Pressure Sensing Catheter – Case History 6

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Neurosurgery

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Established medical device OEM (Integra Neurocare)

Unmet Need
Single-use, disposable intracranial pressure sensing catheter that can be passed under the scalp for improved hygiene

Approach
Develop a low-profile catheter with connector that can be passed under the scalp with minimal dilation.

Product Features
Sensing based on use of a single optical fiber with Fabry-Perot interferometric cavity fabricated on distal tip. Deflection of 3-micron thin silicon diaphragm measured with a laser and interferometer inside the box. Novel, locking, quick-release fiberoptic connector has the world’s smallest cross-section; achieves extremely low losses, low cost, and ease-of-use. System measures pressure to within 0.05 psi (1mm Hg).

Services Provided by OTI

  • Optical design & engineering
  • Mechanical engineering, including injection molded part design & vendor sourcing
  • Development of assembly methods, including bonding, form-in-place optical coupling
  • Design & fabrication of a ssembly & test fixtures
  • Complete FDA-compliant documentation set, including all drawings & procedures
  • Prototyping
  • Verification & validation testing
  • Transfer to manufacturing

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