Developing advanced peripheral vascular catheters to treat peripheral artery disease in the tortuous vasculature below-the-knee remains a critical challenge for device manufacturers – one that requires advanced catheter componentry to achieve.
As the prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) continues to grow worldwide, so too has the demand for minimally invasive devices capable of better treating the potentially fatal condition. However, manufacturers face a key challenge: catheter liners capable of meeting the performance requirements of next-gen designs.
While many peripheral vascular 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 peripheral vascular catheters capable of advancing further into the vasculature than ever before to deliver critical limb- and life-saving therapies.