The document provides information on various medical products, including: 1) The ARKON anesthesia delivery system and Hemolung RAS extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal system which aid anesthesiologists and treat acute respiratory failure. 2) Isolibrium critical-care air support surface, RP-VITA remote presence telemedicine robot, and TrueCPR coaching device which help nurses care for patients, provide telemedicine consults, and improve CPR performance. 3) Additional devices, systems, products and tools that address a range of medical needs from dental care and drug delivery to diagnostics, implants, hospital equipment and more.

1. Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products
The ARKON allows anesthesiologists to keep their patients
in full view while simultaneously controlling and monitoring
gas delivery using their preferred workflow. Manufactured by
Spacelabs Healthcare (Snoqualmie, WA). Supply and design
credit to Design Concepts Inc. (Madison, WI).
ARKON anesthesia
delivery system

2. Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products
Hemolung RAS provides respiratory dialysis, a simple,
minimally-invasive form of extracorporeal carbon dioxide
removal (ECCO2R) that acts as an alternative or supplement
to mechanical ventilation in cases of acute respiratory failure.
Manufactured by ALung Technologies Inc (Pittsburgh, PA).
Hemolung RAS
extracorporeal carbon
dioxide removal system

3. Isolibrium aims to provide tools for nurses to care for patients
while its advanced pressure redistribution systems helps prevent
pressure ulcers in patients. Manufactured by Stryker Medical
(Portage, MI). Supply and design credit to Humphrey Products
Company (Kalamazoo, MI), Grand Rapids Foam Technologies
(Grand Rapids, MI), Les Produits Plastitel Inc. (Laval, Quebec,
Canada), Twisthink (Holland, MI), and Derby (South Bend, IN).
Isolibrium critical-care
air support surface
Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products

4. RP-VITA enables increased access to specialist care through
high-acuity telemedicine consults. It eliminates the need for
telemedicine-specific staffing. RP-VITA’s intuitive, easy-to-use, and
safety features encourage physician adoption and clinical use.
Manufactured by InTouch Health Inc. (Santa Barbara, CA). Supply
and design credit to iRobot (Bedford, MA).
RP-VITA remote presence
telemedicine robot
Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products

5. TrueCPR helps improve CPR performance
by giving rescuers real-time feedback
on the quality of chest compressions in
accordance with current guidelines. It also
provides instant post-event review, allowing
rescue teams to debrief more efficiently.
Manufactured by Physio-Control (Redmond,
WA). Supply and design credit to Plexus
(Neenah, WI).
TrueCPR
coaching device
Critical-Care and Emergency Medicine Products

6. Bluephase Style is a cordless high-performance LED curing light
that polymerizes all light-curing dental materials. Its ergonomic
and compact design enables it to fit comfortably into the
user’s hand. Manufactured by Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Schaan,
Liechtenstein). Supply and design credit to Rigami Design
(Diepoldsau, Switzerland).
Bluephase Style curing light
featuring Polywave LED
Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

7. The Digit Power dispenser enables dentists to precisely place
Aquasil Ultra Cordless tissue managing impression material
directly into the sulcus. This system minimizes work time violiations
and the use of retraction cord while providing significant time
savings. Manufactured by Dentsply International, LD Caulk Division
(Milford, DE). Supply and design credit to Nordson EFD LLC (East
Providence, RI), and Key Tech (Baltimore, MD).
Digit Power
dispenser for Aquasil Ultra Cordless
Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

8. Solea CO2
dental laser system
At 9.3 μm, Solea is the first CO2 laser system
ever cleared by the FDA for hard and soft tissue
ablation. Solea is fast, precise, virtually noiseless,
and anesthesia-free for the vast majority of
procedures. Manufactured by Convergent Dental
Inc. (Natick, MA). Supply and design credit to
HERNETICS (Chelsea, MA), Tischler Resources
(Acton, MA), and Sachem Engineering, R&D
(Arlington, MA).
Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

9. Zoom!
Teeth
Whitening
System
Zoom! will change teeth color up
to eight shades within 45 minutes.
It has settings to avoid unpleasant
feelings during and after the
process. Manufactured by Discus
Dental Philips Oral Healthcare
(Culver City, CA). Supply and
design credit to DeviceLab Inc.
(Tustin, CA), and Solid Concepts
(Valencia, CA).
Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

10. Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products
Auvi-Q is a single-use epinephrine autoinjector used to treat
life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). It is the size and
shape of a credit card, the thickness of a cell phone, and includes
a unique voice instruction system. Manufactured by Sanofi
(Bridgewater, NJ). Supply and design credit to Kaléo Pharma
(Richmond, VA), and Medivative Technologies (Indianapolis, IN).
Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector

11. DebioJect
intradermal drug
delivery device
The DebioJect was conceived to overcome the
problems encountered with classical intradermal
delivery techniques. The innovative microneedle
allows both pain-free and precise injection of
up to 500 μL in a few seconds. Manufactured
by Debiotech SA (Lausanne, Switzerland).
Supply and design credit to CEA-LETI (Grenoble,
France), Mecaplast SA (Botterens, Switzerland),
and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
(Stockholm, Sweden).
Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products

12. Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products
The FOX inhaler is a fast and efficient handheld nebulizer for
treatment of respiratory diseases. Its breathing control enables
highly accurate drug delivery to the small airways, ensuring optimal
therapeutic results of the inhaled liquid medications. Manufactured
by and submitted by Vectura GmbH (Germany). Supply and design
credit to Ian Mahaffy Industrial Design Ltd. (London, UK).
FOX Handheld Nebulizer

13. MedCenter
pharmacy kiosk
The MedAvail MedCenter enables a remote
pharmacist in a call center to provide
confidential, real-time professional advice
and verify the automated dispense of
prescription medications to patients at the
kiosk. Manufactured by MedAvail Technologies
Inc. (Mississauga, Canada). Supply and design
credit to Squint Innovation & Branding Inc.
(Toronto, Canada).
Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products

14. PROPEL and PROPEL mini dissolvable steroid-releasing implants
reduce the need for additional surgical procedures and for
oral steroids, which can have serious side effects, for patients
suffering from chronic sinusitis. Manufactured by Intersect ENT
(Menlo Park, CA).
PROPEL and PROPEL Mini
mometasone furoate implants
Drug-Delivery Devices and Combination Products

15. General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products
IsoGel AIR assists in managing pressure, shear, and microclimate
through its unique cover and open-column design those results
in low air loss through its proprietary gel. Manufactured by
Stryker Medical (Portage, MI). Supply and design credit to
Hilco Technologies (Grand Rapids, MI), Dartex Coatings Ltd.
(Acton Close Nottingham, Nottingham, UK), and Tridien Medical
(Corona, CA).
IsoGel AIR therapeutic support surface

16. LuViva is a point-of-care, non-invasive test for early detection of
disease that leads to cervical cancer. It does not require a tissue
sample. The test provides an immediate and objective result at the
point of care, reducing false-positive and false-negative results.
Manufactured by Guided Therapeutics Inc. (Norcross, GA). Supply
and design credit to Big Bang (Decatur, GA), Seaway Plastics
Engineering (Port Richie, FL), Gupta Permold Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA),
and Herman Miller Inc. (Zeeland, MI).
LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan
General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

17. MetaNeb is indicated for mobilization of secretions, lung
expansion therapy, and treatment and prevention of pulmonary
atelectasis. It can also provide supplemental oxygen when used
with compressed oxygen. Manufactured by Hill-Rom Services
Pte. Ltd. (Singapore).
MetaNeb System
General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

18. The MuV system is lightweight and ergonomically designed to
reduce patient stress and the physical toll on hospital workers
during patient transfer, reducing workplace injuries and increasing
efficiencies and reimbursement criteria. Manufactured by CEGA
Innovations LLC (Sioux Falls, SD). Supply and design credit to
Kablooe Design (Blaine, MN).
MuV patient transfer system
General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

19. RENASYS Soft Port offers patient comfort and increased
placement versatility (for difficult wound locations), and functions
when folded or kinked. Due to the soft construction, the risk
of pressure sores may be reduced. Manufactured by Smith &
Nephew Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL). Supply and design credit to
Ximedica (Providence, RI).
RENASYS Soft Port
General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

