A breast biopsy system redesigned for cultural and procedural compatibility within Chinese hospitals—enhancing usability, setup efficiency, and workflow clarity.

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BACKGROUND

There are many differences in surgical procedure

This project focuses on rethinking a breast biopsy system originally designed for Western clinical workflows, which often fail to align with practices in Chinese hospitals—resulting in reduced operational efficiency.

By understanding local procedural nuances, I redesigned the interface and physical layout to improve visibility from a distance and added visual onboarding guides to assist duty nurses who may be unfamiliar with the system. These enhancements streamline the setup process and support smoother, faster procedures in a high-pressure clinical environment.

Design
Step-by-Step setup onboarding (scroll to view)

The design featured step-by-step visual clue paired with instructions, guiding duty nurses assist smoothly from preparation of the setup.

early research

Lack of familiarity with the system often delays efficient setup

Duty nurses, who rotate every 8 hours, are primarily responsible for transporting the system and setting up the control module. However, their lack of familiarity with the system often delays efficient setup before the surgeon’s arrival, impacting overall workflow efficiency.

Deveoplment
Enhancing Biopsy Workflow for Nurses Across Experience Levels

A streamlined onboarding experience supports nurses with different levels of device familiarity—while allowing surgeon assistants to seamlessly take over and skip setup when needed. This flexibility ensures consistent efficiency across teams, regardless of experience.

Designed for Clarity

Key operational information is displayed in large, high-contrast visuals to ensure visibility from 2–3 feet away—ideal for main surgeons who may not be directly in front of the device. Bold visuals and simplified icons allow for quick recognition during procedures.

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