This lecture will explore Product Development in the medical devices sector. This is a fast growing sector, with advances in the field of robotics enabling novel solutions to problems both inside and outside the body. John will review the critical role played by Terumo Aortic (Vascutek) in developing innovative aortic repair solutions alongside his previous work at Ossur (TouchBionics).

Aortic aneurysm and dissection can lead to a life-threatening rupture and malperfusion of the aorta; suitable treatment with a surgical graft or implantation of a stent graft can help save a patient's life.

Terumo Aortic provides products including surgical grafts and stent grafts that are used by surgeons and interventional radiologists to treat patients with aortic disease, which includes thoracic and abdominal aneurysms and aortic conditions such as dissection. The company has a comprehensive product portfolio contributing to help save the lives of many patients in over 100 countries.