In this technical note, a simple theoretical model was proposed to express the tensile deformation and fracture of balloon catheter tested by the ISO standard using piece-wise linear force-displacement relations. The model was then validated by comparing with the tensile force-displacement behaviors of two types of typical balloon catheters clinically used worldwide. It was shown that the proposed model can effectively be used to express the tensile deformation behavior and easily be handled by physicians who are not familiar with mechanics of materials.
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Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Longpan Road 159, Nanjing 210037, China. Electronic address:
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Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Blvd. Dimitrie Mangeron 71A, 700050 Iasi, Romania.
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Research Institute of Aero-Engine, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing 102206, China.
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