The Sweet Side Of Design
Medical Device Development
Medical device development can be especially challenging given that a patient’s health or sometimes life may be at stake when the device is being utilized. Some medical products are used in critical care environments where an intuitive design is of utmost importance.
Services
Nectar has a user centered development approach which typically involves contextual research to understand the environment and the context of use which can be especially important for these types of products. Combining this with a disciplined process focusing on usability ensures a medical device design that the user can easily understand and operate. The result can be a market leading product which offers real ease of use benefits to the medical practitioner and better health outcomes to the patient.
A human factors driven configuration is developed on the front end of the project; any required mechanisms are developed concurrently. Solid electro-mechanical integration and strong mechanical engineering through to a production design ensures a well executed product. Many of today’s diagnostic devices have a user interface which nectar can also aid on the development. We can also provide prototypes for regulatory approvals during the development process.
- Contextual Research
- Human Factors & Ergonomics
- Configuration Development
- Electro-Mechanical Integration
- Mechanism Development
- User Interface
- Production Design
- Regulatory Integration
- Prototypes for Validation
Experience
Our diverse range of experience in the development of medical devices includes diagnostic devices, surgical devices, patient monitoring / treatment, and consumable / disposable items. The common thread has been a user-centered development approach that ensures that the product addresses the real needs of the user in an intuitive manner.
- Diagnostic Devices
- Surgical Devices
- Patient monitoring / Treatment Devices
- Disposable / Consumable Products
- Apex Locator for Root Canals - for Sybron Endodontics ( product development and user interface )
- CPAP Ventilator – for Viasys / Cardinal Health ( product development and user interface )
- Cardiopulmonary Testing System for Viasys / Cardinal Health ( product development and user interface )
- Retinal Diagnositc Imaging System for Eyetel Imaging
- Breath Coordinated Inhaler for KOS Phramaceuticals / Abbott Labs
- Portable Intensive Care Platform ( LSTAT ) for Integrated Medical Systems ( product development and user interface )
- Disposable Skin Stapler for Richard Allen Medical