Student/Post-doc News

Team Endocutter Invited to Compete in iShow 2009

One of the University of Michigan BME design teams, "Endocutter," was selected as a semi-finalist for the 2009 ASME Innovation Showcase (IShow) competition. The team project, The Endocutter, is a medical device for gastroenterologists who require a more effective means of removing blood clots from the stomach during episodes of stomach bleeding. It is an endoscope attachment that breaks down blood clots which allows their easy removal through a conventional endoscope suction channel. Unlike current methods such as snares, forceps, or lavage tubes which are time consuming and ineffective, our device offers an efficient alternative that makes the procedure quicker, safer, and more cost-effective.

The competition will be held in Palm Desert, CA, June 14, 2009 in conjunction with the ASME Annual Meeting. To prepare teams will conduct intensive strategic thinking with team members and receive hands-on mentoring and instruction specific to their venture. Participants will experience 3-4 days of intensive class-time and several weeks of coaching and strategy sessions, leading to a sound and investor-ready pitch.

Posted on May 1, 2009, 12:00 am