Polyimide tubing: dispelling the myths.
The capabilities and potential of polyimide and polyimide tubing are gaining popularity in the medical design market place as a result of the increasing need for minimally invasive surgical devices. This article looks at the myths surrounding the tubing to better understand its advantages for medical applications.
Lynch
T J
TJ
MicroLumen Inc.,Tampa, Florida 33614, USA. tlynch@microlumen.com
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