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8/19/2010 - Independent testing by a leading laboratory shows that Interface extrusion process does not result in any degradation of the polymer material after the extrusion process. Continue reading →

7/8/2010 - To meet increased demand, Interface Catheter Solutions has expanded its manufacturing capacity to continue to provide custom welding sleeves. This service complements the company's expertise in designing and producing tube welding machines along with balloon tubing, balloon development and production. Continue reading →

5/6/2010 - Interface Catheter Solutions' automated balloon visual inspection system, Model BVIS-2000, provides both visual inspection and dimensional measurements of medical balloons in a single operation. Inspection includes classification and size of defects with pass/fail analysis based on user-selected criteria. Continue reading →

3/2/2010 - Interface Catheter Solutions CPS-1000 provides consistent and accurate neck down tubing to create parisons in preparation for the balloon forming process. The heater jaws are maintained at a constant temperature to reduce cycle time and provide uniform stretched tubing for consistent results. Continue reading →

3/1/2010 - Interface Catheter Solutions Hydraulic Pressure Testers provide critical hydraulic test functions for balloon catheters and components, including tubing and balloons. The HPT-500 and HPT-1000 are simple to operate and easily programmable with storable test protocols. Operators can choose from a comprehensive list of options to create tests (including burst, leak, fatigue and compliance) that are appropriate and specific for the devices to be tested. In addition multiple pressure ramp options are available including linear, stepwise, fatigue and custom. Continue reading →

10/28/2009 - Interface Catheter Solutions HSO-250 Heat Setting Oven provides a cost-effective approach to heat treating of wrapped balloons on balloon catheters. Heat treating can improve fold memory retention and reduce the wrapped profile after unsheathing. Use of the HSO-250 allows reduction of cycle times for expensive fluting and wrapping equipment. The HSO-250 can heat set multiple balloon catheters and provides precise heat and time setting options. Continue reading →

7/10/2009 - Interface Catheter Solutions balloon tubing deionizer ION-1000 uses a stream of ionized air to eliminate electrostatic forces that attract dust and to remove foreign particulates from the surface of balloon tubing. The reduction of particulates on the tubing will decrease defects such as drag lines, dimples, and embedded surface particulates. Clean balloon tubing will increase balloon quality and production yields. Interface uses the ION-1000 in its own balloon production with substantial improved yield results. Continue reading →

6/29/2009 - Interface Catheter Solutions has extensive experience in producing medical balloons to client specifications either on a prototype or contract manufacturing basis for a variety of clinical applications. Interface has added an online balloon catalogue for ordering off-the-shelf balloon samples with a quick delivery. Individual balloon specifications are provided online. Continue reading →

3/20/2009 - Interface Catheter Solutions proprietary extrusion process produces specialty balloon tubing with consistent lot-to-lot characteristics, a critical factor for driving yield improvement in medical balloon manufacturing. The Interface extrusion process delivers precise results for inner and outer dimensions, and wall thickness, along with a marked reduction in gel spots. This results in higher overall balloon production yields. Continue reading →