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Guidewires
Guidewires
Common applications
Guidewires can be used in peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, neurovascular, urology, oncology and other procedures. Perfect for prototyping, these coated and uncoated guidewires come in lunderquist and “J” styles.
Specs overview
OD
0.018” – 0.035”
Length
60 – 260 cm
Available in lunderquist and “J” styles
Fixed nitinol and SS cores
Available custom solutions
Coil Springs
Coil Springs
Common applications
Coil springs applications include guidewire assembly, catheter reinforcement, drug delivery devices, and surgical robotic components.
Specs overview
Open and closed coil options
Superelastic nitinol
ID
0.030” – 0.045”
Wire Diameters
0.009” – 0.012”
Length
15-21”
Available custom solutions
Medical Balloons
Procedure Balloons
Common applications
Procedure Balloons for a huge range of applications including dilatation, occlusion, and delivery. From high to low pressure in noncompliant, semicompliant and compliant materials. Perfect for prototyping and commercial use, this is the widest range of stock product available anywhere.
Specs overview
Wide range of:
Diameters
Lengths
Sizes
Shapes
Materials
Available custom solutions
Laser Processing
Labeling & Printing
Balloon Design
Balloon Device Integration
Heat Shrink Tubing
Pebax® Heat Shrink Tubing
Common applications
Pebax Heat Shrink Tubing adds a thin, flexible, durable Pebax layer to any metal or plastic substrate. This medical-grade tubing remains on and integrates with the device, eliminating the cumbersome reflow process and reducing manufacturing yield loss.
Specs overview
Durometers (Shore D)
2:1: 40, 55, 63, 70, 72
4:1: 40, 63, 70, 72
Expanded ID Range
0.030 mm – 6.30 mm
0.014”–0.250”
Recovered ID Range
0.18 mm–1.90 mm
0.007” –0.075”
Wall Thickness
0.05 mm–0.15 mm
0.002” –0.006”
Available Sizes
20
Available custom solutions
Colors
Durometers
Expansion ratios
Cut lengths
PET Heat Shrink Tubing
Common applications
The device industry standard, providing incredible electrical insulation, optical clarity, solid biocompatibility, and ease of use. This thin-wall, low-temperature heat shrink temperature tubing will exceed all your prototyping and production needs.
Specs overview
Minimum Expanded ID range
0.127 mm - 9.423 mm
0.005" - 0.371"
Wall Thickness Range
0.006 mm - 0.101 mm
0.00025" - 0.004"
Available Sizes
Hundreds
Colors
Black
Clear
White
Available custom solutions
Custom Sizing
Cut-to-Length Services
Lamination onto Substrates
Heat Stabilizing
Labeling & Printing
Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing
Common applications
Medical-grade Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing is flexible, thin, and has high compressive strength, making it ideal for electrical insulation and strain relief.
Specs overview
Durometer (Shore D)
2:1, 4:1: 63
Expanded ID Range
0.40 mm - 9.10 mm
0.016” – 0.360”
Recovered ID Range
2:1/4:1
0.25 mm– 2.30 mm
0.010”– 0.090”
Wall Thickness Range
0.05 mm–0.10 mm
0.002”– 0.005”
Available Sizes
17
Available custom solutions
Colors
Expansion ratios
Cut lengths
Polymer Tubing
EPDM Tubing
Common applications
Used in applications such as medical equipment seals and tubing, Vanguard Products’ EPDM tubing maintains its stability across a broad temperature range. It is resistant to aging, chemicals, steam and water, ozone, and aggressive bleach cleaning agents used in medical applications.
Specs overview
Durometer (shore A)
55-75
Tubing size
ID as small as .38 mm (0.015”)
OD as large as 51 mm (2”)
Available custom solutions
Fluorosilicone Tubing
Common applications
Vanguard Products’ fluorosilicone tubing combines the broad temperature range of silicone rubber tubing with the added advantage of being resistant to many types of fuels.
Specs overview
Durometer (Shore A)
30-65
Tubing size range
ID as small as .38 mm (0.015”)
OD as large as 51 mm (2”)
Available custom solutions
Multilayer Tubing
Common applications
Use this specialized tubing as the inner member of catheters and other delivery systems when delivering therapies to coronary, electrophysiology, and neurovascular areas.
