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Since their introduction in the early 1980s, interventional guidewires have transformed medical procedures beyond recognition. This, in turn, has transformed patient outcomes, highlighting the importance of innovative interventional guidewire design. Those first devices were basic compared to today’s sophisticated interventional guidewires, but they were pioneering. That said, technologies and innovations in the field of interventional … Interventional Guidewires Design – An Overview

Whether you are a start-up or multinational corporation, working with the right partners is crucial to success. When it comes to medical device contract manufacturing, maximum benefits come from partnering with a company that offers end-to-end services. What are end-to-end services in medical device contract manufacturing, what are the factors you should consider, and what … The Importance of End-to-End Services in Medical Device Contract Manufacturing

Usability engineering is a common concept in many areas of product design, but its importance is elevated in medical device product design because of issues of safety and effectiveness. In fact, the importance of usability engineering is increasing as medical devices become more complex and smarter. Medical devices are also being used in a growing … Introduction to Usability Engineering in Medical Device Design and What it Means for Your Product

Catheter shafts are a core component of medical devices designed for minimally invasive procedures. The main objective when designing a catheter shaft is to get the right balance of performance between the various functional requirements of the device. For example, getting the right balance of torque control, pushability, kink resistance, flexibility, compression resistance, etc. During … Catheter Shaft Design Considerations to Optimise Device Performance

Balloon catheters are used for a range of medical procedures and applications, from delivering stents to opening blockages to dilating vessels to delivering therapeutics directly to a target location in the body. As a result, balloon catheters have transformed patient outcomes, particularly in complex procedures. Balloon catheters have been used in healthcare for many years … Balloon Catheter Design – Process Overview and Key Considerations

Neurovascular microcatheters have transformed the treatment of patients around the world. They enable minimally invasive treatments in a challenging part of the body, so have significantly advanced healthcare in this field. The range of neurovascular conditions that microcatheters are used to treat includes cerebral aneurysms, ischemic stroke, and other conditions that affect the vessels that … Neurovascular Microcatheter Design Overview

From global medical device corporations to innovative start-ups, there is a growing trend to outsource medical device manufacturing. Outsourcing to a medical device contract manufacturer brings a range of benefits, but how do you ensure you select the right company? The following 12 points are essential areas you should consider when choosing a medical device … 12 Tips for Selecting a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer

Occlusion balloon catheters are widely used for a range of medical procedures and treatments, from emergency haemorrhage control or the treatment of neurovascular aneurysms, to temporarily stopping the flow of blood during heart surgery. Despite the varied applications that currently exist, there continues to be new innovations in occlusion balloon catheter design. Those innovations are … Occlusion Balloon Catheter Design and Development Overview