...XYZ
has extensive experience in developing medical devices for both
technically demanding and socially complex environments.
Please review the abridged portfolio below which highlights
surgical equipment, home care products, and mobile solutions. Additional
information is also available on the radio interview below.
Client:
Wisepill
Product: Real-time
medication event monitoring
2009
The
Wisepill real-time
medication event monitoring device makes use of mobile phone and Internet technologies
to provide medication management. The dispenser provides an
electronic heart-beat to a central management system (Wisepill
Web Server) whenever medication is taken. Patients register
their prescriptions on the Wisepill Web Server. If they forget
to take their medication at the prescribed time, a text message
reminder is sent to their mobile phones. Patients and their
caregivers are able to effectively manage medication adherence
with access provided to online adherence reports and graphs.
Weekly and monthly email reports can also be scheduled.
Client: ...XYZ
Product: Condom applicator generation
II
2007
HIV infections
are a global concern, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The applicator helps alleviate this pandemic
by, rather than introducing a new
system into an already controversial environment, improving on a
universally accepted product (condom). The device assists users
in applying the
condom correctly ensuring potential STDs are contained, and
fingernails do not rupture the HIV barrier. This product has
been globally recognized and exhibited at the Museum of Modern
Art in New York, the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design
Museum, the Holon in Israel, and the ExperimentaDesign in
Portugal
Client:
Biosentronics
Product:
Snuza mobile
baby movement monitor
2009
The Snuza Baby Monitor aims to
prevent cot
death, also known as SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome) whereby
an infant stops breathing. The unit itself
clips onto the child's nappy and monitors the babies subtle
movements. If breathing stops, the unit will
sound an alarm and vibrate to stimulate the baby. it is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and
ergonomically designed to fit comfortably on your baby’s nappy.
The vital sign monitoring technology is a result of more than a decade of research
and development into
bio-feedback systems. It was developed in response to an increasing call from parents and
pediatricians alike.
Client: Harmed
Product: Optiscope
1998
The Optiscope is a surgical device (laryngoscope) which is used
during intubation. It functions as an illuminated inspection device,
and as a 'leverage' tool to lift a patient's head. The
design provides numerous innovations over existing products,
most notably the disposable transparent optical blade, which transmits light
from a protected bulb in the handle, to the tip of the blade.
Client: Optical
Instruments
Product: I-aware
1999
Infant Eye testing which is carried out in rural settings requires
simple and durable devices. The I-aware achieves
this by reducing the component count from ten to two parts,
which allow each eye to be tested with one of three lenses
whilst the other is being shielded.
Client: One Touch
Product: Diabetes
bluetooth cradle
2007
The
diabetes cradle for use with the clients existing
blood glucose meter allows glucose readings to be transferred
using Bluetooth wireless technology to a mobile phone (or PC).
Client: Pronto
Product: Condom applicator generation
I
2005
First generation design
which has featured in numerous publications and has been voted by GQ
magazine as 1 of the 100 items South Africa should be most proud of.
