G&H | ITL Case Study: DYSIS Medical

Overview

DYSIS Medical specializes in the design and development of imaging systems for non-invasive, in-vivo detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions. The DYSIS Smart Colposcope is revolutionizing cervical cancer staging. It is a high-resolution digital colposcope with an adjunctive map. It differs from traditional colposcopes by measuring aceto-whitening automatically, providing an on-screen map to assist the clinician with diagnosis, biopsy, and treatment if needed.

Requirements

With limited resources and a tight timescale, G&H | ITL was tasked with developing solutions in order to improve the ergonomics for the end-user and optimize the patient experience whilst controlling manufacturing costs.

Our R&D team began by interviewing end-users in hospitals across the country in order to define what improvements they felt were required. Following the initial market research, several concepts were developed and tested by nurses and clinicians. Having improved the ergonomics of the DYSIS colposcope, we were able to explore other opportunities for improvement.

Results

Here’s how we supported the redesign of the DYSIS colposcope:

• Changed how the device was operated by the clinician, improving their ability to control the device’s arm while also using the touch screen during sensitive procedures.
• Developed an innovative electronic braking system to ensure that the apparatus would remain perfectly stable once connected to the patient.
• Designed an easy coupling system for the connection of the camera to the speculum with minimal force
• We also helped DYSIS through the regulatory approvals process for CE marking, IEC 60601, and the Medical Device Directive (MDD). This was conducted by liaising with the customer’s regulatory team in Greece.

Based on the project’s success, G&H | ITL secured a full-scale manufacturing contract with DYSIS, starting with pilot production and supported by our in-house production engineers. DYSIS now has a dedicated work cell within our factory with custom jigs and CA testing procedures.