Medical Device Design and Development

The Neonav® ECG Tip Location System addresses a critical challenge in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units: accurately and safely placing central catheters in the veins of critically ill newborns and children to administer essential medicines, nutrients or fluids. Its real-time feedback and easy-to-read interface allow clinicians to use it effectively with minimal training.

D+I worked with NanoMolar and the NUS Centre for Advanced 2D Materials (CA2DM) to develop a series of POC system prototypes that leverage two decades of research into chemical graphene sensors for precise biomarker detection. This technology aims to replace blood tests with non-invasive sweat and saliva tests, offering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective diagnostics.

A highly adjustable treatment chair developed to improve patient comfort and caregiver ergonomics during dialysis and oncology sessions. Designed in collaboration with healthcare providers and patients, it features innovative engineering solutions like stable vertical movement, streamlined controls, and easy patient transfer, ensuring it meets real-world healthcare needs while enhancing usability and durability.

A revolutionary 3D bioprinting platform with applications in cell-based research and regenerative medicine. Driven by the needs of biomedical researchers and tissue engineers, D+I set out to develop a precise, safe and intuitive platform for the 3D printing of living cells.

Navbit® Sprint enhances implant alignment accuracy in hip replacement surgery. D+I collaborated with Navbit to develop a refined intra-surgery product and workflow, supporting this Australian start-up from concept design to commercial partnership.

Somark SensaLab is a groundbreaking animal identification ecosystem that enables fast and accurate data collection in research laboratories. The seamless integration of hardware and software improves workflow and enhances the user experience from start to finish.

Radiation oncology relies heavily on Linear Accelerators to deliver intense radiation doses in cancer treatment. MOSkin™ is set to transform medical radiation therapy on a global scale by enhancing the quality and safety of treatments through an accurate, affordable patient skin dose measurement platform.

Virulizer™ is a highly sensitive, rapid antigen COVID-19 mass-testing device developed in collaboration with UTS, Alcolizer, and D+I. Non-invasive, faster, and cheaper, it detects COVID-19 in under 10 minutes and is at least 1000 times more sensitive than current commercially available antigen test kits, according to clinical studies.

Hydropore™ is a scalable, efficient method for accelerating the development of engineered cell therapies like T-cell immunotherapies. Using microfluidic vortex shedding (µVS), it rapidly delivers molecules and gene-editing complexes to immune cells, yielding high-quality cells with minimal impact on viability and function.

Intuitive, portable and strikingly styled, the Mobile 2’s focus on enhanced usability enables therapists to deliver smarter diagnosis, management and treatments at the point of care.

Intelect Neo is the new standard in electrotherapy rehabilitation. Intelect Neo was designed to provide unsurpassed levels of rehabilitation.

Chattanooga and D+I, leaders in human-centered design, have a 20+ year history of developing and launching numerous rehabilitation devices across multiple modalities and generations.

The power of a lab in the palm of your hand: Building on the Xprecia Stride™, D+I focused on the mechanical design and electronics integration of the next-generation Prime™ analyser device.

The hemaPEN® is a convenient and accurate blood collection and dispensing platform enabling the collection of accurate micro-samples.

The Siemens Xprecia Stride™ point-of-care blood coagulation analyser offers significant advantages in patient-care, with a modern ergonomic design and a superior user experience.

The LenexaCARE solution is a world-first fabric-based sensor technology paired with AI software that monitors patient position and pressures in real-time to enable personalised pressure injury (or ‘bed sore’) prevention.

Femom is designed to capture essential bio-signals to determine the health of the mother and baby in clinical and home settings. Femom helps to identify early signs of risk before they become emergencies.

Rediroom is the world’s first instant temporary patient isolation room. Able to be deployed by two people on-demand, in any ward environment and be fully operational in five minutes.

Exoflex is a uniquely portable hand therapy and assessment device worn over the arm and fingers that works to bring movement to paralysed and recovering hands.

Noisy Guts is a wearable device that uses acoustic sensing technology to record gut noises over time so doctors can screen and diagnose gut disorders.

The Caresteam DRX Resolution Nano is a fully integrated digital mobile x-ray system utilising Carbon Nano Tube Technology. A nimble x-ray machine bringing the service to the point of care.

The MiniFab MiniChem Lab is a microfluidics lab instrument that has applications in diagnostics and medical devices, environmental monitoring, food packaging and aerospace.

The Bluechiip® Matchbox™ RFID reader is an advanced tracking and monitoring technology designed to support biological sample lifecycle management in laboratories.

Signos is a portable ultrasound device that provides faster and more accurate diagnosis at the point of care. The smallest and most cost-effective ultrasound system available.

The non-contact CliniCloud Stethoscope and Thermometer enables families to record, analyse and share medical data. Send readings & recordings to doctors via video visit.

A next generation 3D photogrammetry scanner to enable the efficient creation of custom-made 3D printed AOFs (ankle foot orthoses) for children with disabilities.

Cochlear Nucleus Aqua+ transforms the Cochlear Nucleus 6 Sound Processor into the only waterproof behind-the-ear product for the cochlear implant market.

The Global Kinetics Parkinson’s KinetiGraph is an innovative wearable medical device that continuously tracks patient movement.

GI Therapies Rhythm IC® is a non-invasive TENS based medical device used to treat chronic constipation in adults and children. Patented stimulation algorithm encouraging bowel mobility.

Enabling patients to improve their cancer treatment simply by breathing. Coaching on how to adjust breathing so radiation beams can more accurately target cancers.

Nose Studio employs innovative face mapping technology (capturing 20,000+ data points) to create a precise 3D custom mask for the treatment of sleep apnea.

The C-Pulse Heart Assist System is an implantable heart assist therapy that helps the heart to pump blood, rather than “replacing” the heart function.

Organ Angel preserves and protects organs during transport from donor to recipient. It reduces organ damage by creating a sterile environment that pumps nutrient solution + oxygen to the heart.

The mPort 3D body scanner uses an array of infrared sensors to accurately map the body in minutes. Find the perfect fit and keep track of health data.

TIMERTAG IV Access Reviews - Place at the bedside, press to start, device ‘blinks red’ at the end of the countdown indicating the patient indwelling device needs review.

The Joint Function Assessment System is the first assessment device that can measure the amount of effort a person is applying with 100% accuracy.

The SmartMOVE Spine system allows fast and accurate measurement of the spine. The system can collect more quantitative data in a reduced time frame over current methods.

HiSpy allows incremental, reversible variation of head height while performing laryngoscopy. The device is robust, easy to clean, and allows single handed use without electrical/pneumatic power.

The Inspiring USS improves inhaled drug delivery for asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions. Its collapsible silicone reservoir works with MDIs and nebulizers to enhance medication delivery.

Simcro challenged D+I to design a new sheep drench gun that would specifically administer a new, highly effective medication from Novartis. Optiline™ needed to make the job easier, more comfortable + increase efficiency to reign in treatment costs.

PeCOD™ is a portable chemical oxygen demand (COD) analyser used to measure water quality in the field or in factories where on-the-spot analysis is required. The patented technology developed is capable of quickly and accurately determining COD in both natural and wastewater samples.

CIG Health Care required an update to the design of the Oxy-Viva unit which had been available in Australia since the 1960s. D+I focused on an overhaul of the product’s image creating a distinctive and attractive design, whilst improving on usability.