Spinal Repair
Augmentation Instrument
Benvenue Medical – Kiva
translating complex mechanics into intuitive visual feedback
Visual Feedback Loop: To eliminate mental counting during high-stakes surgery, a "fuel-gauge-like" indicator maps the drive knob's exact 13.5 rotations into a simple, linear visual status window.
Benvenue Medical
KIVA® for Advanced Spinal Repair
A comprehensive system overhaul featuring a complete redesign of the external handle and internal mechanical assemblies. Key innovations include a revised deployment methodology, integrated locking safety mechanisms, a redesigned drive knob, and an overmolded ergonomic grip optimized for dual-orientation (forward and rear-facing) hand positions. The design update spans the entire instrument ecosystem, including the Distal Hub, Working Cannula, and Access Tools.
To reduce cognitive load and mitigate surgical errors, a dedicated status window was integrated to give physicians precise, real-time feedback on the Kiva® Coil and Kiva® Implant. This intuitive visual feedback loop allows the deployment handle to naturally double as a step-by-step training tool for new users. The final phase of the project unified mechanical utility with brand identity, encompassing UI iconography, a complete CMF specification, and logo development.
Benvenue Medical was acquired by IZI Medical Products izimed.com and Spinal Elements spinalelements.com
Functional Prototypes