摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new polymer shrink tube, such as a fluoropolymer shrink tube, and new use of the same. <P>SOLUTION: The polymer shrink tube includes at least one three-dimensional pattern formed along at least a portion of the inner surface of the tube. The polymer shrink tube can be used for, for example, embossing a pattern into a polymer tube. Further use includes, for example, forming a catheter with at least one channel located in the catheter wall. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |