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Accelerating Innovation in Catheter Design And Prototype Development- A Conversation with Tommy Brodt from CathTeam

Accelerating Innovation in Catheter Design And Prototype Development- A Conversation with Tommy Brodt from CathTeam

MedTech Unboxed: Presented by Chamfr
25 min
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In this episode of MedTech Unboxed: Presented by Chamfr, I welcome Tommy to discuss the future of catheter design and prototype development. We dive into Tommy's journey from Apollo Medical to Inari Medical, where he designed life-saving thrombectomy devices. Tommy shares insights into his new venture, CathTeam, a hands-on training facility for catheter technologies. We explore the importance of understanding the fundamentals of catheter design, the challenges of design for manufacturability, and the complexities of working with new materials. Join us as we uncover how CathTeam aims to bridge the gap between design and practical application, offering certifications and maker space capabilities for engineers and technicians. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in accelerating innovation in medical device engineering.