Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies

This was required reading for an innovation and entrepreneurship class, but it is a pleasure to read. I very much appreciate how straightforward and practical it is. The text teaches you the steps to identifying real problems that can be solved through sustainable and marketable means. It gets to the point without being full of academic theory blah blah. I plan to hang onto this one and use it in pursuing my own entrepreneurial interests.I should mention that the ebook requires a larger screen, so I only read it in my laptop. There is also a helpful website with additional resources including explanatory videos that you get free access to.

Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies is an absolute MUST READ for medical device entrepreneurs. By bringing together the necessary elements from medicine, engineering and business, it teaches the process of medical device innovation. I am using the new edition to teach students, residents and faculty the Biodesign process to address the most compelling unmet needs in Neuro. There are a number of factors that one must consider at the very beginning, when thinking about an unmet clinical need. Factors ranging from Regulatory, Reimbursement, IP, Competitive Landscape and Clinical Trials, are some of the many considerations that Biodesign teaches through a series of real world vignettes and customized videos in the new edition. Many thanks to the authors for their hard work and dedication. Together, they have made a lasting impact, not only by teaching entrepreneurs in small startups to big companies, but positively impacting countless more patients' lives by influencing the next generation of medical devices.-Nandan Lad, MD PhD, Director of Duke Neuro-Innovations

Very well written and with very useful information. Every innovator/entrepreneur trying to develop healthcare solutions should read it.

The 2nd Edition of the Biodesign book did not disappoint! The philosophy and methodology shared in the 1st edition helped MedTech serial entrepreneurs, venture capital leaders, start-up employees, and corporate intrapreneurs to reinvent or evolve their approaches to uncovering game changing innovation. This edition really helped to build on those approaches with additional case studies and examples -- including globalization strategies and value creation models needed in our changing healthcare landscape. In addition, I really enjoyed the companion videos with advice and examples from leading experts to help bring the book's content to life. This book is a must have for proven leaders as well as aspiring MedTech innovators!

Great book, in its second edition.A must read for young entrepreneurs in the medical device business.

A course in product introduction all by itselfSolid useful informationtons of information and great processes to work throughNot a quick read - but a really good one

This is an essential text for those who want to innovate and deliver new medical device technologies. Dr.'s Yock, Makower et al. have developed a practical and systematic process for defining the essential components of an unmet clinical need. I am currently an employee at a large medical device company and have brought this method to my work with clear results - this book isn't just for start-ups!

This book is a must-have for medical device students designing new products! It gives a great overview of the regulatory and design methodology! It will be a great reference over the years!