life sciences design award concept
Third Prize
The Crano-fixator is a cervical support device for stabilizing the necks of patients with vertebral injuries or damage. In contrast to current devices the Crano-fixator is not screwed to the skull, but is held firmly in place by an individually tailored cranial ring. The great innovation is that the computer tomography, at the same time as obtaining medical information, provides the data necessary for the construction of this ring. This spares the patient additional examinations which could endanger health, and the device uses new materials and anti-bacterial textiles to improve comfort and hygiene significantly.
Students: Julia Hanisch, Timo Wurz
Course: Diploma Product Design
Tutors: Prof. Frank Zebner, Michael Tinius
