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Coming in various shapes and sizes and providing superior visibility under fluoroscopy, medical marker bands are used in the medical industry to aid with guidance and placement of catheter devices during medical procedures. Along with the variety of shapes and sizes, various metals are used to manufacture marker bands. Traditional medical marker bands are short, …
Vizi-Band® Innovation Radiopacity is an essential property for most stents. Visibility of the stent, using angiographic or radiographic imaging, is critical for accurate stent placement and stent expansion. Stent visibility is also crucial for follow-ups and retreatment. Vizi-Band® is a innovative solution to improve radiopacity in medical devices and be a cost saving alternative to …
Vizi-Band®- A Radiopaque Marker Band Alternative Read More »
The stent manufacturing process differs for stents based on several factors. To ensure the appropriate manufacturing method is chosen, the final application of the stent is taken into consideration. Other factors determining the stent manufacturing process include stent material, form, fabrication, geometry, and additions. Stent Materials For a material to be utilized in the manufacturing …
A medical device stent is a small mesh tube placed into a hollow structure in the body. A stent restores flow in a blocked passage. Narrowing or blockage of a structure is known as stenosis. It can occur due to cholesterol build-up in the blood vessels or narrowing of the vessel—stents aid in preventing a …
Of the many types of steel, Gold plating on stainless steel is the most challenging to plate. Getting gold to adhere can be difficult because of the smooth and hard surface. The general process for plating on all steel, including stainless, involves a nickel underlayer or “strike.” The nickel strike layer acts as a primer …
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Current Trends Medical device manufacturers (MDMs) are especially interested in hydrophilic, antimicrobial, and drug-eluting coatings for the cardiovascular and orthopedic markets. Advances in medical technologies, including imaging equipment, ultrasonic and other sensor-based tools, and delivery systems for medicines, all require specialized coatings. In particular, thin-film coatings that enhance electrical properties such as impedance and charge …
Electroplating in the Medical Device Industry: Surface Treatment Read More »
ProPlate® is excited to announce we’ve engineered a process for Gold Plated Catheter Pull-Rings Catheter Pull-Rings: A pull ring is part of a medical catheter assembly. The pull ring allows for steerability and deflection of the catheter during a procedure. Typically to deflect the tip of a catheter a wire that runs the length of …
Gold & Platinum Ring-Electrodes Electroplating Catheter Electrodes There are several different broad categories of electrodes used in catheter assemblies; ring electrodes, electrode pads, probes, cores and wires. Traditionally catheter manufacturers and OEM’s implement platinum-iridium (Pt/Ir) or stainless-steel electrode components, through laser micro-machining, crimping, coiling or swaging onto industry standard nitinol, tungsten, MP35N, or stainless-steel base …
MD&M West-Anaheim 2020 is coming to an end, but there is still time to stop by booth #717 to talk to the metal coating experts at ProPlate®! Not at MD&M West-Anaheim 2020? Contact Us or visit our website to learn about our capabilities and what we can do for you. ProPlate® recognizes that not all …
ProPlate® Attends BIOMEDevice 2019 in San Jose ProPlate® had a great show while attending BIOMEDevice San Jose in 2019. MD&M as a whole was a slow show this year, but we were pleasantly surprised to discover a large crowd with many leads at the San Jose BIOMEDevice 2019 trade-show. San Jose has so many interesting …
ProPlate® Attends MD&M-Minneapolis 2019 ProPlate® is excited to announce we will be attending MD&M 2019 in Minneapolis! As stated on the MD&M website. “MD&M is designed for med-tech engineers and innovators who need to solve tricky challenges in the industry. Come discover how solutions in sustainable plastics, smart packaging, biocompatible materials, 3D printing, and IIoT …
ProPlate’s Meta-Poly® innovation is featured in the latest MPO article: “Beyond the Surface: Examining Coatings and Surface Treatment Options” Novel Polymer Metallization Technology Offers Unique Capabilities to Catheter-Based ApplicationsAdvancements in coatings technologies enable greater benefits to manufacturers for their devices. Ross Peterson • Vice President, Business Development, ProPlate®Craig Ingalls • President and CEO, ProPlate® …
ProPlate® Exhibiting: BIOMEDevice 2018 San Jose “BIOMEDevice San Jose offers an expansive showcase of cutting-edge technologies, contract services, and educational content – spanning an array of topics from digital health to minimally invasive devices, to surgical robotics – while offering a full spectrum of practical solutions to today’s engineering challenges. Meet industry experts, make new connections, and see …
MD&M Minneapolis – ProPlate® ProPlate® will be exhibiting at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Minneapolis in booth #1414 on October 31-November 1, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit the link above and use promo code “Special1414” for a free expo pass to the show! “As the biggest medtech event in a thriving industry hub, MD&M …
Qmed Article Feature ProPlate® Technology Featured in Qmed Article: “Could a Metal-Coating Process Help Both Manufacturers and Doctors?” Fusing metal braids at their cross-sections on catheters offers a number of potential benefits. Above: Various techniques from ProPlate®. ProPlate®, a provider of engineered metal coatings for medical device applications, will be highlighting its …
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