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Structural Heart

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Engineering next-generation valve delivery and occlusion devices for precision and procedural success.

OVERVIEW

Advancing Transcatheter Valve Care

Structural heart interventions are rapidly shifting from open surgery to catheter-based solutions for valve replacement and septal occlusion. Procedural success now hinges on delivery systems that combine low-profile navigation with accurate device deployment.

Cirtec blends Nitinol forming, catheter extrusion, and precision machining to create flexible yet robust platforms. Our vertically integrated manufacturing, advanced testing, and regulatory support compress timelines and mitigate risk for aortic, mitral, and tricuspid therapies. From early prototype to volume production, we deliver consistent performance every step of the way.

  • Sheath & Introducer Optimization
  • Catheter Shaft Engineering
  • Ergonomic Handle Assembly
  • Self-Expanding Mechanisms
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Structural Heart Solutions

Structural Heart
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cardiology

Sheath and Introducer

Our low-profile sheath and introducer systems optimize vascular access for structural heart procedures, combining minimal diameter designs with advanced coating technologies to enhance deliverability through challenging anatomies while reducing friction and patient trauma.

Minimized delivery system diameters enable navigation through small or calcified arteries, expanding treatment options for complex cases.

Proprietary catheter liners with specialized coatings significantly reduce friction for smoother insertion and tracking.

Integrated design approach balances profile reduction with structural integrity to maintain performance during procedure.

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Handle Assembly

We engineer ergonomic handle assemblies that offer intuitive control during complex structural heart procedures, incorporating precision mechanisms and lightweight materials that enhance operator comfort and reduce fatigue during lengthy interventions.

Intuitive control interfaces for advancing, retracting, and rotating catheters with precise, tactile feedback.

Lightweight, biocompatible polymer construction minimizes operator fatigue during extended procedures.

Customizable designs that accommodate specific device functions while maintaining consistent handling characteristics.

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Catheter Shaft

Our catheter shaft technologies deliver the optimal balance of flexibility and torque transmission required for precise navigation in structural heart interventions, utilizing advanced multi-lumen extrusion and reinforcement techniques to ensure reliable performance.

Custom multi-lumen extrusion capabilities paired with strategic braiding and coiling create ideal flexibility profiles.

Precision reinforcement using stainless steel, Nitinol, and other materials enhances torque response and kink resistance.

Specialized structural heart shafts available in 14-20 French diameters and 90-120 cm lengths for various access approaches.

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Self-Expanding Mechanisms

Our advanced deployment technologies ensure precise and controlled valve expansion, offering both high-pressure balloon systems and temperature-responsive Nitinol frame solutions that maximize procedural success while minimizing complications.

Non-compliant PET balloon catheters engineered to withstand 18-20 atmospheres for precise valve expansion.

Nitinol-based self-expanding frames with reliable, consistent deployment at body temperature.

Integrated deployment systems designed for smooth transition and positioning accuracy during critical valve placement.

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Other Cardiology Solutions

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Electrophysiology

Cirtec supports our customers in the development of mapping and ablation catheters, providing support from concept through commercialization.

With expertise in miniaturized sensor integration, electrode manufacturing, precision extrusion, and advanced materials, we help partners create devices that improve accuracy, durability, and patient outcomes.

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Interventional Cardiology

Cirtec excels in developing advanced interventional cardiology solutions, from balloon catheters to stent delivery systems.

Our expertise in precision braiding, multi-lumen extrusion, nitinol processing, and handle assembly enables partners to create innovative devices for coronary and peripheral interventions with exceptional trackability, pushability, and clinical performance.

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Cardiac Rhythm Management

Cirtec has deep expertise in implantable devices including Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM).  We support CRTs, ICDs, leads, and other implantable monitors.

With in-house capabilities for metal machining, ASIC development, battery manufacturing, lead assembly, and hermetic sealing, we help clients produce compact, reliable devices with optimized battery life and advanced fixation methods for minimally invasive deployment.

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Cardiac Assist Devices

We offer comprehensive manufacturing solutions for Ventricular Assist Devices, including pump housings, sensors, and battery systems.

Our integrated engineering capabilities—precision machining, electronics integration, and advanced coatings—allow us to deliver miniaturized, durable VAD components and systems that meet the stringent demands of heart failure treatment.

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