Hospital tools can be extremely expensive and costly to acquire which can leave impoverished countries unable to afford the proper surgical drill instruments needed to perform safe and sanitary operations. A team working at the University of British Columbia along with experts in Uganda have come together to develop a low-cost alternative drill that features a dry bag body. The design ensures that a drill from the hardware store -- that is much more affordable -- can be transformed into a hospital-grade equivalent and be rendered safe to use.
The dry bag cover ensures that the tool is waterproof and safe to use near the body. The fabric is specially cut to wrap around the spinning head that can be fitted with the surgical parts needed to perform an operation.
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Trend Themes
1. Low-cost Surgical Tools - The development of low-cost alternatives for surgical tools presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the healthcare industry.
2. Affordable Medical Equipment - Creating affordable medical equipment can address the issue of accessibility in impoverished countries and open up new markets for manufacturers.
3. Transformative Design Solutions - Innovative designs, like the dry bag cover, offer disruptive innovation opportunities for improving functionality and safety in medical tools.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can benefit from affordable and accessible tools to provide quality medical services.
2. Medical Device Manufacturing - Manufacturers of medical devices have the opportunity to tap into new markets by offering low-cost alternatives.
3. Product Design - Designers and engineers can explore transformative design solutions to enhance functionality and safety in medical equipment.