Technology landscape
3research phases
Map the tools
We reviewed duplex communication tools across industries, including those already used in medicine.
Case Study · Partner Search
Clearer talk in the operating room.
A global medical device manufacturer wanted new communications technology for surgical settings, but few providers collaborate on custom designs. We mapped duplex communication tools, reviewed regulatory hurdles and found partners open to working together.
The Client
The client is a global manufacturer of medical devices. It wanted to bring a novel communications device into the surgical setting.
The Challenge
Rare innovation.
Find the willing partners.
Prescouter was asked to identify technical approaches to duplex communication for surgery and to find providers willing to collaborate on custom design, a rare stance in this field.
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Technology
Duplex communication tools
What exists, including medical uses.
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Regulation
Device classification
Clearing the path into surgery.
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Partners
Collaboration interest
Who is open to custom design.
Our Approach
Moving from landscape to willing partners.
Regulatory review
Newregulatory insights
Check the rules
We flagged manufacturing and regulatory hurdles in bringing a new communications device into surgery.
Partner outreach
3interested providers
Find the partners
We contacted potential partners to gauge interest and capability for a novel communications integration.
The Outcome
Three partners open to custom design.
Prescouter identified 3 providers from different parent industries interested in a novel communications integration for the surgical setting. The team also brought new regulatory information to the client’s attention and clarified how the device would be classified.
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Partners
3 interested providers
From different parent industries.
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Regulation
New regulatory insight
Brought to the client team’s attention.
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Clarity
Device classification
Clarified for the new device.
In niche fields, the best partner is often in another industry. Asking early about appetite to collaborate saves months of dead ends.
Let’s Talk
Who could help you build your next device?
Find technology partners who are ready to work on your needs. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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