From discrete components to full modular solutions...and everything in between
By leveraging our expertise in complex steerable catheter development and microelectronic design, we can provide cost-effective single-use endoscope solutions that don't compromise on the image quality, tactile sensation and feedback that physicians rely on.
By combining 22 years experience in complex steerable catheter development with 48 years experience in fine wire and cable development, TE Connectivity brings a fresh perspective to single-use endoscope design. We take inspiration from other high-performing, high-precision medical devices, to deliver superior single-use endoscope solutions, at a reduced price point.
Designing single-use scopes requires the careful balance of a number of competing requirements. During this Device Talks webinar, our TE experts will bring together their extensive experience and present a number of different approaches from our technology roadmap (video in English).
We implement a proven process to ensure the image quality of our modular design is of as high a standard as the reusable endoscopes on the market. Design, model, verify and automate.
For our single-use endoscope solutions we use a combination of hypotubes, braid, coil and metal/polymer composites. By taking what we know about these materials from our work in structural heart, coronary, neurovascular and peripheral applications, we can choose the right combination to provide enhanced push, track, flex and torque performance without adding significant costs to the design. We then test the steering performance of our design using 3D benchtop models of the anatomy.
We know rapid prototyping plays an important role in keeping the costs of an R&D project down. Every design iteration adds cost and time. That’s why we have dedicated engineers and equipment to support your single-use endoscope development.
We are fully integrated with all key endoscopy technologies under one roof. Our model is to engineer, build and manage your single-use endoscope solutions under our singular TE quality umbrella.
