Projects

Cardiovascular

Non-Compliant Balloon Catheter

We designed, developed, and manufactured a non-compliant balloon catheter with specially placed markers to allow the physician unparalleled visualization before deploying the stent.

Challenge:

Balloon catheters typically incorporate inflation and deflation lumens to operate. These additional lumens can negatively impact catheter device flexibility because of the complex internal geometry. To precisely place the stent, the cardiologist requires flexible balloon catheters along with clear visualization under fluoroscopy.

Solution:

We partnered with the customer to develop a novel and “industry-first” catheter reinforcement method. The resulting solution allowed the inflation and deflation lumens to function without impacting the catheter’s flexibility.

Outcome:

Our close collaboration with the customer across all stages of the program development led to the device completing pre-clinical trials in record time. It is now in validation before entering clinical trials for human use.

“Outstanding in their ability to help us develop an optimal manufacturing process. Always listening to our needs and responding to meet milestones, they are a genuine partner.”

VP of Operations OEM – Cardiovascular

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