Specs overview
Durometer Range
80A | 35D - 84/85D
ID Range
0.3302 mm - 0.95504 mm
0.013" - 0.0376"
OD Range
0.4572 mm - 2.413 mm
.018" - .095"
Wall range
0.01905 mm - 0.15875 mm
.00075" - .00625"
Available Sizes
31
Materials
7
Available custom solutions
Labeling & Printing
Grinding
Custom sizing
Delivery System Integration
PEEK Tubing
Common applications
PEEK Tubing is ideal as the inner member for delivery systems and catheters, as a base for orthopedic implants, or as an alternative to stainless steel hypotubes.
Specs overview
Durometer Range
84-85D
ID Range
0.025 mm – 0.401 mm
0.01" - 0.158"
OD Range
0.0424 mm - 0.4267 mm
0.0167” - 0.168”
Wall range
0.0508 mm - 0.1524 mm
0.002" - 0.006"
Available Sizes
30
Available custom solutions
Laser Processing
Forming [tipping, flaring, geometric manipulation]
Fabrication into Systems
Custom Sizing
Labeling & Printing
Polyimide Tubing
Common applications
Polyimide’s unique properties make it the perfect thin-wall, flexible tubing for a tremendous range of interventional products; from ablation catheters and electrosurgical devices to peripheral vascular, structural heart, and EP catheters. High strength, amazing dielectric properties, flexibility, and toughness. In-stock products include multi-layer and braid-reinforced tubing in a range of sizes and configurations.
Specs overview
ID Range
0.1778 mm - 2.032 mm
0.007" - 0.08"
OD Range
0.2159 mm - 2.2225 mm
0.0085" - 0.0875"
Wall Range
0.1524 mm
0.006"
Available Sizes
173
Available custom solutions
Labeling & Printing
Cut-to-Length Services
Forming [taper or flare]
Delivery System Integration
Laser Process Polyimide
PTFE Liner Tubing
Common applications
Film cast PTFE Liners provide the thinnest walls and tightest tolerances. Used to reduce catheter wall thickness and optimize flexibility with reduced friction. Surface is etched or can incorporate a tie layer for more robust adhesion. Prepared and shipped on a silver-plated copper (SPC) mandrel for reduced assembly time.
Specs overview
ID Range
1.0922 mm - 2.4384 mm
0.043" - 0.096"
OD Range
1.3081 mm - 2.413 mm
0.0515" - 0.095"
Wall Thickness Range
0.01905 mm - 0.0381 mm
0.00075" - 0.0015"
Available Sizes
6
Available custom solutions
Custom Sizing
Catheter integration
Catheter Design
Catheter Development
Spooled or Cut Lengths
RAM-Extruded Liners
Reinforced Tubing
Common applications
Reinforced thermoplastic tubings are the ideal base for catheter-based delivery systems and high-pressure tubing. Choose a stock product to turbocharge your first builds and help identify the right custom product for your device.
Specs overview
Durometer Range
80A | 35D - 84/85D
ID Range
0.3302 mm - 1.7272 mm
0.013" - 0.068"
OD Range
0.4572 mm - 2.032 mm
0.018" - 0.08"
Wall range
0.0635 mm - 0.15875 mm
0.0025" - 0.00625"
Available Sizes
20
Materials
5
Available custom solutions
Labeling & Printing
Laser processing
Shape setting
Catheter development
Custom Sizing
Simshaft Theoretical Modelling
Silicone Rubber Tubing
Common applications
Silicone tubing is made of a rubber-like thermoset material allowing flexibility, elasticity, and weather resistance. Common applications include medical equipment and devices and peristaltic pump tubing manufacturing.
Specs overview
Noninvasive medical grade/21CFR177.2600 compliant tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
20-75
Tubing size range:
Min ID as 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD as 51 mm (2”)
Thermally insulating tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
65
Tubing size range:
Min ID 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD 51 mm (2”)
Flame retardant tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
60
Tubing size range:
Min ID 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD 51 mm (2”)
Static dissipative tubing
Durometer (Shore A):
60
Tubing size range:
Min ID 0.38 mm (0.015”)
Max OD 51 mm (2”)
Available custom solutions
Mandrels
Shipping Mandrels
Common applications
Mandrels are used across a range of markets including peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, neurovascular, and orthodontics. Stainless steel straight length mandrels are commonly used as catheter manufacturing aids while hooked ends are ideal for packaging.
