Transforming Cancer Treatment through Innovative Technology & Design
Theranostics represent a promising new frontier in cancer treatment, offering hope alongside a unique set of challenges for healthcare providers.
In nuclear medicine, cancer therapy has been hindered by complex, time-consuming, and risk-laden drug preparation processes. The manual dosing of radioactive solutions exposes technicians to unnecessary radiation, introduces variability in drug dosing, and creates inefficiencies that impact both healthcare providers and patients.
A global pharmaceutical company specializing in Theranostic therapies recognized these challenges and sought a partner to develop a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly solution. They turned to StarFish Medical, whose expertise in Industrial Design, Human Factors Engineering, and Automated Dosing Systems led to the creation of an innovative Theranostic drug delivery device that enhances workflow efficiency, safety, and the user experience for both clinicians and patients.
Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Usability in Nuclear Medicine
The preparation of radioactive drugs is inherently challenging. Current methods require technicians to manually draw and dose highly radioactive solutions—a process that takes up to 5 minutes, exposing users to radiation, and introduces opportunities for human error. The cumbersome workflow creates a challenging environment for healthcare professionals and limits overall efficiency.
Recognizing these pain points, StarFish Medical applied a holistic User-Centric Design approach to develop a seamless, automated, and user-friendly drug delivery system. By integrating Human Factors Engineering with intuitive design principles, StarFish Medical significantly improved the experience for doctors, technicians, and patients.
Revolutionary Design Improvements for a Better Experience
To address safety concerns, usability challenges, and workflow inefficiencies, StarFish Medical introduced several key innovations:
- Automated Dosing System – Eliminates manual preparation, precisely calibrating radioactive drug and saline administration based on patient weight and flow rate.
- Optimized User Experience – A streamlined interface and intuitive controls reduce cognitive load, making the system easy for technicians to operate, even under pressure.
- Minimized Radiation Exposure – Customizable delivery options reduce direct handling of radioactive materials, improving safety for medical staff.
- Time Savings – Automated dosing reduces preparation time from 5 minutes to just 2 minutes, dramatically improving workflow and enabling more efficient patient throughput.
- Precision Dosing for Better Patient Outcomes – Reduces variability in dosing, ensuring patients receive a accurate, personalized treatment.
- Seamless Integration – Designed to work within existing clinical environments without major workflow disruptions, ensuring quick adoption by healthcare teams.
Real-World Impact: A Transformed Experience for Healthcare Professionals and Patients
By integrating automation, user-centered design, and safety-focused engineering, StarFish Medical delivered an innovative solution who’s impact is clear:
- For Technicians: A safer and more streamlined workflow, making their jobs easier and less stressful.
- For Physicians: Improved dosing consistency gives better clinical outcomes.
- For Patients: A faster, more consistent treatment that is considerate of their patient experience in a very difficult time of their lives.