At Arrotek, we have been investing significantly in our capabilities and capacity over recent years to support our growth strategy. That growth can be seen in our production output figures, as the volume of products manufactured and shipped at our Sligo facility increased by 90 percent between 2020 and 2022. We have also just completed … Manufacturing Output Increases 90% as Facility Extension Opens
Steerable catheters are used in a range of different applications, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological procedures. One thing these types of procedures often have in common is the need to navigate complex vasculatures to reach the required treatment or diagnostic site. As a result, steerable catheters have transformed healthcare by improving minimally invasive procedures. … Essential Performance Characteristics for Steerable Catheters
Needles, cannulas, stylets, and other steel components are crucial to the performance and quality of many minimally invasive medical devices, including catheters. With all these components, there is a diverse range of design, manufacturing, quality, and performance options available. We outline the main design considerations in this blog, starting with making sure needles, cannulas, and … Design Considerations for Needles, Cannulas, Stylets, and Similar Steel Components in Catheter Devices
Guidewires are an essential component of many minimally invasive medical devices, including many advanced catheter products. There are multiple types of guidewires available, with different technologies, materials, designs, and performance characteristics. In this blog, we’ll look at the essential design features that should be considered when looking at guidewires for your product. Guidewires are designed … Guidewires – Essential Design Considerations
By Richard McLoughlin Guidewires are an important tool used by clinicians in a range of procedures, so they are a crucial component of many minimally invasive medical devices. Guidewires also come in multiple configurations with a vast range of performance and functional characteristics. How do you choose the right guidewire for your medical device? The … Guide to Choosing Interventional Guidewires
By Keith Spodek Supply chain resilience, supply chain capacity, and resource capacity are priority areas for many senior leaders in the medical device industry. Patients, clinicians, and customers need and want the products the MedTech industry produces and continues to develop. The big question for many companies is how to meet demand today and in … Medical Device Supply Chain Resilience and Capacity Building – Can You Afford Not To?
Today is International Women’s Day and the theme for 2023 is Embrace Equity. Equity involves recognising that providing people with equal levels of support and opportunity is not sufficient to achieve equality, as everyone starts from a different position and has different circumstances. To achieve equality, you need equity, where support and opportunity are provided … The Importance of Equity in the Workplace at Arrotek on International Women’s Day
The medical device industry is predicted to achieve an annual growth rate of 5.6 percent over the coming years, bringing total revenues from USD $443 billion in 2022 to almost USD $585 billion in 2027. Innovations in product design will be a key factor in achieving this predicted growth, as will corporate M&A and investment … Addressing Medical Device Capacity and Supply Chain Challenges
Overmoulding is a production technique used in the manufacture of medical devices. While it is a well-established technique, it has never been more important both in terms of manufacturing and the design of new medical device products. With advanced overmoulding manufacturing methods, medical device product designers can push the boundaries of innovation to enhance existing … How Overmoulding Enhances Minimally Invasive Medical Device Products
Getting a new medical device product approved by regulators is complex and often challenging. What do the statistics tell us about the approval process for a new medical device? What can we learn, and how can you ensure your path to regulatory approval is as smooth as possible? The following five statistics about the medical … 5 Medical Device Regulatory Approval Statistics You Need to Know
