Disposable PTFE Plastic Medical Tubing with Flaring

ISO13485 Medical Grade PTFE Plastic Tubing Disposable PTFE Catheter with Flaring for Medical Consumables

Introduction

Material：PTFE（Polytetrafluoroethylene）

Specification Parameter:2.4*1.68

Processing Technic:Extrusion and Flaring

Performance Advantages and Medical Applications of Medical-Grade PTFE Flared Tube

Performance Advantages

1. Exceptional Chemical Inertness and Biocompatibility

• Medical-grade PTFE is virtually inert to all chemicals, including strong acids, bases, oxidizers, and organic solvents. It does not provoke rejection or inflammation in the body, making it safe for long-term implantation or contact with tissues and bodily fluids.

2. Extremely Low Coefficient of Friction and Self-Lubrication

• It possesses one of the lowest coefficients of friction among known solid materials, with an extremely smooth surface. This allows PTFE flared tubes to be inserted and moved with minimal resistance, significantly reducing tissue trauma and patient discomfort when used as catheters or connectors.

3. Excellent High and Low-Temperature Resistance

• It maintains stable performance across an extreme temperature range from -200°C to +260°C, suitable for medical devices requiring high-temperature sterilization (e.g., autoclaving) or low-temperature storage.

4. Non-Stick and Anti-Fouling Properties

• Its very low surface energy (the "non-stick" property) effectively prevents the adhesion and buildup of biological materials such as blood, proteins, and bacteria. This reduces the risk of thrombosis and infection and facilitates cleaning.

5. Good Flexibility and Dimensional Stability

• It offers good flexibility and "memory" over a wide temperature range, resisting permanent deformation. The flared design ensures a reliable seal with fittings, preventing leaks.

6. Non-Flammability and Long-Term Durability

• The material is inherently non-flammable and exhibits excellent aging and weathering resistance, ensuring a long service life.

Medical Applications

• Cardiovascular and Interventional Therapy:

• Outer layer or coating for vascular sheaths and catheters: Leveraging its lubricity for easier percutaneous insertion and intravascular delivery.

• Specially designed drainage or delivery tubes: For delivering medications or draining body cavity fluids with minimal tissue friction.

• Surgical and Implant Applications:

• Component or connecting tube for expanded PTFE (ePTFE) vascular grafts: Used in vascular reconstruction.

• Neurosurgical drainage tubes: Its bio-inertness is favorable for sensitive neural tissues.

• Demanding Extracorporeal and Laboratory Connection Systems:

• High-purity fluid transfer lines: For conveying corrosive or highly active drugs (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents), ensuring drug purity.

• Connecting tubes and seals for analytical instruments (e.g., blood analyzers, extracorporeal circulation machines): Utilizing its chemical inertness to prevent contamination of samples or reagents.

• Other Specialized Applications:

• Serves as specialized connecting tubing that requires repeated high-temperature sterilization and non-stick properties.