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Endoscopes & Visualization

Rigid & flexible scopes, optical trains, distal CMOS, and articulation.

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Optical Lenses & Prisms

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Key Specs: focal length, OD, AR coat

Micro-objective lenses, rod lenses and prism assemblies for endoscopic visualization.

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Image Sensors & CMOS

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Key Specs: resolution, pixel size, footprint

Ultra-compact CMOS digital camera modules mounted at the distal tip of flexible or rigid scopes.

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Light Guides & Fibers

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Key Specs: NA, transmission, core count

Fused fiber optic bundles transmitting cold illumination from console to surgical site.

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Distal LED Illumination Modules

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Key Specs: lumen output, CRI, thermal sink

Chip-on-tip miniature solid-state high-CRI white and narrow-band LED emitters replacing fiber optic illumination bundles in video scopes.

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Achromatic Rod Lenses

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Key Specs: Hopkins relay, optical glass, AR coated

Precision ground and polished cylinder lenses with spherical ends forming the Hopkins relay optical train in rigid endoscopes and laparoscopes.

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Direction-of-View Prisms

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Key Specs: 0°, 30°, 70° offset, fused silica, anti-fog

High-index optical glass prisms cemented to distal objectives to shift the optical viewing angle in diagnostic arthroscopes and cystoscopes.

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Chip-on-Tip Micro CMOS Modules

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Key Specs: 1mm x 1mm, 400x400 to 1080p, wafer-level

Ultra-compact distal image sensor assemblies with integrated Bayer filters and microlenses mounted directly at the flexible tip of single-use endoscopes.

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Fused Fiber Illumination Bundles

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Key Specs: numerical aperture, borosilicate, 30–50 µm fibers

Coherent and non-coherent high-transmission optical fiber light guides clad in stainless steel spiral armor delivering cool xenon or LED light to operative cavities.

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Hypodermic Tubing

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Key Specs: gauge, wall, temper

Stock stainless tubing by gauge and wall class — the raw material for cannulae and instrument shafts.

📐 Standard Stock Sizes & Scales

Medical Hypodermic Tubing Gauge Chart (ISO 9626 / ASTM A908)

