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Dr. Tova Ablove needs a dynamic model to teach the pelvic organ prolapse quantification exam (POP-Q). Currently there is no effective model to show the different types and stages of prolapse, including cytoceles, rectoceles, and vault prolapse. Our objective is to design and fabricate a model which will accomplish these teaching goals. 
Prolapse Model Team (left to right): Hallie Kreitlow, Graham Bousley, Andrew Bertram, Sarah Switalski
Completed prototype fabrication and gave final poster presentation.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | September 5 | Project assigned, contact information exchanged. First contact with client made and meeting with client scheduled. All members arranged a time for weekly team meetings and began research. |
| 2 | September 12 | Completed more research on pelvic prolapse, brainstormed preliminary ideas. Was not able to meet with client due to client emergency. Met with advisor and discussed brainstorming ideas. |
| 3 | September 19 | Developed PDS, met with client to discuss design ideas. Sketched preliminary design ideas. |
| 4 | September 26 | Refined design ideas, developed design matrix. Discussed the pros and cons of each design. Assigned responsibilities for midsemester report and presentation. |
| 5 | October 3 | Refined design ideas and clarified design questions with client. Contacted client about midsemester presentation. Addressed concerns with balloon model and adjusted design matrix. Finalized preliminary design sketches. |
| 6 | October 10 | Finalized presentation. Gave presentation. Revised midsemester report. |
| 7 | October 17 | Researched materials. Finalized design idea. Contacted specialist about materials. |
| 8 | October 24 | Built mock prototype, discussed placement of all design components. |
| 9 | October 31 | Met with client, discussed support methods of silicone tube, discussed elastic limits of silicone. |
| 10 | November 7 | Purchased materials for prototype, discussed final dimensions with client. |
| 11 | November 14 | Met with silicone specialist and decided on durometer value of silicone. Purchased silicone and began fabrication of prototype. |
| 12 | November 21 | Began fabricating outer box for prototype and poured silicone sheet. Fabricated PVC outer tube structure. |
| 13 | November 28 | Purchased dowel rods and brackets for prototype. Calculated angles at which the rods enter the box. Cut and drilled holes in dowel rods. Fabricated hollow tube from silicone sheet. |
| 14 | December 5 | Finished fabrication of prototype, created final poster, and gave final presentation. |
| 15 | December 12 | Finished final deliverables: final paper, peer and self evaluations, client evaluations. Had final meeting with advisor. |
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Product Design Specifications (Sept. 15) (Oct 2 2008, 16 kb) |
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Midsemester Presentation (Oct 17 2008, 5934 kb) |
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Midsemester Report (Dec 1 2008, 456 kb) |
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Final Report (Dec 12 2008, 1936 kb) |
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Final Poster (Jan 19 2009, 1686 kb) |
