The first layer or component placed over the mandrel during catheter construction is the liner. The liner will become the inner wall, or lumen, of the completed catheter. Generally, the most desired features of a catheter liner are thin walls and low coefficient of friction (high lubricity). Thin walls maximize intraluminal space while keeping the overall device profile to a minimum. High lubricity reduces friction against devices and tools which pass through the catheter.

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Sub-Lite-Wall® Tubing

Sub-Lite-Wall® tubing is our family of thin-walled extrusions that includes wall thicknesses of 0.005″ (0.127 mm.) and below. This engineered tubing offers tolerances as low as ± 0.0005″ (0.0127 mm.).

Technical Information And Capabilities:

• Thin Walls
• Tight Tolerances
• Customizable Tensile Properties

Material	Process	Inside Diameter		Wall Thickness		Sterilization
		in.	mm.	in.	mm.	Method
PTFE	Extruded	0.002 to 0.325	0.051 to 8.255	0.0015 to 0.005	0.0381 to 0.127	autoclave, EtO
FEP	Extruded	0.002 to 0.325	0.051 to 8.255	0.002 to 0.005	0.051 to 0.127	e-beam, autoclave, EtO, Gamma

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StreamLiner™ Series Ultra-Thin-Walled Catheter Liners

Taking our Sub-Lite-Wall® extrusions a step further, Zeus StreamLiner™ Series offers the thinnest extruded catheter liners available yet. Available in free extruded and over-the-wire (OTW) configurations, these ultra-thin-walled liners capitalize on our proprietary extrusion technology to produce new liners with exceptional strength and functionality.

Key Benefits And Capabilities:

• Thinnest Extruded Liners Available
• Strength With Flexibility
• Free Extruded (No Wire) And Over-Wire Options

Material	ID	Inside Diameter		Nominal Wall Thickness		Wall Tolerances
		in.	mm.	in.	mm.	in.	mm.
PTFE	StreamLiner™ VT	0.004 to 0.120	0.102 to 3.048	0.00075	0.01905	0.00025	0.00635
PTFE	StreamLiner™ XT	0.004 to 0.040	0.102 to 1.016	0.0005	0.0127	0.00025	0.00635
PTFE	StreamLiner™ OTW VT	0.013 to 0.0915	0.330 to 2.324	0.00075	0.01905	0.00025	0.00635
PTFE	StreamLiner™ OTW XT	0.013 to 0.040	0.330 to 1.016	0.0005	0.0127	0.00025	0.00635
PTFE	StreamLiner™ OTW UT	0.013 to 0.020	0.330 to 0.508	0.0004	0.0102	0.0002	0.00508

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Polyimide / PI Glide™ Tubing And Coated Wire

Polyimide (PI) tubing can be produced in extremely small wall thicknesses while still retaining its strength and pushability, enabling it to reach the smallest vasculatures. If increased lubricity is needed, PI Glide™ combines PI and PTFE for a lower coefficient of friction on the inside diameter. The mechanical properties of the liner can be modified by layering PI and PI Glide™ together.

Key Benefits And Capabilities:

• Thin-Walled
• Customizable Lubricity
• Customizable Mechanical Properties

Material	Process	Inside Diameter		Wall Thickness		Sterilization
		in.	mm.	in.	mm.	Method
Polyimide	Film Cast	0.0045 to 0.090	0.1143 to 2.286	0.0004 to 0.005	0.0102 to 0.127	e-beam, EtO, Gamma
PI Glide™	Film Cast	0.0045 to 0.090	0.1143 to 2.286	0.0004 to 0.005	0.0102 to 0.127	EtO

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