Confluent Medical Technologies has released Filmcast Select, a materials customization program for polymer tubing that lets users intentionally select key performance attributes of Filmcase PTFE and polyimide tubing.

The standard Filmcast polymer tubing process provides little to no customization for device manufacturing. As procedures become less invasive and devices become smaller and more complex, the “one-size-fits-all” approach isn’t sufficient.

Filmcast Select enables OEMs to choose Filmcast PTFE and polyimide tubing based on the attributes that matter most for their application, Confluent said. This includes flexibility, strength, durability, surface finish, regulatory compliance, and optical clarity.

“Designing next-generation medical devices requires precision at every level, including material selection,” said Shane Wood, Director of Technology, Polymers at Confluent Medical. “Filmcast Select gives our customers the ability to match material performance to device intent, rather than adapting their designs to standard materials.”

It offers tubing options including standard polyimide, REACH-compliant glossy and matte polyimide, and Ultra Polyimide. According to the company, the materials offer high transparency and reduced friction, stronger bonding, and nearly double the tensile strength of standard polyimide for thin-wall designs.

The program also features a variety of Filmcast PTFE options, including FlexaCast for increased flexibility and elongation, DuraCast for enhanced abrasion resistance, and UltraCast for higher tensile strength in demanding applications. Confluent can also work with customer-preferred PTFE dispersions, allowing OEMs to leverage existing biocompatibility data and reduce development time for new or next-generation devices.