New radiopaque compounds developed by materials supplier Foster Corp. (Putnam, CT) are reinforced with nanoparticles to improve pushability of thin-wall catheters. The LoPro Plus compounds allow for extrusion of single-layer tubes with the radiopacity and strength properties of conventional two-layer tubes. Consequently, medical device manufacturers can reduce material and inventory costs when compared with standard two-layer constructions. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites read more

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Nano-reinforced compounds enable use of single-layer extrusions in catheter applications