Stent Dimensions
The generic balloon expandable stent, a.k.a. the gStent-BE, is laser-cut from stainless steel tubing the same as most commercially available stents. It has a [...]
Prepare for Open Heart Surgery I
RESEARCH AND UNDERSTAND YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS There are many factors that go into the decision of when and even if to have surgery. I'd [...]
Identifying Worst Case Device Sizes
For medical devices, rarely does "one size fit all". The human body is extremely variable and patient populations, especially those with disease present a [...]
FEA of NIKE AIR
My first job out of graduate school and post-doctorate work was with the footwear company, NIKE. I was fortunate to hire into the health [...]
Evaluating Design Instabilities with FEA
Finite Element Analysis is routinely used to evaluate the performance and durability of medical devices. When using an implicit method such as ABAQUS/Standard, FEA [...]
FEA Geometry and Edge Detail
A typical process for making stents is electropolishing to remove material and processing defects and to impart a smooth finish with rounded corners. It [...]