Cystoscopy is a medical procedure that allows doctors to inspect and operate the inside of the bladder. A rigid cystoscope is the instrument used for the procedure in most cases.

Rigid Cystoscopes Include:

- A camera component
- An electrical connection system
- A rigid sheath component
- A in/out water flow control system and provision connection

How Available Rigid Cystoscopes Look Like:

PART 1: Widget — Photon Engine

A 3D printed widget and a caliper were mailed to us to first, make an sketch to scale. The drawings were made in 3rd angle projection (ASME).

Technical Sketch:

Technical Drawing:

Later to be modeled in Autodesk Fusion360, and redesigned to fit and be secured inside a cystoscope that we would also need to design.

Widget Rendered Animation:

Widget Mock Up:

Redesign of Widget For Injection Molding:

PART 2: Cystoscope Design

Requirements:

- Must accommodate securely, mount and protect the widget
- Must provide an in/out water connection
- Must provide provision to control water in/out flow
- Must accommodate 24F sheath 20 cm in length
- Must suit left or right handed use
- Must accommodate a 3 pole electrical connector
- Must be manufacturable through injection molding

Moodboard:

“Non-scary cystoscope that would be used while the patient is awake”

Inspiration Sketches:

Technical Drawings:

Injection Molding Features Close Up:

Render of Final Model:

FEA Analysis:

3D Printing of Prototype:

Physical Prototype: