Medical instrument design is a complex task requiring a wide range of skills.
Some skills are taught in the classroom while others require a degree in medical science.
Some of the skills are well-suited to use in an instrument design process.
In this article, we will cover the three types of medical instrument designs: Medical instrument fabrication, medical instrument manufacturing, and medical instrument development.
The first part of this article is designed to give a basic overview of medical device manufacturing.
It is also a primer on medical instrument fabrication.
The second part covers the design process for medical instrument prototypes, as well as how to prepare a medical instrument for manufacturing.
The third part covers medical instrument manufacture in the context of a design cycle and a clinical scenario.
The final section will address how to design, design, and manufacture a medical device for the healthcare field.
A final review of the literature will then discuss the various design and manufacturing techniques for medical devices.