MYOVUE
Real-time intramuscular sensing.
About 500,000 trauma patients every year are at risk of developing Acute Compartment Syndrome.
A diagnosis so rare, it is difficult to make it in time. If it is not diagnosed within six hours and treated surgically, it can lead to lasting nerve and muscle damage. If it is not treated within twelve hours, limbs are at risk of amputation.
When caring for patients who have suffered a long-bone fracture, physicians must monitor the internal pressure of muscles in the injured region. High pressure is an indicator of Acute Compartment Syndrome.
Deliverables:
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Design
Electrical Engineering
Design for Manufacturing
Developing a smarter needle.
A pressure sensor is placed into the muscle via the MyOvue needle. Once the sensor is released from the delivery device, it adheres to the patient’s skin providing continuous, high-accuracy monitoring. In placing the sensor inside the muscle- and taking real-time, second-by-second measurements - over 40% of pressure measurement error is eliminated.
The custom clip design securely holds the sensor housing in place before and during insertion. It then allows for a same-hand release of the sensor, from the parent housing. This reduces the tension on the inserted sensor and allows for easy sensor placement on the patient.
Before we design, we listen.
We conducted a series of user interviews and user-led research studies to determine the best possible hand position for comfortable insertion, easy sensor detachment from the insertion needle, and placement of the display on the patient.
