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How far can some elastomeric medical devices stretch without permanent deformation?

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Elastomeric medical devices can be extended by 100 to 1,000 percent of their initial dimensions without causing any permanent deformation to the material. This high degree of elasticity is a key characteristic of elastomers, which are widely utilized in various medical applications, including cardiovascular and soft-tissue devices such as catheters, vascular grafts, and flexible tubing for pacemakers.1