Cardiovascular Case Study Polymer Extrusion and Reverse-engineering
Reverse-engineered Woven Textile Component Prevents Supply Disruption of Cardiovascular Device Background & Challenge The supply flow of an FDA-approved cardiovascular device was under threat. The polyester yarn used in the device had been discontinued, and the manufacturer that supplied the woven textile component could no longer dedicate resources to investigating a replacement yarn. As device […]
The Three Types of Film Extrusion Shaping Medical Innovations
Thin film extrusion technologies are vital to the medical device industry, enabling more advanced, customizable, and effective tools for healthcare professionals. As the demand for more sophisticated medical devices continues to grow, these technologies and the material science behind them offer critical solutions to devices requiring specific properties such as flexibility, durability, smaller profiles, and […]
The Evolution of Structural Heart Innovations
Structural heart innovations have transformed treatment for patients who once faced open heart surgery as their only option. As minimally invasive procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) gained ground, device developers began facing new engineering challenges to solve: smaller delivery systems, improved sealing performance and reliable manufacturability at scale without compromising quality or patient […]
Sketch To Scale: The Importance Of Relationship-Building At The Prototyping Stage
Medical device and delivery system component suppliers who provide textile- and polymer-based components for Class II & Class III implantable medical devices are critical to a device manufacturer’s success, whether the manufacturer is a large, established organization or a young start-up still in the early stages of research and development (R&D) and prototyping. The product […]
Q&A: Solesis’ Perspectives on Building Strong Textile and Polymer Medical Device Component Partnerships
A conversation with Andrew Metzger, Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy, Solesis In this Q&A, Andrew Metzger, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, Solesis, explores why medical device manufacturers should partner with an experienced biomaterials supplier that can design, develop, and scale-up textiles and polymer-based solutions for life-saving implantable vascular, general surgery, and biopharma applications. Specifically, Andrew addresses the […]
Medical Device Design: The Benefits of Partnering Early with an Expert Textile Supplier
Medical textiles and polymers are critical components of implantable medical devices. Whether they’re designed for vascular or general surgery applications, implantable medical devices and delivery systems rely on many components that work together synchronously to enable and enhance patient quality of life. How do these biomaterials fit into the big picture? Textiles have many diverse […]
Developing the Right Low-pressure Balloons for Medical Device Applications
Common Medical Balloon Applications Specialized, custom-shaped low-pressure balloons are commonly used in vascular, general surgery, and/or drug delivery applications, among others, and paired with catheter sheaths to deliver critical devices to save lives. Why low-pressure balloons? Perhaps their biggest benefit is that they have the flexibility to stretch over 600% of their predetermined diameter. This […]
Choosing Wisely: Optimizing Medical Textiles To Enhance Cardiovascular Devices
Implantable medical textiles, originally used as sewing skirts for suturing valves in the heart during open-heart surgery, have been evolving since the industry transitioned from surgical valves to minimally invasive transcatheter devices. The ubiquity of minimally invasive heart procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has helped to demonstrate the versatility of implantable medical […]
Accelerating Medical Device Design with Off-the-shelf Fabrics and Polymers
Implantable vascular and general surgery medical device manufacturers face pressure to innovate quickly and cost-effectively to better serve patients. However, the journey from concept to market is often fraught with challenges, from extended development times to high costs – regardless of whether a device manufacturer is a global OEM or a start-up company. Off-the-shelf (OTS) […]