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COURSE 6

Developing Ideas into Medical Products

Clinician-inventors, academic physicians, and healthcare entrepreneurs A roadmap for taking a medical product idea from clinical observation through prototype development, FDA clearance, clinical evidence, manufacturing, commercial launch, and exit — written by a neurosurgeon who has done it.

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Course curriculum

1Finding the Idea: Recognizing a Product Opportunity in Clinical PracticeFree preview20–25 min

Learning objectives

- Identify product opportunities embedded in clinical workflow frustrations
- Distinguish between problems that are worth building products around and those that aren't
- Develop a habit of structured clinical observation as an innovation practice

Key takeaway: The best medical product ideas are not invented — they are observed. Train yourself to see clinical frustration as market chance. 2Market Sizing &

- Competitive Landscape20–25 min

Learning objectives

- Estimate the addressable market for a medical product concept
- Map the competitive landscape before investing in development
- Identify patent-protected and trade-secret-protected IP in your space

Key takeaway: A great product in a market nobody wants is a hobby, not a business. Size the market before you fall in love with the idea. 3Intellectual Property Strategy for Medical Innovators25–30 min

Learning objectives

- Choose the right IP protection strategy for your medical product
- Understand provisional patent mechanics and when to file
- Protect trade secrets and proprietary data alongside formal patent protection

Key takeaway:



Your IP strategy should match your commercialization plan. A patent you can't enforce is an expense, not an asset. 4Medical Device Regulation: FDA Pathways for Clinician-Inventors25–30 min

Learning objectives

- Classify your medical device under FDA regulations
- Understand 510(k), De Novo, and PMA pathways and choose the right one
- Design your product development process to anticipate FDA requirements

Key takeaway: FDA is not your enemy. Engage early through the Q-Submission program and your path to market becomes predictable. 5Prototype Development: From Sketch to Working Model20–25 min

Learning objectives

- Move from concept to physical or digital prototype efficiently
- Select appropriate prototyping methods for medical devices vs. software
- Gather structured clinical feedback on prototypes before investing in final development

Key takeaway: Show, don't tell. A working prototype changes every conversation — with investors, partners, and potential customers. 6Clinical Evidence Strategy: Studies, Publications &

- Reimbursement25–30 min

Learning objectives

- Design a clinical evidence strategy that supports both FDA clearance and payer coverage
- Understand what level of evidence payers require for reimbursement
- Plan your publication strategy to build credibility and drive adoption

Key takeaway: Reimbursement is an evidence problem. Design your clinical studies with payer coverage criteria in your left hand and FDA requirements in your right.



7Manufacturing, Quality Systems &

- Supply Chain20–25 min

Learning objectives

- Understand FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR/21 CFR Part 820) requirements
- Select a contract manufacturer for your medical device
- Build a supply chain that supports scale without sacrificing quality

Key takeaway: Manufacturing is where medical device companies most often fail to scale. Choose your contract manufacturer as carefully as you choose your investors. 8Go-to-Market Strategy for Medical Products20–25 min

Learning objectives

- Choose the right commercial model for your medical product
- Build a clinical champion network to drive early adoption
- Navigate hospital purchasing and value analysis committees

Key takeaway: Clinical champions open doors that sales reps cannot. Your first 10 customers should come from relationships, not cold outreach. 9Funding Medical Product Development20–25 min

Learning objectives

- Map the funding landscape for medical product development from concept to commercialization
- Apply for SBIR/STTR grants appropriate for your product stage
- Prepare a compelling pitch for medical device investors

Key takeaway: SBIR grants are the most underutilized funding source in medtech. If your product has a clinical evidence component, apply before you take equity. 10Exit Strategy: Licensing, Partnership &

- Acquisition25–30 min

Learning objectives

- Evaluate licensing vs. company-building vs. acquisition as commercialization paths
- Understand how medical product companies are valued at exit
- Prepare your product and company for an acquisition conversation

Key takeaway: The best exits are not planned — they are prepared for. Build IP, build evidence, build revenue, and the conversation will find you.

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