Carwild Corporation pultruded endoscopic rods are affordably priced for disposability, yet offer comparable stiffness and reduced weight over surgical steel and aluminium. These fiberglass-reinforced pultrusions use a plastic coating which has been produced with a custom-formulated, proprietary resin. The resultant product is a non-conductive, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant endoscopic rod. The non-reflective surface gives an optical advantage when used under magnified light and/or with lasers.
The Carwild endoscopic stick has undergone cytotoxicity, intracutaneous, and hemolysis testing and has met the testing requirements. It is presently being used in a medical device that has achieved FDA acceptance. The rod can be machined to any configuration while maintaining its high flexural strength, biocompatibility, electrical insulation, and corrosion resistance.
The pultrusion process can be adapted to produce a wide variety of shapes and meet stringent requirements.
