Access High-Precision Catheter Components Engineered with 60 Years of Innovation
In this sponsored technical blog post, Cordis Manufacturing Solutions shares how decades of internal expertise in catheter and device manufacturing have shaped its precision component offerings. With a focus on PTFE liners, FEP heat shrink tubing, and PEEK extrusions, the post explores how these components are engineered to support high-yield assembly, consistent quality, and catheter performance in today’s demanding medical device landscape.
Introduction
With over 60 years of innovation in catheter and interventional device design, Cordis has earned its reputation as a trusted name in medical technology. Now, through Cordis Manufacturing Solutions (CMS), the company is making its precision-engineered catheter components—once reserved exclusively for internal use—available to the broader Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Contract Design and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) communities. In partnership with Chamfr, Cordis Manufacturing Solutions is opening access to a proven portfolio of PTFE liners, FEP heat shrink tubing, and PEEK extrusions—built to meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Cordis History: A Legacy of Medical Device Innovation
Founded in 1959 by Dr. William P. Murphy in Miami Lakes, Cordis swiftly positioned itself at the forefront of medical technology. Early milestones included the development of pioneering pacemakers (1962), the first pre-shaped Judkins guiding catheter (1968), and the world’s first remotely programmable pacemaker (1974). Each innovation was meticulously designed with patient care and clinical effectiveness in mind.
Over the decades, Cordis continued to lead, becoming a vital part of Johnson & Johnson in 1996 and later joining Cardinal Health in 2015, from which it recently emerged as a standalone entity. This rich history underscores a consistent commitment to advancing healthcare through continuous innovation.
Cordis Innovations: Transforming Healthcare
Cordis is renowned for a wide array of groundbreaking developments, including:
- Drug-Eluting Stent: Cordis introduced the first drug-eluting stent, Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent, in 2003, revolutionizing interventional cardiology by dramatically reducing restenosis rates.
- Guidewires and Catheters: Cordis pioneered numerous advancements in catheter technology and guidewire manufacturing, significantly enhancing procedural safety and efficiency.
- Peripheral Stenting: The S.M.A.R.T.® Stent line brought unparalleled flexibility and durability to peripheral interventions.
Each innovation built upon rigorous research, continuous manufacturing prowess and clinical validation, helps to ensure Cordis medical devices not only meet but consistently exceed industry standards.
Cordis’ long-standing impact on interventional medicine—from drug-eluting stents to advanced catheter and guidewire technologies—demonstrates a legacy of clinical innovation and manufacturing excellence. Building on that foundation, Cordis has established a new business unit: Cordis Manufacturing Solutions. Focused exclusively on supplying precision-engineered catheter components, this team is now partnering with Chamfr to make these components accessible to OEMs and CDMOs for the first time.
Setting a New Standard in Catheter Manufacturing
Cordis Manufacturing Solutions is proud to offer its precision-engineered catheter components, bringing its expertise directly to OEM and CDMO communities. Three flagship offerings set them apart:
Etched PTFE Liners
Etched PTFE liners stand out due to their proprietary etching methods and disciplined process controls. Key features include:
- Dimensional Precision: Achieving tolerances as precise as ±0.0002 inches for wall thickness.
- Surface Uniformity: Specialized etching techniques ensure consistent bonding properties critical for catheter assembly.
- Precise Concentricity: Etched PTFE liners held to ±0.0003″ TIR for high-yield reflow and reliable multilayer bonding.
FEP Heat Shrink Tubing
FEP heat shrink tubing serves as a critical manufacturing aid in catheter construction, supporting high-performance reflow and assembly processes.
- High Precision Shrinkage: Controlled nitrogen-based processes ensure precise diameter specifications and outstanding shrink recovery ratios.
- Consistency and Reliability: Multi-point in-line inspections—including real-time checks for ID, OD, wall thickness, and surface integrity—ensure consistent quality and repeatable performance across every batch.
- Exceptional Concentricity: Enables smooth lamination and optimal bonding in multilayer catheter shafts—minimizing voids, edge curl, and assembly defects.
PEEK Tubing
PEEK tubing is meticulously engineered for demanding medical applications, combining strength, stability, and biocompatibility:
- Superior Strength and Stability: Exceptional mechanical properties make it ideal for catheter component design requiring high tensile strength and dimensional stability.
- Chemical Resistance and Biocompatibility: Inherent stability ensures long-term reliability in invasive medical applications.
- Precision Manufacturing: Produced with ultra-fine tolerances to meet exacting requirements in advanced catheter designs.
Why Trust Cordis: Excellence from Start to Finish
From material selection to final inspection, Cordis Manufacturing Solutions applies disciplined, engineering-driven controls that translate into consistent component quality, optimized device performance, and regulatory confidence.
- Precision-Engineered Processes: Proprietary extrusion platforms and in-line metrology systems enable ultra-tight control of critical dimensions like ID, OD, wall thickness, and concentricity—ensuring consistency lot after lot.
- Performance-Driven Outcomes: Success at Cordis Manufacturing Solutions isn’t just defined by spec sheets. Each component is engineered and evaluated to meet downstream yield and performance targets in real-world catheter assemblies.
- Regulatory-Ready Manufacturing: Built for integration into Class II and III medical devices, our systems and processes meet or exceed FDA, MDR, and ISO 13485:2016 standards—streamlining audits and validations.
- Collaborative Engineering Support: Cross-functional team members work directly with your R&D and manufacturing groups to accelerate timelines, solve design-for-manufacture challenges, and adapt quickly to evolving project needs.
Driving Medical Device Innovation Forward
Cordis Manufacturing Solutions’ entry into the OEM and CDMO market through Chamfr represents more than a product offering—it’s an invitation to collaborate with an industry leader committed to quality, innovation, and regulatory excellence. Through Cordis Manufacturing Solutions, manufacturers gain access to decades of catheter-focused engineering expertise and precision manufacturing capabilities—empowering the advancement of device innovation and improved patient outcomes.
As the interventional landscape continues to evolve, Cordis Manufacturing Solutions stands at the forefront—delivering precision-engineered catheter components shaped by decades of clinical and manufacturing expertise. This business unit reflects the broader Cordis mission: to transform the interventional space through innovation, unique services, education, and therapeutic excellence. Through CMS, Cordis is extending that commitment beyond its own devices—empowering OEM and CDMO innovators with the tools they need to advance care. Cordis Manufacturing Solutions is how Cordis will continue to Go Beyond—bringing innovation to transform cardiovascular care.
Ready to prototype or scale with confidence? Explore how Cordis Manufacturing Solutions can accelerate your next catheter innovation.
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About the Supplier
Cordis Manufacturing Solutions, a proven leader with over six decades of experience in interventional medical technology, specializes in Precision Manufacturing of critical medical components. Leveraging proprietary equipment and advanced processes, we deliver PTFE liners, FEP tubing and PEEK extrusions with unmatched consistency and performance—truly embodying our commitment to Expertise, Quality, Delivered at Scale. Explore Cordis Manufacturing Solutions in-stock components or submit an RFQ for custom component requests.