Catheter Friction Tester

The Catheter Friction Tester is a precision instrument used to measure the surface friction properties of various tubular materials. Employing advanced force sensing technology and a precise motion control system, it accurately determines the static and dynamic friction coefficients of pipes under different conditions.

Applications

The catheter friction performance tester is a professional instrument used to detect the surface slipperiness of medical catheters, and it has a wide range of applications, mainly including the following aspects: Medical Device R & D: During the R & D of new - type catheter - based medical devices, the tester can be used to evaluate the friction performance of catheters made of different materials and with different design schemes, providing a basis for product quality control. Meanwhile, by selecting catheters with appropriate frictional force through testing, product design can be optimized and product performance can be improved. Clinical Assessment: In clinical practice, the tester can provide parameter data for doctors, helping them select suitable catheters, thus improving the safety and effectiveness of treatment. Academic Research: Academic institutions and research units can use the tester to conduct relevant basic research, and deeply explore the influence mechanism of friction performance on the effects of interventional treatment.

Standards

YY/T 1536-2017: Catheters other than intravascular catheters — Standard test model for evaluating the surface sliding performance

TCAMDI 021-2019: Medical devices — Surface lubricious coatings — Test method for wear resistance

Features

1. High-precision measurement: Equipped with an imported force sensor.

2. Multifunctional testing: Supports multiple testing modes including dry friction and lubricated friction.

3. Intelligent control: Utilizes a PLC + touchscreen control system; test parameters are programmable.

4. Safe and reliable: Features multiple safety devices including overload protection and emergency stop.

5. Accurate data: Automatically collects and processes test data, generating professional test reports.

Technical Parameters

Accessoriess

Standard Configuration: Main unit (embedded software), monitor, keyboard, mouse, guide wire clamps (including silicone rubber clamps), circulating water bath heating device, printer (inkjet).

Optional: Standard pressure roller, test plate, sampling knife, printer (laser), air compressor.

GMP Computer System Requirements, DataShield.

Note: The air supply interface of this machine is a Ф4mm polyurethane pipe; the air supply is provided by the user.

Test Procedures

Set test parameters (speed, number of friction cycles) → Add water and set temperature control → Install catheter clamps and adjust the specified spacing and clamping force → Clamp the catheter → Test → Report the average friction force of the wetted section of the catheter body, unit: N