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
Tubing Components
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
Medical tubing market to be worth $12 billion in 2025
The medical tubing market is expected to be worth $11.9 billion by 2025, according to an analysis from Grand View Research. Grand View Research suggests the industry will expand at a revenue-based consumer annual growth rate of 9.2% over the next five years. Increased health expenditures from individuals and increased emphasis on healthcare by … [Read more...] about Medical tubing market to be worth $12 billion in 2025
Teleflex Medical OEM acquires medical tubing company
Teleflex Medical OEM (Wayne, Pa.), today announced the acquisition of IWG High Performance Conductors (HPC), a medical tubing and wire components manufacturer. The addition bolsters Teleflex Medical OEM’s position in the arena of custom-engineered medical devices and its ability to provide clients with technologies used in electrophysiology, … [Read more...] about Teleflex Medical OEM acquires medical tubing company
Applied Plastics has a new website, online store
Applied Plastics (Norwood, Mass.) — maker of PTFE-coated products for advanced catheter systems — announced today that it is rebranding to improve its customer interface and support continued growth. The rebranding includes a new website, online store and refreshed brand identity. The company this week is showing off the new look and its online … [Read more...] about Applied Plastics has a new website, online store
Technomed to launch advanced solvent dispenser for tubing assemblies
Technomed is set to launch its DS-Vision advanced solvent dispenser for bonding medical tubing. DS-Vision is a machine that helps medical equipment and device manufacturers improve quality control systems while lowering the rate of non-compliant plastic bonded products, according to the company. Technomed's machine features a built-in quality … [Read more...] about Technomed to launch advanced solvent dispenser for tubing assemblies
Freudenberg Medical touts twisted lumen tubing
Freudenberg Medical recently launched its twisted lumen tubing HelixTwist. The multi-lumen silicone tubing technology is designed to prevent lumen kinks and blockages by providing a balance of stress in the inner and outer lumens when tubes bend. It is ideal for pacemakers, breathing tubes, neurostimulation and other applications that navigate … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touts twisted lumen tubing
FDA issues draft guidance on multi-use arthroscopy tubing sets
The FDA has issued draft guidance on arthroscopy pump tubing sets intended for multiple-patient use. Clinicians often use a single source of irrigation fluid for multiple patients without replacing the source of irrigation fluid or replacing/reprocessing the irrigation tubing system between patients. These devices are designed to deliver … [Read more...] about FDA issues draft guidance on multi-use arthroscopy tubing sets
Smiths Medical launches Portex tracheostomy tubes and kits
Smiths Medical this week launched its Portex polyvinyl chloride tracheostomy tube and kit portfolio. The new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube portfolio has options for a variety of patients, according to the company. "Our goal was to create tracheostomy tubes and kits designed to help clinicians provide the best patient care. We're excited to … [Read more...] about Smiths Medical launches Portex tracheostomy tubes and kits