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ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (EP)

Mapping and Ablation Catheter

Electrophysiology catheters are among the most complex devices in interventional medicine. Precise electrical components are packaged into state-of-the-art catheters to allow physicians exceptional control during the procedure.

Contracted by a highly ambitious medical device company, we developed a novel, irrigated electrophysiology catheter for diagnostic mapping and ablation to aid heart function.

A complex braid reinforced catheter shaft was designed to provide precise location control at the distal tip.

Challenge:

Electrophysiology catheters are a balance between sensitive electronics and high-tech catheters. Striking the right balance presents a key design challenge when packaging these components into a functional device.

Solution:

In collaboration with the customer, our senior engineering team applied their technical expertise to provide critical “design for manufacturability” input. Design features incorporate a flexible construction to improve contact stability and focal mapping and ablation in a single catheter.

Outcome:

A novel but cost-effective design for this low-power, temperature-controlled ablation catheter was developed ahead of schedule, allowing the customer to prepare for regulatory approval in record time.

“Their talented engineering team quickly understood our design requirements and implemented a robust product development process. They are a genuinely collaborative development partner.”

Chief Executive Officer Cardiac Electrophysiology Company

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