A Better Endoscopy Device with Evotech

An endoscope is a medical device used to look inside a patient’s body, via an orifice like the mouth, urethra or colon. Prior to approaching IDEO.org, Evotech had radically redesigned the standard endoscope found in American hospitals (average cost: $70,000) and created a low-cost device with off-the-shelf parts designed for use in the developing world and with a cost of approximately $250. 

Opportunities for Design

IDEO.org was asked to improve Evotech's design so that it was more durable, sterilizable, water-proof and capable of being manufactured at scale. We were also tasked with identifying and building a business model for Evotech's endoscope.