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MEEN40600

Academic Year 2024/2025

Medical Device Design (MEEN40600)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Eoin O'Cearbhaill
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Medical Device Design requires an understanding of clinical, technical and legal/regulatory needs and requirements.
This module is project and research led and will focus on developing a prototype and plan for medical device translation and commercialisation. Using the Stanford Biodesign model, in collaboration with clinical advisors, we use a stepwise approach to (1) identify a clinical need associated with a medical procedure, (2) invent a suitable device to address this need and (3) propose a suitable implementation strategy for its clinical translation.
The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, required reading, guest speakers, based around a group design project. Students must complete regular project presentations and assessment exercises. Working in teams, the students compile a report and presentation pitch on their medical device technological solution.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students will:
(a) Demonstrate an ability to derive, analyse and apply potential design solutions within the medical device design process
(b) Demonstrate an understanding of the core requirements and of legal and ethical issues, including the circular economy, within regulatory frameworks
(c) Be able to define core user needs for a given medical device application area
(d) Be able to capture and define core issues relating to intellectual property within a device design
(e) Be able to identify and rank clinical needs and potential medical device design solutions
(f) Development project management skills related to medical device development
(g) Be cognisant of the commercial challenges in clinical translation of medical device technology

Indicative Module Content:

The module follows a condensed version of the Biodesign Approach to Medical Device Development through team-based projects aimed at identifying and addressing real clinical needs:
(1) Clinical Need Identification - Figure out strategic focus, learn how to observe and identify clinical problems, construct and rank clinical need statements
(2) Invent Device Solutions - Ideation & Brainstorming, Prototyping and concept development
(3) Implementation Plan - Developing IP, Regulatory and Clinical Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis and Business Development Plan

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

12
Conversation Class

24
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

48
Total

132

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
A combination of lecture content (delivered through pre-recorded presentations when required), live and pre-recorded student team presentations as project updates (in person, with Zoom access as a backup, where feasible), end of trimester student project pitches, in-class quizzes, team meetings with project mentors. Access to 3D printing and other prototyping facilities through teaching assistants will be reviewed continuously throughout the trimester.
Efforts will be made to make content available to students who are unable to be physically located on the UCD Belfield campus.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Stage 3 complete.

Learning Recommendations:

Engineering or science background.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MEEN40100 - Biomechanics

Equivalents:
Medical Device Design (EEME40460)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): In-class quiz, designed to assess the student's knowledge and understanding of the Biodesign process; fundamentals of Medical Device Design; student engagement in peer-to-peer learning Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Group Work Assignment: Final Project Pitch to a panel of experts Week 12 Graded No
32.5
 No
Group Work Assignment: Report in the Style of an Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund application (1 report per group) Week 14 Graded No
22.5
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Peer and Self-Assessment Form Submitted Week 14 Graded No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Weekly feedback on group work is provided through the online tool DEFT

Biodesign : The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies - 2nd Edition

Online and Physical version available through UCD Library

Name Role
Dr Irina Khaydukova Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Thomas Lijnse Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Gang Shen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Prateek Yadav Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 10 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 1-6 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
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