The Power of Nitinol in Medical Device Manufacturing

Nitinol's unique properties, including its superelasticity and shape memory, make it an exceptional material for medical devices. At Medical Murray, we leverage Nitinol to enhance the performance and reliability of both catheters and implants, meeting the high standards of the medical industry.

Nitinol Applications

Nitinol's versatility extends to various applications in the medical field, particularly in the manufacturing of catheters and implants.

Catheters

Nitinol's flexibility and kink resistance make it an ideal material for catheter construction. Braiding or coiling nitinol to reinforce catheter shafts enables a catheter to navigate through complex vascular pathways with ease, providing excellent support and stability. Nitinol is also crucial in the development of graspers, embolic filter frames, guidewires, and novel capture and release mechanisms.

Medical Murray staff working on medical device design

Implants

Nitinol is widely used in the fabrication of stents and frames due to its superelasticity and biocompatibility. Applications include:

  • Laser Cut Tubing for Stents and Frames: Nitinol's precision and flexibility make it perfect for creating stents and frames that need to expand and contract within the body while maintaining their shape and
  • Wire Formed Stents: Nitinol wire is used to create stents that can be compressed for insertion and then expand to support the vessel once in place, commonly referred to as Z-stents for stent grafts.
  • Braided Stents: Braided Nitinol stents offer superior flexibility and conformability, adapting to the natural movements of the body and providing optimal support.

Key Advantages of Nitinol

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Superelasticity and Shape Memory

Nitinol can undergo significant deformation and return to its original shape, making it ideal for devices that need to be inserted into small openings and then expand once in place.
Technicians in clean room testing device prototypes

Biocompatibility

Nitinol is well-tolerated by the human body, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions and promoting better patient outcomes.
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Durability

Nitinol's resistance to fatigue and corrosion ensures long-term performance and reliability, even in the demanding environment of the human body.
Medical device components

Flexibility and Kink Resistance

Nitinol's flexibility allows it to navigate complex anatomical pathways without kinking, making it ideal for use in catheters and other flexible devices.

Our Expertise

At Medical Murray, we source high-quality Nitinol and utilize advanced manufacturing techniques to create superior catheters and implants. Our expertise in design and manufacture of laser cut, wire formed, and braided Nitinol ensures that our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

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