Episode # 70 • 20 Feb 2024
The Wire Watch Story
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Patrick Neville, a vascular surgeon and entrepreneur. Dr. Neville shares his journey of identifying a clinical problem and developing a solution, which culminated in the innovation of Wire Watch, a tool designed for efficient wire management during endovascular cases.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:12 - Recognizing the Importance of Wire Management
06:42 - Partnership in Product Development
09:14 - Wire Watch in Action: User Experience
16:15 - Cost Savings and Clinical Adoption
22:44 - Mindset for Approaching Device Innovation
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Dr. Neville discusses the importance of believing in your solutions, the need for persistence, and the value of strategic partnerships in navigating the startup process. His partnership with the engineering firm BioTex led to the development of a simple product that is now used in cases by interventionalists across multiple specialties.
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