Silicone Medical Balloons
Xeridiem® silicone balloons featuring our proprietary OptimaX® Silicone Balloon-Forming Process provide industry-leading longevity, durability, and performance under harsh stomach conditions.
Xeridiem silicone balloons featuring our proprietary OptimaX Silicone Balloon-Forming Process results in highly acid-resistant silicone balloons with superior performance that last up to 5 times longer than currently available balloons used in enteral feeding devices.*
Our transfer molding process produces balloons with ≤2:1 ratio when measured from the center of the shaft.
Our balloons are available as individual cuffs or bonded to a silicone extrusion to form a catheter subassembly.
* Testing for the reported data was conducted per ASTM F2528-06, Procedure G – Simulated Gastric Fluid 5.49-5.58, acid test for enteral feeding devices with a retention balloon. The “5 times longer” statement is based on results recorded at 40 days compared with the results of the second leading performers-available at the time of testing. Sizes ranging from 16 to 20 French were randomly placed in the acid tanks and results were recorded on a daily basis.
Silicone balloons offer exceptional chemical resistance, particularly in acidic environments like the stomach, providing extended functional life compared to alternative materials. Their predictable inflation characteristics enable precise volume control in clinical applications, while the material's inherent elastomeric properties allow for repeated inflation/deflation cycles without significant performance degradation. Additionally, silicone's biocompatibility profile makes these balloons suitable for extended patient contact in sensitive anatomical locations.
Silicone balloons serve multiple functions in medical procedures, from creating retention mechanisms in feeding tubes to providing anchoring solutions for urological devices. In gastroenterology applications, they secure enteral feeding devices while maintaining patient comfort. Urological applications utilize silicone balloons for catheter positioning and bladder management. Advanced drug delivery systems leverage silicone balloons for controlled therapeutic agent release in targeted anatomical locations.
Silicone balloon longevity depends on multiple factors including environmental exposure, inflation frequency, and mechanical stress. Properly manufactured silicone balloons maintain volume retention and mechanical integrity significantly longer than comparable materials, reducing device replacement frequency and associated patient discomfort.
