Enabling steerability at the microscale: the significance of nitinol

Nitinol’s superelasticity and shape memory enable ultra-flexible, steerable micro-instruments that are transforming GI, vascular and neurovascular procedures, says Alleima. Your partner for life-changing medical solutions Article Enabling steerability at the microscale: the significance of nitinol Nitinol’s superelasticity and shape memory enable ultra-flexible, steerable micro-instruments that are transforming GI, vascular and neurovascular procedures, says Alleima. Steerability is a defining requirement in next-generation medical tools as minimally invasive procedures ramp up and expand applications. Gastrointestinal (GI), urological, cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures involve navigating the body’s most complex and delicate pathways, from the digestive tract to blood vessels and the brain. To treat…

Source: Medical Device Network