2014 Medical Design Excellence Awards Winning Product Posters

Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products

The ARKON allows anesthesiologists to keep their patients in full view while simultaneously controlling and monitoring gas delivery using their preferred workfl ow. Manufactured by Spacelabs Healthcare (Snoqualmie, WA). Supply and design credit to Design Concepts Inc. (Madison, WI).

ARKON anesthesia delivery system


Hemolung RAS provides respiratory dialysis, a simple, minimally-invasive form of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) that acts as an alternative or supplement to mechanical ventilation in cases of acute respiratory failure. Manufactured by ALung Technologies Inc (Pittsburgh, PA).

Hemolung RAS extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal system

Isolibrium aims to provide tools for nurses to care for patients while its advanced pressure redistribution systems helps prevent pressure ulcers in patients. Manufactured by Stryker Medical (Portage, MI). Supply and design credit to Humphrey Products Company (Kalamazoo, MI), Grand Rapids Foam Technologies (Grand Rapids, MI), Les Produits Plastitel Inc. (Laval, Quebec, Canada), Twisthink (Holland, MI), and Derby (South Bend, IN).

Isolibrium critical-care air support surface


RP-VITA enables increased access to specialist care through high-acuity telemedicine consults. It eliminates the need for telemedicine-specifi c staffi ng. RP-VITA’s intuitive, easy-to-use, and safety features encourage physician adoption and clinical use. Manufactured by InTouch Health Inc. (Santa Barbara, CA). Supply and design credit to iRobot (Bedford, MA).

RP-VITA remote presence telemedicine robot


TrueCPR helps improve CPR performance by giving rescuers real-time feedback on the quality of chest compressions in accordance with current guidelines. It also provides instant post-event review, allowing rescue teams to debrief more effi ciently. Manufactured by Physio-Control (Redmond, WA). Supply and design credit to Plexus (Neenah, WI).

TrueCPR coaching device


Bluephase Style is a cordless high-performance LED curing light that polymerizes all light-curing dental materials. Its ergonomic and compact design enables it to fi t comfortably into the user’s hand. Manufactured by Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Schaan, Liechtenstein). Supply and design credit to Rigami Design (Diepoldsau, Switzerland).

Bluephase Style curing light featuring Polywave LED

Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

The Digit Power dispenser enables dentists to precisely place Aquasil Ultra Cordless tissue managing impression material directly into the sulcus. This system minimizes work time violiations and the use of retraction cord while providing signifi cant time savings. Manufactured by Dentsply International, LD Caulk Division (Milford, DE). Supply and design credit to Nordson EFD LLC (East Providence, RI), and Key Tech (Baltimore, MD).

Digit Power dispenser for Aquasil Ultra Cordless


Solea CO2 dental laser systemAt 9.3 μm, Solea is the fi rst CO2 laser system ever cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue ablation. Solea is fast, precise, virtually noiseless, and anesthesia-free for the vast majority of procedures. Manufactured by Convergent Dental Inc. (Natick, MA). Supply and design credit to HERNETICS (Chelsea, MA), Tischler Resources (Acton, MA), and Sachem Engineering, R&D (Arlington, MA).


Zoom! Teeth Whitening SystemZoom! will change teeth color up to eight shades within 45 minutes. It has settings to avoid unpleasant feelings during and after the process. Manufactured by Discus Dental Philips Oral Healthcare (Culver City, CA). Supply and design credit to DeviceLab Inc. (Tustin, CA), and Solid Concepts (Valencia, CA).


Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products

Auvi-Q is a single-use epinephrine autoinjector used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). It is the size and shape of a credit card, the thickness of a cell phone, and includes a unique voice instruction system. Manufactured by Sanofi (Bridgewater, NJ). Supply and design credit to Kaléo Pharma (Richmond, VA), and Medivative Technologies (Indianapolis, IN).

Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector

DebioJect intradermal drug delivery deviceThe DebioJect was conceived to overcome the problems encountered with classical intradermal delivery techniques. The innovative microneedle allows both pain-free and precise injection of up to 500 μL in a few seconds. Manufactured by Debiotech SA (Lausanne, Switzerland). Supply and design credit to CEA-LETI (Grenoble, France), Mecaplast SA (Botterens, Switzerland), and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) (Stockholm, Sweden).



The FOX inhaler is a fast and effi cient handheld nebulizer for treatment of respiratory diseases. Its breathing control enables highly accurate drug delivery to the small airways, ensuring optimal therapeutic results of the inhaled liquid medications. Manufactured by and submitted by Vectura GmbH (Germany). Supply and design credit to Ian Mahaffy Industrial Design Ltd. (London, UK).

