There are many types of medical devices using heat shrink tubing. These sleeves are mainly used for protection, insulation, identification and improved hygienic performance.
The following are some common medical devices covered with heat shrink tubing:
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Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that often requires the use of medical equipment and instruments. Heat shrink tubing (such as LDPE heat shrink tubing) used in laparoscopic surgery is usually a material used to cover, protect, and isolate medical instruments. Its main function is to protect and ensure the safety and hygiene of surgical instruments while providing appropriate isolation and wrap. To ensure hygienic and safe surgical procedures while providing appropriate isolation and coverage. These heat shrink tubings are typically single-use to ensure the highest standards of hygiene are provided with each surgical.
Heat shrink tubing is usually select materials with the following characteristics:
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High-temperature tolerance: Since laparoscopic surgery may require high-temperature sterilization or cauterization processes, heat shrink tubing needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. |
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Biocompatibility: These heat shrink tubes need to be biocompatible with human tissue very well to reduce possible allergic reactions or rejection. |
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Anti-permeability: Heat shrink tubing needs to be able to effectively isolate the external environment and prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the surgical area. |
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Easy to clean: These tubes need to be easy to clean and sterilize to ensure the hygiene of surgical instruments. |
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Resistant to wear and tear: Because surgical instruments may move between the inside and outside of the body, heat shrink tubing needs to acquire properties of resistance to wear and tear. |
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Insulating properties: For certain cardiac catheters, especially during interventional cardiovascular procedures, the insulating properties of PEBAX materials may be important to prevent electrical current from breaking through the catheter and causing damage to surrounding tissue. |
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Controllability: The elasticity and controllability of PEBAX material help doctors accurately control the position and movement of the catheter during operation. |
Common medical-grade plastic materials:
PVDF: High wear resistance, excellent voltage resistance, and high temperature resistance. Heat shrink tubing is usually a material used to cover, protect, and isolate medical instruments. Its main function is to protect and ensure the safety and hygiene of surgical instruments while providing appropriate isolation and wrap. To ensure hygienic and safe surgical procedures while providing appropriate isolation and coverage. These heat shrink tubings are typically single-use to ensure the highest standards of hygiene are provided with each surgical.
MTA-Medical grade semi-rigid PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MTC-Medical grade flexible PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MT2-Medical grade ultra thin wall LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTE-Medical grade LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTL-Medical grade polyolefin peelable heat shrink tubing
MTF-Medical grade high flexibility heat shrinkable tubing
MTP-Medical grade PTFE heat shrinkable tubing
MT-F46-Medical grade heat shrinkable tubing
MT-PET-Medical grade PET heat shrinkable tubing
Endoscope/Flexible lens endoscope
Endoscopes and flexible endoscopes are instruments used to examine and treat the inside of the body. They usually need to protect their optical fibers and structures to ensure hygiene and performance. Heat shrink tubing is commonly found on these devices.
Heat shrink tubing is usually select materials with the following characteristics:
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High-temperature tolerance: Since laparoscopic surgery may require high-temperature sterilization or cauterization processes, heat shrink tubing needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. |
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Biocompatibility: These heat shrink tubes need to be biocompatible with human tissue very well to reduce possible allergic reactions or rejection. |
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Anti-permeability: Heat shrink tubing needs to be able to effectively isolate the external environment and prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the surgical area. |
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Easy to clean: These tubes need to be easy to clean and sterilize to ensure the hygiene of surgical instruments. |
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Resistant to wear and tear: Because surgical instruments may move between the inside and outside of the body, heat shrink tubing needs to acquire properties of resistance to wear and tear. |
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Insulating properties: For certain cardiac catheters, especially during interventional cardiovascular procedures, the insulating properties of PEBAX materials may be important to prevent electrical current from breaking through the catheter and causing damage to surrounding tissue. |
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Controllability: The elasticity and controllability of PEBAX material help doctors accurately control the position and movement of the catheter during operation. |
Common medical-grade plastic materials:
EVA: EVA is a soft and easy-to-work material commonly used in heat shrink tubing to protect endoscopes and ensure the operation is hygienic and safe.
