No matter how sleek the design or advanced the technology, medical devices don’t live in a bubble. They’re dropped, frozen, overused, submerged, sterilized, jostled, flexed, and sometimes asked to operate inside bodies that are, well, different than a textbook diagram.
This is why testing medical devices under extreme conditions isn’t optional; it’s essential. And rather than burdening your company with the cost and time of destroying numerous prototypes to cover every possible scenario, innovative companies are turning to simulation to do the heavy lifting. At AltaSim Technologies, we work collaboratively with your engineers to simulate how your devices will perform under every condition, the tougher the better.
Why Model for Extremes?
Medical devices face stress from two main fronts, external and internal extremes. External extremes include high temperatures (for sterilization), rough handling (shipping and storage), variable pressure (at altitude), and others. Internal extremes include fluid flow spikes, blood chemistry variability, organ movement, tissue swelling, long-term fatigue, and other unpredictable biological curveballs.
Through our experience at AltaSim Technologies, we have found that modeling these conditions helps:
- Identify performance thresholds
- Spot failure modes before they become field issues
- Meet regulatory expectations for durability and safety
- Build devices that thrive, not just survive, in the real world
How AltaSim Technologies Helps Clients Prepare for the Extreme
At AltaSim Technologies, we help medical device teams go beyond basic modeling. We specialize in creating simulations that stress-test devices against everything the world and the human body can throw at them. Our team of experienced engineers has modeled a wide range of scenarios, from high-heat sterilization cycles to balloon-burst pressures to mechanical fatigue in implantables. With our expertise in extreme-condition simulations, we know the edge cases. Using COMSOL Multiphysics modeling for complex scenarios, AltaSim Technologies never sticks to idealized inputs to give you the results you want to see. We combine thermal, mechanical, fluid, and electrical simulations to reflect real-world extremes. If your devices underperform under specific conditions, we help iterate on designs fast, before you ever build a new prototype. Our simulations don’t just highlight weaknesses. They propose solutions that enhance durability, safety, and usability. AltaSim Technologies engineers will collaborate with your team to translate extreme-condition simulations into documentation that meets FDA, PMA, or CE Mark submission requirements.
Pressure-Tested. Performance-Proven.
In the high-stakes world of medical devices, your product must do more than function. It must endure. Simulation provides a cost-effective and scientifically rigorous method to ensure your device withstands pressure (sometimes literally), helping you meet and exceed regulatory expectations.
At AltaSim Technologies, we help medical device developers simulate the extremes, so their innovations are ready for anything. With no lab coats singed in the process.