2018 / Industrial And Life Science Design / Medical/Scientific Machinery / Professional

Makoto™ Intravascular Imaging System

• Company
  Modo, United States
• Lead Designer
  Robert Marchant
• Design Team
  Arthur Wu, Andrew Lindley, Matt Jones, Dan Paulson, Chris Sankey
• Client
  Makoto

Makoto is a cardiology imaging system that uses Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to find and characterize unstable Lipid Core Plaque (LCP) – a key indicator of cardiac risk.

Cath labs are small, crowded spaces filled with technology. Based on observation and research, we added positionable displays to Makoto so doctors and technicians could see and talk to one another during complex procedures. We illuminated the connector panel for fast and accurate deployment. We created a narrow footprint so Makoto can be stored against a wall, within easy reach.

Bio
Modo is changing healthcare. Modo designs and builds carts, trolleys and roll stands to simplify technology and the delivery of care. Our customers include Siemens, GE Healthcare, Medtronic, Boston Scientific Intuitive Surgical and Philips. We research, design and build products that make healthcare easier and more human. Every day, people around the world use our products to make someone's life better, somewhere.