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Engineering & Development
- Design and development support
- Design for manufacturability
- Material and process evaluation
- Rapid prototyping
Catheter development & prototyping
Precision Catheter Development, Built Around Your Program
SharMed provides responsive engineering, prototyping, assembly, and pilot-build support for catheter-based medical devices. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we work closely with R&D teams, OEMs, and startups to move promising concepts toward manufacturable solutions.
Bay Area basedPrototype focusedBuilt for responsive collaboration
Current focusPrototype & pilot-stage programs
A closer way to build
A More Responsive Manufacturing Partner
Complex catheter projects benefit from hands-on attention, fast communication, practical engineering input, and quantities that can adapt as the design evolves.
SharMed is being built to stay close to its customers—bringing precision workmanship and direct collaboration to each development program without unnecessary organizational overhead.
01Precision first
Detail-minded assembly and evaluation.
02Cost conscious
Competitive domestic development support.
03Close collaboration
Direct, responsive technical communication.
Current capabilities
Purpose-Built Support for Early Device Development
From initial design input to inspected pilot builds, SharMed supports the practical work required to turn catheter concepts into physical, evaluable devices.
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Catheter Processing
- Reflow and lamination
- Tipping and flaring
- Thermal and adhesive bonding
- Marker-band placement
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Precision Assembly
- Catheter assembly
- Hub and handle assembly
- Component integration
- Pilot-build support
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Inspection & Delivery
- In-process inspection
- Dimensional and visual evaluation
- Functional testing support
- Packaging support
Every program is different. Specific requirements, available processes, materials, and acceptance needs are reviewed during the initial technical consultation.
Materials & technologies
Material Choices Informed by the Application
Representative materials and components may be evaluated or incorporated based on program requirements—not assumed as qualified production inventory.
PebaxNylonPolyurethanePTFE linersFEPPolyolefin heat shrinkStainless-steel braid & coilNitinol componentsRadiopaque marker bandsThermal, UV & adhesive bonding systems
Development workflow
From First Conversation to a More Buildable Device
A practical, collaborative process designed to create clarity—not bureaucracy.
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Project Discussion
Align on the device, development stage, requirements, quantities, and schedule.
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Technical Review
Review designs, materials, assembly risks, and manufacturability together.
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Prototype Plan
Define the build approach, fixtures, process steps, inspection points, and deliverables.
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Build & Evaluate
Assemble prototypes and assess workmanship, dimensions, and intended function.
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Refine & Scale
Apply build learnings and prepare the process for future pilot or expanded needs.
Areas of focus
Supporting Demanding Catheter-Based Programs
SharMed’s current focus spans early concept development through pilot-stage execution in three interventional areas.
Cardiovascular
Development support for catheter-based concepts requiring precise shaft, tip, and component integration.
Peripheral Vascular
Prototype and pilot-stage execution for devices navigating demanding vascular anatomies.
Structural Heart
Hands-on collaboration for complex catheter assemblies and controlled component placement.
Why SharMed
Focused Attention for Demanding Device Programs
SharMed is being built around technical responsiveness, direct collaboration, and disciplined execution—so teams have a capable partner close to the details that matter.
01Precision-focused workmanship
02Responsive communication
03Practical engineering collaboration
04Flexible prototype and pilot quantities
05Competitive domestic pricing
06Bay Area accessibility
07Support for complex catheter assemblies
08A foundation designed for future scalability
Quality approach
Quality Begins Before the Build
A thoughtful build starts with clear requirements, visible risks, and agreed acceptance criteria. SharMed’s quality mindset is centered on making those expectations practical and traceable throughout the work.
Clearly defined assembly requirements
Controlled work instructions
Project-appropriate material and component traceability
In-process inspection and defined acceptance criteria
Documented build observations and manufacturing risks
Continuous process refinement
Important context
SharMed is an early-stage organization developing its quality infrastructure. Certifications and regulatory registrations should not be implied unless formally obtained and verified.
NOWPrototypesPilot-stage programsEngineering support
Growth vision
Starting with Prototypes. Building Toward Scale.
SharMed’s current focus is early development, prototypes, and pilot-stage programs. This creates the practical foundation for disciplined, customer-informed growth.
Over time, the company intends to add the infrastructure, equipment, quality systems, and manufacturing capabilities needed to support clinical and production programs. Capabilities will expand as those elements are added and verified.
FUTURE DIRECTION
Built to support future growth into clinical and production programs.
Let’s build thoughtfully
Have a Catheter Program in Development?
Whether you are refining an early concept, preparing a first prototype, or looking for a more responsive assembly partner, SharMed would welcome the opportunity to learn about your program.
Start a conversation
Tell Us What You’re Working On
Share the non-confidential basics and we’ll begin with a focused discussion about fit, needs, and next steps.
PROJECT INQUIRIESprojects@sharmeddevices.com
LOCATIONSan Francisco Bay Area, California