Catheter Prototyping Services
Our catheter prototypes are tailored to your needs – from quick mock-ups for bench testing, concept evaluation or show and tell; to high-end, high-quality prototypes for lab trials, bench trials, investor review or design freeze evaluation and testing.
Our experienced engineers will ask the technical questions you may not have asked yet. If we see an area for improvement to the design or if we see an opportunity for improvement for design for manufacture (DFM) we will provide the input up front.
Speak to one of our engineers about how our design processes and expertise can help accelerate your product along its development lifecycle.
Input
We start off with your input – anything from an idea or a concept which we can collaborate on, to a fully developed build-to-print specification, – or anywhere in between!
Review and Advise
Our dedicated engineering team will review the requirements and, where feasible and appropriate, provide engineering and DFM input into the Catheter design specification. Our customers value that we are consistent in our rapid, high-standard engagement and input.
Prototype
There is nothing like seeing your very own idea move from an idea to a physical item. Our skilled technicians and experienced engineers will construct the catheter prototype utilising our class-leading technology and facilities.
Output (Result)
The final output is your prototype; your idea in your hands. We can supply the part directly to you and/or we can complete testing in our labs, providing the engineering data back to you. The next stage is to test and iterate until your product is ready for manufacture.
At ICS Medical Devices we employ cutting edge technologies and techniques to ensure our customers receive the highest standard of prototypes.
- Braiding
- Coiling
- Thermal Reflow
- Catheter shaft Assembly
- Laser Welding
- Thermal Bonding
- Tipping
- Forming
- Testing
- Prototype Hydrophilic Coating
- Rapid Prototyping
- Adhesive & UV Curing
- Pad Printing
Our experienced prototyping team look to bring your design to life and manage the successful creation of complex medical device prototypes. Prototyping is a fundamental part of the design and development process of medical devices, as it allows you the opportunity to test and review the concept and identify areas for further improvement. Often these issues only present when you can physically hold and challenge the prototype.
The key benefits of prototyping include:
- Accelerate the process of bringing your idea to market.
- Get high-quality medical device samples quickly.
- Confirm the device is viable – meets its intended requirements.
- Test the market with your product before production.
- Save time and money by identifying and eliminating design flaws earlier.
- Ability to test technology integrations.
- Provides assurances that the device will meet required regulations.
- Improve and streamline the production process.