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The Future of Medtech
Left: Tracking vital health signs to help manage a condition
or for overall well-being means people can proactively take
control of their own health. (Credit: 3M)
Right: Body-worn wearables are better for data that needs
to be medically sound, like continuous glucose monitors
(CGMs) used for tracking glucose levels. (Credit: 3M)
There are strict regulations that are important to meet. On
the other hand, it's a competitive market that would benefit
from finding areas in which to take well-informed and calculated
risks.
Rapid prototyping is one area that's proven successful in other
highly regulated markets and could be a way to quickly understand
what's working and what isn't, and what can be done
within the confines of the device world's regulations. Designs
can be validated, manufacturing processes proven - all the
while adjusting and making tweaks before anything is considered
finalized and commercialized.
Balance Art and Science, Form, and Function
Wearables worn on the wrist and wearables worn on the body
each have their moments when they're the best for the job.
Wrist-worn wearables can work well, for instance, with tracking
distance, calories burned, and other fitness-related metrics.
Body-worn wearables are better for data that needs to be medically
sound, like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) used for
tracking glucose levels.
Medical devices need both form and function. The level and
type of data that a device needs to collect should influence the
device's form and where on the body it could be placed. That
will help ensure that the device can fulfill its
intended function. Wrist-worn wearables aren't
as secure to the body, whereas ones that
connect directly to the skin are, like CGMs and
patches.
We need both art and science. Creating an
intuitive user experience is essential. If the intended
user doesn't understand how to use the
device at any stage - from application to removal
- they likely aren't going to want to use
the device again.
Many companies are already working on finding
a balance between the attributes of form and
function, art and science. Discovering the right
combination may unlock even more possibilities.
Design the Full System
Knowing when a change occurs or when an action is needed can make a difference in the
everyday lives of those who use a wearable or other medical device. (Credit: 3M)
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Many devices are complex systems. But historically,
some components or layers of the device
have been left out until the rest of the device
design is practically finalized or as an
afterthought to the overall device design.
Adhesives are one such layer. Whether
they're adhering components together or
sticking the device to skin, they play an importMedical
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