User Centred
Understanding of existing PDT therapies and translation to more convenient, cost-effective, home therapy system.
Ambicare had identified an opportunity based on a clinical need for an ambulatory device for administration of local photodynamic therapy (PDT) for non-melanoma skin cancers. Ambicare asked KD to lead a device development program from concept creation through to manufacture of devices for clinical trials
Understanding of existing PDT therapies and translation to more convenient, cost-effective, home therapy system.
Development of bespoke, simple, intuitive interface to guide patients safely through the treatment regime.
Design of controller and light pads, developed to provide required light output whilst fitting with different treatment sites and maintaining safety in use.
Prototyping
Engineering development, component procurement and pilot prototype production of initial units for clinical trial.
Platform Technology
Adaptation of technology to Lustre blue light acne therapy system.
