Digital Surgery Platform

The Digital Surgery Platform (DSP) is a comprehensive, unified system designed specifically for J&J MedTech and the medical industry. It consists of purpose-built solutions, platform services, essential core services, and infrastructure. To ensure long-term competitiveness, J&J MedTech is focusing on a "Unified MedTech Platform" founded on standardized hardware, software stacks, connectivity, data platform services, and cloud technologies. This is essential for all J&J MedTech devices, applications, and services.

Designed for Purpose

The DSP is tailored for various stakeholders, including Medical Device Developers, Field Service Representatives, Application Developers, and Data Explorers. Currently, the platform addresses specific unmet needs in the MedTech field, such as:

  • Standardizing cloud connectivity for J&J MedTech devices, offering a rich set of reusable services throughout the Device Lifecycle.
  • Facilitating seamless cloud connectivity and data exchange between the hospital ecosystem and J&J MedTech devices and digital products.
  • Managing and curating data to enhance interoperability across the entire product ecosystem for both primary and secondary use cases.
  • Improving developer productivity and efficiency to meet J&J MedTech ecosystem goals and enhance customer experiences.

The Platform Approach

Our vision is achieved through an incremental ecosystem development process, creating value for targeted stakeholders. Initially, we focus on enabling technologies that enhance research and development efficiency through technology reuse. Value generation starts with internal J&J customers and extends to external ecosystem stakeholders, including hospitals, institutions, surgeons, patients, and partners.

Successful value creation within platform ecosystems is not exclusive to major technology firms like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, or Apple. Non-traditional technology companies in sectors like transportation, hospitality, entertainment, food delivery, ecommerce, and social media have also seen success with platform concepts. According to a McKinsey research report, over 30% of global economic activity—around $60 trillion—could be facilitated by digital platforms within the next six years, yet only 3% of established companies have effectively adopted a platform strategy.

Recognizing that technology standards continuously evolve, our multi-phase platform approach demands ongoing evaluation, adaptation, and refinement of standards to suit J&J MedTech's needs, ensuring new products can seamlessly integrate with DSP.

The DSP enhances "digital convergence" within J&J MedTech through a standardized connectivity framework, employing open technology standards. We prioritize building foundational elements with a commitment to security, compliance, and quality, ensuring they are designed for scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.

Our Vision and Mission

Through an ecosystem of best-in-breed tech partners and solutions, we will create a trusted, frictionless, and connected suite of Digital Surgery Products & Solutions to drive hospital efficiencies, surgical insights, and improved patient outcomes.

Our Mission

To enable J&J MedTech to quickly connect products and unlock the power of data from all parts of the ecosystem through a scalable, enterprise grade cloud technology platform that is secure and compliant by design.

Our Vision

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the DSP classified?

The Digital Surgery Platform (DSP) is classified as a non-device Medical Device Data System (MDDS).

Does the DSP have any industry certification?

The DSP has both ISO 27001:2022 and HITRUST certifications.

Does the DSP run under a quality management system?

Yes, the DSP operates its Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within a Quality Management System (QMS) that is appropriate for GxP platforms, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 820.