ISO 9626:2016 / ASTM A908 (304V / 316L Full Hard)
Draft RFQ for Selected Size ›
OD: 0.203″ (5.156 mm) ID: 0.173″ (4.394 mm) Wall: 0.015″ (0.381 mm) Class: RW (Regular Wall) Target: Large trocar sleeves, cannula blanks
Toggle Complete Stock Size Table (53 sizes)
Gauge Wall Class Nominal OD (in) Nominal OD (mm) Nominal ID (in) Nominal ID (mm) Wall (in) Wall (mm) Application Action
6 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.2030″ 5.156 0.1730″ 4.394 0.0150″ 0.381 Large trocar sleeves, cannula blanks RFQ ›
6 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.2030″ 5.156 0.1810″ 4.597 0.0110″ 0.279 Aspiration cannulae, instrument housings RFQ ›
8 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.1650″ 4.191 0.1350″ 3.429 0.0150″ 0.381 Arthroscopic cannulae, bone access RFQ ›
8 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.1650″ 4.191 0.1470″ 3.734 0.0090″ 0.229 High-flow suction lines RFQ ›
10 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.1340″ 3.404 0.1060″ 2.692 0.0140″ 0.356 Biopsy needles, laparoscopic shafts RFQ ›
10 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.1340″ 3.404 0.1160″ 2.946 0.0090″ 0.229 Endoscopic guide shafts RFQ ›
11 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.1200″ 3.048 0.0940″ 2.388 0.0130″ 0.330 Bone marrow biopsy needles RFQ ›
11 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.1200″ 3.048 0.1020″ 2.591 0.0090″ 0.229 Vertebroplasty needles RFQ ›
12 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.1090″ 2.769 0.0850″ 2.159 0.0120″ 0.305 Veterinary / large animal access RFQ ›
12 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.1090″ 2.769 0.0930″ 2.362 0.0080″ 0.203 Large core tissue biopsy RFQ ›
13 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0950″ 2.413 0.0710″ 1.803 0.0120″ 0.305 Vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty RFQ ›
13 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0950″ 2.413 0.0810″ 2.057 0.0070″ 0.178 Blood transfusion cannulae RFQ ›
14 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0830″ 2.108 0.0630″ 1.600 0.0100″ 0.254 Central venous catheter introducers RFQ ›
14 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0830″ 2.108 0.0690″ 1.753 0.0070″ 0.178 Rapid fluid infusion catheters RFQ ›
14 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0830″ 2.108 0.0730″ 1.854 0.0050″ 0.127 High-flow dialysis access RFQ ›
15 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0720″ 1.829 0.0540″ 1.372 0.0090″ 0.229 Apheresis & blood bank needles RFQ ›
15 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0720″ 1.829 0.0600″ 1.524 0.0060″ 0.152 Autologous blood collection RFQ ›
16 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0650″ 1.651 0.0470″ 1.194 0.0090″ 0.229 Surgical drainage, large IV lines RFQ ›
16 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0650″ 1.651 0.0530″ 1.346 0.0060″ 0.152 Trauma & resuscitation IV RFQ ›
16 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0650″ 1.651 0.0570″ 1.448 0.0040″ 0.102 Thin-wall hypotube shaft proximal RFQ ›
17 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0580″ 1.473 0.0420″ 1.067 0.0080″ 0.203 Epidural Tuohy needles RFQ ›
17 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0580″ 1.473 0.0480″ 1.219 0.0050″ 0.127 Oocyte retrieval needles RFQ ›
18 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0500″ 1.270 0.0330″ 0.838 0.0085″ 0.216 Standard blood drawing, medication prep RFQ ›
18 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0500″ 1.270 0.0400″ 1.016 0.0050″ 0.127 Interventional access, Seldinger needle RFQ ›
18 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0500″ 1.270 0.0430″ 1.092 0.0035″ 0.089 Catheter hypotube proximal shaft RFQ ›
19 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0420″ 1.067 0.0270″ 0.686 0.0075″ 0.191 Parenteral medication filtration RFQ ›
19 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0420″ 1.067 0.0320″ 0.813 0.0050″ 0.127 Fine aspiration needles RFQ ›
20 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0350″ 0.889 0.0230″ 0.584 0.0060″ 0.152 Standard IV catheter, blood sampling RFQ ›
20 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0350″ 0.889 0.0260″ 0.660 0.0045″ 0.114 Vascular access, 0.021″ wire guide RFQ ›
20 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0350″ 0.889 0.0290″ 0.737 0.0030″ 0.076 Catheter micro-hypotube RFQ ›
21 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0320″ 0.813 0.0200″ 0.508 0.0060″ 0.152 Diagnostic venipuncture, IM injection RFQ ›
21 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0320″ 0.813 0.0230″ 0.584 0.0045″ 0.114 0.018″ guidewire micropuncture needle RFQ ›
22 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0280″ 0.711 0.0160″ 0.406 0.0060″ 0.152 Standard pediatric & elderly IV RFQ ›
22 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0280″ 0.711 0.0200″ 0.508 0.0040″ 0.102 Spinal anesthesia Quincke needle RFQ ›
22 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0280″ 0.711 0.0220″ 0.559 0.0030″ 0.076 0.018″ guidewire introducer RFQ ›
23 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0250″ 0.635 0.0130″ 0.330 0.0060″ 0.152 Small vein blood collection RFQ ›
23 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0250″ 0.635 0.0170″ 0.432 0.0040″ 0.102 Vitreoretinal surgical cannula RFQ ›
24 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0220″ 0.559 0.0120″ 0.305 0.0050″ 0.127 Neonatal & pediatric IV access RFQ ›
25 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0200″ 0.508 0.0100″ 0.254 0.0050″ 0.127 Subcutaneous injection, vaccines RFQ ›
25 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0200″ 0.508 0.0120″ 0.305 0.0040″ 0.102 Dental anesthesia, ophthalmic cannula RFQ ›
25 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0200″ 0.508 0.0140″ 0.356 0.0030″ 0.076 Microcatheter distal reinforcement RFQ ›
26 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0180″ 0.457 0.0090″ 0.229 0.0045″ 0.114 Intradermal skin testing RFQ ›
27 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0160″ 0.406 0.0080″ 0.203 0.0040″ 0.102 Insulin injection, dental block RFQ ›
27 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0160″ 0.406 0.0100″ 0.254 0.0030″ 0.076 Ophthalmic intravitreal injection RFQ ›
27 Gauge UTW UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) 0.0160″ 0.406 0.0120″ 0.305 0.0020″ 0.051 Low-force aesthetic botox needle RFQ ›
28 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0140″ 0.356 0.0070″ 0.178 0.0035″ 0.089 Micro-cannula cosmetic filler RFQ ›
29 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0130″ 0.330 0.0070″ 0.178 0.0030″ 0.076 Insulin pen needles RFQ ›
30 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0120″ 0.305 0.0060″ 0.152 0.0030″ 0.076 Fine dental anesthesia, capillary tubes RFQ ›
30 Gauge TW TW (Thin Wall) 0.0120″ 0.305 0.0075″ 0.191 0.0022″ 0.057 Intraocular micro-injection RFQ ›
31 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0100″ 0.254 0.0050″ 0.127 0.0025″ 0.064 Ultra-fine insulin pen tip RFQ ›
32 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0090″ 0.229 0.0040″ 0.102 0.0025″ 0.064 Mesotherapy & aesthetic micro-injection RFQ ›
33 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0080″ 0.203 0.0040″ 0.102 0.0020″ 0.051 Sub-retinal injection cannula RFQ ›
34 Gauge RW RW (Regular Wall) 0.0065″ 0.165 0.0030″ 0.076 0.0018″ 0.045 Neuroscience micro-dialysis probes RFQ ›
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Articulation & Steering

