If you think you need to be an engineering or medical professional to invent a medical device, this story will change your mind. A Minnesota grandmother and part-time customer service worker named Shawn Sisco invented a device that prevents a common problem caused by Foley catheters. The tube of the Foley catheter has been known to bend or twist, abrading the skin of its user. It happened t... Read MorePosts Tagged ‘Medical Devices’
This Minnesota Grandmother Invented a Medical Device with Stuff Around the House
If you think you need to be an engineering or medical professional to invent a medical device, this story will change your mind. A Minnesota grandmother and part-time customer service worker named Shawn Sisco invented a device that prevents a common problem caused by Foley catheters. The tube of the Foley catheter has been known to bend or twist, abrading the skin of its user. It happened t... Read MoreWireless Charging in Medical Devices Becoming a Valued Feature
For inventors of medical devices, it can be deeply gratifying when an invention improves the patient experience, bringing relief that can be psychological as well as physical. In a recent article published on Machine Design, Rehana Begg pointed out how electrical cords and wires on medical devices can produce anxiety for patients who are already in a state of discomfort and fear. Wired medical dev... Read More