title: Simulated testing in medical device design.
abstract: Bench-top testing of a typical catheter is described here to show how early prototype evaluation can decrease product development time. Trackability and pushability are assessed and compared using some novel laboratory tests, which can be applied to a variety of medical devices.
authors.affiliation: Creganna Medical Devices, Parkmore West, Galway, Ireland. sinead.kenny@creganna.com
authors.forename: Sinéad
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kenny
authors.forename: Eamonn
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McDermott
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D007494:Ireland; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*