Medical Device Development
Advancing Medical Innovation Through Trusted Tissue Solutions
Animal Biotech Industries, Inc. (ABI) partners with medical device manufacturers to provide ethically sourced, high-quality porcine tissues tailored for device testing, validation, and training. Our materials simulate real-life biological conditions, helping your team build better, safer, and more effective medical technologies.
How ABI Supports the Medical Device Industry
- Expert-Guided Tissue Selection: ABI works closely with engineers and R&D teams to recommend the most appropriate tissue type, size, and condition for each unique device application. From cardiovascular to orthopedic devices, our expert consultation ensures you’re testing under conditions that mirror human anatomy as closely as possible, improving data accuracy and product reliability.
- High-Fidelity Testing Models: Porcine tissue closely replicates the texture, elasticity, and structural complexity of human tissues, making it an ideal model for preclinical testing, design validation, and surgical simulation. ABI’s materials help teams evaluate product performance, durability, and biocompatibility in a realistic, cost-effective, and ethical manner.
- Tailored Preparation & Shipping Options: Whether you require whole organs, tissue blocks, or custom-cut specimens, ABI prepares materials to your exact specifications. We also offer flexible shipping options using eco-friendly packaging designed to maintain tissue integrity during transit. Fast turnaround and reliable logistics ensure your project stays on schedule.
Why Medical Device Companies Trust ABI
35+ Years of Experience
Scientifically Trained Team
Ethically Sourced Animal Tissue
Reliable Shipping in the US and Canada
Explore Our Available Tissues
We offer a wide range of porcine biological materials suitable for medical device research and testing.
What Our Clients Say
Our Team
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in laboratory science, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. ABI is more than a supplier—we’re a service partner you can trust.
Leadership Highlights
- Deborah Shepherd, CEO & President – Certified Lab Animal Technician with decades of industry experience.
- Dr. Gary Brubaker, CEO Emeritus & Founder – Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology and scientific advisor.
- Dr. Michael Pierdon, Staff Veterinarian – Swine health expert ensuring compliance and tissue quality.
- Brendan Lederach, Operations Manager – Oversees fulfillment and logistics with precision.
Tissue Quality & Delivery You Can Rely On
We harvest and prepare each specimen with scientific precision. Tissue is chilled immediately to 35–37°F after harvest and shipped in climate-controlled containers to maintain biological integrity.
Shipping & Logistics Highlights
- FedEx First and Priority Overnight and UPS Overnight service
- Private courier available for sensitive or urgent deliveries
- Same-day and next-morning delivery options
- Real-time tracking and contingency planning
- Reusable, eco-conscious containers
Whether you’re working with vascular models, implant prototypes, or device training stations, ABI ensures your tissue arrives on time and in the condition you need.
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
All tissue processing is performed in our dedicated laboratory at ABI headquarters in Pennsylvania. Purpose-built for biological sample preparation, our facility features:
- Sterile, climate-controlled environments
- Dedicated spaces for dissection and packaging
- High-volume daily processing capabilities
- Integrated storage and fast-turnaround logistics
- Scientific oversight at every stage
We maintain strict handling protocols from harvest to shipment, ensuring anatomical and physiological accuracy in every specimen we deliver.
Advanced Tissue Preparation Capabilities
Our custom tissue services help you meet exact study requirements—from benchtop testing to surgical simulations.
Specialized Services:
- Organ and vessel cannulation
- Tissue blocks for device trials
- Whole or partial organ prep
- Vascular flushing and cleaning
- Custom dissection for procedural sequencing
- Tissue perfusion with biofluids
ABI delivers tissue solutions built for real-world performance evaluation and training.
Frequently Asked Questions: Medical Device Support
ABI’s biological materials can be used to test a wide range of medical devices, including cardiovascular implants, orthopedic tools, surgical meshes, wound care products, dental implants, and more. Our expert team can help select the right tissue to match your device’s intended application.
Porcine tissue closely mimics the structure, density, and biomechanical properties of human tissue. This makes it an excellent model for simulating human anatomy during product development, allowing for realistic, accurate testing without using live human or animal models.
Yes — ABI specializes in custom harvesting and preparation. We can supply whole organs, tissue blocks, or customized sections based on your device’s testing protocols. We also accommodate requests for fresh, frozen, or preserved tissue depending on your needs.
Absolutely. ABI has been a trusted partner in biomedical research since 1990. All our tissues are ethically sourced, and our processes align with best practices in scientific integrity and animal welfare.
We offer fast turnaround times and flexible shipping to ensure your research stays on schedule. Depending on your location and tissue requirements, we can often fulfill and ship orders within 24–48 hours.
Yes. We work with clients on both short-term and long-term projects and can establish ongoing supply agreements to ensure consistency throughout your development cycle.
Let’s Build the Future of Medicine Together
Our mission is to support your innovations that improve human health. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your next medical device project.
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