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Figure 3. The Innovation Cycle
An unmet need leads to an invention. The design and prototype go through an iterative process of optimization, followed by animal and clinical studies that are linked to the regulatory pathways. Following a successful path, regulatory approval and clinical use bring in the next unmet needs to be addressed.