Neuro Thrombectomy device development

This 4 month project will establish Sensible Vascular’s first formalized, quality-system-aligned benchtop performance evaluation framework for its thrombectomy catheter and stent retriever system. The project will focus on developing, validating, and documenting five foundational test methods—trackability, tensile strength, torquability, device–device interaction, and reliability—guided by FDA recommendations, ISO 13485 design control principles, relevant literature, and industry best practices. The intern will define measurable performance requirements, design and validate test setups, execute structured testing on internal prototypes and benchmark devices, and generate reproducible comparative datasets. All methods and results will be captured within a design history framework to ensure traceability and regulatory alignment. Upon completion, the company will possess validated test protocols and benchmark data that reduce development risk and support future preclinical and commercialization planning.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kenneth Owen

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Partner:

Sensible Vascular

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

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