Minimally invasive catheter-based procedures have revolutionized the treatment of neurovascular disorders such as ischemic stroke. While the catheters used in these procedures have advanced tremendously over the years, their production is still not without significant challenges, particularly when it comes to sourcing the high-performance catheter liners that these devices require.
With the total number of strokes expected to rise in the coming years due to global increases in risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and a rapidly aging population, so too is the demand for minimally invasive devices capable of better treating the condition. However, without dependable, high-quality components, device makers face critical inefficiencies that threaten their ability to meet growing market demand.
While many neurothrombectomy catheters utilize film-cast PTFE liners due to their desirable mix of ultra-thin walls, lubricity, flexibility, and strength – 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 performance, as well as yields and production efficiencies.
Download this publication to discover how new, innovative film-cast liner technology pioneered by Zeus can help manufacturers not only design and develop stronger and more effective neurothrombectomy catheters capable of better-treating this condition, but also do so at scale with greater efficiency and higher yields.