2011 Medical Design Excellence Awards Winners 16

There are many ways to define excellence. In the medical design world, simplicity often rules because it translates into ease of use. The push to simplify has become increasingly important as device manufacturers aim to reach a global market and battle ever-rising healthcare costs. Battery power challenges must be met, software interfaces must be intuitive, and manufacturing costs have to be kept to a minimum. All that, and device designers continually strive to redefine the gold standards of treatment. The winners you'll see in this special section exemplify those aspirations.

Click on the categories below to see this year's Medical Design Excellence Awards winners.

Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products

Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

In Vitro Diagnostics

Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products

Radiological and Electromechanical Devices

Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

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