Dr. Farhad Imam, a neonatal intensivist at the Children's Hospital Boston, has learned from his medical experiences and improved upon a fairly simple procedure : the catheter. Hi-Tech meets tubing in this light-guided Transluminal Catheter. Originally designed with thin-skinned babies in mind, Dr. Imam broadened his thinking to include adults. Why? It would improve procedures in outpatient, wilderness, and military settings.
For those not aware, a catheter, according to Wikipedia, is, "A tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel. Catheters thereby allow drainage or injection of fluids or access by surgical instruments."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Light-guided Medical Devices
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more efficient and accurate medical procedures using light-guided technology.
- Portable Medical Devices
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating catheters that can be used in outpatient, wilderness and military settings.
- Medical Devices for Neonatal Care
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating medical devices that cater to the specific needs of neonatal care.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Medical Technology
- Manufacturers and innovators in the medical technology industry can develop light-guided medical devices, portable medical devices and neonatal care devices.
- Military Technology
- Military technology companies can develop portable medical devices catering to the needs of military personnel in the field.
- Outdoor and Adventure Gear
- Manufacturers and innovators in the outdoor and adventure gear industry can develop portable medical devices catering to the needs of outdoors enthusiasts, hikers, trekkers, and mountaineers.
