5 Signs you need Proximie's SDK

The landscape of medical technology is undergoing a transformation; a rapid evolution creating immense, mounting pressure on medtech companies to provide real-time connectivity to facilitate product adoption, medical education, instant customer support, servicing and device data transfer - all alongside regulatory compliance and advanced data analytics.

In the race to enhance medtech with cutting-edge functionality, decision-makers are faced with myriad challenges when navigating the complexities of how to bring software innovation at speed into their devices.

Proximie’s Software Development Kit (SDK) is the powerful and efficient tool medtech developers need to guide them through the complexity. So if you’re a senior technical manager, CTO or digital product lead at a medtech company, here are 5 signs that your next innovation would benefit from a partnership with Proximie.

1. You’re struggling to add real-time connectivity to your devices

The skyrocketing capabilities of AI platforms are creating a rush for medtech companies to do more than just produce devices - they’re increasingly expected to provide lightning fast functionality that drives product adoption, delivers medical education and enables immediate, ongoing customer support. At the same time, there is growing pressure to leverage value from data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency, making it imperative for medtech companies to implement a data ‘strategy’.

None of this is possible without real-time connectivity, yet integrating connectivity - the process of capturing and transmitting data during surgeries or procedures - presents a significant challenge. It goes far beyond simply installing web-connected cameras; it simultaneously requires the recording, storage and analysis of sensory information, which can then be translated into structured data for actionable insights. This is precisely what Proximie’s SDK is designed to deliver: a robust, customisable platform that is fully equipped to meet the demands of real-time connectivity and enhance your operational capabilities.

SDK will also run locally (i.e. without cloud interactions) if you solely want in-hospital connectivity, and it will do so seamlessly. This offers greater stability and flexibility, and makes the SDK better suited to a wider range of med-tech appropriate use cases than Zoom or Teams, for example, which require continuous cloud connectivity. This provides a level of resilience that protects against losing connectivity in the event of losing internet connectivity.

2. In-house development is slowing you down

The high costs, unexpected delays and potential for regulatory compliance issues can make in-house development a daunting and inefficient process with the potential for missed deadlines and a spiralling waste of resources.

Proximie’s SDK eliminates these pitfalls. Cloud-based software development is our entire business; our expertise lies in making it possible for medtech companies to make significant reductions in costs and development times. By outsourcing to a trusted partner that already has a proven track record with hundreds of hospitals across the world, you can ensure that your products reach healthcare providers rapidly but without compromising on quality or compliance - freeing up internal teams to focus on building the innovative medical devices that set your company apart from the competition.

3. Regulatory compliance is a major concern

Navigating the regulatory landscape in the medtech industry is a labyrinthine and continual challenge; with frequent updates to FDA requirements and the transition from the Medical Devices Directive (MDD) to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in Europe, maintaining compliance is more difficult than ever. Oversights can be catastrophic, with non-compliance leading to expensive delays, product recalls, or even market withdrawal.

Proximie’s SDK makes it possible for you to navigate the intricacies of regulatory compliance with the utmost confidence. Our single tenancy solution provides complete control and customisation, allowing your organisation to evolve the cloud infrastructure within your development cycles and the regulatory considerations therein - rather than having your development cycles dictated by a third party cloud provider’s release plan. This level of control minimises disruptions and ensures that your devices maintain a stable foundation for ongoing certification processes.

4. You need to differentiate your products in a competitive market

Competition in medtech is fierce, and staying ahead of the curve means going above and beyond basic functionality to integrate best-in-class telepresence and data analytics into your products. Seamless remote collaboration and deep data insights are the future of healthcare, and anything short of optimal functionality in these respects risks your products falling behind those of your competitors almost instantly.

The cutting edge telepresence and data analytics of Proximie’s SDK are backed by clinical evidence and a large installed base, serving to not only differentiate products but also improve market acceptance and patient outcomes. Partnering with Proximie equates to future-proofing your product in a crowded marketplace, and ensuring you have access to the world-class features that will keep you in the best position to maintain your leading edge.

5. You want to free up your organisation to focus on what it does best

Incorporating real-time data processing and telepresence into medtech devices is a highly specialised skill, requiring a deep understanding of the unique challenges inherent in medical environments. Many medtech companies may not have the necessary expertise on hand, and acquiring it can be costly and time-consuming.

Proximie is designed by surgeons, with the environment of the operating room firmly in mind. Consequently, Proxmie’s SDK provides seamless integration into the OR with ongoing support, considerably reducing the strain on your internal resources. Whether your team lacks the expertise or the time to develop and integrate these complex features from scratch, Proximie is perfectly positioned to do it all. Partnering with Proximie means gaining access to our knowledge and expertise, meaning everything simply and reliably works - efficiently and to the highest standard.

Ready to take the next step?

Contact Proximie today to learn how our SDK can transform your medtech devices, driving better outcomes for your company, your clients and their patients.

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