1. Dennis Prentice – Project Manager (ME) Anthony Culotta – Mechanical Engineer Jason Nichols – Mechanical Engineer Belinda Segui – Electrical Engineer Sponsor/Advisor: Dr. Steven Day Advisor: Dr. Rick Lux On Site Customers: Dr. Bill Hallinan and Dr. Todd Massey

2.  A working replica of a human thoracic cavity to use as a surgical training device for implanting a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)  Market: Surgeons training for this surgery Companies such as Thoratec, which create LVADs and may desire to provide training services

3.  Pressurized Heart  Surgical Field/Confined Workspace  Cleanable  Replaceable Connected Tubing to Heart  Ease of Storage  Durability  Quick Setup and Teardown  Match Average Patient

5.  A fluid control system to provide pressurization to the heart  Dimension of trainer matches that of an average patient  Incorporation of lungs, diaphragm, abdominal pocket and skin provide the appropriate surgical field and confined space  Reservoirs and material selection provide the ability for it to be cleaned