Treatment focus
Finetech Medical is an implanted medical device technology company delivering specialist products that reduce infections and improve the quality of life for many people around the world. Having a background in spinal injury bladder control treatment, Finetech Medical also produces new implanted devices to meet clinical needs.
History
In 1972, Professor Giles Brindley, proposed a new approach to artificially control the human bladder using electrical stimulation. The need to find a commercial manufacturer for the implanted bladder stimulator was entrusted to David G Keeling of Finetech Ltd based in Welwyn Garden City, UK. In 1982, after Finetech’s careful engineering for production, the company delivered the first commercial Finetech-Brindley bladder stimulator. In 1993 a new company, Finetech Medical Ltd., was established to focus solely on manufacturing implantable devices within dedicated clean room and production facilities.
In 1996 the company entered into a business agreement with NeuroControl Corp. who were to distribute the Finetech Brindley system worldwide, rebranded as the Vocare bladder stimulator. NeuroControl Corp., based in Cleveland, USA withdrew from the market in 2001.
From 2000, the company increased design and development activity, creating new and novel implanted devices for specialist applications and trials. One of these devices, the STIMuSTEP, was commercialised and awarded the CE mark in 2004.
Today, Finetech Medical remains the only UK based company designing and manufacturing long-term implantable nerve and muscle stimulators that restore function after neurological injury. To date, there are over 3,000 people who are already benefiting from our devices worldwide.
Why deal with us
Finetech Medical has over 25 years experience producing long-term active implants. Our long history, qualified products and good reputation ensure our products are well accepted and popular worldwide. The challenges encountered with varied national regulatory systems are guided by our practical knowledge of product design and manufacturing process controls. These controls feature robust verification, validation and risk management activities that are defined by the quality management system for medical devices ISO13485:2003. The implanted devices conform to the EU active implantable directive AIMD90/385/EEC and accessories are made to conform to the medical device directive MDD93/42/EEC.
This is where it happens
Our implanted devices are entirely manufactured within the purpose built clean room at our premises in Welwyn Garden City; the materials being sourced from recognised EU and US companies.
We are accredited to the requirements of ISO13485:2003, a comprehensive management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. Further market specific regulatory requirements meet 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation for Medical Devices sold into the United States
Recommendations
Please take a look at the case studies that some of our customers have given highlighting the effect on their lives and the benefits they now enjoy.
Our service
Finetech Medical takes great pride in the after sales support it provides.
Please browse our website to find out more about the products and solutions that we offer.
We appreciate the interest you have shown in our company and we hope that we can be of assistance to you in the future.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. We have a very friendly and efficient customer services team who will be more than happy to assist you with any queries.
Treatment focus
Finetech Medical is an implanted medical device technology company delivering specialist products that reduce infections and improve the quality of life for many people around the world. Having a background in spinal injury bladder control treatment, Finetech Medical also produces new implanted devices to meet clinical needs.
History
In 1972, Professor Giles Brindley, proposed a new approach to artificially control the human bladder using electrical stimulation. The need to find a commercial manufacturer for the implanted bladder stimulator was entrusted to David G Keeling of Finetech Ltd based in Welwyn Garden City, UK. In 1982, after Finetech’s careful engineering for production, the company delivered the first commercial Finetech-Brindley bladder stimulator. In 1993 a new company, Finetech Medical Ltd., was established to focus solely on manufacturing implantable devices within dedicated clean room and production facilities.
In 1996 the company entered into a business agreement with NeuroControl Corp. who were to distribute the Finetech Brindley system worldwide, rebranded as the Vocare bladder stimulator. NeuroControl Corp., based in Cleveland, USA withdrew from the market in 2001.
From 2000, the company increased design and development activity, creating new and novel implanted devices for specialist applications and trials. One of these devices, the STIMuSTEP, was commercialised and awarded the CE mark in 2004.
Today, Finetech Medical remains the only UK based company designing and manufacturing long-term implantable nerve and muscle stimulators that restore function after neurological injury. To date, there are over 3,000 people who are already benefiting from our devices worldwide.
Why deal with us
Finetech Medical has over 25 years experience producing long-term active implants. Our long history, qualified products and good reputation ensure our products are well accepted and popular worldwide. The challenges encountered with varied national regulatory systems are guided by our practical knowledge of product design and manufacturing process controls. These controls feature robust verification, validation and risk management activities that are defined by the quality management system for medical devices ISO13485:2003. The implanted devices conform to the EU active implantable directive AIMD90/385/EEC and accessories are made to conform to the medical device directive MDD93/42/EEC.
This is where it happens
Our implanted devices are entirely manufactured within the purpose built clean room at our premises in Welwyn Garden City; the materials being sourced from recognised EU and US companies.
We are accredited to the requirements of ISO13485:2003, a comprehensive management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices. Further market specific regulatory requirements meet 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation for Medical Devices sold into the United States
Recommendations
Please take a look at the case studies that some of our customers have given highlighting the effect on their lives and the benefits they now enjoy.
Our service
Finetech Medical takes great pride in the after sales support it provides.
Please browse our website to find out more about the products and solutions that we offer.
We appreciate the interest you have shown in our company and we hope that we can be of assistance to you in the future.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. We have a very friendly and efficient customer services team who will be more than happy to assist you with any queries.