20. The SmartSite VialShield is a needle-free closed system transfer
device that protects clinicians from exposure to hazardous
drugs during drug preparation and administration. The product
is designed to optimize safety, simplify care and minimize costs.
Manufactured by Yukon Medical LLC (Research Triangle Park, NC).
Supply and design credit to Gilero Biomedical (Research Triangle
Park, NC), and Industrie BORLA S.p.A. (Torino, Italy).
SmartSite VialShield
closed-vial access device
General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products

21. Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products
The Codacs system meets an unmet patient need by mechanically
stimulating the cochlea, bypassing the impaired middle and
outer ear of people with severe to profound mixed hearing loss.
Manufactured by Cochlear Ltd. (Sydney, Australia). Supply and
design credit to Helbling Technik (Liebefeld, Switzerland).
Codacs direct acoustic
cochlear implant system

22. The Compressyn Band is intended for use
in stabilization and fixation of anterior chest-
wall fractures including sternal fixation. This
knotless cerclage device uses a spring to supply
dynamic compression to aid in bone healing.
Manufactured by Dallen Medical Inc. (San
Clemente, CA). Supply credit to Velco Tool & Die
(Lake Forest, CA).
Compressyn Band
implant for sternal
closure with
Compressyn
Band Tensioner
Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

23. Eclipse soft tissue anchor
The Eclipse offers an innovative, nonrotational approach for
reattaching soft tissue to bone. It features an expandable
sheath-and-bullet design that preserves tissue orientation while
reducing surgical complexity and increasing confidence in the
repair. Manufactured by MedShape Inc. (Atlanta, GA). Supply and
design credit to Enginuity Works (Atlanta, GA), and Creature LLC
(Atlanta, GA).
Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

24. GUIDE DBS is a software programming planning and visualization
system for deep brain stimulation (DBS) that creates a 3-D image
of a patient’s deep brain anatomy and the relative location of
the implanted lead. A model of the volume of activated tissue
allows the clinician to intelligently optimize stimulation parameters.
Manufactured by Boston Scientific Corp. (Natick, MA).
GUIDE DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) System
Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

25. Patient expectations of total knee replacement
are increasing. The Persona Knee System was
designed to minimize the compromises required
with standard knee systems. The system
supports unparalleled levels of personalization,
empowering surgeons to restore the unique
identity of every knee. Manufactured by Zimmer
Inc. (Warsaw, IN).
Persona,
the Personalized
Knee System
Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products

26. In Vitro Diagnostic Products and Systems
AtomoRapid HIV is the first integrated rapid test for detection of
HIV 1&2 using blood. It replaces the need for existing test kits
with multiple items that are complicated to use, thus reducing
the inherent error rates found when using kits in the field.
Manufactured by Atomo Diagnostics Pty Ltd. (Sydney, Australia).
Supply and design credit to IDE Group Inc. (Newington, Australia).
AtomoRapid HIV (1&2)
integrated rapid antibody test

27. HYBRiD-XL
fully automated continuous
access analyzer
The DRG:HYBRiD-XL allows, for the first time, simultaneous
measurement of immunoassays and clinical chemistry parameters
including turbidimetric tests in one sample. Manufactured by DRG
Diagnostics GmbH (Marburg, Germany). Supply and design credit
to BIT Group (San Diego, CA).
In Vitro Diagnostic Products and Systems

28. NIOX VERO enables clinical monitoring of airway inflammation and
plays a critical role in the efficiency of diagnosis, treatment, and
follow-up of patients with inflammatory airway diseases, such as
asthma. Manufactured by Aerocrine AB (Solna, Sweden). Supply
and design credit to Veryday (Bromma, Sweden), Panasonic
Healthcare Co. Ltd (Tokyo, Japan), and IT Dr. Gambert GmbH
Wismar (Wismar, Germany).
NIOX VERO airway inflammation monitor
In Vitro Diagnostic Products and Systems

29. Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems
DISK is thermally bonded to an HDPE backer card and is intended
to provide medical device product retention and protection during
packaging, handling, sterilization, shipping, and use in medical
environments. Manufactured by CleanCut Technologies LLC
(Anaheim, CA).
DISK (Dispenser Integrated System Kit)

