Smith & Nephew

HandPort™ System


Smith&Nephew's "HandPort(TM)" system allows surgeons the ability to insert a hand into the patient to gain a tactile sense during laparoscopic surgical procedures. This is a real improvement over previous techniques which precluded a surgeon from gaining information through touch.

Client Requirements:

Smith&Nephew required a development partner capable of very fine RF welding and assembly in a Class 10,000 clean room environment.

Solutions:

Dielectrics refined and improved the initial design concept utilizing the company's patented solutions for bladder inflation and bellows construction.

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