TiMesh Product Transfer to MPROC Humacao

Abstract

The objective of this project is to ensure that the machining, electropolishing, product testing and packaging processes; manufacturing control methods; and product specifications are properly installed, qualified and validated for the TiMesh product at Medtronic Spinal Humacao. The TiMesh product is being transferred from Medtronic Goleta in California, where is has been manufactured for the last 15 years. The transfer of the TiMesh product will be implemented in a Cell Operating System with a Product ID Equipment to ensure the best control of the product during the final inspection and packaging steps of the product. The products will be 100% inspected during routine manufacturing activities. The TiMesh will be distributed worldwide due to its small size and use in operating rooms. The DMAIC methodology was used for this research project for the product transfer of TiMesh surgical screws at Medtronic Spinal Humacao from the sister company Medtronic Goleta in California. DMAIC is a methodology used for process improvements using Six Sigma. DMAIC is an acronym that stands for the five phases of this process: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. Key terms ⎯ DMAIC, inspection, product ID, TiMesh product