Test report from Zeus

This test report compares the removal time, damage rate and scrap costs when using traditional FEP heat shrink vs. peelable heat shrink during catheter construction.

Catheter construction is a delicate and laborious process that leaves little room for error, especially in the final step of removing the recovered fusing sleeve from the catheter shaft. While traditional FEP heat shrink is a time-tested and popular choice, it does have significant drawbacks during the removal phase as it must be shaved off using a skiving tool, potentially leading to damage to the finished device and subsequent reduction in yield.

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