# Fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF) and Medical devices

Medical devices depends on fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF).

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[Fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF)](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/fluoropolymers/) (chemical) and [Medical devices](https://www.materialinsights.org/industries/medical_devices/) (industry): 1 relationship.

## How they are linked

### 1. Industry input

*Physical flow · Criticality 3 of 5 · Fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF) → Medical devices*

1 of the enterprise types in Medical devices depend on fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF); for the most dependent, it rates 3 out of 5 on criticality.

- **1** enterprise types depend on it
- **3 of 5** highest criticality

Enterprise types that depend on it:

- Medical-grade polymer and component suppliers: low-friction catheter liners (criticality 3 of 5)

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