FOX Handheld Nebulizer

MedCenter pharmacy kioskThe MedAvail MedCenter enables a remote pharmacist in a call center to provide confi dential, real-time professional advice and verify the automated dispense of prescription medications to patients at the kiosk. Manufactured by MedAvail Technologies Inc. (Mississauga, Canada). Supply and design credit to Squint Innovation & Branding Inc. (Toronto, Canada).


PROPEL and PROPEL mini dissolvable steroid-releasing implants reduce the need for additional surgical procedures and for oral steroids, which can have serious side effects, for patients suffering from chronic sinusitis. Manufactured by Intersect ENT (Menlo Park, CA).

PROPEL and PROPEL Mini mometasone furoate implants


General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

IsoGel AIR assists in managing pressure, shear, and microclimate through its unique cover and open-column design those results in low air loss through its proprietary gel. Manufactured by Stryker Medical (Portage, MI). Supply and design credit to Hilco Technologies (Grand Rapids, MI), Dartex Coatings Ltd. (Acton Close Nottingham, Nottingham, UK), and Tridien Medical (Corona, CA).

IsoGel AIR therapeutic support surface

LuViva is a point-of-care, non-invasive test for early detection of disease that leads to cervical cancer. It does not require a tissue sample. The test provides an immediate and objective result at the point of care, reducing false-positive and false-negative results. Manufactured by Guided Therapeutics Inc. (Norcross, GA). Supply and design credit to Big Bang (Decatur, GA), Seaway Plastics Engineering (Port Richie, FL), Gupta Permold Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA), and Herman Miller Inc. (Zeeland, MI).

LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan


MetaNeb is indicated for mobilization of secretions, lung expansion therapy, and treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis. It can also provide supplemental oxygen when used with compressed oxygen. Manufactured by Hill-Rom Services Pte. Ltd. (Singapore).

MetaNeb System


The MuV system is lightweight and ergonomically designed to reduce patient stress and the physical toll on hospital workers during patient transfer, reducing workplace injuries and increasing effi ciencies and reimbursement criteria. Manufactured by CEGA Innovations LLC (Sioux Falls, SD). Supply and design credit to Kablooe Design (Blaine, MN).

MuV patient transfer system


RENASYS Soft Port offers patient comfort and increased placement versatility (for diffi cult wound locations), and functions when folded or kinked. Due to the soft construction, the risk of pressure sores may be reduced. Manufactured by Smith & Nephew Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL). Supply and design credit to Ximedica (Providence, RI).

RENASYS Soft Port


The SmartSite VialShield is a needle-free closed system transfer device that protects clinicians from exposure to hazardous drugs during drug preparation and administration. The product is designed to optimize safety, simplify care and minimize costs. Manufactured by Yukon Medical LLC (Research Triangle Park, NC). Supply and design credit to Gilero Biomedical (Research Triangle Park, NC), and Industrie BORLA S.p.A. (Torino, Italy).

SmartSite VialShield closed-vial access device


Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

The Codacs system meets an unmet patient need by mechanically stimulating the cochlea, bypassing the impaired middle and outer ear of people with severe to profound mixed hearing loss. Manufactured by Cochlear Ltd. (Sydney, Australia). Supply and design credit to Helbling Technik (Liebefeld, Switzerland).

Codacs direct acoustic cochlear implant system

The Compressyn Band is intended for use in stabilization and fi xation of anterior chest-wall fractures including sternal fi xation. This knotless cerclage device uses a spring to supply dynamic compression to aid in bone healing. Manufactured by Dallen Medical Inc. (San Clemente, CA). Supply credit to Velco Tool & Die (Lake Forest, CA).

Compressyn Bandimplant for sternal closure with Compressyn Band Tensioner


Eclipse soft tissue anchorThe Eclipse offers an innovative, nonrotational approach for reattaching soft tissue to bone. It features an expandable sheath-and-bullet design that preserves tissue orientation while reducing surgical complexity and increasing confidence in the repair. Manufactured by MedShape Inc. (Atlanta, GA). Supply and design credit to Enginuity Works (Atlanta, GA), and Creature LLC (Atlanta, GA).


GUIDE DBS is a software programming planning and visualization system for deep brain stimulation (DBS) that creates a 3-D image of a patient’s deep brain anatomy and the relative location of the implanted lead. A model of the volume of activated tissue allows the clinician to intelligently optimize stimulation parameters. Manufactured by Boston Scientifi c Corp. (Natick, MA).

