5 Reasons DIY Device Innovations Happen

November 3, 2014

6 Slides

5 Reasons DIY Device Innovations Happen

These days, medtech is dominated by huge companies filled with technical specialists. But the medical device industry actually has some storied do-it-yourself roots. Amateurs, in fact, continue to come up with innovations, including Marten DeVlieger and his ChestMaster for people with cystic fibrosis (shown above).

Find out five reasons why people without a strong medtech background end up getting involved in the field.

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world's leading questionnaire tool.

Refresh your medical device industry knowledge at BIOMEDevice San Jose, December 3-4, 2014.

Chris Newmarker is senior editor of Qmed and MPMN. Follow him on Twitter at @newmarker.

Like what you’re reading? Subscribe to our daily e-newsletter.

Sign up for the QMED & MD+DI Daily newsletter.

You May Also Like