Full Description
Innovation in Anesthesiology: Technology, Development, and Commercialization Handbook reflects recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of leading anesthesiologists, engineering development professionals, business analysts, commercialization experts, regulatory and reimbursement specialists, and legal authorities, this volume in the Clinical and Medical Innovation series provides a clear process for the identifi cation, invention, and implementation of new solutions in anesthesiology. This is the ideal resource for anesthesiology innovators who desire to deliver patient solutions and applications to their inventions. Featured case studies on innovative products highlighting the stages required are included for reference.
The book will lead researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and investors through a clear process for the identification, invention, and implementation of new clinical technology solutions. Expert medical device inventor/entrepreneurs provide case studies on globally innovative products including successes, failures and practical advice. The book will be a key reference for entrepreneurs developing emerging technology in anesthesia, investors funding innovation in anesthesia, life science business leaders seeking to understand market trends in technology development, tech transfer offices determining prioritization of patenting dollars, distributors seeking to understand trends in anesthesia technology, as well as researchers and engineers seeking to understand market development needs and trends.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Identifying an unmet need 3. Market analysis 4. Competition analysis 5. Forming the solution 6. Vetting the concept 7. Prior art search 8. Concept testing and selection 9. Engineering resources 10. Patent strategy 11. Regulatory basics 12. R&D strategy 13. FDA clearance process 14. Reimbursement basics 15. Business models 16. Marketing, sales, and distribution 17. Business strategy 18. Business operations 19. Funding approaches 20. Alternative pathways 21. Post-launch physician relationships
