Biodesign

Recognize market opportunities, master the design process, and develop business acumen with this 'how-to' guide to medical technology innovation. A three-step, proven approach to the biodesign innovation process - identify, invent, implement - provides a practical formula for innovation. The experiences of hundreds of innovators and companies, in the form of case studies, quotes and practical advice, offer a realistic, action-orientated roadmap for successful biodesign innovation. Real-world examples, end-of-chapter projects, and Getting Started sections guide the reader through each of the key stages of the process and provide a template to create their own new medical devices. Addressing common medical, engineering, and business challenges to develop well-rounded expertise, this book is the complete package for any biodesign entrepreneur. The text is supported by valuable resources, including up-to-date industry changes: found at ebiodesign.org.

ISBN 0521517427   Pages 778 ISBN13 9780521517423 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 2350 Publisher Cambridge University Press   Published in Cambridge Imprint Cambridge University Press   Series title Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering Format Hardback   Height (mm) 276 Publication date 25 Sep 2009   Width (mm) 219 DEWEY 610.28   Spine width (mm) 50 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly, Tertiary education

		Preface
		Community
		Biographies
		Glossary
Pt. I		Identify
Sect. 1		Needs Finding
1		Strategic focus
2		Observation and problem identification
3		Need statement development
Sect. 2		Needs Screening
4		Disease state fundamentals
5		Treatment options
6		Stakeholder analysis
7		Market analysis
8		Needs filtering
Pt. II		Invent
Sect. 3		Concept Generation
9		Ideation and brainstorming
10		oncept screening
Sect. 4		Concept Selection
11		Intellectual property basics
12		Regulatory basics
13		Reimbursement basics
14		Business models
15		Prototyping
16		Final concept selection
Pt. III		Implement
Sect. 5		Development Strategy and Planning
17		IP strategy
18		R&D strategy
		More...

'Everything you ever wanted to know about medical device entrepreneurship and more. Paul, Josh and Stefanos have led an A class team of experienced device company builders to produce a reference document to guide an aspiring device entrepreneur through all the challenges of getting an idea to market. These are tough times. Whether you're a physician with an idea, an engineer or a businessman, this is a unique and powerful resource.' John Abele, Founder Chairman, Boston Scientific '... fascinating ... I would recommend this book strongly to SMEs ... in Europe who wish to penetrate the American market with medical device related products.' Scope

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