How Sedin Helped Improve Medical Device Design Safety and Quality at Wishbone
The Beginning
Wishbone, a global paediatric orthopaedic solution provider, faced critical challenges with their products. The company experienced in-service failures of their paediatric instruments and struggled to identify the root cause. Product testing revealed design flaws that needed immediate attention without adversely impacting the product's core functionality. The 11-month project focused on engineering design services for these specialized medical devices.
The Discovery
Sedin conducted a thorough assessment using CAE analysis to identify the fundamental causes behind Wishbone's failing paediatric instruments. Their main goal became re-engineering instrument designs to meet quality standards and fix in-service failures. The team planned to re-interpret designs, improve orthopedic surgical components with proper detailing, add part attributes for quick identification, and ensure compliance with medical device standards.
The Hurdles & The Leaps
Failures of paediatric instruments
Hurdle
Instruments were failing during use with no clear indication of underlying root causes.
Design flaws
Hurdle
Testing revealed critical design flaws requiring fixes without compromising product functionality.
Medical device regulations
Hurdle
Products needed to meet strict quality and safety standards for medical devices.
The Transformation
Sedin's CAD experts used their decade of experience to redesign orthopedic surgical components while following medical device standards. Their work delivered several important improvements.
Technologies
