Tyco Healthcare - United States Surgical

Phase II Surgical Balloon

United States Surgical (Origin / GSI) part of Tyco Healthcare is a leader in less invasive surgical products. Products such as their inflatable dissection balloons for hernia repair and the "EndoCatch" bags offer the advantage of improved outcomes and shorter recuperation times.


Client Requirements:

Medical-grade urethane balloon that will not over distend or cause collateral tissue damage when inflated in-vivo (dissection balloon).

Solutions:

  • Dielectrics developed a multi-layer urethane laminate balloon design that cannot be over-pressurized, but still retains its flexibility.

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