Heraeus Medical Components announced this week that it has acquired Pulse Systems, a precision laser processor and manufacturer of nitinol and other metal-based implants and delivery systems. A key reason for the acquisition is the increasing importance of vascular access and delivery systems to enable new therapies, according to Peter Reimer, … [Read more...] about Heraeus Medical Components acquires Pulse Systems
DuPont boosts tubing manufacturing at Michigan plant
DuPont today announced that it will invest an unspecified amount in tubing manufacturing improvements at its healthcare industries materials site in Hemlock, Mich. Upgrades include extrusion capacity expansion for tubing, a new ISO 7 cleanroom, and ongoing elastomer capacity expansions with new mixing equipment for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) … [Read more...] about DuPont boosts tubing manufacturing at Michigan plant
Syneo sold to investment firm
Private equity firm Arcline Investment Management announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Syneo from Rockwood Equity. Syneo is a vertically-integrated machine, tooling and services company focused on the interventional medtech industry as well as specialty “press-fit” printed circuit board applications. Syneo has thousands of … [Read more...] about Syneo sold to investment firm
Abbott touts Xience DES study results
A pair of studies of Abbott’s Xience drug-eluting stent showed no difference between shorter courses of treatment with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) compared with 12 months of DAPT following implantation of the XIENCE drug-eluting stent (DES) in patients who are at a high risk of bleeding. Abbott presented the late-breaking data today at TCT … [Read more...] about Abbott touts Xience DES study results
How fish physiology is enabling Boston Scientific to help atrial fibrillation patients
Company researchers developed cardiac ablation technology that mimics the navigation system of electric fish. Scientists have studied electric fish for decades to determine how and why they discharge electricity. Recently, a couple of biomedical engineers at Boston Scientific realized that the way these fish use their electrical impulses … [Read more...] about How fish physiology is enabling Boston Scientific to help atrial fibrillation patients
Passing the test with vascular stents
Pulsatile durability testing is a time-consuming part of the vascular stent approval process. Accelerated test designs can deliver a high throughput when every specimen counts. Pete Bailey, Instron There are many quality controls applied to the design and release of coronary and other vascular stent devices, but a proof test of pulsatile … [Read more...] about Passing the test with vascular stents
Study: Medtronic’s drug-coated balloon reduces dialysis interruptions
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) recently announced the results of a study showing that some kidney disease patients who had a drug-coated balloon (DCB) implanted to treat arteriovenous (AV) failure experienced fewer interruptions of dialysis treatment. Many end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients require AV fistulae in order to receive continuous dialysis. … [Read more...] about Study: Medtronic’s drug-coated balloon reduces dialysis interruptions
How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
Surface treatment to prepare medical device components for printing or bonding may require complex cleaning methods or harmful chemicals. Plasma etching for improved adhesion, once limited to low-pressure chambers, is now available at atmospheric pressure. Erhard Krampe, Plasmatreat Conventional methods of surface preparation, treatment … [Read more...] about How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
How the resumption of elective surgery may spur demand for high-volume surgical instruments
Hospitals' need for single-use surgical instruments may spike as they resume elective procedures following the worst of COVID-19. Outsourcing with a credible tubing partner allows OEMs to focus on core competencies internally and free up other resources for maximum competitive advantage. Jim Jock, Micro As elective surgeries resume during … [Read more...] about How the resumption of elective surgery may spur demand for high-volume surgical instruments
What’s next for nitinol tubing?
Nitinol’s unique properties have made it the darling of the medical device industry. A novel technique for mechanically joining nitinol to other metal tubing could reduce cost and mitigate risk. Mark Broadley, Viant Nitinol has revolutionized the medical device industry. With its flexible superelasticity, shape memory and … [Read more...] about What’s next for nitinol tubing?
