Michael Cattafe
About Michael Cattafe
Michael Cattafe is the Manager of Product Design at Vicarious Surgical Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has developed significant medical devices, including a wearable artificial heart controller, and holds numerous design patents.
Work at Vicarious Surgical
Michael Cattafe has served as the Manager of Product Design at Vicarious Surgical Inc. since 2018. In this role, he focuses on the design and development of innovative surgical solutions. His work contributes to the company's mission of advancing surgical technology, particularly in the realm of robotics and minimally invasive procedures. Vicarious Surgical is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, where Cattafe has been instrumental in shaping product design strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Vicarious Surgical, Michael Cattafe was the President of Michael Cattafe Associates from 1984 to 2009. He led this firm for 25 years, providing design and consulting services in the Greater Boston Area. Following this, he founded Origin Product Development and served as its President from 2009 to 2018, where he continued to influence product design and development in the region.
Education and Expertise
Michael Cattafe studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and a Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.). His educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles, which he applies in his professional roles. Cattafe's expertise encompasses industrial design and product development, particularly in the medical device sector.
Patents and Innovations
Michael Cattafe holds 21 US Design Patents and 4 US Utility Patents, reflecting his contributions to the field of product design. His innovations include the development of a wearable artificial heart controller, which allows patients to engage in normal daily activities. Additionally, he played a significant role in the design of the Abiomed AB5000 circulatory support console, which notably increased product revenues.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Michael Cattafe has led several significant projects. He was involved in the acquisition of a client spinoff by Olympus Corp, contributing to the development of three generations of hand-held elemental analyzers. He also secured a contract for the design of SynCardia's total-artificial-heart support system, resulting in a modular and transportable system that received recognition from multiple awards organizations.