Insulated microdiameter wire designs can be manufactured reliably down to sizes of around 0.001 in. (0.026 mm). Most applications currently use diameters within the range of 0.0025–0.0075 in. (0.064–0 ...

Cardiac ablation—also called catheter ablation—is a procedure doctors use to treat irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. During cardiac ablation, doctors insert a thin tube called a catheter into your ...

A urostomy bag and a catheter are two different devices that can help drain and collect urine from your body. A urostomy is often permanent, whereas a catheter is not. If you have certain medical ...

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The use of a balloon guide catheter was associated with worse functional outcomes than the use of a conventional guide catheter in stroke patients with large vessel anterior ...

Advancements in medical technology have led to the development of innovative medical devices that are doing things once far out of reach for improved patient care and outcomes. Image Credit: Amphenol ...

"When you use a catheter hub system, you always have to fill it up with a solution that generally includes sodium chloride (salt)," said Beyenal. "We simply use the chloride in the sodium chloride." ...

More than 100 million urinary catheters are placed every year, and the devices can be lifesaving, especially after surgery. But many of those who use them—about a quarter of users in developing ...

FDA issued a Class I recall for Medtronic's Left Heart Vent Catheters due to safety concerns. 3 injuries reported.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prospective Blinded Evaluation of Ur24 Technology’s revolutionary active external catheter system found it to be “highly effective” at removing urine from the ...