Considerations for Your Minimally Invasive Device - OMTEC 2018
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The document discusses key considerations for designing minimally invasive surgical (MIS) devices, emphasizing the importance of functionality, durability, and user-friendliness. It highlights the need for versatility in design, taking into account factors like economics, primary and secondary uses, and the varying capabilities of surgical staff. The conclusion urges designers to account for worst-case scenarios to ensure devices remain effective under diverse conditions.
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Considerations for Your Minimally Invasive Device - OMTEC 2018
- 2. Considerations for Your Minimally Invasive Device PATRICK SWEENEY MD
- 3. MIS What does MIS mean to you? What do you consider when designing an MIS device? Who are you designing the devices for?
- 5. Economics in Value Based System Design versatility Can it be intelligent or deliver medication? Radiopacity, MRI compatible, Image guided, Absorbable? Single-Use sterile vs designed to clean and sterilize easily by BUSY staff Manufacturing and Shipping economies start with Design What goes in may come out! What happens when the patient gets old?
- 6. Functionality - Design vs Function Will your devices be used solely as they were intended to? Primary/Secondary uses Surgeons/Support staff Valuable resource? Problem?
- 7. Durability / User Friendliness Are you designing for the Best Case Scenario? Don’t assume every surgeon is on top of their game Few patients are the ideal age, height and weight Every surgical staff member is not bright eyed, bushy-tailed and happy to help! KISS and design for the worst case scenario
- 8. Wrap Up Economics Consider expanded value, manufacture, and distribution costs Functionality Serve the Higher Purpose! Durability Design for the bad customer and worst case