MTA-Medical grade semi-rigid PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MTC-Medical grade flexible PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MT2-Medical grade ultra thin wall LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTE-Medical grade LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTL-Medical grade polyolefin peelable heat shrink tubing
MTF-Medical grade high flexibility heat shrinkable tubing
MTP-Medical grade PTFE heat shrinkable tubing
MT-F46-Medical grade heat shrinkable tubing
MT-PET-Medical grade PET heat shrinkable tubing
Surgical instrument and instrument cable protection
Heat shrink tubing is very common in wire applications and cable protection for surgical instruments. In summary, heat shrink tubing provides important protection and performance optimization in surgical instrument guidewire applications. These sleeves can be made of suitable materials based on the needs of the surgical instruments and the characteristics of the guidewires, ensuring that they comply with relevant medical standards and regulations to ensure the safety and hygiene of the surgical process.
Heat shrink tubing is usually select materials with the following characteristics:
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High-temperature tolerance: Since laparoscopic surgery may require high-temperature sterilization or cauterization processes, heat shrink tubing needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. |
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Biocompatibility:T hese heat shrink tubes need to be biocompatible with human tissue very well to reduce possible allergic reactions or rejection. |
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Anti-permeability: Heat shrink tubing needs to be able to effectively isolate the external environment and prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the surgical area. |
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Easy to clean: These tubes need to be easy to clean and sterilize to ensure the hygiene of surgical instruments. |
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Resistant to wear and tear: Because surgical instruments may move between the inside and outside of the body, heat shrink tubing needs to acquire properties of resistance to wear and tear. |
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Insulating properties: For certain cardiac catheters, especially during interventional cardiovascular procedures, the insulating properties of PEBAX materials may be important to prevent electrical current from breaking through the catheter and causing damage to surrounding tissue. |
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Controllability: The elasticity and controllability of PEBAX material help doctors accurately control the position and movement of the catheter during operation. |
Common medical-grade plastic materials:
PTFE: PTFE is a plastic with excellent high-temperature resistance and chemical stability used to cover endoscope control cables.
PTFE has high wear resistance and extremely low friction coefficient and is suitable for instrument cable covering and protection.
PTFE has high wear resistance and extremely low friction coefficient and is suitable for instrument cable covering and protection.
MTA Medical grade semi-rigid PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MTE Medical grade LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MT2 Medical grade ultra thin wall LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTP Medical grade PTFE heat shrinkable tubing
Catheters
On medical devices such as cardiac catheters, vascular catheters, and urinary catheters, heat shrink sleeves are often used on catheters to ensure insulation, reinforcement, and hygiene.
Heat shrink tubing is usually select materials with the following characteristics:
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High-temperature tolerance: Since laparoscopic surgery may require high-temperature sterilization or cauterization processes, heat shrink tubing needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. |
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Biocompatibility: These heat shrink tubes need to be biocompatible with human tissue very well to reduce possible allergic reactions or rejection. |
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Anti-permeability: Heat shrink tubing needs to be able to effectively isolate the external environment and prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the surgical area. |
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Easy to clean: These tubes need to be easy to clean and sterilize to ensure the hygiene of surgical instruments. |
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Resistant to wear and tear: Because surgical instruments may move between the inside and outside of the body, heat shrink tubing needs to acquire properties of resistance to wear and tear. |
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Insulating properties: For certain cardiac catheters, especially during interventional cardiovascular procedures, the insulating properties of PEBAX materials may be important to prevent electrical current from breaking through the catheter and causing damage to surrounding tissue. |
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Controllability: The elasticity and controllability of PEBAX material help doctors accurately control the position and movement of the catheter during operation. |
Common medical-grade plastic materials:
PEBAX: It is commonly used in the manufacture of medical catheters and guidewires, especially in cardiac and vascular interventional procedures. PEBAX materials are often used in the outer layer of catheters to provide flexibility, abrasion resistance, and elasticity, properties that contribute to the flexibility and controllability of the catheter while maneuvering within the vessel.
MTL Medical grade polyolefin peelable heat shrink tubing
MTP Medical grade PTFE heat shrinkable tubing
MT-PET Medical grade PET heat shrinkable tubing
Medical equipments
Some medical electronic equipment, such as micro cameras, sensors, cables, etc. on surgical instruments, may also use heat shrink sleeves to ensure the insulation and protection of electronic components.
