Medical Tubing Manufacturing
In the world of minimally invasive surgery, the difference between a successful procedure and a complication often comes down to a fraction of a millimeter. At the heart of these life-saving devices—from steerable catheters to complex delivery systems—is medical tubing.
At Prevailing Medical, based in the heart of Minnesota’s "Medical Alley," we don't just manufacture tubing; we engineer the critical lifelines that empower physicians and heal patients. Here is a look behind the scenes at how precision extrusion and expert engineering come together.
The Art of Precision Extrusion
Medical tubing manufacturing is a high-stakes balance of material science and mechanical engineering. Whether it's a single-lumen tube for fluid delivery or a complex multi-lumen profile for a diagnostic mapping catheter, the requirements are stringent: tight tolerances, kink resistance, and biocompatibility.
We specialize in quick-turn precision extrusions, allowing our partners to move from concept to prototype faster than the industry standard. Our capabilities include:
Multi-Lumen Tubing: Incorporating multiple channels for sensors, fluids, and steering wires within a single shaft.
Custom Polymer Blends: Working with high-performance materials like PTFE, Pebax, and specialized urethanes to achieve the exact balance of flexibility and "pushability."
Reinforced Shafts: Integrating braiding or coiling to provide the torque response needed for navigating tortuous anatomy.
Quality That’s "Baked In," Not Just Inspected
In medical device manufacturing, quality isn't a final step—it's the foundation. Our 24,000 sq. ft. facility features a certified ISO Class cleanroom where temperature, humidity, and particulate matter are rigorously controlled.
Because we are ISO 13485 certified, every inch of tubing we produce is backed by:
Full Traceability: From the raw resin pellets to the final sterilized component.
Rigorous Validation: Ensuring that every production run meets the exact mechanical specifications required for clinical use.
Advanced Inspection: Utilizing high-resolution imaging and testing to detect even the slightest deviation in wall thickness or diameter.
From Concept to Commercialization
What sets Prevailing Medical apart is our role as a contract engineering partner. We don't just take an order; we help solve the design challenges that come with next-generation devices.
Whether you are developing a neurovascular microcatheter or a high-pressure balloon delivery system, our team provides the "real-world" feedback needed to ensure your device is not only functional but also manufacturable at scale.
Let’s Build the Future of Healthcare
The landscape of interventional medicine is moving toward smaller, smarter, and more capable devices. At Prevailing Medical, we are ready to meet that challenge with the precision tubing and engineering expertise your project deserves.
Are you working on a complex catheter project? Contact us today for a free consultation to see how our quick-turn extrusion and assembly services can accelerate your timeline.