MediPlast - Ear Suction Handle
Client: MediPlast
Case: Improved usability through the redesign of the handle piece for an ear suction set
Brief
MediPlast is a Swedish distributor and manufacturer for a variety of medical products, particularly ear suction sets, for the Nordic region. They approached Eye-D when they began receiving feedback from practitioners that the handle for their existing set was too small.
Capabilities
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Prototyping
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Ergonomics
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Field studies and end user testing
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Modular design
Our Involvement
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Redesign of handle
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Manufacturing collaboration (Advising/consulting)
Process
The process included agile iterations of the packaging design with quick CAD redesigns, rapid prototypes, and client feedback with close cooperation with the tool makers.
Concept
The aim was to design a suction set handle that included a better tactile grip through hole features and complex tool cores to enable easy and precise suction control.
Result
Eye-D delivered the final product in close cooperation with the toolmakers in order to achieve a quick time to market.