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Polyimide /PI Glide™ Coated Wire

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Polyimide /PI Glide™ Coated Wire are a class of high performing polymers recognized for their outstanding mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Polyimides typically exhibit consistent properties through high and low temperatures and possess very good dielectric traits. These thermally stable polymers are biocompatible for use within the body and are sterilizable by several methods. Polyimides are also very resistant to abrasion and have very good wear characteristics. Polyimide can be applied as a coating for over-the-wire (OTW; PI insulated wire) applications for both medical and non-medical uses. Polyimide provides a low friction surface for ease of pushability (deployment) of PI insulated lead wires and can be applied in extremely thin coatings. PI Glide™, a PI / PTFE composite, is an alternative for applications that require a more lubricious surface but do not require the performance of pure PTFE. PI and PI Glide™ coated wire are also available in a layered or composite construction allowing further customization of properties.
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Features & Benefits

KEY PROPERTIES

• Class VI biocompatibility

• Temperature tolerance to 428 °F (220 °C)

• High tensile strength

• Thermal stability

• Good dielectric properties

• Low surface friction

• Sterilizable

Applications & Uses

Applications

• Coated lead wires

• Coated pull wires

• Release mandrels

Catheters – Polyimide tubing can be used for both vascular and non-vascular catheter construction. With its extremely small sizing capabilities, polyimide tubing can be produced to reach the smallest sized vasculatures while retaining strength and rigidity for pushability. PI Glide™ tubing ID enhances interior lubricity.

Lead Wires (Insulated Wire) – PI and PI Glide™ coatings for wires provide excellent dielectric benefit and abrasion resistance. Polyimide coatings can be applied to copper, silver plated copper, nitinol, and stainless steel wire. Coating with PI Glide™ lowers surface friction for the coated wire.

Lumen For Guidewires – Polyimide tubing, with its thin walls and sufficient stiffness, provides an excellent lumen through which to pass guidewires for vascular interventions. Similar to PI tubing for catheter shafts, using PI Glide™ for the guidewire lumen improves deliverability and abrasion resistance.

Release Mandrels – PI Glide™ coated mandrels provide sufficient lubricity for easy removal at the conclusion of the build process.

Technical Details & Test Data

CAPABILITIES AND SIZING

• Coatings as low as 0.0003" (0.0076 mm) thickness

• Can be applied to multiple wire types o copper o silver plated copper o nitinol for space limitations o stainless steel

• Cut lengths to 72" (1.83 m)

• Natural amber or dark colors

• Multi-layer construction

• Spooled min 1000FT