Powering Precision and Reliability
The medical industry is a realm where precision and reliability are paramount. From life-saving medical devices to cutting-edge surgical instruments, every component plays a vital role in patient care. Medical device manufacturers rely on “critical-to-function” components to deliver consistent results to doctors, surgeons, and nurses worldwide. Among these essential components are custom springs, wire forms, and stampings.
As the only ISO 13485 medical certified, minority owned spring, stamping, and wire form company in the country, we are well versed in the world of medical components. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these versatile elements power various medical applications, including medical battery contacts, device springs, extension springs, guidewires, mandrels, stapler springs, stapler wire forms, and stylets.
1. Medical Battery Contacts
Medical devices often rely on battery power to function effectively. Custom battery contacts, stamped from specialized materials with precision engineering, ensure a reliable connection between batteries and devices. Whether it’s a pacemaker or a portable medical scanner, these contacts provide a consistent source of power.
2. Medical Device Springs
Custom springs are at the heart of many medical devices. They are used to control functions like valve opening and closing, ensuring precise and controlled fluid flow in applications such as insulin pumps, infusion devices, and respirators. The reliability and accuracy of these springs are critical to patient safety.
Click the success story below to read about how we developed a custom fetal monitor spring.
3. Medical Extension Springs
Extension springs find applications in various medical equipment, including adjustable beds, hospital chairs, and rehabilitation devices. Their ability to provide resistance and support is crucial for patient comfort and recovery.
4. Medical Guidewires
Guidewires are essential tools in minimally invasive procedures. They provide the necessary rigidity for navigation while being flexible enough to traverse complex anatomical pathways. Precision-formed wire guides are instrumental in surgeries such as cardiac catheterization and endoscopy.
5. Medical Mandrels
Mandrels are indispensable in medical tube manufacturing. Custom mandrels help shape and form tubes with precision, ensuring that they meet the exacting standards required for medical applications, such as catheters and endotracheal tubes.
6. Medical Stapler Springs & Wire Forms
In surgical settings, the reliable operation of stapling devices is critical to successful procedures. Custom springs play a vital role in stapler mechanisms, providing the tension needed to drive staples through tissues accurately.
7. Medical Wire Forms
Wire forms, used in conjunction with springs, ensure the precise alignment and movement of components in medical staplers. This precision is essential for consistently achieving secure closures during surgical procedures.
We worked on a complex project with our customer, an innovator in the arthroscopic device space, to develop a wire form for a meniscal repair device. Click below to learn more about it.
8. Medical Stylets
Stylets are slender, flexible instruments used in various medical applications, from intubation to guiding catheters. Custom-formed stylets ensure that they maintain their shape during use, facilitating precise and safe insertion.
The Custom Spring Advantage
Customization for Safety and Reliability
One of the key advantages of utilizing custom components in the medical industry is the ability to tailor these components to specific requirements. This customization ensures that they meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance.
Customization factors include material selection, dimensions, tolerances, and coatings. These choices are made with a deep understanding of the unique demands of medical applications and the importance of patient well-being.
Have a custom component you’re looking to develop? Interested in receiving engineering support throughout the product development process? Submit a custom spring RFQ to our team here.
Quality Assurance
In the medical industry, strict quality control measures are non-negotiable. Manufacturers of custom springs, wire forms, and stampings for medical use adhere to stringent quality management systems and are often certified to ISO 13485, a standard specifically designed for medical device manufacturers. This certification ensures that the highest quality standards are consistently met, reducing the risk of product failures and ensuring patient safety.
Springfield Spring’s Quality Management system is ISO 13485 certified. Read more about it here.
Custom springs, wire forms, and stampings are the unsung heroes of the medical industry, enabling the development of innovative and life-saving devices and instruments. Their precision, reliability, and adaptability are critical factors in the success of medical applications. As technology continues to advance, these components will play an increasingly essential role in the ever-evolving world of healthcare.