Prototyping early in the design cycle can significantly reduce the product development lifecycle, facilitate a better overall design and reduce the risk of failure. Prototyping options for delivery devices are presented and discussed.
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Bench-top testing of a typical catheter is described here to show how early prototype evaluation can decrease product development time. Trackability and pushability are assessed and compared using some novel laboratory tests, which can be applied to…
When designing shafts for minimally invasive devices such as catheters and guidewires, features that improve one area of performance may hinder performance in another area.This article describes how the traditional limits of metal shafts can be exten…
Conference paper: Benchmarking the performance of various materials for catheter and specialty needle applications. Three alternative materials to 304SS are examined and compared using a range of mechanical tests and experimental trials.…
This unique handbook provides a detailed guide and terminology for the design and specification of steerable and deflectable catheter shafts. The guide details:
-Steering and deflecting catheter types
-Curve types
-Curve dimensions
-Catheter sh…
Live from PCR, we present the contract design service for MI medical devices at Creganna-Tactx Medical. Discussion of our customer challenges in product desing including some case examples and recent milestones achieved.
In this video, Jeff Kraus, Head of Engineering at Creganna-Tactx Medical & a braid development specialist provides an overview of the company's braiding capabilities worldwide. Jeff presents the unique design challenges for braided shafts in neurovascular catheter and deflecting catheter applications.
Overview of braided shaft capability at Creganna-Tactx Medical. Including delivery catheters, steerable catheters, lead placement devices and microcatheters. Unique braid termination technology.
Specializing in Minimally Invasive delivery & access devices, Creganna-Tactx Medical provides the full spectrum of services to design, develop and deliver finished medical devices to market. We offer a comprehensive range of outsourced solutions…