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In medical device manufacturing, particularly for high-risk devices like class III implants, maintaining ultra-clean production environments is critical to ensuring product safety and sterility.  Managing bioburden – the presence of microorganisms on a product before sterilization – is essential to clean, safe manufacturing practices. Let’s explore the significance of cleanrooms and bioburden management in maintaining…

A Roadmap to Quality and Cost-Efficiency In the intricate and highly specialized sector of Class III catheter and implant manufacturing, achieving a synergy between cost-efficiency and quality is a critical goal. As a dedicated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for Class III medical devices, our mission is centered around the integration of cost-conscious strategies…

One of the most important aspects of ensuring the quality of medical devices is quality control (QC). Medical device quality control is critical to patient well-being and peace of mind.Working with an ISO 13485 certified contract manufacturer like Medical Murray can help put your customers at ease, certain that they’re using a safe, rigorously tested…

Catheter tips are one of the most important components of a catheter. The tip guides the catheter through the body and toward the target area. The shape, size, and material of a catheter tip can have a significant impact on a medical device’s performance and overall outcome for the patient. This is what makes creating…

Sewing plays a vital role in medical device assembly. The process combines artistry and technical precision to create high-quality devices and materials. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of sewing in medical device manufacturing, delving deeper into the various sewing techniques employed and showcasing their significance in creating intricate and reliable products. The Art…

Braiding is a critical process for manufacturing medical devices, particularly in the production of catheter shafts, stents, retrieval devices, and embolic filters. Braiding involves intertwining multiple strands resulting in a robust structure with unique attributes including torqueability, flexibility, and kink-resistance. Braided devices can also be made in more complex shapes using custom mandrels and fixtures.…

The medical device industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovative solutions driving improvements in patient care and outcomes. As a contract developer and manufacturer of complex catheters and implants, Medical Murray is at the forefront of these advancements. Here are just some of the most promising market opportunities for the next generation of…

Transitioning from a design for prototypes to a robust design suitable for manufacturing processes is a crucial step in the device development process.  Effective Design for Manufacturing (DFM) of complex catheters can significantly improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and product performance while decreasing costs and time-to-market.  How to Apply Design for Manufacturing to Complex Catheters If…

ePTFE, or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, is a highly durable and biocompatible material that is often used in medical procedures where longevity, biocompatibility and controlled porosity is desired.  ePTFE is made from the same polymer as Teflon but expanded to create a porous structure. ePTFE can be processed with structural orientation to be very thin while maintaining…

Transcatheter implants are a type of medical device that can be delivered within the body through a catheter designed to access the anatomy through the smallest opening possible.  There are many types of implants that can be delivered through a catheter including: Transcatheter implants have revolutionized the way certain medical conditions are treated by providing…