Bio Break: Strategies for Expanding Market Reach

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Bio Break: Strategies for Expanding Market Reach

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Nick and Joris explore the fascinating world of repurposing existing medical device technologies for new market sectors. As engineers and innovators, we often focus on creating brand-new solutions, but what about leveraging tried-and-true technologies to expand into untapped markets? This strategy not only opens doors to new revenue streams but also maximizes the potential of existing innovations.

The conversation begins with an insightful discussion on how companies like Abbott and Dexcom have successfully transitioned their continuous glucose monitors from prescription-based to over-the-counter (OTC) products. Joris highlights the critical role of regulatory planning in this process. Transitioning to OTC isn’t just a matter of changing the product label; it requires redefining user interfaces, conducting extensive clinical trials, and ensuring the product is safe and effective for a broader, less trained audience.

Nick and Joris dive into the complexities of adapting devices for new use cases. They discuss how user interfaces designed for healthcare professionals need significant simplification for at-home users. This step often includes rebranding efforts, as seen with Dexcom and Abbott, to better align with the new target audience.

The duo also touches on how the same strategy applies to pharmaceuticals, such as medications originally developed for one condition but later approved for entirely different indications, like Ozempic’s transition from diabetes management to potential neurodegenerative applications. However, unlike pharmaceuticals, medical devices often require tangible changes to the hardware or software, making the repurposing process both a technical and strategic challenge.

Whether you’re a startup or an established medtech company, this Bio Break episode offers valuable insights into how repurposing existing technologies can expand your market presence while navigating the unique regulatory and user-experience challenges involved.

Strategies for Expanding Market Reach

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Nick and Joris dive into the fascinating world of freeze-drying, exploring how this process extends shelf life and maintains the integrity of various products—including reagents used in in vitro diagnostics and even instant coffee!

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In this episode of Bio Break, Nick and Joris discuss the fascinating world of real-time imaging for targeted drug delivery. When delivering drugs to precise locations in the body, how do we ensure they reach the right spot? The answer lies in medical imaging technologies such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound, which play a crucial role in guiding complex drug delivery devices.

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Nick and Joris explore the fascinating world of repurposing existing medical device technologies for new market sectors. As engineers and innovators, we often focus on creating brand-new solutions, but what about leveraging tried-and-true technologies to expand into untapped markets? This strategy not only opens doors to new revenue streams but also maximizes the potential of existing innovations.

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In this episode of Bio Break, Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden tackle the fascinating challenge of targeted drug delivery. When administering drugs to specific areas in the body, how can we be certain they reach the intended target? Nick shares an exciting example involving an intranasal device designed to deliver drugs precisely to the olfactory cleft—an area located between the eyes.