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An interventional catheter is a specialized medical device used in minimally invasive procedures to treat or repair heart conditions.

Medical extrusion is a manufacturing process that plays a crucial role in the production of various medical devices and components. This process involves forcing a heated, plasticized material through a die to create a continuous, profiled tube or shaft. Medical extrusions are widely used in the medical device field to create essential components such as catheters, IV and drainage tubing, needle and syringe caps, and more.

Extrusion tubing is a versatile and widely used type of tubing produced through a specific manufacturing process known as extrusion. This process involves forcing a heated, plasticized material through a die to create a continuous tube of a desired shape and size. Extrusion tubing is employed in a variety of industries for numerous applications, thanks to its customizable properties and cost-effective production method.

Classification, manufacturers and trend analysis of medical catheters. The market value of medical catheters reached 42.5 billion US dollars in 2020

In the Chinese market, the commonly used medical-grade PEEK (polyetheretherketone) materials mainly include the following:

Braiding techniques are critical in defining the performance characteristics of braided catheters. Here’s a detailed look at the various braiding techniques and their implications