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Up-and-coming med device firms exemplify industry's rise in West Michigan
November 25, 2018
The design changes, made at Grand Valley State University’s applied Medical Device Institute in Grand Rapids, improved camera images for the surgical trainer, which uses high-definition cameras, LEDs, and a software package that creates intricate, X-ray-like images displayed on a tablet or computer screen. Real-time imaging and web connectivity allow users to conduct training sessions through webinars, as well as reduces users’ exposure to X-rays.
The surgical trainer eliminates the need for researchers, device companies, surgeons and hospitals to use cadavers when conducting training on minimally invasive spine surgery techniques or a new spinal device. As well, the trainer helps cut back on the associated costs for travel, lodging, facility rental and support staff to bring groups together for training sessions. Sales reps for medical device companies, for example, can take the S2T Surgical Smart Trainer on the road to present and demonstrate a new product. Continue Reading