Microcatheters & Access Sheaths
Micro Expertise That Makes Macro Impact
At Intricon, we don’t just manufacture microcatheters and access sheaths—we help bring next-generation therapies to life. With engineering-led innovation, deep micro medical expertise, and a fully unified development ecosystem, we build devices that navigate the most complex anatomy with precision, reliability, and control.
Built for Precision, Designed for Scalability
Customized Catheter and Sheath Capabilities
We deliver ultra-precise, thin-wall extrusions for:
- Microcatheters
- Aspiration catheters
- Balloon catheters
- Stent delivery systems with steerable or deflectable shafts
We solve complexity through custom shaft designs, including:
- Multi-lumen constructions
- Reinforced layering
- Co-extruded materials
Every element is designed with manufacturability, integration, and clinical impact in mind.
Microcatheters That Navigate with Confidence
We think like engineers and build like inventors. Our microcatheters are engineered for:
- Controlled, predictable navigation
- High flexibility with torque response
- Balloon catheters
- Seamless compatibility with interventional platforms
Tailored to your device and your clinical goals, our designs ensure consistency in every procedure.
Access Sheaths That Simplify Every Step
Intricon’s sheath solutions are developed with care, not just capability. Built for:
- Kink resistance under stress
- Secure positioning
- Minimal insertion trauma
We support sheath configurations across cardiovascular, neurovascular, and peripheral use cases, always designed for ease-of-use and patient safety.
Advancing What’s Possible in Minimally Invasive Care
Smaller, smarter therapies demand devices that deliver with precision and reliability. Our technologies support:
• Targeted drug delivery
• Embolization
• Diagnostic and therapeutic ablation
By improving navigability, reducing procedure time, and supporting faster recovery, we help you bring the next generation of care to life.
Unified Engineering and Manufacturing from Day One
Intricon unites design, prototyping, and manufacturing in a single agile ecosystem. We provide full-lifecycle support through:
• Design for manufacturability
• Rapid prototyping and testing
• Micro molding, automated assembly, and validation
Fewer handoffs, fewer delays, and full accountability—from concept to commercialization.
Materials That Align with Purpose and Performance
Our material expertise is grounded in real-world clinical and manufacturing demands. We select and process biocompatible materials to achieve:
• Trackability and responsiveness
• Structural strength with flexibility
• Consistent performance across use environments
We balance function, form, and feasibility—always with scalability in mind.
Scalable Production for Complex Device Needs
Whether you’re launching a new device or scaling production globally, Intricon delivers:
• Automated high-precision assembly
• Repeatable, validated manufacturing processes
• A global footprint for on-time, on-quality delivery
Big enough to deliver. Small enough to care. Built to evolve with you.
Partnership That Goes Beyond the Brief
We treat your product like it’s our own. With white-glove service and inventive problem-solving, we collaborate closely to deliver precision-built solutions that perform at scale. Our teams are responsive, accountable, and personally committed to your success.
Let’s build something that advances care together.
Micromedical Capabilities
With over 250 million components and assemblies produced per year, we partner with industry-leading medical device companies to build world-class products that improve people’s lives.
Custom EM Sensors & Assemblies
What we do: Custom electromagnetic sensor designs to address EM performance and size requirements.
Why it matters: Meet induction, resistance, sensitivity, and localization goals while seamlessly integrating within interventional devices.
Precision Molding
What we do: Fully-automated high-volume capabilities, best-in-class needle and insert molding capabilities
Why it matters: Reduces assembly steps, speeds up timelines, and lowers costs for efficient market entry.
Microelectronics
What we do: Microelectronic assembly and circuit design, incorporating ultra-fine pitch circuits with components down to 01005.
Why it matters: Improve performance, reduce cost, and scale efficiently.
Polymer and Metal 3D Printing
What we do: We manufacture high-precision additives for both polymer and metal components.
Why it matters: Accelerates development timelines, reduces material waste, and enables design for intricate medical device components.
Automation
What we do: Design and integrate custom automation into our processes and workflow.
Why it matters: Reduces assembly steps, speeds up timelines, and lowers costs for efficient market entry.
Microcatheters and Access Sheaths
What we do: Precision-engineered microcatheters and access sheaths designed for enhanced navigation, trackability, and compatibility with interventional devices.
Why it matters: Improves procedural efficiency, ensures patient safety, and supports next-gen minimally invasive medical treatments.
What Our Customers Are Saying
I feel lucky to have had such a great supplier for the past 3 years. We accomplished so much together, and I am very appreciative of Intricon’s hard work and commitment to us. Their collaboration and support, especially during the rough times, did not go unnoticed.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Leading Medtech Company
Intricon was identified as our component supplier based on their reputation in the medical device industry, over molding capability, ISO-8 clean room manufacturing capacity, automation ability, and the expertise offered by their team. As an Intricon client, you immediately understand that they are a multifaceted supplier with systems designed to support the full breadth of medical device manufacturing, ranging from material sourcing to finished device assembly, packaging, and labeling.
External Manufacturing, Associate Director
Medical Therapeutics Company
Since the onset of our partnership, Intricon has applied their extensive engineering knowledge and Quality Systems rigor to ensure the components manufactured will be of the highest quality and comply with the associated FDA and ISO requirements. Intricon’s staff are truly what makes the company so impressive and such a valued partner as illustrated via organization of project teams, effective inter and intra organizational communication, strong root cause investigations, and unsurpassed medical device manufacturing knowledge.
Associate Director, External Manufacturing
Gastrointestinal Enzyme-Based Product Company