Determines the pressure at which a balloon catheter fails. Statistical analysis ensures with 95% confidence that 99.9% of the balloons will not burst at or below the specified RBP.

Measures the time required for a balloon to deflate after inflation. This test is essential for assessing balloon performance during surgery.

Evaluates the durability of balloons under repeated inflation and deflation cycles to ensure they withstand mechanical stress during clinical use.

Determines the volume at which a balloon fails under pressure to define the product’s safety limits.

Assessment of the dogboning phenomenon at the balloon ends during expansion, quantifying the relative overextension compared to the nominal stent diameter.

Analyzes the elastic behavior of stents after expansion. This test measures the degree of recoil after load removal to ensure the stent keeps the vessel open.

Evaluates the physical and mechanical properties of stents, including parameters like length, diameter, and material properties to ensure compliance with standards.

Measures the radial force exerted by a stent to keep a vessel open, assessing its ability to counteract natural vessel pressure.

Measures the ability of a stent to resist deformation under external compression.

Determination of the relationship between the prosthesis diameter and the balloon inflation pressure for balloonexpandable endovascular prostheses.

Long-term mechanical testing of stents under cyclic loads to assess fatigue resistance and durability throughout the expected lifespan.

Evaluates a stent’s resistance to repeated axial loads caused by vessel motion and pulsations within the body.

Assesses the stent’s ability to maintain structural integrity under repeated compressive loads in physiological conditions.

Determines the hardness of metallic materials by pressing a pyramid-shaped diamond into the surface under a specific load. The lengths of the diagonals of the indention is measured to calculate the hardness.

Used for measuring microhardness, especially for thin layers or delicate structures. A diamond indenter with an asymmetrical shape is pressed into the surface of a material under a specific load and the lengths of the indentation is measured.