Innovation Drives Us: A look into Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division

Loos and Company was built on innovation – it’s in our nature. With the creation of the Medical Technologies Division, our mission is to manufacture the highest quality strand, cable, and wire specifically for the medical industry. We are focused on quality and performance above all and we continue to innovate and improve our products and processes.

Last fall, we announced our ability to draw wire as fine as .001”. As you can imagine, drawing wire this fine came with its own unique set of challenges, but with each challenge, our team rose to the occasion. We are now able to package this fine wire on anything from a 30mm Steeger Bobbin to a DIN100 spool (dependent upon the diameter and quantity of course).But the innovation didn’t stop there.

In March, we announced that we obtained ourISO13485 certification. This meant going through a rigorous process of evaluating our internal tools and processes to determine whether they were compliant with ISO 13485 standards. Establishing a strong quality system was vital to our growing business and we are happy to say we emerged a better organization because of it. But the innovation didn’t stop there.

Since March, we have made the commitment to purchase additional cleaning equipment. Through the purchase of in-line cleaners, we will be able to deliver the cleanest products available in the market. We have also started multiple R&D projects to look at the possibility of expanding our product line as well as our available alloys. With these newest additions to our medical facility, we will continue to exceed our customers’ expectations.

All of these innovations will be on display in our booth, 2515, at MD&M Minneapolis September 21-22. Stop by and see us to learn more or download the catalog to learn more today. Or contact us today and we will get back to you ASAP.

Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division will be exhibiting at MD&M Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 29-30, 2014. MD&M Minneapolis is your direct access to hundreds of industry-leading suppliers, the latest products & technology, unlimited networking opportunities, comprehensive educational content, and so much more. Use the link below to register for a free exhibitor hall pass and specify Source Code “GP” during registration.

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Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division produces wire and cable solutions to support medical device manufacturers. We provide the best value in medical wire and cable products through high quality and prompt delivery with competitive pricing.

We manufacture wire and stranded products which represent the latest in design and production technology for products used in advanced surgical procedures. Our fully integrated wire drawing facility maintains the strictest quality standards to ensure our customers receive the precision products they require, each and every time.

If you would like to receive more information regarding our medical capabilities, please contact us or leave a comment on this blog and we will get back to you.

The growing advancements in medical devices have allowed for many conventional procedures to be replaced with minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). MIS allow skillful surgeons the ability to operate with less injury to body resulting in quicker recovery times, shorter hospitalizations, less pain, and improved cosmetic results. In these state-of-the-art surgeries, it is customary for sophisticated medical devices, or even robotic machinery, to be used to assist the surgeon.

When a surgeon is performing an MIS, they are likely to make several small incisions that effectively reduce overall tissue damage. Once the incision is made, a miniature camera is placed through a trocar allowing the surgical team an improved, magnified visual of the procedure on a monitor. Then, highly specialized endoscopes and specialty tools are inserted to perform the actual procedure. This is where Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division comes into play.

We manufacture the highest quality medical wire and endoscopic cables right here in our facility in Pomfret, CT. Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division can make cables in a variety of constructions and sizes to match the requirements of the device used or the procedure being performed.

The strength and flexibility provided by Loos’ stranded medical cables gives surgeons the precision and flexibility needed in these, and many other medical procedures. With sizes ranging from .006” up to .047”, we can meet just about any size requirement you may have. In addition to a wide range of sizes, Loos and Company can manufacture wire or cable in many different materials.

Before undergoing any surgical procedure, it is very common patients to research the surgeon, the facility, and even the side effects of said procedure. However, what they may not consider are the tools the surgeon may be using in the Operating Room. We are dedicated to easing every patient concern through ensuring the highest quality of our products.

If you have an application where you think our medical grade cable or wire could be used, please contact us or submit an inquiry. We are able to send sample material so that you can see the quality of our work before you place the order.

Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division manufactures ELASTICORE® medical extrusion core wire as a replacement for the copper and clad copper products currently available to medical tubing extruders. ELASTICORE® will help reduce the cost of R&D and production by reducing minimum purchase requirements, decreasing lead times, and eliminating the potential for clad material contamination in both the braiding/coiling operations and the extrusion process.

ELASTICORE® wire can help you achieve a reduction in overall cost. Silver clad and tin clad copper tends to be more expensive than the stainless steel our ELASTICORE® wire is made out of. We can provide small minimum runs of material, even for custom sizes! It has been our experience that the reductions in R&D costs have been a huge added benefit for our customers and make Loos and Company stand out from the competition.

Our customers find that buying their core wire through Loos and Company reduces their lead time. With over 50 years of experience in the wire manufacturing industry, we have developed a robust stocking program in order to keep a large inventory. It is our commitment to you to make sure we have a wide range of sizes and materials in stock to turn your order around as quickly as possible, decreasing production time for custom sizes.

ELASTICORE® is proven to eliminate the potential of contamination, which is common with silver clad or tin clad copper. Being composed of two separate metals, silver and copper or tin and copper, bi-metallics increase the potential of flaking. Flaking leads to debris within the tubing and damaged equipment or tooling. As stainless steel is a solid material, we have found that ELASTICORE® eliminates any potential for flaking.

ELASTICORE® is available in various diameters ranging from 0.006” to 0.100” in either a bright or matte finish. In addition, our core wire has an elongation profile that exceeds 30% and deforms similar to copper.

If our ELASTICORE® product sounds like it could meet the needs of your application, please contact us today and we will work with you to get you the exact product you are looking for.

And don’t forget! If you’re attending MD&M Minneapolis October 29-30 stop by booth 1453 and talk to one of our product experts about all of our medical wire and cable capabilities.