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 evaluations for emerging IoT technologies.
• Sourced and managed vendors for design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Advanced the project through two critical product development process gates.

Result

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