GUIDE DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) System


Patient expectations of total knee replacement are increasing. The Persona Knee System was designed to minimize the compromises required with standard knee systems. The system supports unparalleled levels of personalization, empowering surgeons to restore the unique identity of every knee. Manufactured by Zimmer Inc. (Warsaw, IN).

Persona, the Personalized Knee System


In Vitro Diagnostic Products and Systems

AtomoRapid HIV is the fi rst integrated rapid test for detection of HIV 1&2 using blood. It replaces the need for existing test kits with multiple items that are complicated to use, thus reducing the inherent error rates found when using kits in the fi eld. Manufactured by Atomo Diagnostics Pty Ltd. (Sydney, Australia). Supply and design credit to IDE Group Inc. (Newington, Australia).

AtomoRapid HIV (1&2) integrated rapid antibody test

HYBRiD-XL fully automated continuous access analyzerThe DRG:HYBRiD-XL allows, for the fi rst time, simultaneous measurement of immunoassays and clinical chemistry parameters including turbidimetric tests in one sample. Manufactured by DRG Diagnostics GmbH (Marburg, Germany). Supply and design credit to BIT Group (San Diego, CA).


NIOX VERO enables clinical monitoring of airway infl ammation and plays a critical role in the effi ciency of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with infl ammatory airway diseases, such as asthma. Manufactured by Aerocrine AB (Solna, Sweden). Supply and design credit to Veryday (Bromma, Sweden), Panasonic Healthcare Co. Ltd (Tokyo, Japan), and IT Dr. Gambert GmbH Wismar (Wismar, Germany).

NIOX VERO airway infl ammation monitor


Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems

DISK is thermally bonded to an HDPE backer card and is intended to provide medical device product retention and protection during packaging, handling, sterilization, shipping, and use in medical environments. Manufactured by CleanCut Technologies LLC (Anaheim, CA).

DISK (Dispenser Integrated System Kit)

ePAK is a sterile, single-use delivery system featuring DVR Crosslock is designed to treat distal radius fractures. ePAK is always stocked and ready for every surgery, minimizing surgical delays because all components are new and fresh for every surgery. Manufactured by Biomet Orthopaedics Inc. (Miami, FL).

ePAK Single-Use Delivery System featuring DVR Crosslock distal radius plating system


IMS Signature Series Cassettes Patent pending IMS stainless steel cassettes feature silicone rails to hold dental instruments in place from chairside through reprocessing. An open hole pattern and rail design facilitates cleaning and sterilization. Cassettes standardize procedures for increased safety and effi ciency. Manufactured by Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. LLC (Chicago, IL). Supply and design credit to Design Integrity (Chicago, IL).


SLS is an on-demand enterprise-wide electronic medication preparation-specifi c safety system that replicates pharmacy oversight at the point of care. It ensures TJC compliance with best practices and standards to improve patient safety, workfl ow effi ciency, accuracy, and reduce drug errors. Manufactured by Codonics Inc. (Middleburg Heights, OH). Supply and design credit to SIMS Lab and Partner’s Healthcare at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA).

Safe Label System (SLS)


SoTube/SoSafe are two innovative solutions, nested tubes based, for implants double-sterile barrier packaging. They ensure nurses and surgeons easy handling of package and implant as well as a pioneer “No Touch” approach right up to the point of surgery. Manufactured by Selenium Medical (La Rochelle, France).

SoTube SoSafe double-sterile barrier packaging


Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products

The AEROBIKA oscillating PEP device helps loosen and remove mucus build-up in the lungs. On exhalation, positive pressure holds the airways open, while oscillations thin and loosen mucus helping move it to the central airways where it can be coughed out. Manufactured by Trudell Medical International (London, Canada). Supply credit to Silcotech (Bolton, Canada), and C&J Industries Inc. (Meadville, PA).

AEROBIKA oscillating positive expiratory pressure therapy system

Desc FreeStyle Optium Neo guides patients through their diabetes and insulin management. Set up by a healthcare provider, the meter stores, displays, logs, and suggests insulin dose adjustments. It also notifi es of high or low blood glucose levels and trends. Manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. (Alameda, CA). Supply and design credit to Bridge Design (San Francisco, CA).

