Project Brief

Chronic rhinosinusitis and other sinus-related conditions frequently require surgical intervention when medical therapy fails. Endoscopic sinus surgery relies on powered debriders; however, existing rigid instruments often limit access and precision in anatomically complex or revision cases, potentially increasing operative time and procedural difficulty.

Medicaretec has developed FlexDeb, a powered sinus debrider with a bendable blade, designed to improve access to hard-to-reach sinus regions while maintaining controlled tissue removal.

Project Overview

This discovery project aims to evaluate the clinical relevance, usability, and market fit of the FlexDeb bendable powered sinus debrider, and to inform its validation, regulatory, and go-to-market strategy in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The project will assess:

• Unmet clinical needs in sinus surgery

• Relevance of blade-level flexibility in real-world practice

• Adoption drivers and barriers

• Pricing and value perception

• Regulatory readiness and approval pathway considerations

Advisors Needed

ENT Specialists: 

At least 5 years’ experience as a practising ENT surgeon in Southeast Asia.  

Experience:

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant professional experience

Regulatory Experts

• At least 10 years of experience in the regulatory field working with medical devices 

Geographic Focus: Singapore and Southeast Asia

Work Required: Advisors will review a product overview and provide structured feedback through a 25–30 question survey and/or interview, focused on clinical validation, adoption potential, and strategic positioning.

Estimated Time Commitment: ~1 hour

The honorarium provided shall be subject to the qualifications, relevance, and experience level of the applicant.