Implantables

The Dexter Difference 

Dexter provides vertically integrated solutions with end-to-end capabilities from design to finished magnetic device assembly. We offer a comprehensive range of resources and expertise to help bring your minimally invasive devices and delivery systems to market. 

Design and Development 

Machining & Precision Components 

Finished Device Assembly 

Testing and Verification 

Dexter is one of the industry’s only end-to-end resources for turning implantable medical device concepts into commercial realities. Our holistic approach to product development enables us to design, test, manufacture and verify all the magnets and magnetic assemblies within the most complex implantable systems. We maintain a Class 10,000 (ISO 7) certified clean rooms to facilitate quick assembly of your minimally invasive device for pre-clinical studies. 

 

Capabilities

We offer decades of targeted expertise and manufacturing capabilities, including:
• Project Management: Follows Dexter’s Stage Gate Process
• Magnetic system design
• Human factor engineering to support usability studies
• Design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA)
• Precision machining and micro-mechanical engineering
• Assembly and testing capability
• Compliance and Certifications: ISO13485
• Biocompatible coatings and encapsulation: BarrierMax I and II, Gold, Titanium
• Supply chain management: Operationally integrated and responsive


Applications

Laparoscopic surgery
Artificial Heart
Blood Pump
Cochlear
Dental Implants
Implantable Drug pump
Endoscopy
GERD Device
Glaucoma Valve
Hearing Implant
Hydrocephalus valve
Mitral Valve
Neural Stimulator
Neuromodulation
Osteo Distraction
Cardiac Pacemaker
Pulmonary Assist Device
Retinal implant system
Seed magnet
Sleep Apnea
Steerable catheter
Tissue Expander
Vagus nerve stimulator


Magnetic Technologies

• Magnetic Sensing
• Holding Magnets
• Magnetic Couplings
• Motor Rotors
• Voice Coil Motors
• Wireless Charging and Data
• Magnetic Location
• Magnetic Bearings


Resources

White Papers
Technical Information