Tungsten Micro Coils for Medical Device Markers
An Alternative to Traditional Marker Bands Radiopaque markers are essential components in minimally invasive medical devices, allowing physicians to visualize the location of catheters, guidewires, delivery systems, and implants under fluoroscopy. Traditionally, these markers have taken the form of machinedContinue reading
Aneurysm Coil Manufacturing: Techniques and Materials
Micro-manufacturing of aneurysm coils is vital in treating intracranial aneurysms. These tiny coils require specialized techniques and materials to produce incredibly small scale parts. This article explores intriguing aspects of aneurysm coil manufacturing, including micro wire coiling, heat treating, welding,Continue reading
Just How Small Are The Smallest Microcoils Ever Made?
These microcoils are the smallest known in existence! This microcoil is incredibly tiny, with an outer diameter that measures as small as 0.027 millimeters (or .001"). Indeed this measurement is of the OD, in contrast to the Wire Diameter, whichContinue reading