Hands Free !

A positioning aid for safe and time-saving puncture for the ischiadicular nerve block.

Surgical Positioning Aid

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Product design, 3D-data, prototypes, logo, webdesign

By placing the thigh on sono-mount, a fixed ultrasound image is created so that the examiner can use both hands for the puncture. When inserting a pain catheter, the needle can be held in position with one hand and the catheter can be inserted with the other hand under constant sonographic vision. Our design takes into account in particular the aspects of the rotation of the ultrasound probe as well as safety and stability while at the same time being lightweight and inexpensive to manufacture.

The localization of the sciatic nerve and the subsequent performance of the sonographically controlled nerve block can be learned quickly under appropriate guidance, since the examiner’s concentration can be completely directed to the guidance of the needle tip after the angular adjustment of the ultrasound probe within the product has been completed.

The starting point for our design development was this first functional prototype, which had been developed and tested in use by sono-mount.
Dr. Michael Schütz: “The idea for the positioning aid arose during work on the patient and could be quickly developed and improved through rapid prototyping.”