Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso by Olcayto Guelec and David Geuder

Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso by Olcayto Guelec and David Geuder is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu in Igicuruzwa cy'Ubuvuzi Competition Category.

ZahabuIbikoresho by'Ubuvuzi· 2026

Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso

by Olcayto Guelec and David Geuder

Client: Geuder AG

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu Winner in Ibikoresho by'Ubuvuzi Category

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The Design

About Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso

Book Text: Vivos isubiramo icyerekezo cy'aho baganga bakorera kubaga nk'urubuga ruhindukirana n'intego z'ubuvuzi. Uburyo butatu, Core, Nova, na Nova+, byongera ubushobozi nta kuvanaho sisitemu, ari byo bwonyine ubwoko bw'imiterere yo kuvugurura muri kubaga amaso. Interineti imwe, yemejwe ku kigero cya 91.7 ku ijana cy'ukunyurwa ku ikoreshwa rya mbere nta myitozo yabanje, igaragaza igishushanyo cyubatswe hakurikijwe umuganga aho kuba igikorwa cyo kubaga. Aho ibikoresho bihuza hamurikiwe, ibikoresho byanozwe hamwe n'uburyo bwifashishwa buzuye butuje bituma iki gikoresho kigira imiterere ituje kandi yizewe, kidafite urusaku rw'amashusho ruboneka mu bwoko nk'ubwo.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu

Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Zahabu, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo biri ku rwego rwa mbere, bitangaje kandi by'indashyikirwa. Abegukanye Zahabu ni ibihangano birimo udushya twinshi, bifite icyerekezo kandi bimurika, bigaragaza impano, ubwenge n'ubuhanga bw'ababihanze. Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano gishimwa cyane, gishyiraho imigendekere mishya kandi gitanga agaciro katigeze kaboneka. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Zahabu ni umushinga utangaje kandi wubahwa ugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Vivos Primary Function: Sisitemu yo Kubaga Amaso itera ibyifuzo bikomeye, ikangura ishyaka, ishishikariza guhanga kandi igatwara imitima yacu.

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