Alcon Surgical- MicroScissors

Scissores used to cut away neo-vascularization inside the eye, often caused by diabetes

Task:

Design a disposal version of a tip assembly for use on existing handles. Unlike existing re-usable tools, surgeons would be confident that this is sharp.

Result:

First use of laser welding for making of scissors.  Special photo etched stencils used in sharpening and attachment of blades. 

U.S. Patent # 5,562,693

Supervised each step of assembly in manufacturing.

Device is no longer available.