VitaQ
The challenge
The Vita Q anesthesia device is an innovation in a market focused on incremental improvements, rather than new product innovations. The product is based on the closed-lung system, originally discovered by Waters and Erdmann. Standard anesthesia machines use anesthetic that is blown out by the patient and thus lost. This results in the use of inexpensive anesthesia gases, rather than, for example, the more expensive Xenon gas.
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The Modular Therapy Station, VitaQ, does things completely differently. With a protective Anesthesia & Sedation System: a module that uses Xenon as an anesthetic (O2 and Xe as carrier gas) or as an organ protector. With a closed gas system capable of recycling the anesthetic gas. This solution causes a shift in the field of anesthesia and resuscitation.
What we created
Being sedated for surgery is an impactful experience for any patient and an important task for medical personnel. The start of this design project was extensive design research with patients and anesthesiologists, developing a new patient experience and workflow. An integrated approach to design, mechanical engineering and technology development, working closely with AlcmAir, Technobis and Relitech, resulted in this market breakthrough. The focus on people has been the driving force and innovation engine for this project. This resulted in the design and engineering of a completely new mechanical gas system, user interface and product housing. Protection of the environment was important during development.
Ready-to-go innovation for anesthesia
A special filter prevents the release of volatile gases into the air, protecting the user. At the same time, the system enabled minimal consumption of volatile anesthetics, saving medication costs. REGGS is responsible for the complete design and engineering of the VitaQ product and user interface. In addition, our engineering team designed the valve system, the circle.
Ready-to-go innovation for anesthesia
A special filter prevents the release of volatile gases into the air, protecting the user, while at the same time the system enabled minimal consumption of volatile anesthetics, saving medicine costs. REGGS is responsible for the complete design and engineering of the VitaQ product and user interface. In addition, our engineering team designed the valve system, the circle.