Specs overview
OD
0.0157”- 0.035”
Length
5.75” – 12”
Straight length and with hook end
Available custom solutions
Coated Mandrels and Fine Wire
Common applications
PTFE Natural® coated mandrels provide a smooth, slippery surface that is chemically inert and withstands up to 550ºF operating temperatures. Commonly used as critical catheter manufacturing aids, ranging from tipping & welding mandrels, reflow mandrels, extrusion mandrels, core wires and pull wires, to lubricous coatings for stylets and guidewires while designing and manufacturing minimally invasive devices.
Specs overview
Coating
PTFE Natural®
Alloy
304 SS
OD
0.0178 mm – 2.54 mm
0.0070" - 0.100"
OD Tolerance
0.00762 mm - 0.0127 mm
0.0003" - 0.0005"
Length
1854.2 mm
73.00"
Length Tolerance
+/-6.35 mm
+/-0.25"
Available Sizes
132
Available custom solutions
Tapered and Step Mandrels
Contract Coating Services
Pull Ring Assemblies
Cut-to-Length Services
Custom Sizing
Coated Wire on a Spool
Nitinol, Cobalt Chrome, Stainless Steel, and Other Metals
Common applications
Tremendous stock of tubing, strip, and wire for catheter, implant, scaffold, stent, drug delivery or fluid management applications. The widest selection of seamless, implant-quality nitinol from the industry leader: twice weekly updated stock helps you accelerate your development.
Specs overview
ID Range
0.100 mm - 9.200 mm
0.00393701" - 0.362205"
OD Range
0.790 mm - 10.0 mm
0.031102362205" - 0.393701"
Wall Range
0.025 mm - 2.300 mm
0.00098425197" - 0.0905512"
Available Sizes
502
Materials
17
Available in tube, wire, and continuous strip
Available custom solutions
Stamping
Grinding
Needles
Shape Setting
Custom Alloying
Machining (wire and sink EDM)
Laser Processing
Swiss Screw Machining
Sutures
Medical Sutures
Common applications
For more than 40 years, Corza Medical has been the trusted, single-source surgical needle and suture material solution for the world’s leading medical device companies.
Specs overview
Suture Absorbability
Absorbable
Non-Absorbable
Suture Standard Construction
Braided
Monofilament
Virtual Monofilament
Needle Length
4 mm–70 mm
Sutures & Needles
Wide range of materials & colors
700 sizes
Available custom solutions
Custom Packaging
Needle Attachments
Custom Labeling
Cut-to-Length Services
Custom Materials
Custom Sizing
Design Tools
Design Your Own Extrusion
Common applications
Use this tool while developing delivery system components for coronary, structural heart, women’s health, and more. Configure single-lumen extrusions on the Nordson Online Store for prototypes or contact DSA for commercial-grade extrusions.
Specs overview
Tubing Design
ID/Wall , OD/Wall , ID/OD
ID Range
0.076 mm - 12.446 mm
0.003" - 0.49"
OD Range
0.102 mm - 12.7 mm
0.004" - 12.7"
Wall Range
0.00635 mm - 3.175 mm
0.00025" - 1.125"
ID Tol. Range
0.00635 mm - 3.175 mm
0.0003" - 0.125"
OD Tol. Range
0.00635 mm - 3.175 mm
0.0003" - 0.125"
Wall Tol. Range
0.00254 mm - 1.7145 mm
0.0001" - 0.0675"
Available custom solutions
Laser Processing
Forming (tipping, flaring, geometric manipulation)
Fabrication into Systems
Labeling & Printing
Order a Customized Coated Mandrel
Common applications
Use this order form if you need custom tapered and multiple step mandrels. Applied Plastics applies a robust PTFE coating to provide a consistent and lubricious surface finish on straight. Their manufacturing team is experienced in coating complex grind configurations and transitions based on your needs. In addition, they can provide PTFE coating removal services.
Specs overview
Coating
PTFE Natural®
Configurations
Tapered
Stepped
Skived or Flat
Grooved
Shaped
Available custom solutions
Alloy
OD
Length Coating
OD Tolerance
Length Tolerance
