Cortland Biomedical Development Engineer Maddy Moncla discusses the advantages and use cases for high-density braiding of biomedical textiles. ...
Biomedical textiles are proving to be a useful component in surgical devices related to foot and ankle repair – where successful repairs often mean the difference between fully-restored mobility/functionality or long-term disability. ...
Eric shares his thoughts on trends in the medical device industry and what sets Cortland Biomedical apart as a strategic partner for innovative textile structures. You were recently promoted to general manager. What excites you most about working at Cortland Biomedical? I initially started working with Cortland Biomedical in April of 2018...
Endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies and Upper GI endoscopies provide clinicians and surgeons with access to examine organs or cavities within the body non-surgically or through a small incision (such as laparoscopic surgery and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)). The North American endoscopy market is forecasted to reach $21.6 billion by 2026, up...
For many years, Cortland Biomedical has proudly partnered with Cortland Loaves and Fishes, which feeds those in need in Cortland, NY and surrounding communities. Many members of the Cortland Biomedical team volunteered there during our recent service days. More than just a place to get a meal, Cortland Loaves and...
A wide range of high-performance textile materials exists, such as Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polyester (PET), Polypropylene (PP), Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), and more. With so many material options available, biomedical textile engineers can and should add value for their medical device OEM customers by guiding them...
Contrary to the name, general surgery is quite specialized. It relates to treating ailments of the esophagus and related organs; abdomen; breast, skin, and soft tissue; and endocrine system.[1] General surgery offerings continue to evolve and change as new procedures are developed. Less invasive surgical approaches have the potential to...
The neurovascular device market in the U.S. is expected to hit $1.07 billion in 2027 – up from $946.15 million in 2019 –according to a report from Allied Market Research. This encompasses embolization devices, revascularization devices, thrombectomy devices, embolic protection devices, and accessory devices for disease classifications including aneurysms (which...
Sports and other physical activities contribute to many injuries annually. Per 2019 statistics from the National Safety Council (NSC), there were nearly three million sports recreation-related injuries in the U.S. that year alone that required treatment in hospital emergency rooms. Exercise accounted for the most (468,000 injuries), followed by cycling...
Biomedical textiles are gaining significant momentum for use in medical devices to facilitate less invasive surgical procedures. Today, implantable biomedical textiles play a role in a wide range of products spanning orthopedics, cardiovascular, general surgery, sports medicine, surgical robotics – and many other applications. But despite their growing popularity, there...
