Situation

Our client needed a new patient controller for their implanted neuro-stimulator. The Controller addressed the immediate need for the patient to control therapy delivery as well as future connectivity for multiple scenarios.

Task

We were engaged to manage the product’s development lifecycle, while handling Product Management and Systems Engineering responsibilities.

Action

• 📌 Developed a flexible product specification for current and future needs.
• 📌 Conducted Proof of Concept (POC) evaluations for emerging IoT technologies.
• 📌 Sourced and managed vendors for design, testing, and manufacturing.
• 📌 Advanced the project through two critical Product Development Process (PDP) gates.

Result

The new controller has helped propel the company to become one of the most successful medical device startups of the decade. Its connectivity features have enabled more efficient, patient-centered workflows, enhancing the user experience.