It’s really quite a rollercoaster developing a medical device. The R & D process can go through so many phases. When you're so involved in the process sometimes you don't see the progress because you're in the weeds of the project. So, what is the update on the House Calls Mobile ® virtual stethoscope/otoscope? Well, lots of great news!
We ran into a bit of a snag this summer. We had updated the design of the virtual stethoscope/otoscope and during the updated design phase the circuit that supplies the sound to the stethoscope stopped making sound! Now this is a BIG issue if the most important part of your device is sound! We had added all of these great features including a light for the otoscope, on/off switch, low battery light but with all of these upgrades we could no longer hear any sound! So back to square one, taking the device completely apart and back to the beginning. We had to trace where the malfunction was coming from in the circuit. We had to bring on advisors to help locate the problem. Finally, we figured out where the issue was coming from and made a whole new circuit for our device. With the new circuit we had to create a sleek new design to cover the device. So now we have a perfectly working device with a sleek new design! Once we produce the newly designed stethoscope/otoscope we will test it at the testing lab for FDA approval. We already have a manufacture lined up when it’s time for production! I can't believe this is happening! One step at a time and eventually you have climbed a mountain!!
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