Off-the-Shelf Steerable Catheter Shafts: A Faster, Smarter Way to Prototype
Why Off-the-Shelf Steerable Shafts Change Early Catheter Development
ICS Medical Devices now offers two off-the-shelf steerable catheter shafts built to help R&D teams accelerate prototyping in structural heart and other large-diameter device applications. Available in 16F and 18F, these shafts give engineers a fast and cost-effective way to validate designs without waiting for custom builds.
Steering, Trackability, and Pushability in One Shaft
Each steerable shaft includes:
- Pebax durometer gradient (45D to 72D): Soft at the distal end for anatomy tracking, stiffer at the proximal end for pushability
- Single pull wire mechanism: Enables steerability with simple control
- PTFE-lined inner lumen: Supports smooth device delivery
These specs let you simulate final device behavior in your own lab without delays.
Material Choices That Improve Performance
Unlike traditional custom shaft development, which may require months of design and thousands in cost, these off-the-shelf steerable shafts ship immediately and are built from industry-standard materials. They serve as a practical alternative for early-stage feasibility work.
Faster Iteration, Lower Cost for R&D Teams
For R&D teams and sourcing teams, the benefits are clear:
- Provides cost effective solutions compared to at least $5,000 for custom development
- Enables quick in-house prototyping and iteration
- Reduces spending on early concepts that may not move forward
- Helps validate concepts before engaging in design-for-manufacturing
Structural Heart and Other Use Cases
These steerable shafts are ideal for large-diameter applications including:
- Structural heart
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Transcatheter valve systems
Buy Now or Customize for Your Application
ICS Medical Devices’ steerable shafts are now available on the Chamfr marketplace. Whether you are evaluating a new device concept or refining a proven design, these off-the-shelf components help you move faster and more efficiently.
ICS also supports fully custom builds for other specialties such as neurovascular, peripheral vascular, and GI. Submit an RFQ directly through Chamfr for these applications.
More Components To Build Your Steerable Shaft
Chamfr has everything you need to build or test steerable shafts and more:
- Catheter Handles: Ergonomic designs for steering control and actuation
- Dilators & Sheaths: Structural heart access tools that match your shaft profile
- Marker Bands: Improve shaft visibility during imaging and navigation
- Pull-Wire Assemblies: Ready-to-integrate tensioning systems for deflection