Cito Medical
Cito Medical specializes in the rapid development and manufacturing of medical devices and life science instruments. With a focus on innovation, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance, the company offers comprehensive services from product design and engineering to manufacturing and regulatory support. Their mission is to deliver life-changing technologies efficiently and reliably, leveraging in-house facilities and a team of experienced engineers.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Cito Medical
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Products
Adaptable microfluidics consumable (rotary valve cartridge)
A consumable cartridge incorporating a rotary valve mechanism for automated fluid handling in portable DNA detection and microfluidic instruments; designed for high-volume manufacturability.
Portable DNA detection device (development project)
Engineering and prototyping support for a portable DNA detection instrument, including mechanical, electrical, and consumable integration.
Biotech instrument (laboratory device project)
Design and development of bench-top laboratory instruments and biotech devices including enclosure, thermal and mechanical subsystems, and assembly-ready documentation.
Intraosseous IV delivery device (development project)
Engineering and industrial design work for an intraosseous IV access device, including usability and manufacturing support.
Integrated Nano-Technologies Portable DNA Detection Device
Portable device for DNA detection applications.
Integrated Nano-Technologies Palladium
Palladium component or system developed by Integrated Nano-Technologies.
Adaptable microfluidics consumable (rotary valve cartridge)
A consumable cartridge incorporating a rotary valve mechanism for automated fluid handling in portable DNA detection and microfluidic instruments; designed for high-volume manufacturability.
Portable DNA detection device (development project)
Engineering and prototyping support for a portable DNA detection instrument, including mechanical, electrical, and consumable integration.
Biotech instrument (laboratory device project)
Design and development of bench-top laboratory instruments and biotech devices including enclosure, thermal and mechanical subsystems, and assembly-ready documentation.
Intraosseous IV delivery device (development project)
Engineering and industrial design work for an intraosseous IV access device, including usability and manufacturing support.
Integrated Nano-Technologies Portable DNA Detection Device
Portable device for DNA detection applications.
Integrated Nano-Technologies Palladium
Palladium component or system developed by Integrated Nano-Technologies.
Services
Mechanical design, simulation (FEA/CFD), materials selection, mechanisms, DFM, tooling and fixtures, thermal systems, and documentation compliant with ISO 13485.
Embedded system design, analog/RF and power electronics, PCB layout, signal processing, controls, and IEC 60601-aware electrical design.
Software architecture, embedded firmware, communication protocols, GUI development, software validation, and mobile app integration for device connectivity.
Ergonomic product design, usability studies, GUI design, labeling, and user-centered risk assessment to support safe and intuitive device use.
In-house prototyping using 3D printers, CNC machining, laser cutting, and small injection molding; rapid iteration cycles to accelerate design validation.
QMS development and maintenance, regulatory strategy and submissions, mock inspections, CAPA, and documentation to support ISO 13485 and applicable regulations.
Mechanical design, simulation (FEA/CFD), materials selection, mechanisms, DFM, tooling and fixtures, thermal systems, and documentation compliant with ISO 13485.
Embedded system design, analog/RF and power electronics, PCB layout, signal processing, controls, and IEC 60601-aware electrical design.
Software architecture, embedded firmware, communication protocols, GUI development, software validation, and mobile app integration for device connectivity.
Ergonomic product design, usability studies, GUI design, labeling, and user-centered risk assessment to support safe and intuitive device use.
In-house prototyping using 3D printers, CNC machining, laser cutting, and small injection molding; rapid iteration cycles to accelerate design validation.
QMS development and maintenance, regulatory strategy and submissions, mock inspections, CAPA, and documentation to support ISO 13485 and applicable regulations.
Expertise Areas
- Product design and development for medical and life-science devices
- Rapid prototyping and iterative design
- Microfluidics and consumable cartridge development
- Injection molding and tooling programs
Key Technologies
- 3D printing (FDM, SLA, PolyJet)
- CNC machining (including 5-axis)
- Injection molding and multi-cavity tooling
- Microfluidics design and modeling
News & Updates
Details about the UV Nano-Pulse Laser technology and its applications in micro-machining, medical, and biotech industries.
An article emphasizing the importance of rapid prototyping and iteration in medical and biotech device development.
Guidance on hiring product development firms and the importance of a Product Requirements Document (PRD).
Details about the UV Nano-Pulse Laser technology and its applications in micro-machining, medical, and biotech industries.
An article emphasizing the importance of rapid prototyping and iteration in medical and biotech device development.
Guidance on hiring product development firms and the importance of a Product Requirements Document (PRD).