376-0002-00L Product Design in Medical Engineering
Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | S. J. Ferguson |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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376-0002-00 V | Produktentwicklung in der Medizintechnik Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert. | 2 hrs |
| S. J. Ferguson | |||||||||||||||||||||
376-0002-00 U | Produktentwicklung in der Medizintechnik | 2 hrs |
| S. J. Ferguson |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This course will provide insight into various aspects of medical device design such as patient needs assessment, product specification, research and technical design, validation, regulatory affairs and clinical evaluation. |
Learning objective | The goal of this lecture series is to enable the students to (i) identify the principal functional requirements for a medical device, (ii) to understand the mechanical properties of natural tissues and synthetic biomaterials, (iii) to apply this information and a basic knowledge of mechanics in the calculation of implant performance, (iv) to develop a plan for the pre-clinical evaluation and regulation of a new device. |
Content | 1. Introduction to Medical Technology 2. Design Process 3. Mechanics 4. Mechanics of Materials 5. Tissue Mechanics 6. Prostheses: Biomechanics and Design 7. Prostheses: Biomaterials, Surfaces and Wear 8. Allografts: Heart Valves 9. Preclinical Evaluation 10. Regulatory Affairs (MepV, FDA, CE) 11. Intellectual Property 12. Group Work and Presentation |
Lecture notes | https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=180 |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2013; Version 23.05.2017 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2017; Version 07.10.2021 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2011; Version 01.08.2016 (First Year Examinations) Bachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2013; Version 27.05.2015 (Examination Block 1) |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | S. J. Ferguson |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Obligatorisches Leistungselement zählt 30% der Endnote; Gruppen-basierte Projektarbeit mit dem Ziel, ein Medizinprodukt vom ersten Konzept bis zum (virtuellen) Prototyp zu entwickeln. Bei Prüfungsablegung oder Repetition 1 Jahr und mehr nach Vorlesungsbesuch muss dieses Element nicht wiederholt werden. Prüfung findet am Computer statt / Exam written on the computer |
Written aids | Handgeschriebene Zusammenfassung (3 A4-Blätter, doppelseitig erlaubt). |
Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Lernmaterialen |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Health Sciences and Technology Bachelor | Examination Block 1 | O |