Electrophysiology Devices: Streamlining EP And PFA Development

The electrophysiology (EP) device market is rapidly expanding, driven by the need to treat conditions such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as the fastest-growing therapy, offering improved safety and efficacy compared to traditional methods like cryoablation and radio frequency ablation. Catheters integrating ablation, mapping, and diagnostic features are highly complex, requiring a wide range of precision components.

To succeed, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) must balance innovation, regulatory approvals, and speed to market. Partnering with multi-component suppliers helps streamline this process by consolidating sourcing, ensuring component compatibility, and reducing logistical and quality risks. Unlike relying on multiple vendors, a primary supplier can oversee material selection, dimensional optimization, and design for manufacturability while also supporting redundancy strategies when necessary.

Multi-component suppliers also contribute valuable engineering insight, recommending design or material adjustments that improve performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness early in development. Rapid prototyping and collaborative iteration further accelerate innovation while maintaining quality.

Nordson MEDICAL exemplifies this role by offering a wide range of catheter components — from tubing and liners to balloons, heat shrinks, and nitinol elements — all supported by dedicated Centers of Excellence. Their investments in advanced manufacturing, capacity, and environmentally responsible processes enhance both scalability and sustainability.

Ultimately, selecting an experienced multi-component partner reduces operational complexity, stabilizes supply chains, and enables faster, more reliable development of next-generation EP and PFA devices, aligning with OEMs’ needs for speed, quality, and long-term success.