Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag by Olcayto Guelec and David Geuder

Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag by Olcayto Guelec and David Geuder is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Khoom Kho Mob thiab Khoom Siv Kho Mob Competition Category.

KubKhoom Kho Mob· 2026

Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag

by Olcayto Guelec and David Geuder

Client: Geuder AG

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Khoom Kho Mob Category

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The Design

About Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag

Cov Ntawv Sau: Vivos rov txhais lub rooj ua haujlwm phais dua tshiab ua ib lub platform uas hloov mus nrog kev xav ua kho mob. Peb qhov kev teeb tsa, Core, Nova, thiab Nova+, txuas ntxiv lub peev xwm yam tsis tas hloov tag nrho lub system, tsuas yog nws ib qho kev txhim kho architecture zoo li no hauv kev phais qhov muag. Ib qho interface, tau lees paub ntawm 91.7 feem pua txaus siab thawj zaug siv yam tsis tau kawm los ua ntej, qhia txog ib qho kev tsim los rau tus kws phais mob es tsis yog rau txoj kev phais. Cov kev txuas cov cuab yeej uas ci, cov khoom siv zoo thiab cov kev ua tib zoo saib xyuas ua rau lub cuab yeej muaj ib qho kev nyob tus yees thiab muaj kev ntseeg siab, tsis muaj lub suab pom kev ntawm hom no.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Vivos Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Lub Cuab Yeej Phais Qhov Muag ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Vivos is the only ophthalmic surgery system that grows with clinical needs. Core for cataract. Nova adds vitrectomy. Plus adds laser. One platform. One interface. One training investment. Independent usability validation confirmed 92 percent user satisfaction among first time users. Illuminated connection sockets were rated positively by all study participants. Premium materials and restrained detailing give the device a likeable presence without the visual noise typical of the category.
Dimensions & Packaging: Display: 24 inch capacitive touchscreen. Vitrectomy: up to 40000 cuts per min. Vacuum: up to 700 mmHg, highest in category. Phacoemulsification: 53 kHz piezoelectric. IOP: active real-time (VIVOS Balance). Endolaser: 532 nm. Illumination: SOLEA LED, 16.9M colours, 2 ports, Retina Protection Mode. CE pending, submitted Feb 2026. ISO 13485 2016.
Tags: Ophthalmic Surgery System, Medical Device Design, Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, Modular Medical Platform, Surgical Ergonomics, Workflow Design, German Medical Engineering, Usability Validation, Premium Medical Aesthetics
Production Technology: Medical-grade polycarbonate housing, antimicrobial surface coating rated for over 10,000 disinfection cycles. Piezoelectric phacoemulsification at 53 kHz with beveled-up probe geometry for optimised fluidics. Pneumatic vitrectomy probe up to 40,000 cuts/min. IEC 60601-1 compliant. Modular quick-change cassette - single or multi-patient - tool-free exchange. Compatible with older phaco handpieces, protecting prior investment. Individually assembled in Heidelberg. ISO 13485:2016, IEC 62366-1, IEC 60601-1, CE pending
Design Challenge: The central challenge was integrating six surgical functions, historically distributed across two to three separate devices, into a single platform without increasing cognitive load. Internally, decades of segmented product architecture and a 75-year heritage required rethinking established engineering logic. Externally, MDR regulations, IEC 62366 1 usability standards and strict OR hygiene constraints limited design freedom. Maintaining identical UX across Core, Nova and Plus while ensuring durability for thousands of cleaning cycles demanded systemic redesign rather than incremental improvement.
Research: Usability research was conducted. Objective: reduce cognitive load without limiting clinical capability. Methodology: iterative co-design workshops with surgeons, Geuder teams and engineering, followed by independent summative validation per IEC 62366-1. Data collection included usability testing and task-based evaluations. Participants: 13 first-time users at RWTH Aachen University, 2026. Results: 91.7% satisfaction, no unacceptable residual risks. Insights validated the workflow UI, surgeon profiles and illuminated sockets, contributing to greater efficiency, improved patient safety and long-term system adoption in clinical practice.
Inspiration: Ophthalmic surgery is precise. Why should its devices remain fragmented, complex and visually uninspiring. Anterior and posterior procedures require separate investments, training and ecosystems not because clinical need requires it but because no manufacturer redesigned the architecture around the surgeon. Geuder AG with seventy five years of ophthalmic expertise asked what if one platform could grow without hardware replacement. Validated by independent study and unique in its modular upgrade logic.
Project Duration: The project was developed in Heidelberg, Germany by Geuder AG. Development spanned multiple months with iterative design and engineering phases conducted in close collaboration with ophthalmic surgeons and operating room nursing staff. Summative usability validation was performed at RWTH Aachen University in early 2026. CE Mark application was submitted on 27 February 2026. Public market launch is scheduled for June 2026.
Operation Flow: Before each procedure, the surgeon selects a personal profile, preloading preferred settings and pedal sensitivity. A three-column touchscreen maps each surgical step as a visual sequence. Colour-coded modules allow instant identification in a darkened theatre. Illuminated sockets guide instrument connection by touch. The foot pedal, with individually adjustable actuation force, controls fluid flow and laser hands-free. Eye pressure is monitored and adjusted in real time.
Team Members: Collaboration between Geuder AG's Engineering, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Service, Application, Development, and Sales departments.
Image Credits: Photography Geuder AG, 2026