Market Applications
Galway Biomedical’s complex & advanced braiding solutions have far reaching applications across multiple medical device clinical fields. These solutions can be applied to the development and volume manufacturing of implantable medical devices in client specific specialities.
Clinical fields that most Galway Biomedical clients develop products for are outlined below. However, the list of market applications for complex and advanced braiding solutions go beyond these specialities. If your application is not listed below, please contact Galway Biomedical with your enquiry and requirements.
Neurovascular
Neurovascular applications rely on ultra-low-profile devices to manage diseases such as stroke and brain aneurysms. Low profile polymers and metals facilitate these applications, creating complex structures that can assist with blood flow and the removal of clots. Product examples include:
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- Blood Flow Diverters
- Thrombectomy Devices
- Coils
Structural Heart
Complex braids have played a pivotal role in the structural heart space due to their versatility. Attributes include low profile materials, thickness, strength and tailored pore size for tissue ingrowth, much sought after when treating heart defects & abnormalities. Product examples include:
- LAA Occlusion Devices
- Annuloplasty Rings
- RH & LH Assist Devices
Robotics
Robotic Surgery growth continues apace, and with it comes the need for new and original innovations. Medical grade complex braids can be produced as a functionally equivalent and more cost-effective substitute for certain metal components. Product examples include:
- Actuation Cables for Robotic Surgery
- Disposable Sheaths
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular applications are focused on the control of blood flow to treat an illness or disease. Complex braids are tailored to allow for specific flow, through adjustments of the selected biomaterial, pore size, and thickness, among other attributes. Product examples include:
- Flow Diverters
- Embolic Protection Devices
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Galway Biomedical offers bespoke solutions to create complex & advanced braids for orthopaedic applications. Development Engineers work with both resorbable and non-resorbable polymers, enabling a wide range of functionality. Product examples include:
- Sports Medicine Tapes
- Bespoke Sutures
Endovascular
Endovascular applications have moved away from the traditional open surgery solutions, leading to the creation of minimally invasive solutions for aortic aneurysm treatment for instance. Stents are developed using complex braids, enabling diverse performance and ultra-low profiles. Product examples include:
- Clot Retrieval Devices
- Peripheral Stents
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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.