Intravascular Thermography System Design

Expertise: Product Design and Development

Client Snapshot

Volcano Intravascular Thermography

Thermastar™ for Volcano Therapeutics – Intravascular thermography device for research. This system measures minute interior artery temperature changes and identifies areas where arterial plaque may form.

Rendered image of the intravascular thermography diagnostic system including the cart, monitor, catheter interface and controls.

We proved feasibility of the client’s proprietary arterial catheter, and based on that technology we developed a complete diagnostic system which could be used in a clinical setting. We designed a custom keyboard, the PC cart housing, a handheld controller, and the video-based GUI for the operating software. Our in-house team managed the manufacture of the rotomolded parts, controller and keyboards. We prototyped and assembled 10 fully operational units.

Close-up of the intravascular thermography catheter interface showing the sensor port, display screen and connection hardware.

Two technicians inspecting the assembled intravascular thermography diagnostic system on a wheeled cart in a lab setting.

Hand holding the handheld controller for the intravascular thermography system showing buttons and ergonomic grip.