Surgical instrumentation

Reinventing the pacemaker

From innovation to reliable production

Toward a new generation of autonomous implants

The French startup Cairdac is developing ALPS™, an implantable pacemaker that incorporates patented technology to harvest the heart’s kinetic energy to power the device.

This concept paves the way for a new generation of pacemakers that are more self-sufficient and durable.

The device, which is implanted endoscopically, is currently undergoing preclinical testing, with promising results in terms of biocompatibility and performance.

THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGE

The development of a miniaturized active implant poses significant integration challenges.

The electronic, mechanical, and power components must be integrated into a very small space while ensuring reliability, hermetic sealing, and biocompatibility.

The transition to industrialization also requires the development of robust and reproducible manufacturing processes.

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OUR SUPPORT

The development of a miniaturized active implant poses significant integration challenges.

The electronic, mechanical, and power components must be integrated into a very small space while ensuring reliability, hermetic sealing, and biocompatibility.

The transition to industrialization also requires the development of robust and reproducible manufacturing processes.

Manufacture of a prototype medical device

THE RESULTS

Specialized tools and proven processes have been developed to ensure the precision, repeatability, and quality of the assemblies.

This approach aims to ensure a smooth transition to industrial-scale production and to establish the conditions for reliable, controlled mass production, while meeting the regulatory and economic requirements associated with active implants.

Production of batches for V&V (verification and validation)

Production of batches for First-in-Human (FIH) trials

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Expertise mobilized

Electronic card for Class III medical device
Mass production of active implants
Manufacture of a prototype medical device
Special processes
(laser welding, overmolding)
Manufacture of gastric balloons
Assembly in an ISO 7 cleanroom
Soldering of an electronic board for an ECMO device
Development of production tools
Cleanroom assembly of active implantable devices
Leak tests
Feasibility study for a medical device
Validation of manufacturing processes

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