3M Bair Hugger System

Degrees matter - beginning with the degree of care and comfort patients feel before, during and after surgery. We designed the new 3M Bair Hugger™ Warming Unit Model 675 to improve these important aspects of a patient’s experience – the outcomes – with a clinically effective solution that delivers improved functionality, versatility, ease of use/transport and market-leading performance. 

Using a holistic, user-centered design approach and a strong cross-functional team, we were able to improve the workflow for clinicians and nurses in the OR. Its enhanced ergonomic hose end allows for easy blanket insertion and a secure, reliable fit. The user interface uses globally recognized medical symbols and numbers, eliminating the need for language. The unique, tapered design delivers a bold new look while making the product easier to clean after use. 

Through our diverse, cross-functional team we were able to create a product that exceeded customer requirements while delivering market leading performance and giving clinicians the peace of mind their patients are safe.