HOW IT WORKS
Our cervical insufficiency diagnostic device works by inserting a probe inside the vagina through the use of a speculum. The device then administers a suction pressure to allow for the formation of a vacuum fit with the cervical tissue and probe. Once this has been achieved, the device measures and reads displacement as a function of varying pressure values. These values are then used to calculate a Young's Modulus which can be used to identify the risk of cervical insufficiency.
These CAD designs display how our device will look and the components that make up the device. The sensor housing components displayed on the right will hold the probe shaft and the distance sensor.
The diagram on the left, a Firmware State diagram, displays how all of the components will achieve its function to display the risk of cervical insufficiency and the diagram on the right shows what the function of all of the electronic components are.
An orientation-independent vacuum trap that could be patentable on its own. It allows for the collection and retention of fluids that may be sucked up.
An image of prototype 0 and how the electronic components all fit together.
A video pitch describing our project submitted to a global biomedical innovation competition.