Flexible Laser Cut Hypo Tubes
Customised performance characteristics
Complexity, Accuracy, Reliability
Flexible laser cut hypotubes are used in delivery systems for minimally invasive interventions due to their combination of push, trackability, torque and kink resistance. These performance characteristics have established the hypotube as the device shaft of choice for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedure applications.
Recognising these superior performance benefits, medical device manufacturers have adopted flexible laser cut hypotubes in new procedure application areas, such as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), neurology, peripheral vascular interventions and imaging.
Hypotubes are generally produced from 300 series stainless steel tubing, commonly 304 stainless steel (1.4301) and also in 316 (1.4401), 17-7PH (AMS 5528) and Nitinol.
With laser cutting patterns along the hypotube the medical device design engineer can tailor the flexibility from the proximal to distal end. Also the laser cut pattern can determine the wide range of performance characteristics.
Finding the right hypotube for your device application
XL Precision Technologies now offers various hypotube supply options to meet our customers’ ever increasing design demands. We offer four separate hypo tube products. We can meet your design requirements of Speed, Performance & Cost.
Flexi Hypotube
Working with our extensive network of approved tube mill suppliers we can source conventional hypo tubes in 304 or 316 stainless steel meeting standard mechanical properties and cost competitiveness.
Flexi Express Hypotube
From our own tube stock, or through our supply partners with a vast range of tube sizes available, our development engineers can have tubing in hand within 1 week to start cutting your hypotube design.
Flexi Match Hypotube Service
We can match the mechanical characteristics of a sample of your existing base hypotube, reducing the risk of supply transfer mid-development or production. A full report can be supplied outlining key mechanical properties for approval.
Flexi Plus Hypotube
We offer tubing with higher elongation, usually around 8%. This improves the ductility and kink resistance of the hypotube in your device.
Flexible Laser Cut Hypotubes
XL Precision Technologies has experience with supplying various laser cut patterns on hypo tubes to provide our customers with the right flexibility solution to their cardio & endo vascular delivery device needs.
- Continuous Spiral Cut Pattern
- Bespoke Cut Patterns
- Interrupted Spiral Cut Patterns
- Radial Cut Patterns
Additional Features
XL Precision Technologies’ laser cutting capabilities allow customers to develop various features to enhance their overall hypo tube design.
- Off centre laser cutting – provides design engineers with more design option possibilities
- Ablation into the tube wall, knurl or radial rung patterns – deal for improving over moulding/bonding performance
- Unique features for deployment and assembly functionality – Windows, formed tabs and drill holes
Capabilities
What We Can Offer
Laser Technology
The latest photonic systems, operating at multiple wavelengths and frequencies, to deliver cutting, welding, marking, sintering and abrading solutions.
Laser Technology
The latest photonic systems, operating at multiple wavelengths and frequencies, to deliver cutting, welding, marking, sintering and abrading solutions.
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Micro Machining
EDM technology, micro-laser-cutting, hi-speed turning and milling. Individual and combined systems to make design ideas real.
Micro Machining
EDM technology, micro-laser-cutting, hi-speed turning and milling. Individual and combined systems to make design ideas real.
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Clean Room Assembly
Delivery catheter assemblies – heat shrink sleeves, lumen liners, moulded handle and tip assembly.
Clean Room Assembly
Delivery catheter assemblies – heat shrink sleeves, lumen liners, moulded handle and tip assembly.
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If you would like to know more about
how XL-PT can help you, get in touch.
If you would like to know more about how XL-PT can help you, get in touch.
XL Precision Technologies specialise in the manufacturer of precision micro-components, complex tubular components and sub-assemblies for the medical device industry.