30. ePAK is a sterile, single-use delivery system featuring DVR
Crosslock is designed to treat distal radius fractures. ePAK is
always stocked and ready for every surgery, minimizing surgical
delays because all components are new and fresh for every
surgery. Manufactured by Biomet Orthopaedics Inc. (Miami, FL).
ePAK Single-Use Delivery System featuring
DVR Crosslock distal radius plating system
Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems

31. IMS Signature
Series Cassettes
Patent pending IMS stainless steel cassettes
feature silicone rails to hold dental instruments
in place from chairside through reprocessing.
An open hole pattern and rail design facilitates
cleaning and sterilization. Cassettes standardize
procedures for increased safety and efficiency.
Manufactured by Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. LLC
(Chicago, IL). Supply and design credit to Design
Integrity (Chicago, IL).
Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems

32. SLS is an on-demand enterprise-wide electronic
medication preparation-specific safety system
that replicates pharmacy oversight at the point
of care. It ensures TJC compliance with best
practices and standards to improve patient
safety, workflow efficiency, accuracy, and reduce
drug errors. Manufactured by Codonics Inc.
(Middleburg Heights, OH). Supply and design
credit to SIMS Lab and Partner’s Healthcare at
Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA).
Safe Label System
(SLS)
Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems

33. SoTube/SoSafe are two innovative solutions,
nested tubes based, for implants double-sterile
barrier packaging. They ensure nurses and
surgeons easy handling of package and implant
as well as a pioneer “No Touch” approach right
up to the point of surgery. Manufactured by
Selenium Medical (La Rochelle, France).
SoTube SoSafe
double-sterile barrier
packaging
Medical Product Packaging, Graphic Instructions, and Labeling Systems

34. Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products
The AEROBIKA oscillating PEP device helps
loosen and remove mucus build-up in the lungs.
On exhalation, positive pressure holds the
airways open, while oscillations thin and loosen
mucus helping move it to the central airways
where it can be coughed out. Manufactured by
Trudell Medical International (London, Canada).
Supply credit to Silcotech (Bolton, Canada), and
C&J Industries Inc. (Meadville, PA).
AEROBIKA
oscillating positive
expiratory pressure
therapy system

35. Desc FreeStyle Optium Neo guides patients
through their diabetes and insulin management.
Set up by a healthcare provider, the meter
stores, displays, logs, and suggests insulin
dose adjustments. It also notifies of high or low
blood glucose levels and trends. Manufactured
by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. (Alameda, CA).
Supply and design credit to Bridge Design (San
Francisco, CA).
FreeStyle Optium
Neo blood glucose
and ketone
monitoring system
(Not available for sale in the United States)
Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products

36. Tria Age-Defying
Laser
Tria Age-Defying Laser is a handheld
dermatological device that lets consumers
achieve professional anti-aging results at
home. The safe, effective skincare device uses
fractional laser technology to smooth wrinkles,
reduce discoloration, and improve the texture of
all skin types. Manufactured by Tria Beauty Inc.
(Dublin, CA). Supply and design credit to IDEO
(San Francisco, CA).
Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products

37. Tria Hair Removal Precision Laser is an handheld
dermatological device. Its advanced diode
laser can be used at home by consumers
to permanently remove unwanted hair from
small, sensitive areas of the body, such as the
underarms and bikini line. Manufactured by Tria
Beauty Inc. (Dublin, CA). Supply and design
credit to IDEO (San Francisco, CA).
Tria Hair Removal
Precision Laser
Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products

38. Radiological and Electromechanical Devices
The AIRO Mobile CT integrates advanced imaging technologies
into existing medical workflow and provides the clinician with
procedural flexibility as well as real-time CT imaging information
where and when it is needed. Manufactured by Mobius Imaging
LLC (Ayer, MA). Supply and design credit to Varian Medical
Systems (Salt Lake City, UT), Excelitas Technologies (Salem,
MA), Hamamatsu Corp. (Bridgewater, NJ), Analog Devices Inc.
(Norwood, MA), Rotek Inc. (Aurora, OH), Marlborough Foundry Inc.
(Marlborough, MA), and Aved Electronics Inc. (North Billerica, MA).
AIRO Mobile CT
Computed Tomography System

