Quasar Medical, a manufacturer of complex minimally invasive medical devices, announces the acquisition of Ridgeback Technologies, an innovator in the design, development, and manufacture of catheter balloons. Known for its expertise in rapidly designing and producing a wide range of specialized balloons and the assembly of full balloon catheters, Ridgeback Technologies enhances Quasar Medical’s full-service device solutions, reinforcing our commitment to excellence, speed, and high-quality medical device manufacturing.
Backed by over 36 years of industry expertise, Quasar Medical has become the go-to partner for end-to-end manufacturing solutions for minimally invasive devices. By acquiring Ridgeback Technologies, Quasar is enhancing its ability to deliver customized balloon catheter solutions, accelerating time to market, scale-up efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Features of the acquisitions include:
- Adding Extensive On-Site Capabilities: From complete balloon design, development, prototyping, and assembly, including mold design and mold manufacture with CNC machining, extrusion, and injection molding capabilities.
- Rapid Lead Times: In-house design, development, and prototyping capabilities enable us to deliver high-quality catheter prototypes with unmatched turn-around times. This allows customers to move swiftly from concept to clinical application within very short timeframes.
- Quality and Assurance: Expanding cleanroom and controlled environments with ISO13485:2016.
