Human-Centered Surgical Tools
Project Lead
As a Project Lead at US Medical Innovations, I led the design and development of the Canady Robotics SR-70 Surgical System, overseeing an $8M R&D program from concept through verification. I contributed to the clinical translation and launch of the Canady Plasma XL-1000 Generator, advancing cold plasma technology from laboratory research to patient care. My work spanned electromechanical system design, PCB prototyping, supplier management under ISO 13485, and full FDA design control documentation, including risk management under ISO 14971 and verification and validation activities. I supported regulatory testing under IEC 60601, 62366, and 62304 standards, while collaborating closely with clinicians and cross-functional teams to refine safety-critical, human-centered interfaces. This work resulted in five U.S. patents in surgical robotics and medical device engineering.
Programs
Surgical robotics and energy devices
Human-centered interfaces for safety-critical workflows
Execution
Concept through verification
Design controls, risk management, V&V, and standards testing
Outputs
Multiple U.S. patents
Robotic handpiece architecture and generator industrial design
What I owned
System-level design leadership across robotics and electrosurgical platforms
Human-centered interface and workflow design with clinician feedback loops
Design controls deliverables: requirements, risk analysis, V&V planning and execution
Supplier coordination under ISO 13485 quality systems
How it was validated
Iterative prototyping and bench testing for safety-critical behavior
Verification testing against engineering requirements and hazards
Standards-aligned testing support (IEC 60601, IEC 62366, IEC 62304, ISO 14971)
Use-focused refinement informed by clinician feedback and lab evaluation