Balloon Catheter

A flexible catheter with an inflatable balloon at its tip, used to open narrowed passages or deliver therapeutic agents within blood vessels or other body cavities. Learn more about balloon catheters. 

Biosensor

A device that detects biological or chemical substances and converts the detection into a measurable signal. Learn more about biosensors.

Catheter

A thin and flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids and access internal pathways. Learn more about catheters.

Dialysis Membrane

A semi-permeable membrane that separates blood from dialysis fluid, allowing selective removal of waste products and excess water during dialysis. Learn more about dialysis membranes.

Endoscope

A tool with a camera and light used to examine inside the body without the need for major surgery. Learn more about endoscope devices.

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain an open airway and deliver oxygen or anesthesia. Learn more about endotracheal tubes.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator

An ECMO machine that adds oxygen to blood and removes carbon dioxide during heart surgery or life support. Learn more about extracorporeal membrane oxygenators. 

Guidewire

A thin, flexible wire used to guide the placement of catheters or other medical devices within the body’s vessels or pathways. Learn more about guidewires.

Implant

Implant refers to any device or material that is inserted into the body, typically to replace or support a biological structure, provide a therapeutic function, or facilitate a medical procedure. Learn more about implants. 

IV Cannula

A small, flexible tube placed into a vein to allow fluids or medicines to be given, or allow blood to be collected. Learn more about intravenous (IV) cannulas.

Microcatheter

A very small, flexible catheter used to access tiny or tortuous blood vessels for diagnostic or interventional procedures. Learn more about microcatheters. 

Microfluidic Device

A device that manipulates very small volumes of fluids through extremely tiny channels for analysis, diagnostics, or biomedical applications. Learn more about microfluidic devices.

Orthopedic Implant

A medical device placed in the body to support, replace, or stabilize bones, joints, or tissues. Learn more about orthopedic implants.

Sheath

Sheath refers to a protective outer covering or layer that encloses, supports, or separates another structure, material, or component. Learn more about sheaths.

Stent

A small, mesh-like tubular device used to keep blood vessels, ducts, or other passages open in the body. Learn more about stents.

Syringe

A handheld device used to inject or withdraw fluids from the body using a plunger and barrel mechanism. Learn more about syringes.

Urinary Catheter

Type of catheter – a flexible tube that is inserted into the bladder to drain urine. Learn more about urinary catheters.

Resources:

Hydrophilic Coatings for Medical Devices: Intro, Benefits & Uses

Hydrophilic Catheter Coatings For Reduced Friction

Hydrophilic Guidewire Coatings Intro, Uses and 5 Benefits

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