Medical Device Braiding

Galway Biomedical has invested in advanced braiding technology to address the changing needs of modern medical devices. Inhouse innovative equipment incorporates sophisticated tension control and fully automated PLC software which facilitates versatile, and extremely low-profile braid designs. With specially designed contact surfaces, Galway Biomedical guarantees the secure handling of even the most fragile biomaterials, placing the company at the leading edge of medical device braiding.

Braiding Capabilities

Any braid construction from 3-96 ends
Wire diameters ranging from 12.7µm to 400µm
Low Dtex/Denier Fibre Processing from 9 Denier/10Dtex
Continuous Reel-to-Reel and Over Mandrel Braiding
Complex shape forming of braids
Controlled braid angles for tailored radial and torsional strength
Closed end braids (atraumatic/castellated)

Bifurcations

3D Shape Setting

Flat Braids

Biomaterials

Galway Biomedical includes both metal and polymer biomaterials in its complex & advanced braiding capabilities, leveraging an international supply network to source a wide range of implantable grade biomaterials.

Wire Braiding

The choice of material in a braided device significantly influences its mechanical properties. For medical braiding applications Galway Biomedical utilizes a variety of round and flat wires, including:

Nitinol
Grades: #1, #2, #4, #9
DFT Composites
Stainless Steel
Tungsten
Platinum

Polymer Braiding

For medical braiding applications Galway Biomedical utilizes a variety of non-resorbable biocompatible materials, in both mono- and multi-filament configurations, including:

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Polyester (PET)
Nylon
Polypropylene (PP)
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)

Resorbable Polymer Braiding

Galway Biomedical’s expertise encompasses the preparation, processing and post-processing of resorbable materials. Some of the common resorbable materials utilised include:

Polydioxanone (PDO)
Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)
Polylactic Acid (PLA, PLLA)
Polycaprolactone (PCL)
Polylactide/Glycolide Copolymers (PGLA)
Magnesium Wire

Bespoke Material Braiding

Galway Biomedical offers braiding for bespoke, patented materials owned by clients. If you don’t see your desired material listed above, please reach out for an assessment of your material and its compatibility with Galway Biomedical’s production equipment.

Finishing

Spin Finish Removal

Spin finish enhances the processability of biomaterial fibres leading to improved filament cohesion and reduced friction.

Shape Setting

Packaging

Volume Manufacturing

Work with Us

Galway Biomedical’s mission is to support clients seeking biomaterial based, low profile, complex and advanced braiding solutions.

Reach out to Galway Biomedical today to accelerate your project goals.