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- OEM Product Offerings
Structural heart guidewires are available in a wide range of models and configurations. Our materials experts work with customers to achieve optimal product performance. The highest-quality materials are matched to the precise design specifications and requirements of every component and medical device we manufacture.
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CoresMaterials: Stainless steel, nitinol, bi-metal and proprietary alloys Proprietary Platform Technologies: MyriadCore™ Bi-Metal Core Technology, Twister® Core Technology, Twister® Prime Core Technology, AmplifyCore™ Advanced Alloy Core Technology |
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CoilsMaterials: Stainless steel, platinum (all alloys), palladium, tungsten and bi-metal Proprietary Platform Technologies: MyriadCoil™ Seamless Joining Technology |
Proprietary coating processes and advanced coating expertise enable us to apply lubricious and dielectric coatings to a range of substrates to achieve optimal performance of the guidewires we manufacture.
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LubriciousCapabilities: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic (PTFE reel-to-reel, PTFE discrete length and silicone) Proprietary Coatings: Aquarius® Hydrophilic Coating, Aquarius® Elite Hydrophilic Coating, Lubrigreen™ PTFE Coating, Excellence™ Silicone Coating |
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DielectricPTFE (PFOA-free), ETFE, polyimide and parylene |
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HemocompatibleHeparin |
With comprehensive structural heart guidewire and structural heart stylet development capabilities, our manufacturing sites undergo rigorous quality inspections and audits. We maintain ISO 13485 certification across our facilities, as well as quality and process management systems that meet the highest standards set by the United States Food and Drug Administration, the European Community, and other international regulatory authorities. Our technical experts ensure design for manufacturability to decrease development time, minimize costs, and achieve speed to market.
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Wire & Tube ProcessingCore grinding, coil winding, torque cables and cut tubing |
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Wire CoatingPTFE (Spray coat, reel-to-reel and discrete length), hydrophilic and silicone |
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JoiningLaser welding, soldering, brazing, plasma welding and dissimilar metal joining |
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Tip ShapingTapered or non-tapered, spring coil, polymer jacket and J, micro-J, modified J |
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Depth-indicator MarkingsChemically etched, laser ablation and PTFE marker |
We maintain strong R&D investment to develop new technologies that complement customer initiatives to incorporate electrical and optical capabilities into guidewires. Throughout our partnership, we provide the material testing, process design, inspection, traceability, and documentation required to meet complex and sophisticated requirements.
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MechanicalDelivery platforms: Spiral cut, cut tubing, spline wire and torque cables |
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Electrical/OpticalWire harnesses: Twisted pairs, flex circuits and ribbon |
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Design Assurance/ClinicalIndustry & competitive benchmark testing, analytics/research and clinical |
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Predicate® Uncoated Guidewire for Vascular Access
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Paragon® Coated Guidewire for Vascular Access
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M-Wire™ Mandrel Guidewire for Vascular Access
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Anchorwire™ Guidewire
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