FreeStyle Optium Neo blood glucose and ketone monitoring system(Not available for sale in the United States)


Tria Age-Defying Laser Tria Age-Defying Laser is a handheld dermatological device that lets consumers achieve professional anti-aging results at home. The safe, effective skincare device uses fractional laser technology to smooth wrinkles, reduce discoloration, and improve the texture of all skin types. Manufactured by Tria Beauty Inc. (Dublin, CA). Supply and design credit to IDEO (San Francisco, CA).


Tria Hair Removal Precision Laser is an handheld dermatological device. Its advanced diode laser can be used at home by consumers to permanently remove unwanted hair from small, sensitive areas of the body, such as the underarms and bikini line. Manufactured by Tria Beauty Inc. (Dublin, CA). Supply and design credit to IDEO (San Francisco, CA).

Tria Hair Removal Precision Laser


Radiological and Electromechanical Devices

The AIRO Mobile CT integrates advanced imaging technologies into existing medical workfl ow and provides the clinician with procedural fl exibility as well as real-time CT imaging information where and when it is needed. Manufactured by Mobius Imaging LLC (Ayer, MA). Supply and design credit to Varian Medical Systems (Salt Lake City, UT), Excelitas Technologies (Salem, MA), Hamamatsu Corp. (Bridgewater, NJ), Analog Devices Inc. (Norwood, MA), Rotek Inc. (Aurora, OH), Marlborough Foundry Inc. (Marlborough, MA), and Aved Electronics Inc. (North Billerica, MA).

AIRO Mobile CT Computed Tomography System

Atomlab 960 is a multipurpose spectrum analysis instrument for diverse nuclear medicine applications. Uptake studies, wipe tests, and other tasks are accomplished using this fully computer-controlled instrument and comprehensive selection of software. Manufactured by Biodex Medical Systems (Shirley, NY). Supply and design credit to Integrated Design Systems Inc. (Oyster Bay, NY).

Atomlab 960 thyroid uptake system



DRX-Revolution helps medical staff generate high-quality digital X-ray images to treat seriously ill patients. A collapsible column allows enhanced visibility and safety, and a long tube head allows for easier exams even in the presence of bedside medical equipment. Manufactured by Carestream Health (Rochester, NY).

DRX-Revolution mobile x-ray system

LumaGEM Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) systemLumaGEM is an effective adjunct to standard mammography. It is a patient-friendly and cost-effective tool for detecting early-stage cancers in dense breast tissue. Manufactured by Gamma Medica (Salem, NH). Supply and design credit to Farm Design Inc. (Hollis, NH), and Sunrise Labs (Auburn, NH).


NvisionVLE Imaging SystemThe NvisionVLE Imaging System is the fi rst and only volumetric optical coherence tomography device cleared by FDA for endoscopic imaging and imaging of esophageal tissue microstructure. Manufactured by NinePoint Medical (Cambridge, MA). Supply and design credit to Farm Design Inc. (Hollis, NH).


The Aircast AirSelect walking boot has an integrated air-cell support system that lets patients customize the fi t to maximize comfort and minimize edema. SoftStrike technology absorbs shock, while the lab-tested rocker sole encourages a natural gait. Manufactured by DJO Global (Vista, CA). Supply and design credit to Farm Design Inc. (Hollis, NH).

Aircast AirSelect Elite advanced pneumatic walking boot

Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

The Carevo is a modern shower trolley for therapeutic showering and bathing. It offers comfort and dignity to patients during daily hygiene care and enables caregivers to work close to patients, reducing static stress. Manufactured by ArjoHuntleigh Innovation Center (Malmö, Sweden). Supply and design credit to Veryday (Bromma, Sweden).

Carevo Shower Trolley


Hercules Patient RepositionerThe Hercules allows a single caregiver to safely reposition a patient up in bed in less than ten seconds with the simple push of a button. Manufactured by The Morel Company (Batesville, IN).


The Quantum is a fully automatic, rear-facing wheelchair securement station. It allows wheelchair passengers to board a bus or train and simply push a button to safely secure themselves during transport. Manufactured by Q’Straint (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Supply and design credit to Jim Best ID (Hewitt, NJ), Input Creative Group (Leonia, NJ), and Lucas Technical Services LLC (Philadelphia, PA).

Quantum Securement System


Snug Vest is a therapeutic garment that infl ates to provide a fi rm hug known as deep-pressure therapy. It regulates the sensory system and relieves anxiety in individuals with autism and sensory disorders. Pressure is adjustable and user-controlled. Manufactured by Squeezease Therapy Inc. (Vancouver, Canada).