Heat shrink tubing is usually select materials with the following characteristics:
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High-temperature tolerance: Since laparoscopic surgery may require high-temperature sterilization or cauterization processes, heat shrink tubing needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. |
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Biocompatibility: These heat shrink tubes need to be biocompatible with human tissue very well to reduce possible allergic reactions or rejection. |
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Anti-permeability: Heat shrink tubing needs to be able to effectively isolate the external environment and prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the surgical area. |
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Easy to clean: These tubes need to be easy to clean and sterilize to ensure the hygiene of surgical instruments. |
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Resistant to wear and tear: Because surgical instruments may move between the inside and outside of the body, heat shrink tubing needs to acquire properties of resistance to wear and tear. |
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Insulating properties: For certain cardiac catheters, especially during interventional cardiovascular procedures, the insulating properties of PEBAX materials may be important to prevent electrical current from breaking through the catheter and causing damage to surrounding tissue. |
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Controllability: The elasticity and controllability of PEBAX material help doctors accurately control the position and movement of the catheter during operation. |
Common medical-grade plastic materials:
LDPE: Sleeve can reduce wear and damage on the surface of the endoscope and extend its service life. They prevent scratches and other potential damage. It is also used to cover and protect various medical instruments, such as surgical tools, monitoring equipment, ward equipment, etc., to reduce the risk of cross-infection while maintaining hygiene.
Comply with relevant medical standards and regulations and have been biocompatibility tested to ensure safety and compatibility with human tissue.
Comply with relevant medical standards and regulations and have been biocompatibility tested to ensure safety and compatibility with human tissue.
MTA-Medical grade semi-rigid PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MTC-Medical grade flexible PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MT2-Medical grade ultra thin wall LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTE-Medical grade LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTL-Medical grade polyolefin peelable heat shrink tubing
MTF-Medical grade high flexibility heat shrinkable tubing
MTP-Medical grade PTFE heat shrinkable tubing
MT-F46-Medical grade heat shrinkable tubing
MT-PET-Medical grade PET heat shrinkable tubing
Other
These are just a few examples, there are actually many different kinds of medical instruments that may use heat shrink tubing to ensure their performance and hygiene. The selection and design of heat shrink tubing are usually based on the needs and application of the specific instrument to ensure it is suitable for the specific use.
Heat shrink tubing is usually select materials with the following characteristics:
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High-temperature tolerance: Since laparoscopic surgery may require high-temperature sterilization or cauterization processes, heat shrink tubing needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. |
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Biocompatibility: These heat shrink tubes need to be biocompatible with human tissue very well to reduce possible allergic reactions or rejection. |
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Anti-permeability: Heat shrink tubing needs to be able to effectively isolate the external environment and prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the surgical area. |
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Easy to clean: These tubes need to be easy to clean and sterilize to ensure the hygiene of surgical instruments. |
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Resistant to wear and tear: Because surgical instruments may move between the inside and outside of the body, heat shrink tubing needs to acquire properties of resistance to wear and tear. |
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Insulating properties: For certain cardiac catheters, especially during interventional cardiovascular procedures, the insulating properties of PEBAX materials may be important to prevent electrical current from breaking through the catheter and causing damage to surrounding tissue. |
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Controllability: The elasticity and controllability of PEBAX material help doctors accurately control the position and movement of the catheter during operation. |
Common medical-grade plastic materials:
FEP: FEP heat shrink tubing has high transparency, high-temperature resistance, smooth surface, low-temperature shrinkage performance, and excellent and stable chemical and physical properties.
PET: Vaimedi's mt-pet has an extremely small diameter and thin wall thickness. Its good dielectric properties and stiffness characteristics provide great applications for medical instruments.
MTA-Medical grade semi-rigid PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MTC-Medical grade flexible PVDF heat shrinkable tubing
MT2-Medical grade ultra thin wall LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTE-Medical grade LDPE heat shrinkable tubing
MTL-Medical grade polyolefin peelable heat shrink tubing
MTF-Medical grade high flexibility heat shrinkable tubing
MTP-Medical grade PTFE heat shrinkable tubing
MT-F46-Medical grade heat shrinkable tubing