--- title: BD Single-piece Laparoscopic Instrument | Farm description: Farm worked with Cardinal Health, formerly CareFusion, and later acquired by BD, on a laparoscopic device with dramatic improvements in handle ergonomics. --- [Back to Projects](https://www.farmpd.com/work) ##### BD Client List ##### By Client [Abbott](https://www.farmpd.com/work/abbott-supera-stent-delilvery-system) [Avanos Medical](https://www.farmpd.com/work/avanos-medical-coolief-radiofrequency-generator) [BD](https://www.farmpd.com/work/bd-take-apart-laparoscopic-instrument) [Cardinal Health](https://www.farmpd.com/work/cardinal-health-kendall-scd-compression-system) [ConMed Corporation](https://www.farmpd.com/work/conmed-detachatip-laparoscopic-instrument) [Cook Medical](https://www.farmpd.com/work/cook-medical-navalign-delivery-device) [Cooper Surgical](https://www.farmpd.com/work/cooper-surgical-laparoscopic-trocar) [Cordis](https://www.farmpd.com/work/cordis-incraft-aaa-stent-graft-system) [Corindus Vascular Robotics](https://www.farmpd.com/work/corindus-corpath-guidewire-delivery-system) [DJO Global](https://www.farmpd.com/work/djo-global-aircast-airselect) [Echo Therapeutics](https://www.farmpd.com/work/echo-therapeutics-prelude-skinprep-system) [GE Healthcare](https://www.farmpd.com/work/ge-healthcare-procare-vital-signs-monitor) [Hollister Incorporated](https://www.farmpd.com/work/hollister-anchor-fast-oral-endotracheal-tube-fastener) [Hologic](https://www.farmpd.com/work/hologic-affirm-prone-biopsy-table) [Inova Diagnostics](https://www.farmpd.com/work/inova-diagnostics-chemiluminescent-immunoassay-analyzer) [INTEGRA Biosciences](https://www.farmpd.com/work/integra-biosciences-viaflo-vision-pipettor) [Integra Life Sciences](https://www.farmpd.com/work/integra-cusa-clarity-ultrasonic-tissue-ablation-system) [Medrobotics](https://www.farmpd.com/work/medrobotics-flex-robotic-system) [Medtronic](https://www.farmpd.com/work/medtronic-arctic-front-cryoablation-device) [MolecuLight](https://www.farmpd.com/work/moleculight-optical-imaging-device) [NinePoint Medical](https://www.farmpd.com/work/ninepoint-medical-esophageal-imaging-system) [Pari](https://www.farmpd.com/work/pari-hydrate-humidifier) [Perkin Elmer](https://www.farmpd.com/work/perkin-elmer-differential-scanning-calorimeter) [Smith & Nephew](https://www.farmpd.com/work/smith-nephew-fluid-management-shaver-systems) [Stryker Medical](https://www.farmpd.com/work/stryker-mako-robotic-system) [TransMedics](https://www.farmpd.com/work/transmedics-organ-care-system) [Waters Corporation](https://www.farmpd.com/work/waters-acquity-uplc-system) [Zoll Medical Corporation](https://www.farmpd.com/work/zoll-medical-propaq-md-defibrillator)           # BD Snowden-Pencer Single-piece Laparoscopic Instrument ## Superior ergonomics revolutionize a market Cardinal Health, formerly CareFusion, and later acquired by BD, asked Farm to help develop a universal handle design for a new line of laparoscopic instruments. Farm began the project with a significant research effort, interviewing 24 surgeons across multiple disciplines to gain an understanding of user needs and competitive product preferences. The data gathered from these interviews were then combined with ethnographic research and observations of live procedures, and led the team to insights that drove the final design and the detailed engineering of the handle. Our team created a new tool with dramatic improvements in ergonomics. We incorporated a removable insert with better grip characteristics that accommodates a wider range of thumbs. We optimized the handle shaft angle, made the finger openings larger, and improved the force distribution on a user’s fingers. The handle design has a more substantial feel while offering improved backlash and rotation-knob performance over previous products. The result? A better user experience for the surgeon performing difficult laparoscopic procedures. ### More of Our Work [**BD Snowden-Pencer Take-apart System** Laparoscopic Instrument ](https://www.farmpd.com/work/bd-take-apart-laparoscopic-instrument) [**Cooper Surgical Sensiport Laparoscopic Trocar** Abdominal Access System ](https://www.farmpd.com/work/cooper-surgical-laparoscopic-trocar) [**ConMed DetachaTip Laparoscopic Instrument** Multi-use Reposable Instrument ](https://www.farmpd.com/work/conmed-detachatip-laparoscopic-instrument) ### How can we help you? [Contact us](https://www.farmpd.com/contact-us-locations) At Farm we help you shape the future of healthcare. 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