Graham Engineering this week said it is speeding up processes to deliver extruders to the market place to address ventilator shortages. The York, Pa.-based company said it is accelerating the delivery of its Ultra Extruders because of a spike in production by medical tubing manufacturers. "In the past three weeks, we have seen a strong uptick … [Read more...] about Graham Engineering ramps up extrusion production to address ventilator shortages amid COVID-19
What is medical tubing used for?
Medical tubing allows clinicians to administer fluid and or even devices — as well as potentially allow for gas flow. And that's just the beginning. Common applications of medical tubing include ventilators and IVs, but tubing also finds uses supporting access devices and as a delivery method for other devices. For example, tubing can be used to … [Read more...] about What is medical tubing used for?
PolyOne touts medical-grade Versaflex
PolyOne recently launched its medical-grade Versaflex HC BT218 for biopharmaceutical tubing applications. Versaflex features weldability, kink resistance and tensile strength performance that is comparable to silicone and TPEs, according to the company. The material is commercially available in the U.S. "We're excited to add the new Versaflex … [Read more...] about PolyOne touts medical-grade Versaflex
What is cardiac catheterization?
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a catheter is inserted into an artery or vein in the groin, neck or arm and threaded to the heart. Diagnostic tests can be performed using the catheter during catheterization, according to the Mayo Clinic. Coronary angioplasty and coronary stenting are also performed using cardiac … [Read more...] about What is cardiac catheterization?
FEP heat shrink medical tubing market to be worth $146 million in 2024
The fluorinated ethylene propylene heat shrink medical tubing market is slated to be worth $146 million by 2024, according to an analysis from Research and Markets. Research and Markets suggests the industry will expand at a revenue-based consumer annual growth rate of 7.2% over the next four years. The market was estimated at $103 million in … [Read more...] about FEP heat shrink medical tubing market to be worth $146 million in 2024
Qosina touts EnFit connectors for tubing ports
Qosina recently touted its line to EnFit connectors, caps and plugs for tubing ports. The line of connectors, caps and plugs, stopcocks, spikes and syringes is ISO 80369-3 standard and designed to improve patient safety and reduce small-bore misconnections used in liquid healthcare applications. EnFit connectors were designed using … [Read more...] about Qosina touts EnFit connectors for tubing ports
Tekni-Plex appoints global head of product marketing
Tekni-Plex Medical recently named Meg Henke as its global head of product marketing. Henke has worked with Tekni-Plex since 1996 as a technical service manager supporting sales and marketing for the company's Colorite product. She has also served as director of sales for the Americas and director of commercial business development. Prior to … [Read more...] about Tekni-Plex appoints global head of product marketing
Reflow Medical lands 510(k) for expanded indication for Wingman catheter
Reflow Medical recently announced that it received FDA clearance for expanded indication of its Wingman Crossing Catheter. The Wingman Catheter is designed to cross peripheral CTOs using an extendable beveled tip that creates a channel to help penetrate or cross the occlusion was a guidewire. Reflow Medical received expanded indication for the … [Read more...] about Reflow Medical lands 510(k) for expanded indication for Wingman catheter
Zeus launches flexible extruded catheter liners
Zeus this week added a flexible extruded PTFE catheter liner to its StreamLiner product portfolio. With the addition, the company can extrude liners over-the-wire (OTW) in sizes comparable to film cast tubing. The StreamLiner OTW UT offers a normal wall thickness as low as 0.0004 in. with a tolerance of +/- 0.0002 in. "StreamLiner OTW bridges … [Read more...] about Zeus launches flexible extruded catheter liners
Access Vascular wins FDA clearance for HydroPICC catheter
Access Vascular this week received FDA clearance for its second-generation HydroPICC peripherally inserted central catheter. The HydroPICC has demonstrated thrombus accumulation rate 30 times less than traditional peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), according to the company. PICCs can help reduce the risk of catheter occlusions … [Read more...] about Access Vascular wins FDA clearance for HydroPICC catheter
