SURGinvent™
Medical/Surgical Innovation Program
Current Challenges in Surgery Innovation
- Product Development is time-consuming (average time to move medical devices from concept to market is 5 to 7 years)
- Product Development is costly (average R&D cost is $5-10M)
- Surgical grants (both volumes and dollars) have been on a downward trend since 2017
- Large companies prefer to acquire mature market-tested innovations to bolster pipeline and sales growth, rather than early-stage product concepts
- As a result, many promising ideas do not move forward
Work with a team of experienced professionals in engineering design and medical device commercialization
Open for Business with High-Touch Operations:
A high-touch, committed team focused on the success of your product’s design and development needs.
Expertise in Design & Development:
Skilled to support the design and development of your product idea and to bring it to reality with rapid prototyping.
Skilled in Quality & Regulatory:
Medical device industry expertise to take product concepts from idea through development to ensure the best possible outcome for FDA approval.
Experts in Commercialization:
Experienced in successfully bringing products to market and delivering business results to stakeholders.
Product Conception: Industry Best Practice Methodology
We work closely with inventors to scope product ideas, understand user needs and build plans that bring clinician-driven ideas to reality.
- Transparent rules of engagement (non-disclosure agreements leading to letters of intent and royalty agreements)
- Apply the same meticulous development methodology used in large medical device organizations to validate new product introductions, project timelines, milestones and budgets
The Ideal Development Partner
| Project Priority | Development Mandates | Funding | IP Ownership | Commercialization responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Medical Device Company | Competes with existing portfolio | Typically match existing products. Looking for big wins | Funded by the company | Company owned, in exchange for royalty payment | Company |
| Medical Device Development Service Provider | High priority | Fee for service Independent of commercial potential | Funded by the Inventor | Inventor owned | Inventor |
| Mariner Endosurgery | High priority | OR innovations with impactful outcomes | Funded by Mariner | Mariner owned, in exchange for clinician fee & royalty payment | Mariner Endosurgery |
Product Definition: Technical Expertise & Design Thinking
Our team has vast engineering expertise to ensure inventor ideas are well scoped & primed for development. Our expert team includes, but is not limited to:
Human Factors Design
- Understanding objectives and constraints in healthcare workflows and procedures
- Incorporating user experience into design features to ensure intuitive function and ease of use
Engineering Specialties
- Mechanical: 3D design, design for manufacturing
- Bio-Materials: Selecting bio-compatible and manufacturable materials
- Electrical: Custom electronics design, interfacing with existing equipment
- Software: User facing applications, software for custom electronics
Development & Prototyping: Technical Product Development Infrastructure
Built for medical device development, Mariner Endosurgery has:
- 2000 sq. Ft. of design lab space for rapid prototyping, equipped with:
- 3D Printing
- A fabrication workshop
- Dry lab set-up for accelerated Proof of Principal testing
- Office and meeting room space for inventor & engineering collaboration
- Robust Quality Management System to manage all design projects and documentation
- Locations in USA & Canada to support geographical market needs
Commercial Planning: Commercial Market Launch Expertise
We combine attentive white-glove product development with rigorous commercial practices to bring new innovations to market seamlessly.
- Accomplished and knowledgeable in filing for IP protection (patents, and Freedom To Operate (FTO) analysis preparation)
- Experienced in FDA and regulatory filings for clearance to launch new devices in the market
- Seasoned in planning and execution of successful Go-to-Market strategies
The foundation of our commercial organization is the commitment and dedication of the team that includes successful Fortune 500 executives with 20+ years of experience in Medical Device commercial operations, distribution and channel management.
Work with Mariner Endosurgery today!
Interested in learning more about how Mariner Endosurgery can help bring your product idea to reality?