At Zeus, we pride ourselves on manufacturing high-quality medical device componentry. Since 1966, we have helped manufacturers around the world get extruded components that push the boundaries of medical device innovation. LCP monofilament fiber is another example of our commitment to continuous innovation in this field.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was first introduced in the 1970s as a potential medical tool. Since then, MRI has become an industry standard for medical diagnosis and treatment regarding soft tissue visualization. However, procedures that require catheterization still utilize X-ray to guide the catheter due to metal catheter components that are incompatible with MRI. These X-ray procedures thus expose patients and clinicians to ionizing radiation.
More recently, however, there has been a renewed emphasis on eliminating the radiation component from catheter procedures. To meet this newest challenge, we have developed an LCP monofilament fiber ideally suited for catheter braiding reinforcement and use in catheter construction. This fiber contains no metal and thus is MRI-compatible; it also eliminates the need for radio-opaque contrast material or expensive platinum marker bands typically used in X-ray procedures.
As a catheter reinforcement material, Zeus LCP monofilament rivals stainless steel on many fronts, including exceptional torque response, pushability, and distal end deflectability. Our LCP fiber braiding can be used in lieu of metals such as stainless steel, nitinol, and tungsten, which are typically used in catheter construction. Our LCP fiber possesses excellent tensile strength and can be autoclaved.
For the catheter manufacturing process, our LCP monofilament is easily braided with industry-standard equipment and resists fraying (“bird nesting”) for maximum production efficiency. Thus, LCP fiber easily integrates into your current braiding process with minimal changes. Our LCP monofilament resists kinking and can be wound onto Steeger and Wardwell bobbins and DIN 160 spools.
Contact us or call toll-free in the US 1-800-526-3842 or +1-803-268-9500 internationally to learn more about how LCP monofilament can be used in your next design.
Catheter Braiding – For intravascular and minimally invasive medical procedures, LCP monofilament provides exceptional performance as catheter reinforcement braiding. LCP fiber is particularly preferable for procedures that preclude the use of metals, such as MRI. Using LCP monofilament braiding results in a catheter with excellent torquability, pushability, and deflectability at the distal end.
Excellent Mechanical Properties – Our LCP fiber has excellent tensile strength, resists kinking, and can be wound onto Steeger and Wardwell bobbins and DIN 160 spools.
Non-metallic – LCP reinforcement allows catheters to be used in MRI and similar procedures.
Temperature Resistance – Due to its wide working temperature, our LCP monofilament is autoclavable
Biocompatibility – LCP monofilaments are available in Class VI approved resins.
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