Snug Vest deep pressure therapeutic garment


The Vector Gait and Safety System is a ceiling-mounted robotic technology designed to improve patient mobility and functional independence by tracking movement and offl oading a precise amount of body weight during rehabilitation. Manufactured by Bioness Inc. (Valencia, CA). Supply and design credit to D&K Engineering (San Diego, CA).

Vector Gait and Safety System


Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

ASSIST Silver antimicrobial graft cover dressingASSIST Silver is a low-adherent antimicrobial graft cover dressing that combines Active Fluid Management technology with a low-adherent layer to provide optimal moisture balance, eliminate the need for additional low-adherent layers, and provide 7-day antimicrobial protection. Manufactured by Milliken Healthcare Products LLC (Spartanburg, SC). Supply and design credit to Haywood Vocational Opportunities Inc. (Waynesville, NC).


ENSEAL G2 Articulating Tissue Sealers are sterile, single-patient-use surgical instruments for coagulating and transecting vessels up to 7mm in diameter, as well as lymphatics. They are the fi rst articulating sealers compatible with a 5mm port. Manufactured by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. (Cincinnati, OH).

ENSEAL G2 Articulating Tissue Sealers

INTUITION instruments combine the surgical process with the implant options to allow surgeons to balance the soft tissue as well as control the implant position and fi t for each patient. Manufactured by DePuy Synthes, Joint Reconstruction (Leeds, UK). Supply and design credit to DePuy Synthes, Joint Reconstruction (Warsaw, IN).

INTUITION Instruments for DePuy ATTUNE Knee System


MicroCutter XCHANGE is the smallest-diameter articulating stapling device available today. At less than half the size of competing models with nearly twice the articulation, surgeons may be able to access anatomy not possible with other staplers. Manufactured by Cardica Inc. (Redwood City, CA).

MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 stapler


POWEREASE System of spine surgery instruments POWEREASE is a system of powered surgical instruments used by OR surgeons to drill, tap, and drive specialized implants during spinal surgeries, including open and minimally invasive procedures, and fi nal construct assembly. Manufactured by Medtronic (Memphis, TN). Supply and design credit to IDEO (Cambridge, MA), C&A Tool Engineering Inc. (Churubusco, IN), NGI Cutting Instruments (Warsaw, IN), Tegra Medical (Hernando, MS), and Engineered Medical Systems LLC (Bartlett, TN).


Zip is a noninvasive skin closure alternative to sutures and staples for surgery and lacerations, offering time-savings, better cosmesis, lower infection risk, and greater patient comfort. It is easy to apply and patients can remove it at home. Manufactured by ZipLine Medical Inc. (Campbell, CA). Supply and design credit to Innovative Drive LLC (Redwood City, CA).

Zip Surgical Skin Closure


In recognition of the crucial role that Dean Kamen has played in medical device innovation over the past 40 years, the entire UBM Canon Medical Content Team and the MD+DI Editorial Advisory Board have selected him as the recipient of the 2014 MDEA Lifetime Achievement Award. This award goes to an individual whose contributions over a long career in medical devices have had a signifi cant and demonstrable impact on technological, business, and cultural advancements in the world. There’s no question that Kamen fi ts that bill. Previous recipients include industry pioneers Dr. Robert Langer (2013); Dr. Thomas Fogarty (2012); and Alfred E. Mann (2011).

Kamen is an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a tireless advocate for science and technology. He holds more than 440 U.S. and foreign patents, many of them for innovative medical devices that have expanded the frontiers of health care worldwide. Kamen invented the fi rst wearable infusion pump and the fi rst wearable insulin pump for diabetics. Some of the many devices he’s worked on include the HomeChoice™ peritoneal dialysis system, Hydrofl ex™ surgical irrigation pump, the Crown™ stent, the iBOT™ mobility device, and the Segway® Human Transporter. Kamen was awarded the National Medal of Technology, the Lemelson-MIT Prize, and has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Kamen founded DEKA Research & Development Corporation to develop internally generated inventions as well as to provide research and development for major corporate clients. In addition to DEKA, one of Dean’s proudest accomplishments is founding FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an organization dedicated to motivating high-school-aged participants to understand, use and enjoy science and technology. Studies have shown that FIRST Alumni are highly motivated to pursue careers in science and engineering, thus fulfi lling Dean’s goal of inspiring the next generation of technological leaders.

Dean KamenFounder, DEKA Research & Development Corp.

2014 MDEA Lifetime Achievement Award—Recipient

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