Pressurized Internal Diameter

Determination of internal diameter under simulated physiological conditions of the same order of magnitude as the arterial blood pressure: 120 mmHg.

Test Procedure

Samples are extended to their functional length.  Specified pressure is applied uniformly to the inside of a prosthesis which is extended to its usable length.  A cylindrical balloon mounted over a cylindrical mandrel is used.  An optical measurement system is used to measure external diameter.

Scope

  • Any device using vascular prostheses
  • Vascular prosthesis
  • Biological, synthetic textile/non-textile materials, non-textile material
  • Stent Grafts: SX or BX frame, NiTi, CrCo, SS, Biological tissues, synthetic textile materials/* non-textile material, non-textile material
  • Covered stent: SX or BX frame, NiTi, CrCo, SS, Biological tissue, synthetic textile/non-textile * material, non-textile material
  • Tubular, bifurcated, branched

Service Levels

Applicable Standards

  • ISO 7198:2016
    Cardiovascular implants and extracorporeal systems — Vascular prostheses — Tubular vascular grafts and vascular patches

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