Case Study  ·  Competitive Intelligence

Healing incisions with less risk.

A global medical technology leader wanted to understand commercial and emerging negative pressure wound therapy technologies for closed surgical incisions. We profiled leaders and innovators, consulted experts and recommended the devices worth pursuing.

The Client

The client is a global leader in medical technology. It wanted to grow in advanced healing for surgical and aesthetic procedures.

The Challenge

Growing demand.
Find the right device.

Prescouter was asked to analyze negative pressure and related wound care technologies for closed clean incisions that are easy to use, reduce surgical site infections and promote cosmesis.

  • Infection

    Lower infection risk

    Reducing surgical site infections.

  • Cosmesis

    Better healing

    Improving how incisions heal.

  • Home use

    Ease of use

    Simple devices for patients.

Our Approach

Pairing market research with clinical expertise.

Desk research
4surgical focus areas

Scan the market

We covered plastic surgery, breast and abdominal reconstruction, and OB-GYN applications.

Expert interviews
Handhelddevices in focus

Test with experts

Experts explained the technical and clinical sides of handheld and mechanical devices.

Recommendations
2devices recommended

Pick the winners

We pointed the client to the two devices most worth pursuing further.

The Outcome

Two devices worth pursuing further.

Prescouter found rising demand for affordable, easy to use negative pressure devices for home use, though newer devices often lack strong randomized trial data. The team recommended 2 devices for further evaluation.

  • Demand

    Growing home use

    Need for simple, affordable devices.

  • Evidence

    Data gaps

    Newer devices need stronger trials.

  • Focus

    2 devices

    Recommended for further evaluation.

Home use devices are changing post-surgical care. Clinical evidence decides which ones earn trust.

Let’s Talk

Which technologies could improve patient outcomes?

Scan the market, test the options with clinicians and focus on the devices that fit. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.

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