Medical Device Manufacturer Chooses Complete Filter Solution

When a medical device manufacturer needed a variety of air filters for patient-care technologies, Duraflow Industries delivered. The company, an industry leader in medical compression therapies and thermal management solutions, has partnered with Duraflow since 2007 for value-added manufacturing that supports numerous design changes across multiple part sizes.

Duraflow Industries also provides the medical device manufacturer with reliable component sourcing, precision die-cutting, and expert assembly. The Cleveland, Ohio area filter manufacturer even works with an independent laboratory that offers airflow testing services. For the medical device company, working with Duraflow means getting a complete solution to design and manufacturing challenges.

Value-Added Manufacturing

Medical devices that incorporate thermal and compression technologies are used in post-operative, rehabilitative therapies. They can be used in healthcare facilities or at-home settings to treat conditions such as vascular, arterial, or lymphatic insufficiency. These medical devices require safe, effective filters that support quality manufacturing and meet product lifecycle requirements.  

Duraflow supplies the medical device manufacturer with air filters in six different sizes. The filter frames and wire mesh are made of aluminum, a strong, lightweight metal that’s sustainable because it’s recyclable. Some of the air filters also require a specialized foam. This low out-gassing elastomer is more expensive than off-the-shelf materials and requires custom fabrication that can maximize material yields.

Through its strategic supplier network, Duraflow can source this specialty foam in cost-effective quantities. The filter manufacturer then uses precision die-cutting to achieve tolerances as tight as 5/1000th of an inch. Expert in-house assembly produces quick-turn prototypes and production volumes in various part sizes. Duraflow also adds value through short lead times and on-time shipments.

Airflow Testing and Support for Innovation

Duraflow’s value-added manufacturing doesn’t end there. To support the medical device manufacturer’s airflow testing requirements, Duraflow submits sample filters to a third-party laboratory. The test results are documented and provide independent proof that the filters will perform as required. Because medical device designs can change, Duraflow’s relationship with the lab is an important link in the supply chain.

Duraflow Industries is a dependable, flexible manufacturing partner that adds value through reliable component sourcing, precision manufacturing, expert assembly, quick-turn prototyping, and on-time deliveries.  Through its long-term relationship with the medical device manufacturer, Duraflow demonstrates the continued value it provides to the electronics and healthcare industries. The filter manufacturer also shows how the right supply chain partner can strengthen innovative product designs.

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