Philip J. Simpson - Partner Mr. Simpson has over 35 years of experience in the fields of product development and operations, primarily in the medical device field.  He has over 15 years of administrative and senior level management experience in medical device companies, as well as having been a co-founder or board member of several start-up ventures. He is experienced in all phases of the product development process, including conceptual design, intellectual property, and production design. He has developed and/or managed the development of mechanical, optical, electronic, and software products, and has particular expertise in rapid product development, reduced time to market, and cost reduction. He also has experience with offshore manufacturing. Mr. Simpson has 18 issued and over 30 pending patents in the medical device field. During his tenure at Flex Partners, Mr. Simpson has conceptualized and developed products including: open lumen biopsy forceps, automatic venous catheter introducers, tissue incision and manipulation devices, disposable blood handling and processing containers, and a novel approach to cardiovascular stenting. He has consulted on projects such as Hyper Spectral Diagnostic Imaging for the detection of cancers, urinary incontinence, Trans Myocardial Revascularization, Immune Modulation Therapy, implantable defibrillators, anchoring devices for cardiovascular transducers, reconstructive orthopedic devices and spine implants, tools related to NOTES procedures, and a variety of products utilizing bio-absorbable materials. He has managed such diverse projects as flexible endoscopy, conventional and tympanic thermometry, fluid delivery systems, vital signs monitoring, hemodialysis, transcutaneous access, and biocompatible materials. Home | Intellectual Property | Product Development | Business Development | Staff | Contact | FTP Access