The finish and quality of Catheters used in minimally invasive surgical procedures play a vital role in its performance with the end user. Several manufacturing dependencies such as the material used along with the extrusion process itself will decide the consistency and repeatability of catheters manufactured across the lifecycle of a catheter. In this article, […]
An established supply chain strategy enables a firm to deploy associated contingency plans efficiently and effectively even while facing disruption. An effective strategy must continuously be reevaluated and consider geopolitics, economics, natural disasters and more to ensure the firm continues to thrive come what may. We prepared a list of eight questions to ask when […]
MedTech M&As: The rise and fall Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are a strategic means to grow the value, profitability and reach of the MedTech business. Despite the various pros and cons of the Merger or Acquisition process, tremendous potential for revenue and cost synergies makes M&As a clear value-driven choice. Over the past decade (2010-20), […]
The Medical engineered shaft is a core function in the development of complex delivery systems. The design and development of the shaft requires finding an exact balance of performance qualities per the functional requirements of the device application. Device shafts can be optimized for flexibility, kink resistance, torque and tracking. Braided shafts are the best […]
Hundreds of OEMs including market leaders partner with contract manufacturers to manufacture their creations. The trend to outsource has grown over the years, beginning with the manufacture of single components into the manufacture of entire products. Contract manufacturers often build up extensive experience with specific design and production technologies, which has transformed contracting between OEMs […]
The Medical Devices Market is constantly evolving. Medical Device OEMs must be aware of the market pulse – and be prepared to adapt to shifts in the market. That’s a herculean feat given the complexity of market drivers and constraints. The solution is to build agility into the business – with a strong commitment to […]
Recent technological advancements in the medical field, coupled with the abundance of lifestyle-related diseases and chronic disorders, have caused a significant upswing in minimally invasive medical procedures. Minimally invasive procedures bear less risk, cause less discomfort to patients and have much quicker recovery rates than traditional surgery. In 2020 the minimally invasive surgical devices market […]
Managing the OEM-CM relationship is complicated, being influenced by the medical device’s complex production process, legal aspects (product copyrights, patents, and production & design technology rights), market fluctuations, production variations (scalability), vendor management, and the interpersonal aspects. How does a medical device OEM find the right contract manufacturer and safeguard themself from falling into a […]
Neurovascular (or cerebrovascular) disorders are a set of conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord (neuro) that are the result of bleeding or deficiency of blood flow (affecting the vasculature or arteries and veins that carry blood) to one or more parts of the brain and spinal cord. Since the brain requires the most amount […]
Sensor technology is at the forefront of minimally invasive diagnostics. The effectiveness of using sensor tipped catheters is their ability to be steered through the blood vessels to the site of imaging. There are varying levels of sensitivity associated with steering the catheter. Greater precision means better medical outcomes: patients will not experience discomfort and […]