A designer/engineer who has experience and knowledge designing medical implants is currently required.
You will be responsible for designing a medical device which is implanted in the stomach region for weight-loss.
In summary, the device is like a reverse PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) feeding tube.
The concept is similar to the weight loss device by Aspire Bariatrics 'Aspire Assist'- [login to view URL]
The designer role includes:
Provide details of materials, design, usage and implant procedure
Materials must be safe to be implanted in the human body for long term.
The project plan is for the implant to be created with a 3d printer.
Designer will provide plans for the design to be created by 3d printer.
Designer will identify a 3d printing company in the US who specializes in medical implants so the actual device can be manufactured.
The device design must be approved by the clients bariatric doctor.
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