of CEID’s curricula and exemplifies the dedication to producing career-ready graduates. In the previous iteration of this class, UTSA student Erin England was offered a full-time position by Nvision. She currently works at the firm.

“CEID is thrilled to collaborate with Nvision to offer our students unparalleled opportunities to hone their skills and emerge from their program ready to make their mark on the professional world,” remarked JoAnn Browning, dean of CEID. “Where theory is a foundational part of our programs, hands-on experiences such as the ability to design, fabricate, implant and test these devices is an invaluable educational opportunity for our students to learn more about their targeted industry. I am thankful to Nvision for extending this opportunity to our students.”

Students in the class will now take their notes and learnings from the cadaver lab and begin the process of refining their implant devices. For their final exam, the groups of students will be required to present their devices—complete with testing documentation fit for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) parameters—to a board of practicing surgeons. At the conclusion of their presentation, the panelists will gauge student understanding through a formal Q&A.

VIDEO: A short video highlighting some of the cadaver lab class

https://ceid.utsa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/UTSA-Lab.mp4

Categories

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • CACP
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • COE Announcements
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • General
  • Highlights
  • Innovation Magazine
  • Mechanical Announcements
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • News
  • Uncategorized
  • UTSA COE

Recent Posts

  • Klesse College Logo

    UTSA researchers secure funding through NSF’s Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier project

    September 27, 2022 – Three faculty members of t...
  • Ibukun Awolusi

    The Klesse College’s Ibukun Awolusi receives Digital Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant

    September 09, 2022 – The Association for ...
  • Klesse College Logo

    The Klesse College announces inaugural Professorships and Fellowships

    September 1, 2022 – Today, the Margie and...
  • Klesse College Logo

    The Klesse College announces faculty promotions

    August 30, 2022 – The UT System Board of ...
  • John "Jack" Simonis

    Remembering John “Jack” Simonis

    August 19, 2022 – The Margie and Bill Kle...

Archives

  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • September 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • April 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • July 2017
  • February 2017

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College)

BSE Building, Room 2.106
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-458-4490
Fax: 210-458-5515

Contact Klesse College Webmaster
Klesse College Employment

UTSA Mission
The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property – for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA Vision
To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

© 2021 The University of Texas at San Antonio | One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 | Information 210-458-4011
Campus Alerts | Jobs | Required Links | Policies | UT System | Report Fraud
Produced by University Communications and Marketing

TOP