Cook Medical recently announced that its Slip-Cath Beacon Tip hydrophilic selective catheter is once again available in the United States and Canada. This reintroduction follows a collaborative effort with medical professionals to refine the product to meet clinical needs better. The Slip-Cath is designed for vascular and non-vascular … [Read more...] about Cook Medical brings Slip-Cath Beacon Tip back to the U.S.
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Wytech Industries partners with David Schnur Associates
NEWS RELEASE: Wytech Industries Announces Partnership with David Schnur Associates Wytech Industries is a preferred partner for precision-ground wire and metal tube components for the Medical Device Industry. Rahway, N.J. — Wytech Industries, a leading contract manufacturer of precision-ground wire and metal tube components for the medical … [Read more...] about Wytech Industries partners with David Schnur Associates
The top 10 catheter innovation news stories of 2022
This year was a big one for catheter innovation as medtech companies large and small received regulatory approvals and researchers developed catheters that could soon make navigating the vasculature system easier. The numerous innovations weren't just limited to adults. One company launched a cryoablation catheter for children as young as 2 … [Read more...] about The top 10 catheter innovation news stories of 2022
Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
It’s about figuring out how and where to go with the cardiac ablation and then engineering the best catheter-based delivery device, according to a top Acutus Medical scientist. Cardiac ablation is when a physician intentionally destroys a small amount of tissue in the heart to treat and prevent heart rhythm problems. The procedure creates … [Read more...] about Design challenges to overcome when developing cardiac ablation devices
Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Freudenberg Medical (Beverly, Massachusetts) announced the recent promotion of Mark Ostwald into the corner office. Ostwald was previously CTO of the business and part of its management board. He joined Freudenberg Medical in 2009, holding several leadership positions, including president of Europe, head of Minimally Invasive Solutions, and VP … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Qosina expands pinch clamp offerings
Qosina (Ronkonkoma, New York) announced today that it has a new selection of pinch clamps made from polybutylene terephthalate. PBT is an alternative to the nylon used in many types of single-use medical device components, according to Qosina. The 0.75 in. (19 mm) pinch clamps are now available in white (No. 25659), red (No. 25154), yellow … [Read more...] about Qosina expands pinch clamp offerings
Qosina announces new luer lock connectors amid nylon shortage
Qosina (Ronkonkoma, New York) announced today that it is adding to its luer lock connector product line to address a global Zytel nylon shortage. The new selection of luer lock connectors is made of high-performance Vydyne that the company has in stock. As a result, the connectors are ready for immediate shipment. In addition, the connectors are … [Read more...] about Qosina announces new luer lock connectors amid nylon shortage
Endosmart partners with Chamfr to provide nitinol components for medical devices
Endosmart today announced it partnered with Chamfr to provide nitinol components for medical devices online. Through the partnership, engineers can order selected nitinol braids, shape-set tubes and wires and grinder wires from Chamfr's website. "Chamfr is giving medical device engineers what they need to quickly drive innovation," Endosmart … [Read more...] about Endosmart partners with Chamfr to provide nitinol components for medical devices
Confluent Medical Technologies closes majority investment from TPG Capital
Confluent Medical Technologies announced that it closed a majority investment from TPG Capital following TPG’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company. Last month, Confluent Medical confirmed that TPG Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company, joining existing investor Ampersand Capital … [Read more...] about Confluent Medical Technologies closes majority investment from TPG Capital
Junkosha boosts production of PTFE liners and FEP-based heat shrink
Junkosha announced today that it plans to double production capacity to meet shortages of PTFE liners and FEP-based heat shrink for catheter manufacturers. Both OEMs and contract manufacturers in the catheter space are stressed from shortages in the global supply of vital components, according to the Japanese maker of sophisticated fluoropolymer … [Read more...] about Junkosha boosts production of PTFE liners and FEP-based heat shrink
