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The Future
of Medtech:
Here's What
It Will Take to
Get There
W
e're at an inflection point in device history. Technology and innovation
have had a long legacy in medical device development,
but what's changed in recent years is the rapid acceleration and
advancement of data, technology, and users' expectations. It's
become even clearer that data is power. Tracking vital health signs to help manage
a condition, the ability to improve fitness levels, or for overall well-being
means people are able to proactively take control of their own health. They can
have more informed conversations with health professionals and leverage data
for decisions.
Data can also be a confidence booster. Knowing when a change occurs, when
an action is needed, or that everything is as it should be - that feeling can make
a difference in the everyday lives of those who use a wearable or other medical
device.
As device designers and manufacturers, we have a powerful job - to create these
devices so that people are empowered and have the ability to take control of their
health. And it's our responsibility to ignite the next wave of device innovation.
It's an exciting, yet challenging time. As someone who partners with some of
the largest medical device companies, I know that the pace of innovation and
creating the next generation of devices is within grasp - I've seen it firsthand
within 3M and within the companies we partner with.
Here are four areas that will help propel us into the future.
Build a Supply Chain That Turns on a Dime
A device's system has historically been limited to thinking
in terms of the physical device. What needs to be designed
in, and how does it all need to function together?
But it's not just about what we're innovating. We
need to talk more about how we're innovating. It
means broadening the definition of a device's
system to include the system around the device
- how it's going to come together.
The pandemic has taught us that a
nimble supply chain is what can set a
company apart from its competitors.
To unlock the next level of innovation,
supply chains supporting device
development, and medical devices
in particular, need to be able to
scale to meet demand.
The medical device world is laborious
- and for good reason.
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