PTFE filter medium

gasmembrane

Patients and caregivers rely on their medical equipment to perform reliably and safely every time. Medical device designers and manufacturers have trusted Gore to deliver ePTFE membrane solutions to vent and protect sensitive equipment for over 35 years. GORE® Microfiltration Media for Medical Devices delivers superior performance to the medical industry in applications for non-implantable medical devices and is the material of choice when performance is critical. GORE Microfiltration Media and components are used to vent, filter and protect a broad range of medical devices — including hearing instruments, ostomy bags, hemodialysis equipment, and IV infusion sets — with the goal of increasing device reliability and patient comfort. Gore has been developing high performance expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membranes to solve the design challenges faced by medical device innovators for over 35 years. Some medical liquids contain entrained gas which may present a hazard to the patient or affect the proper operation of a medical device. GORE Microfiltration Media for Medical Devices is designed for high levels of gas permeability which can allow for fast pressure equalization and airflow. For instance, in IV lines, GORE Media aids in the dissipation of these gas bubbles while retaining liquids that are under pressure. GORE Microfiltration Media helps protect equipment from contamination during use. Due to the microporous structure of Gore's ePTFE membranes, the protective membrane enables gas to pass through with low pressure drop while providing a barrier to aerosolized liquids and particles.