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Nautilus Kidney Stone Retrieval Instrument - Light weight (4 grams) : Patented : Winner of a 2001 IDEA Bronze Award. Worked with client to establish new features and create identity. Complete design and engineering of plastic componets.
MRI Head Coil - Designed with an open view and maximum head room.
Tissue Stabilizer - Used in open heart surgery to hold the heart in various positions. The entire device clamps to a rail outside the chest cavity. Its low profile makes it stable and non-obtrusive. 2005
PTA Manifold
Bipolar Ablation Device - Disposable devise for ablating heart tissue to correct atrial fibrillation. Research, design and engineer this first-of-its-kind handle for client. Unique mechanism developed that multiplies clamping forces. A locking feature holds jaws closed during ablation. Ergonomic shape is comfortable to hold. Curved "neck" reaches deep inside chest cavity. cr. 2001
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Mark Bilitz
Industrial Designer/Engineer Plymouth, MN