When designing a co-extruded multi-layer tube for an intravascular application, the final physical properties of the polymers used are not the only factor. For optimal extrusion, it is also important to consider the effects of the viscosity, the polymers’ melt temperatures, and their placement in the structure. Steve Maxson, Spectrum Plastics … [Read more...] about How to ensure the structural integrity of multi-layer polymer tubing
Catheters
Freudenberg Medical touts catheter handle platform and steerable introducers
Freudenberg Medical is touting its new catheter handle platform and its steerable introducer products. The Composer XL Deflectable Catheter Handle Platform gives users a commercialization-ready interface that is designed to give integrated control, according to the company. It is sized for large bore structural heart and endovascular devices like … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touts catheter handle platform and steerable introducers