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Key Specs: bending angle, pull wire, ring OD

Multi-segment deflection vertebrae and tensioned pull cables for 2-way and 4-way distal tip articulation.

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PTFE Liners

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Key Specs: ID, wall, etch

The inner lumen liner. Its outer surface is usually etched so the jacket bonds to it during reflow.

📐 Standard Stock Sizes & Scales

Standard Catheter PTFE Liner Stock Sizes (Sodium Naphthalene Etched OD)

ASTM D3295 / ASTM D1457 (USP Class VI Virgin PTFE)
Draft RFQ for Selected Size ›
ID: 0.015″ (0.381 mm) Wall: 0.00075″ (0.019 mm) Max OD: 0.0165″ (0.419 mm) Target: Coronary microcatheters, rapid exchange lumen
Toggle Complete Stock Size Table (9 sizes)
Size Label Nominal ID (in) Nominal ID (mm) Wall (in) Wall (mm) Max OD (in) Application Action
0.014″ Guidewire Compatible 0.0150″ 0.381 0.00075″ 0.019 0.0165″ Coronary microcatheters, rapid exchange lumen RFQ ›
0.018″ Guidewire Compatible 0.0195″ 0.495 0.00075″ 0.019 0.0210″ Neurovascular microcatheter, coil delivery RFQ ›
0.021″ Aspiration / Delivery 0.0225″ 0.572 0.00100″ 0.025 0.0245″ Stent retriever delivery, aspiration lumen RFQ ›
0.027″ Intermediate Catheter 0.0285″ 0.724 0.00100″ 0.025 0.0305″ Distal access catheter (DAC), stroke therapy RFQ ›
0.035″ Universal Diagnostic (4 Fr) 0.0370″ 0.940 0.00100″ 0.025 0.0390″ 4 Fr diagnostic coronary & peripheral catheters RFQ ›
0.038″ Angiographic Lumen (5 Fr) 0.0400″ 1.016 0.00100″ 0.025 0.0420″ 5 Fr angiographic catheter, pigtail flush RFQ ›
0.070″ Large Bore Delivery (6 Fr) 0.0720″ 1.829 0.00150″ 0.038 0.0750″ 6 Fr coronary guide catheter, clot retriever RFQ ›
0.088″ Guide Sheath (7 Fr) 0.0900″ 2.286 0.00150″ 0.038 0.0930″ 7 Fr peripheral & neuro guide sheath RFQ ›
0.105″ Structural Heart Delivery (8 Fr) 0.1070″ 2.718 0.00200″ 0.051 0.1110″ 8 Fr–10 Fr transcatheter aortic valve / TAVR sheath RFQ ›
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Articulation Pull Cables

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Key Specs: cable OD, stranded SS, ball swage

High-tensile stranded stainless steel pull cables and Teflon-lined Bowden conduits transmitting 4-way articulation forces to scope tips.

