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    • Medical device design
    • Environmental sustainability
    • Product development

    Background:

    • Historically, sustainability was a low priority in medical device design.
    • Safety and efficacy were perceived as the primary concerns, overshadowing environmental aspects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the historical perception of sustainability in medical device design.
    • To highlight the shift in priorities towards incorporating environmental considerations.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of industry perceptions.
    • Review of project management priorities in medical device development.

    Main Results:

    • The study indicates a long-standing perception that sustainability is not feasible for medical device companies.
    • Safety and efficacy were consistently prioritized over environmental factors.

    Conclusions:

    • The traditional view in medical device design has marginalized sustainability.
    • There is a need to re-evaluate and integrate environmental aspects into the design process.