Prototype production allows medical device developers to evaluate the manufacturing feasibility, material properties and assembly techniques of a new device, and lays the groundwork for full-scale commercial production.

Once the initial design and functional samples of the product have been validated by internal wear studies and prototype testing, the device can be evaluated on a larger production scale. This step is an advancement from hand-crafted prototypes, moving towards a more automated and scalable production approach.

It involves the creation of initial machine parts and components that closely resemble the final product, allowing for the evaluation of manufacturing feasibility, material properties, and assembly techniques. Through prototype production, product developers can validate the choice of materials, including adhesives, and fine-tune the manufacturing process, laying the groundwork for full-scale commercial production.