Xtra-Shield™ HS-714

HS-714

Xtra-Shield™ HS-714 is the preferred choice of leading medical device manufacturers worldwide for over 20 years for insulating electro-surgical instruments and for biocompatible jacketing for temporary implantation devices.

Standard Colors: Black, White, Blue, Clear


Features

  • 2:1 Shrink Ratio
  • Radiation Cross-Linked Acrylated Olefin
    • Proprietary formulation — virgin polymer with no additives
    • Non toxic
  • 100% factory double tested for superior insulation integrity, reliability and safety
  • Unique heat sealable and adhesion properties without adhesives
    • Tubing tightly fuses to the substrate and prevents slippage
    • Moisture is blocked from penetrating between the tubing and the substrate
    • Adheres to metals, glass and selected plastics
  • Superior insulation integrity and reliability
    • High Dielectric Strength: 1800–2000 vpm
  • Exceptionally strong and durable
    • Superior cut-through, puncture and abrasion resistance
    • Protects against damage from sharp instruments
  • Excellent resistance to chemicals
  • Numerous sterilization options — can be repeatedly sterilized by:
    • E-Beam and Gamma Radiation
    • Autoclave
    • ETO
    • Steris Process-Paracetic Acid
    • Hydrogen Peroxide Gas
    • Gluteraldehyde
  • Alcohol wiped and packaged as cut pieces, in coils or on plastic spools, and double plastic bagged in a clean room environment
  • Complete lot traceability
  • Meets the most stringent bio-compatible specifications:
    • USP Class VI Compliant
    • ISO-10993-5 Certified
    • USFDA Compliant
    • RoHS Compliant
  • USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity documentation provided as post process certification when requested
  • Non shrink version, Xtra-Shield™ HS-714 (Non Shrink) tubing / sleeving, is also available
  • Insultab is ISO-9001:2015 Certified

Technical Specifications

Features

Shrink Ratio 2:1
NOTE: HS-714 can be customized to your specifications for expanded and recovered diameters, wall thicknesses and shrink ratios
Minimum Recommended Shrink Temperature 121°C (250°F)
Maximum Recommended Shrink Temperature 149°C (300°F)
Operating Temperature Range -55°C to 121°C (-67°F to 250°F)
Longitudinal Shrinkage +5/-5%

Physical / Electrical Properties

Specific Gravity 0.934
Durometer Shore D 53
Tensile Strength 3200 / 3600 psi
Elongation 500 / 600%
Secant Modulus (2%) 1.2 X 104 psi
Heat Shock 168 hours @ 150° C No dripping or cracking
Volume Resistivity @ 500 volts >1016
Dielectric Strength 1,800 / 2,000 vpm
Dielectric Constant @ 1MHz 2.0 / 2.2
Dissipation Factor @ 1MHz 0.008

Chemical Resistance

Resists a wide range of chemicals including Hexachlorophene (pHisoHex), saline solution, povidone-iodine (Betadine), benzalkonium (Zephiran), alcohol
Resists moisture, UV light and fungus
AUTOCLAVE CYCLE TEST:
20 cycles @ 121°C 15 psig for 15 min. with fast dry cycle, followed by test for:
Property Test Method Typical Value
Volume Resistivity @ 500 volts ASTM D 257 No change from original
Dielectric Strength in air @ 500 kv/min rise ASTM D 149 No change from original
Dielectric Constant @ 1 MHz ASTM D 150 No change from original
Dissipation Factor @ 1 MHz ASTM D 150 No change from original

Notice to User: It is imperative that manufacturers and end-users understand that the electro-surgical instruments should be placed separately, without overlay, on autoclave trays. Potential damage caused by overlay in the autoclave will significantly reduce this and any other dielectric insulator’s ability to pass the 20 cycles of autoclave required by the AAMI.

All statements and recommendations are based on technical data that INSULTAB believes to be true and reliable. It is the responsibility of the user to determine functionality and suitability. If you have any questions on the use or handling of this product, please contact us at 800-468-4822.

Standard Dimensions

Expanded I.D. Minimum Recovered I.D. Maximum Recovered Wall Nominal Standard Packaging (per Box) Product is Supplied in Coils or on Plastic Spools
Size in. mm in. mm in. mm Ft. / Coil or Spool Total Ft. / Box
3/32 .093 2.36 .046 1.17 .020 0.51 1,000′ 2,000′
1/8 .125 3.18 .062 1.58 .020 0.51 1,000′ 2,000′
3/16 .187 4.75 .093 2.36 .020 0.51 1,000′ 2,000′
1/4 .250 6.35 .125 3.18 .025 0.64 500′ 1,000′
3/8 .375 9.53 .187 4.75 .025 0.64 200′ 600′
1/2 .500 12.70 .250 6.35 .025 0.64 200′ 600′

We will manufacture to your precise specifications

  • Custom expanded and recovered diameters
  • Custom wall thicknesses
  • Custom shrink ratios
  • Custom cut lengths to extremely tight tolerances
  • Custom color matching
  • Custom printing with USP Class VI inks

All information presented is believed to be reliable and is offered only as a guide to product selection. As each application is unique, Insultab can make no warranties as to the suitability of any products for a particular use. Specifications are subject to change.

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