Result

Worrell's creative engineering staff took the lead with our researchers and industrial designers to make the device and procedure simpler by making the suturing process more dependable and the display system more universal across different hospital systems. Our engineers took the beginnings of an idea for the procedure and an initial prototype from Drs. Speziali and Daily all the way through to manufacturing. Through animal surgery observations and interviews with the surgeons we were able to ascertain the key elements needed in the design and engineering of the new device.

Through many different prototypes and surgical trials Worrell's team worked together with the surgeons to create the perfect shaped and functional tip for the device allowing for easy entry to the body cavity as well as a precise suture application. Human factors and usability principles guided our design and engineering effort for the needle's ability to complete a full suture while inserted into a beating heart.

Worrell's staff is experienced with different materials and processes enabling superior collaboration with our manufacturing partner. We were able to provide a cost effective and easy to manufacture solution. Worrell also assisted in NeoChord's branding, company graphics and logos including package design. Even with restrictions by the FDA from marketing medical instruments, Worrell started the fledgling firm on a solid brand direction through the appropriate design of the device and procedure.