Case Study

Problem: Boston Scientific's original aspiration procedure for lung biopsies was complex, requiring a surgeon, nurse, and technician, with a two-handed device prone to detachment, kinking, and sample loss—costing $10,000 an hour in the operating room.

Solution: We designed a single-handed aspiration system with offset needle actuation and a syringe vacuum. This streamlined the process to require only one person, cutting staff needs, reducing OR time, and significantly lowering manufacturing and operational costs while improving control and outcomes.

Services: Research, Usability, Work Flow, Animal Studies, Program Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Industrial Design, Engineering, CAD, Prototpying, Optics, Manufacturing Support