Developing advanced neurovascular catheters to treat unruptured intracranial aneurysms deep within the brain remains a critical challenge for device manufacturers – one that requires advanced catheter componentry to achieve.
As advancements in neuroimaging modalities have continued to increase the early detection rate of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs), so too has the demand for minimally invasive devices capable of better treating these conditions. However, manufacturers face a key challenge: catheter liners capable of meeting the performance requirements of next-gen designs.
While many neurovascular catheters utilize film-cast PTFE liners due to their desirable mix of ultra-thin walls, lubricity, and flexibility – there are limitations. Inherently, existing film-cast liners are prone to surface imperfections and pinholes as a byproduct of the legacy casting process, which can have a negative impact on mechanical performance and reliability, as well as yield.
Download this publication to discover how new, innovative film-cast liner technology pioneered by Zeus can help engineers design stronger and more effective neurovascular catheters capable of advancing further into the brain than ever before to deliver critical life-saving therapies.