MEDICOIL, R&L Spring Company Company Profile

MICRO-PRECISION COIL AND FORMED WIRE PRODUCTS FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY

• Specialized, complex parts and sub-assemblies
• Extreme diameter and length capabilities
• All implantable and surgical grade materials

Medicoil is a specialized manufacturer of micro-precision coiled and formed wire products for the medical device industry. Components and sub-assemblies are produced according to the most exacting customer specifications. Unique, challenging applications are our specialty.

More than three generations of industry experience and a desire to creatively develop the optimal solution for difficult applications has earned Medicoil preferred-supplier status among some of the world's leading medical device companies.

Our consistently reliable, quality components are used in critical lifesaving products the world over.

Decades of industry expertise, coupled with significant investment in leading state-of-the-art technology, new modern facilities and significant capacity, today makes Medicoil a valuable resource.

CORE CAPABILITIES

Medicoil offers an ever-expanding range of wire forming and winding capabilities that have been under continuous development and refinement since 1972:

• Medical coiling, winding, and forming
• Coiled products include springs and multifilars
• Helices – pacing and fastening
• Wire forms
• Precision Swiss Screw Machining
• Defibrillator and catheter coils
• Torque cables
• Ancillary processes like laser welding, ablation, centerless grinding, taper grinding
• Materials – all implantable and surgical grade alloys
• Precision and quality – ISO:13485 certified

DIFFICULT APPLICATIONS

• Advanced engineering resources
• Technically astute at developing micro-precision coiling and wire forming solutions

Customers rely on Medicoil's experienced team of research and development engineers to collaborate in the early stages of product development, drawing upon our knowledge of specialized materials and advanced production techniques. Our capable technical staff can assist you in the development and design of your most challenging projects from concept through production, offering design and production versatility others may lack the experience or technical capability to provide.

Often times, we'll recommend a common sense, cost-saving process that can result in a more effective product you can confidently bring to market.

RAPID PROTOTYPING / QUICK TURN CAPABILITY

• Responsive R&D department and fully equipped in-house tooling

Medicoil is prepared to respond with quick turn, rapid prototype technology allowing you to test components, designs, and features under real conditions giving you the confidence and safety required to launch new products quickly. Our micro-precision prototypes are identical to the finished product.

In-house tooling design and dedicated production equipment is utilized to identify the optimum, most reliable and cost-effective process from prototype to production. By being involved in the early stages, we can enhance manufacturing efficiencies using any type of material desired while reducing lead times and assuring highest quality.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Medicoil is ISO:13485 Certified and prepared to comply with all government regulations and standards. All employees actively contribute to our process for continuous improvement. From inspection of raw materials, to manufacturing excellence, in-process and final inspection, quality is assured.

Permanent ISO-7 clean room in house.

TESTING AND FINAL INSPECTION

Medicoil uses calibrated state-of-the-art inspection and measuring equipment. Strict internal practice and adherence to customer requirements determine the appropriate levels of verification.

Tensile testing is used to verify wire or weld strength and determine properties of elongation and break-point. Other testing procedures such as flexibility and dimensional accuracy are also employed.

Automated, computer controlled equipment, testing and inspection with high powered microscopes, and sophisticated process controls assure dependable, safe products for the most specialized applications.

TRACEABILITY & VALIDATION

In-process control guarantees consistency and minimum variation with complete documentation and traceability. Documentation including manufacturing lots, production records, process parameters, product control records, raw material samples, test reports, and certifications are maintained.

Application documentation and process validation are performed according to customer requirements and to our own stringent internal standards.

CLEANING AND PACKAGING

Many methods including aqueous and solvent ultrasonic cleaning are utilized. Your sensitive precision medical components are delivered in contamination-free, specialized protective packaging according to your custom specifications.

TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT

• State-of-the-art capabilities and value-added services all under one roof

Medicoil continuously invests in the latest, cutting-edge technical equipment offering robust support capabilities. Custom built, state-of-the-art CNC coiling, laser welding, highly precise forming, helix grinding, and winding machines are uniquely designed to maximize productivity and meet strict quality assurance requirements. We also offer in-house machining and secondary sub-assembly operations.

PRODUCTION FACILITY

Medicoil's clean, modern 55,000 sq. ft. production facility includes HEPA filtering systems, environmental monitoring of temperature, humidity, cleanliness of work areas, and strict in-process controls systems for our highly trained workforce to produce consistent precision products.