Commonly used types of heat shrink tubing for medical devices

There are different medical-grade heat shrink tubing options available based on different application needs and requirements. Here are some common types of heat shrink tubing used in medical device applications:

1. Biocompatible heat shrink tubing: meets ISO10993 certification, usually used for medical equipment in contact with the human body, such as skin contact equipment, materials, medical sensors, laparoscopes, surgical instrument wires, etc.
2. Insulating heat shrink tubing: used to insulate wires and connectors to ensure the electrical safety of electronic medical equipment. These sleeves are typically made from materials such as polyolefin etc.
3. Waterproof heat shrink tubing: often used for waterproof encapsulation to protect medical devices from moisture, water, and other liquids. These sleeves usually have good sealing properties.
4. High-temperature resistant heat shrinkable sleeve: used for the insulation of medical equipment in high-temperature environments, such as high-temperature and high-pressure disinfection and sterilization equipment. These sleeves typically use PTFE or other high-temperature-resistant materials.
5. Marking heat shrink tubing: It can be used to mark the model, batch number, production date and other information on medical equipment.

When selecting heat shrink tubing, should based on specific application needs, material properties, biocompatibility requirements, and regulatory standards. Make sure the heat shrink tubing you choose meets relevant medical industry requirements to ensure the safety and performance of the medical devices.