Enjoy these stories from heroes in our industry and learn about how medical technology has impacted their lives.
Lauren was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 11 months old. An athlete, she has grown up having to be conscious of and monitor her own blood sugar and administer insulin manually. She recently received the OmniPod 5, which automatically monitors her blood sugar and insulin levels and adjusts them as needed.
Andrea suffered a SCAD heart attack less than two weeks after becoming a new mom at age 37. With the help of Abiomed’s Impella CP® heart pump, she was able to make a full recovery and return to her full-time work running an organization that focuses on health equity and enjoying time with her family.
Sonya thought she wanted to be a heart surgeon but when she was introduced to medical devices through a heart pump she knew that was her passion. She’s excited by the industry because of continuing innovation that allows her and her team to improve upon existing standards of care and make things better for patients and their loved ones.
Matt suffered from cardiac arrest at 21 and was told even if he recovered, he’d have severe brain damage. With a positive attitude, strong work ethic, advanced medical treatments, and the Boston Scientific Emblem SICD, he was able to defy the odds.
Seeing his mom struggle with MS drove Todd to join the medical device industry. With her in mind, he strives every day to keep the patient at the forefront of his work and inspire his team to work harder to improve quality of life and outcomes. He and his team are motivated to ensure what they do helps clinicians to save lives.
Candace’s husband, Jeff Copher, was involved in a very serious accident in 2021 – struck while riding his bicycle – and he was life flighted to the hospital where he underwent emergent neurosurgery. He sustained a severe traumatic brain injury and doctors told her that the odds were very slim he would make a full recovery. After months of procedures and rehab, today he is living a meaningful and joyful life thanks to medical technology innovations.
We have all been impacted by the medical device technology industry in different ways. We want to hear from you about how it has improved your quality of life – or even saved your life or that of a loved one. Work in the medtech industry? Your story matters! Share what drives you and you’ll help create awareness of the industry you love.