Catheters and Stents

Stent implants are becoming more and more common in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The stent is pushed through the artery just past the narrow passage with the help of a guide wire and a catheter and is then released. This stent is a thin mesh tube. It is cut from a tube by a laser or woven out of wire. Catheters are used for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Their use and functionality continues to grow, requiring complex component testing.

Important tests in the area of catheters and stents

Medical | Catheter | Horizontal testing

Catheters are used for many reasons, including transporting microinstruments integrated in a patient's body. ZwickRoell offers the right testing system for horizontal testing of catheter systems.

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Medical | Catheter | Lubricity

The better the gliding properties of the catheter, the gentler and less complicated it is for the patient. The cyclical catheter glide test simulates realistic application, which improves treatment comfort and increases patient safety.

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