08.08.12
August 2, 2012, Laguna Niguel, CA - Interface Catheter Solutions tri-layer extrusion comprises an outer layer, a core layer, and an intermediate tie layer. The tri-layer tubing is coextruded so it is not subject to delamination. Tri-layer tubing provides the advantage of a reduction in the overall cost of catheter manufacture as it provides low friction for the advancement of a guide wire or catheter through the lumen without comprising strength and stiffness.
Interface has worked on an extrusion process to ensure that the tie-layer is circumferentially present and there is no delamination between tubing layers. A critical element in co-extrusion (especially small, tri-layer extrusions) is a uniform middle layer of adhesive that holds the outer and inner layers together. Without uniformity, the layers can delaminate and cause problems with the finished catheter. The tri-layer extrusion is available with wall thickness down to .0025”.
“To maintain this uniform ‘tie-layer’ we invested in an expensive imaging system that captures high-resolution pictures of the cross-section of these micro-extruded tubes that we supply with every order,” said Mark Geiger, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “This technology gives us the ability to stop a run if the tie-layer isn’t circumferentially present and reset parameters.”
Interface brings a high level of commitment to quality for medical extrusion including the tri-layer tubing extrusion process. Our highly skilled extrusion production team employs precise extrusion processes that deliver unparalleled performance characteristics and tight tolerance custom medical extrusion. Our clean room facilities, equipment and dedicated staff have the capacity, expertise and technical knowledge to produce high-quality tubing to clients’ exacting specifications with competitive lead times.
About Interface Catheter Solutions
Interface Catheter Solutions is the only vertically integrated provider of outsourced solutions for balloon and catheter manufacturing. Interface has been solely focused on the balloon catheter market since 1995 and continually sets industry standards through process improvements and equipment advancements in balloon catheter manufacturing.
Interface has created more than 2,100 balloon designs, and offers balloon design and development, balloon contract manufacturing, extruded balloon tubing, custom medical extrusion, plus a comprehensive line of balloon catheter production and testing equipment. Interface is ISO 13485:2003 certified and operates multiple class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) clean rooms in three facilities. Interface’s headquarters is located at 27721 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, California. http://www.interfaceusa.com. Tel 949.448.7056.
Company Contacts:
Mark Geiger
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Tel: 949-448-7056 x7123
E-mail: mark.geiger@interfaceusa.com
Andre Noronha
Director of Medical Extrusion
Tel: 949-448-7056 x 7120
E-mail: andre.noronha@interfaceusa.com
Interface has worked on an extrusion process to ensure that the tie-layer is circumferentially present and there is no delamination between tubing layers. A critical element in co-extrusion (especially small, tri-layer extrusions) is a uniform middle layer of adhesive that holds the outer and inner layers together. Without uniformity, the layers can delaminate and cause problems with the finished catheter. The tri-layer extrusion is available with wall thickness down to .0025”.
“To maintain this uniform ‘tie-layer’ we invested in an expensive imaging system that captures high-resolution pictures of the cross-section of these micro-extruded tubes that we supply with every order,” said Mark Geiger, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “This technology gives us the ability to stop a run if the tie-layer isn’t circumferentially present and reset parameters.”
Interface brings a high level of commitment to quality for medical extrusion including the tri-layer tubing extrusion process. Our highly skilled extrusion production team employs precise extrusion processes that deliver unparalleled performance characteristics and tight tolerance custom medical extrusion. Our clean room facilities, equipment and dedicated staff have the capacity, expertise and technical knowledge to produce high-quality tubing to clients’ exacting specifications with competitive lead times.
About Interface Catheter Solutions
Interface Catheter Solutions is the only vertically integrated provider of outsourced solutions for balloon and catheter manufacturing. Interface has been solely focused on the balloon catheter market since 1995 and continually sets industry standards through process improvements and equipment advancements in balloon catheter manufacturing.
Interface has created more than 2,100 balloon designs, and offers balloon design and development, balloon contract manufacturing, extruded balloon tubing, custom medical extrusion, plus a comprehensive line of balloon catheter production and testing equipment. Interface is ISO 13485:2003 certified and operates multiple class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) clean rooms in three facilities. Interface’s headquarters is located at 27721 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, California. http://www.interfaceusa.com. Tel 949.448.7056.
Company Contacts:
Mark Geiger
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Tel: 949-448-7056 x7123
E-mail: mark.geiger@interfaceusa.com
Andre Noronha
Director of Medical Extrusion
Tel: 949-448-7056 x 7120
E-mail: andre.noronha@interfaceusa.com