Need Statements

A need for a detailed and complete view of the patient’s GI tract during capsule endoscopy in order to perform a thorough examination for a better diagnosis.

A need to for a cardiac pacemaker that does not require a second surgery to retain function throughout the patient’s life, thereby decreasing the extra cost and trauma for the patient due to pacemaker replacement.

A way to permanently seal bleeding vessels during surgery in order to prevent post-surgery bleeding and improve patient recovery.

A need for colonoscopes and gastroscopes to retain their initial ease of operation so that they don’t require the surgeon to apply excessive force to operate.

A need to reduce the damage to the patient’s urethra caused by the relatively large diameter of the ureteroscope

A need to prevent the surgery suction device from getting clogged by clots and dried blood

A way to reduce safety risks for the surgical team and potential impediments to the procedure caused by cables and tubes obstructing high traffic areas of the operating room.

A way to rethread suturing needle while reducing injury to the scrub nurses.

A need for healthcare providers to be able to see the image from the endoscope while in a comfortable posture

An efficient way to determine the normality of sample tissue cells being biopsied during surgery to decrease the operation time.

A need to reduce patient discomfort during tracheoscopy

During minimally invasive surgery and open surgeries, a way to temporarily place tools aside for use