When creating a medical device, it’s easy to become solely focused on the creation of your product, but you also have to think about the future. Where will the device be stored, and how will it be displayed in use? How it will travel from place to place? How will it be protected in the field? It’s no surprise a team full of cart specialists would suggest a medical cart to solve these problems, but in the end that’s your decision. Just don’t push it off too long. There are a lot of benefits to getting a medical cart designed for your device before it’s finished, and here are a few:
1. Sets your medical device apart from your competitors at tradeshows.
Having the cart ready for tradeshows will allow you to brand your device as a system design. When equipment is integrated on a cart customers see a “complete” look and get a better understanding of how it will function in the field. Even if your device isn’t in the final stages of development, HUI can accommodate any changes to the cart as your device changes along the way.
2. Allows you to get your medical device and cart 60601 certified together.
Medical devices need to be tested to IEC 60601-1 Third Edition standards. If you integrate your device into a cart, the cart may also need to meet portions of the standard. Why go through this testing twice and drag out the timeline when you can get the device and cart certified at the same time?
3. Provides enough time for beta testing.
If you’re proactive, you can get the cart through the design process prior to the product launch deadline. That way if something isn’t working correctly, you’ll have time to revise the design. This gives you the opportunity to have multiple user groups test out the product and determine its success, so you can make alterations as needed. HUI will work with you to make tweaks to your cart design as you revise the medical device design.
There are many benefits to starting your cart design alongside your medical device design. Each one ultimately resulting in more time for development and in turn a better product for your customer. If you have any further questions, or if you’re looking to start a custom medical cart project of your own, contact us today.
