Minimally invasive catheter-based procedures have revolutionized the treatment of peripheral artery disease below-the-knee (BTK). 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.
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, without dependable, high-quality components, device makers face critical inefficiencies that threaten their ability to meet growing market demand.
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 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 stronger and more effective peripheral vascular catheters capable of better treating this condition, but also do so at scale with greater efficiency and higher yields.