By Nicole Savage Oocyte retrieval is an essential step in the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) process. The method that is typically used for oocyte (or egg) retrieval is transvaginal ultrasound aspiration. It is a procedure that has been in use since the mid-1980s, so it is well-established, effective, and safe. The main issue with the procedure … How Advanced Needle Design Improves IVF Oocyte Retrieval Procedures
Neuro stimulating needles are used to treat a wide and ever-increasing range of conditions. In this blog, we will give an overview of the main design and manufacturing considerations of neuro stimulating needles. Neuro stimulating needles are a type of neurostimulation medical device. While neurostimulation has been used as a treatment for many decades, recent … An Introduction to Neuro Stimulating Needle Design and Manufacturing
Without interventional guidewires, many minimally invasive medical procedures that are common today simply wouldn’t be possible. They are an essential component of many interventional, therapeutic, and diagnostic devices, including catheters, and they have become increasingly sophisticated and innovative. Excitingly, however, we haven’t yet reached the innovation peak of interventional guidewires. Cutting-edge technologies, new ways of … Interventional Guidewires – Important Design Considerations
Back in 2007, Arrotek was a medical device start-up that was about to do something new – hire its first employee. That was 15 years ago this month, and the employee was Adrian Moran. Adrian is still with Arrotek today, so he has witnessed first-hand the changes as we have grown into a company with … Arrotek’s First Employee Reflects on 15 Years of Growth in the Company
International Women in Engineering Day is an annual event to celebrate the success of female engineers. It is also a day to highlight the underrepresentation of women in engineering, including in the medical device industry. According to Engineers Ireland, only 12 percent of engineering professionals are women. One of them is Arrotek’s Paula Oliveira. Paula’s … Read Paula Oliveira’s Inspirational Story on International Women in Engineering Day
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
