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A Practical Five-Phase Guide to Circular Medical Device Design

Matthew Sawyer
Matthew Sawyer • 28 September 2026

A design guide for circular medical devices from Delft University has been launched. Circular Medical Device Design Guide https://circulardigitalhealth.eu/file/circular-medical-device-design-guide/

 

The definitions on p9 are useful.

The workbook approach is useful with examples spread throughout.

The diagram on p53 is very useful as a one page summary. 

Material choice guidance on p85 is useful when thinking about materials used in parts of a device.

The case studies are of interest too. For example, on p59 - manual vs electronic blood pressure machines (use the former!) and p68 - smart vs 'dumb' pill boxes (with a detailed process for redesign on p80/81/82).

Worth a read and helps keep the principles of better design of kit and equipment in the front of the mind.

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