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An introducer is a tube commonly used to facilitate entry of a guide wire or catheter into a desired location.
 
ISO 11070 is the major introducer and guide wire testing standard.  DDL provides many different introducer and guide wire testing services to ensure your product is ready for submission to the appropriate regulatory agency.

Introducer

DDL specializes in introducer and guide wire testing for all types of applications. DDL is capable of measuring the force at break, freedom from liquid leakage, resistance to corrosion, strength of union and many other standard tests.
Shown below are a few of the standards that are applicable to introducer and guide wire testing:

ISO 11070 Sterile, single-use intravascular catheter introducers
ISO 594-1 Conical ifttings with 6% (Luer) taper - Part 1: General requirements
ISO 594-2  Conical fittings with 6% (Luer) taper - Part 2: Lock fittings


For more information on any of DDL's package, material or product testing services, please email us today or call 1-800-229-4235.