Complex Catheter Development
Complex Catheter Development
Why Partner with ATL for Catheters?
At our Minnesota facility, we unite extrusion, braiding and coiling, reflow shafts, secondary processing, and full IQ/OQ/PQ validation under one proven quality system—transforming your catheter concept into a production-ready reality quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively.
- On‑time delivery for every phase, from prototype to full scale.
- Competitive pricing driven by lean, vertically integrated workflows.
- Product quality backed by a proven quality system.
- Customer profitability through accelerated timelines and robust processes.
Full-Spectrum Manufacturing Services
Concept & Prototype
Rapid Prototyping • Sub‑assemblies to full assemblies
Pre‑Production (Pilot)
Catheter Shafts — Extruded/Reflow • Braiding & Coiling
Process Development
Process Development • General Assembly
Validation & Qualification
IQ/OQ/PQ • Process Validation & Qualification
Ramp‑Up Production
Project Management • On‑time delivery checkpoints
Full‑Scale Manufacturing
Full Solutions • Competitive pricing • Proven quality system
Core Technical Capabilities
Extrusions
0.5 F – 52 F ODs
±0.001 in tolerance per 0.100 in OD
80+ resins in stock
Single & multi‑lumen, bump, taper, stretchable core, large ID with thin walls, over‑the‑wire sizing
Braiding and Coiling
16, 32 & 48‑wire configurations
Metal wires & fiber strands (single or multiple)
Variable braid patterns & triaxial capability
24‑hr braiding for small‑volume prototypes
Reflow Shaft Assemblies
Full & partial shafts (simple or complex)
Braided, steerable, or non‑steerable
Large delivery systems ≥ 14 F
Hypo‑tube assemblies
Secondary Assembly Processing
- Tipping
- Micro‑Hole Drilling
- Bonding
- Molding
- Coating
- Curving
- Shaft Lamination
Process Excellence
Process Development
Process Qualification & Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Project Management
ATL Patented PTFE Liner Technology
- Bonding PTFE to stainless steel or similar materials
- PTFE lubricious liner replacement material
- High‑temperature extrusion capability (Polyimide, FEP, etc.)
Quality & Delivery Assurance
- Proven quality system governing every manufacturing step
- On‑time delivery metrics are built into project management
- Competitive pricing across prototype, pilot, and full‑scale runs