Miniature Zirconia Ceramic Tube for Medical Use
With an outer diameter of just 0.7 mm and an inner diameter of 0.4 mm, this zirconia ceramic tube is designed for high-precision medical applications. Its excellent strength, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance make it an ideal choice for fluid delivery, protection of fine wires, or guiding light or instruments in minimally invasive procedures.
- Miniature size with high precision
- Excellent mechanical strength
- Superior biocompatibility
- Chemical and corrosion resistance
- Custom production available
Miniature Zirconia Ceramic Tube for Medical Use
A miniature zirconia ceramic tube for medical use is a highly specialized component made from zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂), a material known for its exceptional strength, biocompatibility, wear resistance, and high-temperature stability. These tubes are commonly used in various medical devices and applications where high precision, durability, and the ability to withstand harsh conditions are required. Due to zirconia’s properties, these miniature tubes are ideal for medical use, particularly in environments where safety, reliability, and longevity are critical.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Range |
| Length Range | ≤300mm |
| Outer Diameter | ≤150mm |
| Surface Roughness | Ra0.02-Ra0.2 |
| Minimum Wall Thickness | 0.1mm |
| Roundness | 0.002mm |
| Concentricity | 0.002mm |
| Straightness | 0.004mm |
| Perpendicularity | 0.005mm |
Please refer to our Processing Capability Table for the full range of processing capability.
Advantages of Miniature Zirconia Ceramic Tube for Medical Use
- Exceptional Strength and Fracture Toughness: Thanks to its high mechanical integrity, zirconia withstands impact and stress in delicate medical instruments.
- Superior Biocompatibility: Therefore, it is safe for direct contact with body tissues and fluids, making it suitable for implantable and diagnostic devices.
- High Wear and Corrosion Resistance: As a result, the tube maintains performance even under continuous exposure to fluids or harsh sterilization.
- Thermal Stability: Moreover, it functions reliably across a wide temperature range, including during autoclave sterilization.
- Chemical Inertness: This ensures compatibility with a variety of medical reagents and biological environments without degradation.
- Precision Machinability: Because of its fine grain structure, zirconia can be fabricated into miniature sizes with extremely tight tolerances.
Applications of Miniature Zirconia Ceramic Tube for Medical Use
- Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Devices: Used to guide instruments or house optical fibers in minimally invasive procedures.
- Fluid Delivery and Sampling Systems: Ideal for use in blood analyzers, micro-pumps, and IV dispensing mechanisms due to its chemical inertness.
- Catheter and Guidewire Assemblies: Provides structural support while ensuring low-friction navigation through vascular pathways.
- Diagnostic Instruments: Functions in high-precision sensors and lab-on-chip platforms where purity and dimensional control are crucial.
- Implantable Medical Devices: Serves as insulating or structural components in active implants that require long-term biocompatibility.
- Laser and Optical Systems: Houses or aligns optical fibers in therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
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