Join us for a journey through the dynamic world of medical device development, where innovation meets practical application. In this presentation, we delve into the intricate ecosystem of creating medical devices for consumer use. We explore the interdependencies of application, classification, evidence generation, and strategic marketing – elements that are crucial yet often challenging to synchronize effectively.
Drawing from real-world experience, we will share intriguing case studies of groundbreaking devices that defy conventional marketing and regulatory frameworks, illustrating the potential of medical technology to transform consumer health.
- “Voice to Diabetes: Decoding Health from Speech” – Be captivated by an AI algorithm capable of identifying Type 2 diabetes from mere seconds of speech. This presentation highlights the challenges of categorizing and commercializing such a unique product, which, while technically a software as a medical device, transcends traditional physical device classifications.
- “Multimodal Spirometer: Anticipating Asthma Before It Strikes” – Discover the evolution of a time domain biomarker-measuring device from an engineering prototype to a Class II device, and finally to a consumer-ready product. This spirometer represents a leap forward in preemptive asthma management.
- “Opioid Detection Radar: A Lifesaving Innovation in Public Spaces” – Learn about a novel radar-based system designed to detect breathing patterns indicative of opioid overdoses in public bathrooms. This unconventional device blurs the lines between consumer, medical, and non-medical technology, showcasing the potential for medical devices to serve broader societal needs.