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Degree Project in Product Development, Development of packaging concepts for single-use endoscopes

Bota, Ebba LU and Kasama, Nao (2025) MMKM10 20242
Innovation
Abstract (Swedish)
This master thesis degree project is done in cooperation with the global medical
company Ambu A/S. One of the main product groups of Ambu A/S is single use
endoscopes. This project will focus on the packaging of said endoscopes and is
situated at the Ambu A/S headquarter office in Ballerup, Denmark.
For single use endoscopes the packaging plays an important role compared to
reusable endoscopes. A large percentage of user interaction happens while the
endoscope is still in its package. In a medical setting user workflow is important as
time and space is often limited, and consequences of user failure could be severe.
High demands are put on packaging of medical devices in terms of safety. Methods
for sterilizing and keeping... (More)
This master thesis degree project is done in cooperation with the global medical
company Ambu A/S. One of the main product groups of Ambu A/S is single use
endoscopes. This project will focus on the packaging of said endoscopes and is
situated at the Ambu A/S headquarter office in Ballerup, Denmark.
For single use endoscopes the packaging plays an important role compared to
reusable endoscopes. A large percentage of user interaction happens while the
endoscope is still in its package. In a medical setting user workflow is important as
time and space is often limited, and consequences of user failure could be severe.
High demands are put on packaging of medical devices in terms of safety. Methods
for sterilizing and keeping the device sterile and functional until point of use are
therefore explored.
Environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic in today’s society
and a factor to be considered when designing for the future. Because the endoscopes
are single use a large percentage of the waste created during the product life cycle
comes from the packaging. The environmental impact of the packaging is therefore
studied with regards to recyclability, material consumption and carbon footprint.
The aim of the project is to research and develop improved packaging solutions for
single use endoscopes with regards to function, design and material choices.
The project adheres to Ulrich and Eppinger’s methodology for product
development. The first stage of the project involves research and data gathering. The
collected data is then analyzed and used to set up objectives and criteria for the
continued work. Safety, workflow and sustainability are identified as the most
important focus areas for this project. This is based on relevant standards, previous
studies, user feedback and input from stakeholders within Ambu A/S with a wide
variety of expertise. A multitude of packaging concepts are developed, evaluated
based on previously determined criteria and refined to produce a final concept. (Less)
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author
Bota, Ebba LU and Kasama, Nao
supervisor
organization
course
MMKM10 20242
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
product development, packaging, packaging material, endoscopy, sustainability, workflow
language
English
id
9183638
date added to LUP
2025-01-31 10:49:25
date last changed
2025-01-31 10:49:25
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  abstract     = {{This master thesis degree project is done in cooperation with the global medical
company Ambu A/S. One of the main product groups of Ambu A/S is single use 
endoscopes. This project will focus on the packaging of said endoscopes and is 
situated at the Ambu A/S headquarter office in Ballerup, Denmark.
For single use endoscopes the packaging plays an important role compared to 
reusable endoscopes. A large percentage of user interaction happens while the 
endoscope is still in its package. In a medical setting user workflow is important as 
time and space is often limited, and consequences of user failure could be severe.
High demands are put on packaging of medical devices in terms of safety. Methods 
for sterilizing and keeping the device sterile and functional until point of use are 
therefore explored.
Environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic in today’s society
and a factor to be considered when designing for the future. Because the endoscopes 
are single use a large percentage of the waste created during the product life cycle 
comes from the packaging. The environmental impact of the packaging is therefore
studied with regards to recyclability, material consumption and carbon footprint.
The aim of the project is to research and develop improved packaging solutions for 
single use endoscopes with regards to function, design and material choices.
The project adheres to Ulrich and Eppinger’s methodology for product 
development. The first stage of the project involves research and data gathering. The 
collected data is then analyzed and used to set up objectives and criteria for the 
continued work. Safety, workflow and sustainability are identified as the most 
important focus areas for this project. This is based on relevant standards, previous 
studies, user feedback and input from stakeholders within Ambu A/S with a wide 
variety of expertise. A multitude of packaging concepts are developed, evaluated 
based on previously determined criteria and refined to produce a final concept.}},
  author       = {{Bota, Ebba and Kasama, Nao}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Degree Project in Product Development, Development of packaging concepts for single-use endoscopes}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}