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Industrial Designer
Image: coutesy NBSPS Inc.
autoRIC - Remote Ischemic Conditioning
CellAegis Devices Inc.
A new, portable, automated device that provides mobile 'point-of-care' delivery of remote ischemic conditioning which prepares the heart and other vital organs to better cope with an acute cardiac event.
Patented design (listed as inventor) in final stages of FDA approvals, CE marking granted in 2012. Designed and developed under ISO 13485 QMS medical quality system.
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
Concepts developed based on eliminating the air tube and wires associated with the procedure, resulting in a unique solution and U.S patent certification. Extensive research and user scenario feedback were conducted to ensure concept was feasible and would garner wide acceptance by the end users.
UI & UX DEVELOPMENT:
Work flow analysis and focus groups with real Cath-lab nurses were conducted in order to determine best interface and indicators required for the UI membrane. Each operating scenario required a full story board and many iterations before an optimal user experience was achieved.
Early concepts incorporated a digital display screen with a count down timer. This direction was abandoned due to size constraints and the amount of power being drawn from the internal batteries.
SOFT GOOD DEVELOPMENT:
Close working relationship with Chinese soft goods vendor was key to meeting production goals. This included off-hour conference calls in the evenings and mutiple versions and samples for quality testing and user reviews.
Key objectives were to ensure proper location and function of the internal air bladder as well as user comfort. The applicator had to work well but also needed to look and feel disposable while using environmentally friendly materials.
