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Catheter Systems Design & Manufacturing

With the acquisition of Transluminal, Saint-Gobain enhances its catheter design capabilities and manufacturing expertise.

Our Catheters Systems expertise center is based in Pompey, France.  From conception, engineering and prototyping through mass production, we support our customers to design and commercialize the ideal catheter system for their application. 

We bring more than 20 years of expertise in cardiac valve delivery systems, as well as strong capabilities in other cardiovascular applications, neurology, neurovascular or gastroenterology therapeutic fields. Our expertise in materials, steerable engineered shafts, handle and system design, make us a partner of choice. 

Discover how we help our customers build their most complex catheters systems by watching our video.  Scroll down for more information.

 

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Co-Development Approach

In collaboration with its customers and surgical teams, Saint-Gobain supports the development of new minimally invasive procedures through a precise and methodical process.  The company’s comprehensive, technical environment includes advanced tools and technology to support its customers through the innovation cycle – from prototyping, to manufacturing test batches for clinical trials through final mass-market production.

Capabilities

Saint-Gobain has brought together a team of technical experts in the field of minimally invasive therapies to support cutting edge medical innovation. We have the infrastructure and support our customers have come to expect of a medical device manufacturing partner:

Design expertise

Catheter tubing extrusion and secondary operations

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Clean room assembly

Our clean room includes bonding and forming machines for assembly operations and packaging

Machine tool shop

Our tool shop allows us to quickly machine plastic and metallic components for catheter prototypes
 

Fields of Expertise: Applications and Therapeutic Areas
cardio

Cardio-vascular

gyna

Gynecology / Urology

gastro

Gastroenterology

ortho

Orthopedics

pulmo

Pulmonary

neuro

Neurology

Cardio-vascular:

  • Aortic, mitral, tricuspid valve replacement delivery system
  • AAA endoprothesis delivery system
  • Coronary bifurcation stent delivery system
  • Diagnostic catheter
  • Aortic & venous cannulas for extracorporeal heart & lung support
  • Vascular sealant applicator
  • PFO closure catheter

Gynaecology / Urology:

  • Fertilization delivery system
  • Introducer of vaginal mesh implant
  • Ureteral stent delivery system

Gastroenterology:

  • Endoscopic suturing system
  • Laparoscopic mixing device for surgical sealant
  • Stomach wireless implant delivery system to prevent heart failure 
  • Implant delivery system for acid reflux disease

Orthopedics:

  • Very high pressure tubing for cement injection
  • Biodegradable balloon delivery system

Pulmonary:

  • Laser technology measurement endoscope
  • Single use Bronchoscope
  • Delivery system for artificial larynx
  • ENT navigation system

Neurology:

  • Neurovascular guiding catheter
  • Clot Retriever device for acute ischemic stroke
  • Neuroballoon catheter for dilatation of cerebral membrane
     

Related Content

Catheter System Design & Manufacturing Datasheet
Learn more about our Catheter Tubing Extrusion and Secondary Operations

About Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in so many industrial applications.

 

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Saint-Gobain’s medical products offer covers:
- Medical Components [21 CFR 820.3(c)], intended for processing or use in the manufacture or assembly of medical devices before the finished medical device is packaged/labeled; Medical Components are intended to be included as part of the finished, packaged, and labeled device [21CFR820.3(c)].
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