MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DISSECTION LAB

EXPERIMENT-8

PRODUCT: NEEDLE DESTROYER

TEAM 4

CHAITANYA KUMAR D (ED11B045)

DATE OF EXPERIMENT: 18-03-2014

DATE OF SUBMISSION: 20-03-2014

Abstract: The Dissection of the needle destroyer was done in the lab. And working principles of each module has been studied and observed. And then needle destroyer was assembled back.

Introduction: Needle destroyer is a medical device used to destroy the needles after Using and also remove a needle from a syringe. In developing countries, there is still a need for improvements in needle safety in hospital settings as most of the needle removal processes are done manually and under severe risk of hazard from needles puncturing skin and allowing infection. These countries cannot afford needles with individual safety devices attached, so needle-removers must be used to remove the needle from the syringe. This lowers possible pathogen spread by preventing the reuse of the syringes, reducing incidents of accidental needle-sticks, and facilitating syringe disposal.

Tools/Equipment Used: Screw driver of appropriate sizes.

Specification:

Manufacturer: LABLINE EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD.

Mains Input: 230v, 50Hz / 110v, 60Hz, AC

Body: Metal Body

Gauge of Needles: Can Burn 30 to 20 Gauge

Destruction Time: 1.5 to 3 Seconds

Burning Temp: 1400° C to 1800° C

Weight: 2.1 Kg. Net

Overall Size: 155 (L) x 129 (W) x 86 (H) mm

Dissection Procedure: S.No Task Tools Used Time Taken

1Take out the drawer Hand 5 sec

2Open the screws to

remove the top cover Screw driver 1-2 mins

Parts: S.No

Part Material Function

1 Drawer Plastic To collect the dust and syringe cap.

2 Puller Metal To take out the syringe cap

3 Cutter Metal To cut the needle

4 Burner Metal To burn the needle

5 Power button Plastic To Switch the power on/off

6 Transformer Metal  Transfers energy between two circuits through electromagn

etic induction7 Fuse Glass To protect the device

when short circuits

Discussion: It is designed in such a way that we can used to cut the needles or burn the needles after using and also to take out the syringe caps. it helps to prevents from hurting.

Special Features: The special feature of the product was the material used to burn the needle.

Pros:

Simple equipment –easy to handle and use. Has a drawer to store dust and caps.

Cons:

The cutter is little bit hard to cut the needles. It’s very hard to cut the needle with higher diameter.

Product Modules/Assemblies/Sub-Assemblies:

PullerDrawer

CutterDrawer

BurnerCoilDrawer

Fuse

Functional De-composition:

S.No

Components Task Sub-Function

1

2

3

4