Close collaboration between Cesaroni Design and Kendall Healthcare product development teams created the next generation medical device. This medical device is used by nurses to apply compression to the lower limbs of patients in order to prevent deep vein thrombosis (or blood clotting).

The client's objectives were to reduce the size, weight and cost of the current unit. Advances in electronic and mechanical design handled by our client were critical in achieving the project objectives.

Working closely with Kendall's medical product team, we led the development of a range of configurations in mockup form to evaluate human factors and potential gains for this new medical product during focus group research.

The preferred product configuration takes advantage of internal component improvements to consolidate space and reduce the overall product footprint, weight and cost of the existing medical product.

Human interface improvements include an integrally molded handle for portability and a steel hanger coated with soft plastic located on the back of the unit for storage.

An overall 15% cost reduction was achieved, as well as documented satisfaction from focus groups.