Coming Soon -- Stem-Cell Surgical Thread?
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Description:...ng pressure gradients across a valve, between chambers, or across a vascular stenosis. The catheters are made of Polyurethane material (some include a woven Dacron braid), are thromboresistant, and range in size from 2.5 to 7 French....Dual Pressure Sensor Intravascular Mikro-Tip Pressure Catheters; SPC-721
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