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Flexible Working Channels

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Key Specs: fluoropolymer ID, lubricity, wall

Extruded thin-wall PTFE or FEP channels providing low-friction passage for biopsy forceps, snares, and lasers through the endoscope.

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Articulating Bending Vertebrae

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Key Specs: riveted stainless links, 4-way pivot, laser-cut

Interlocking articulated stainless steel tubular rings forming the flexible bending skeleton controlled by distal steering cables.

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Machined Components

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Key Specs: material, tolerance

Turned and milled parts — the general class that covers most reusable-instrument hardware.

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Luer Fittings

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Key Specs: ISO 80369-7, sex

Male and female luer connectors for fluid paths, specified by ISO 80369-7.

📐 Standard Stock Sizes & Scales

Standard ISO 80369-7 Luer Lock Connectors & Barbed Adaptors

ISO 80369-7:2021 (Intravascular or Hypodermic Luer Applications)
Draft RFQ for Selected Size ›
Type: Male Lock Barb ID: 0.0625″ (1.6 mm) Material: Radiation-stable PP / PC Target: Infusion pump tubing, micro-bore lines
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Configuration Type Barb ID (in) Barb (mm) Material Application Action
Male Luer Lock to 1/16″ (1.6 mm) Barb Male Lock 0.0625″ 1.6 Radiation-stable PP / PC Infusion pump tubing, micro-bore lines RFQ ›
Male Luer Lock to 3/32″ (2.4 mm) Barb Male Lock 0.0938″ 2.4 Polycarbonate (USP Class VI) Standard IV line extension, syringe pump RFQ ›
Male Luer Lock to 1/8″ (3.2 mm) Barb Male Lock 0.1250″ 3.2 Polycarbonate / Kynar Manifold fluid delivery, pressure monitoring RFQ ›
Male Luer Lock to 5/32″ (4.0 mm) Barb Male Lock 0.1563″ 4.0 Polycarbonate High-flow fluid irrigation & drainage lines RFQ ›
Female Luer Lock to 1/16″ (1.6 mm) Barb Female Lock 0.0625″ 1.6 Polypropylene / PC Catheter proximal hub interface RFQ ›
Female Luer Lock to 3/32″ (2.4 mm) Barb Female Lock 0.0938″ 2.4 Polypropylene / PC Standard venous access hub RFQ ›
Female Luer Lock to 1/8″ (3.2 mm) Barb Female Lock 0.1250″ 3.2 Polycarbonate Multi-lumen catheter junction RFQ ›
Female Luer to 1/4-28 UNF Flat-Bottom Thread Female to Thread 1/4-28 UNF — 316L Stainless / PEEK High-pressure chromatography & HPLC fluidics RFQ ›
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Seals & O-Rings

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Key Specs: ID, wall, material

Elastomeric seals. ID versus OD versus wall is the classic ordering mistake, which is why they carry glyphs.

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Air & Water Nozzles

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Key Specs: orifice dia, stainless 316L, spray angle

Micro-orifice spray nozzles mounted at the distal tip of endoscopes to wash lens debris and insufflate organs.

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Angulation Brake & Lock Levers

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Key Specs: friction shoe, ratchet clutch, thumb lock

Proximal mechanical tensioning brakes and locking levers that secure the articulating tip at a desired deflection angle during inspection.

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Air / Water Trumpet Valves

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Key Specs: dual-stage piston, silicone seals, autoclave

Two-stage spring-loaded push-button valves in endoscopic control heads controlling lens wash water pressurization and insufflation gas delivery.

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Instrument Channel Slit Valves

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Key Specs: slit elastomer, fluid barrier, instrument pass

Self-closing silicone rubber biopsy port caps that maintain airtight and fluid-tight seals while allowing instruments, forceps, and snares to pass.

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