Braid-reinforced tubing is reinforced with a braided layer of metal or polymer fibers encapsulated between two layers of polymer material. This design provides additional strength and durability to the tubing, allowing it to withstand higher pressures and improving its overall performance in various medical applications.
Braided tubing is commonly used in high-performance catheters, such as those used for vascular access and cardiovascular procedures, as well as in high-pressure medical tubing applications, such as in infusion pumps and blood pressure monitoring systems. It is also used in kink-resistant tubing, which is important for procedures where the tubing may need to bend or flex without becoming blocked or collapsing.