39. Atomlab 960 is a multipurpose spectrum analysis instrument
for diverse nuclear medicine applications. Uptake studies, wipe
tests, and other tasks are accomplished using this fully computer-
controlled instrument and comprehensive selection of software.
Manufactured by Biodex Medical Systems (Shirley, NY). Supply and
design credit to Integrated Design Systems Inc. (Oyster Bay, NY).
Atomlab 960 thyroid uptake system
Radiological and Electromechanical Devices

40. Radiological and Electromechanical Devices
DRX-Revolution helps medical staff generate high-quality digital
X-ray images to treat seriously ill patients. A collapsible column
allows enhanced visibility and safety, and a long tube head
allows for easier exams even in the presence of bedside medical
equipment. Manufactured by Carestream Health (Rochester, NY).
DRX-Revolution mobile x-ray system

41. LumaGEM
Molecular Breast
Imaging (MBI)
system
LumaGEM is an effective adjunct to standard
mammography. It is a patient-friendly and cost-
effective tool for detecting early-stage cancers
in dense breast tissue. Manufactured by Gamma
Medica (Salem, NH). Supply and design credit to
Farm Design Inc. (Hollis, NH), and Sunrise Labs
(Auburn, NH).
Radiological and Electromechanical Devices

42. NvisionVLE
Imaging System
The NvisionVLE Imaging System is the first and
only volumetric optical coherence tomography
device cleared by FDA for endoscopic
imaging and imaging of esophageal tissue
microstructure. Manufactured by NinePoint
Medical (Cambridge, MA). Supply and design
credit to Farm Design Inc. (Hollis, NH).
Radiological and Electromechanical Devices

43. The Aircast AirSelect walking boot has an
integrated air-cell support system that lets
patients customize the fit to maximize comfort
and minimize edema. SoftStrike technology
absorbs shock, while the lab-tested rocker sole
encourages a natural gait. Manufactured by DJO
Global (Vista, CA). Supply and design credit to
Farm Design Inc. (Hollis, NH).
Aircast AirSelect
Elite advanced
pneumatic walking
boot
Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

44. The Carevo is a modern shower trolley for therapeutic showering
and bathing. It offers comfort and dignity to patients during daily
hygiene care and enables caregivers to work close to patients,
reducing static stress. Manufactured by ArjoHuntleigh Innovation
Center (Malmö, Sweden). Supply and design credit to Veryday
(Bromma, Sweden).
Carevo Shower Trolley
Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

45. Hercules Patient Repositioner
The Hercules allows a single caregiver to safely reposition a patient
up in bed in less than ten seconds with the simple push of a
button. Manufactured by The Morel Company (Batesville, IN).
Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

46. The Quantum is a fully automatic, rear-facing wheelchair
securement station. It allows wheelchair passengers to board a
bus or train and simply push a button to safely secure themselves
during transport. Manufactured by Q’Straint (Fort Lauderdale,
FL). Supply and design credit to Jim Best ID (Hewitt, NJ), Input
Creative Group (Leonia, NJ), and Lucas Technical Services LLC
(Philadelphia, PA).
Quantum Securement System
Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

47. Snug Vest is a therapeutic garment that inflates
to provide a firm hug known as deep-pressure
therapy. It regulates the sensory system and
relieves anxiety in individuals with autism and
sensory disorders. Pressure is adjustable and
user-controlled. Manufactured by Squeezease
Therapy Inc. (Vancouver, Canada).
Snug Vest
deep pressure
therapeutic garment
Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

48. The Vector Gait and Safety System is a ceiling-mounted robotic
technology designed to improve patient mobility and functional
independence by tracking movement and offloading a precise
amount of body weight during rehabilitation. Manufactured by
Bioness Inc. (Valencia, CA). Supply and design credit to D&K
Engineering (San Diego, CA).
Vector Gait and Safety System
Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products

49. Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies
ASSIST Silver antimicrobial graft cover dressing
ASSIST Silver is a low-adherent antimicrobial graft cover dressing
that combines Active Fluid Management technology with a low-
adherent layer to provide optimal moisture balance, eliminate
the need for additional low-adherent layers, and provide 7-day
antimicrobial protection. Manufactured by Milliken Healthcare
Products LLC (Spartanburg, SC). Supply and design credit to
Haywood Vocational Opportunities Inc. (Waynesville, NC).

50. Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies
ENSEAL G2 Articulating Tissue Sealers are sterile, single-patient-
use surgical instruments for coagulating and transecting vessels
up to 7mm in diameter, as well as lymphatics. They are the first
articulating sealers compatible with a 5mm port. Manufactured by
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. (Cincinnati, OH).
ENSEAL G2 Articulating Tissue Sealers

51. INTUITION instruments combine the surgical process with
the implant options to allow surgeons to balance the soft
tissue as well as control the implant position and fit for each
patient. Manufactured by DePuy Synthes, Joint Reconstruction
(Leeds, UK). Supply and design credit to DePuy Synthes, Joint
Reconstruction (Warsaw, IN).
INTUITION Instruments
for DePuy ATTUNE Knee System
Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

52. MicroCutter XCHANGE is the smallest-diameter articulating
stapling device available today. At less than half the size of
competing models with nearly twice the articulation, surgeons
may be able to access anatomy not possible with other staplers.
Manufactured by Cardica Inc. (Redwood City, CA).
MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 stapler
Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

53. POWEREASE System
of spine surgery instruments
POWEREASE is a system of powered surgical instruments used
by OR surgeons to drill, tap, and drive specialized implants during
spinal surgeries, including open and minimally invasive procedures,
and final construct assembly. Manufactured by Medtronic
(Memphis, TN). Supply and design credit to IDEO (Cambridge,
MA), C&A Tool Engineering Inc. (Churubusco, IN), NGI Cutting
Instruments (Warsaw, IN), Tegra Medical (Hernando, MS), and
Engineered Medical Systems LLC (Bartlett, TN).
Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

54. Zip is a noninvasive skin closure alternative to sutures and staples
for surgery and lacerations, offering time-savings, better cosmesis,
lower infection risk, and greater patient comfort. It is easy to apply
and patients can remove it at home. Manufactured by ZipLine
Medical Inc. (Campbell, CA). Supply and design credit to Innovative
Drive LLC (Redwood City, CA).
Zip Surgical Skin Closure
Surgical Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies

55. In recognition of the crucial role that Dean Kamen has played in medical
device innovation over the past 40 years, the entire UBM Canon Medical
Content Team and the MD+DI Editorial Advisory Board have selected him as
the recipient of the 2014 MDEA Lifetime Achievement Award. This award
goes to an individual whose contributions over a long career in medical
devices have had a significant and demonstrable impact on technological,
business, and cultural advancements in the world. There’s no question that
Kamen fits that bill. Previous recipients include industry pioneers Dr. Robert
Langer (2013); Dr. Thomas Fogarty (2012); and Alfred E. Mann (2011).
Kamen is an inventor, an entrepreneur, and a tireless advocate for science and technology. He holds more
than 440 U.S. and foreign patents, many of them for innovative medical devices that have expanded the
frontiers of health care worldwide. Kamen invented the first wearable infusion pump and the first wearable
insulin pump for diabetics. Some of the many devices he’s worked on include the HomeChoice™ peritoneal
dialysis system, Hydroflex™ surgical irrigation pump, the Crown™ stent, the iBOT™ mobility device, and the
Segway® Human Transporter. Kamen was awarded the National Medal of Technology, the Lemelson-MIT
Prize, and has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Kamen founded DEKA Research & Development Corporation to develop internally generated inventions as
well as to provide research and development for major corporate clients. In addition to DEKA, one of Dean’s
proudest accomplishments is founding FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology),
an organization dedicated to motivating high-school-aged participants to understand, use and enjoy science
and technology. Studies have shown that FIRST Alumni
are highly motivated to pursue careers in science and
engineering, thus fulfilling Dean’s goal of inspiring the next
generation of technological leaders.
Dean Kamen
Founder, DEKA Research & Development Corp.
2014 MDEA Lifetime Achievement Award—
Recipient
MDEA Honors an Industry Luminary