Table 1 Comparison between the conventional cuff and elastic cuff
Conventional cuff | Elastic cuff | |
|---|---|---|
Raw material | Thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer | Silicone rubber |
Sterilization method | Ethylene oxide gas | Autoclave |
Hardness | 90 ± 3, shore A | 57, shore A |
Tensile strength (MPa) | 39.2 | 10.6 |
Elongation (%) | 450 | 785 |
Tear strength (kg/cm) | >100 | 52 |