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U-Handle V2 · Dual actuator platform

Universal rapid prototyping for catheter‑based delivery systems.

Push-pull control of inner and outer tubes, 6–24 Fr, steerable option. Install your tubes in 30 minutes, start testing next week.

  • 6–24French tubes
  • 7days shipping
  • 30min to install

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Two sliders.
Independent push‑pull.

Each half-handle drives its own slider: one for the outer tube, one for the inner tube and guidewire.

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Any tube from
6 to 24 French.

Bond your tube to the internal component. Braided, coiled or standard: no restriction on material or coating.

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Turn the knob.
The tube moves.

Four turns give the full stroke. The same slider carries the steering cables for the steerable option.

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80, 100 or 120 mm
of stroke.

Pick the stroke for each tube independently and combine any front and rear length.

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Lock by hand.
Start testing.

Slide the inner tube through the outer one, bring the halves together, hand-tighten the nut and clip the locks.

Configure yours · shipped in 7 days

Your tubes. Your handle.

Outer tube OD French
Inner tube OD French
Outer stroke
Inner stroke

€590excl. VAT

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U-Handle V2 · 16 Fr / 10 Fr · 100 / 100 mm

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Pricing · excl. VAT · B2B

Choose your version.

One handle for one tube pair, a full kit for exploring every combination, or a handle engineered around your device.

Single handle

U-Handle V2

€590excl. VAT

Configured to your specs: tube diameters and stroke lengths for the inner and outer tubes, steerable option if needed.

Diameters
Your pair, 6–24 Fr
Strokes
80 / 100 / 120 mm
Steerable
Option · +€90
Shipping
7 days
  • Independent push-pull control
  • Guidewire channel included

Testing several diameters? Add internal component sets to your order.

Engineered for you

Custom U-Handle

from€2500excl. VAT

Built on the U-Handle platform around your requirements: extra lumens, flush or sealed design, hemostatic valve and more.

Design
Your specification
Features
Added on request
Support
Engineering consultation
Shipping
14 days
  • Optimised price on the U-Handle platform
  • Phone / visio support

Ready to assemble

Everything you need is in the box.

  • Two half-handlesOne for the outer tube, one for the inner tube
  • Internal componentsSized to your tube diameters
  • Assembly tools
  • Detailed mounting instructions
  • Packed & shipped in 7 daysReady to assemble on arrival

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Bond your outer tube.

Bond the outer tube to the internal component of the first half-handle.

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Bond the inner tube and guidewire.

Bond the inner tube and the guidewire to the internal component of the second half-handle.

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Slide them together.

Slide the inner tube and guidewire through the outer tube while bringing the two half-handles together.

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Lock it by hand.

Hand-tighten the locking nut to lock both half-handles. Your delivery system is ready to test.

Compatible with your materials and methods

Any tube. Any construction.

Use any material, coating or construction. No restriction on length or diameter within the 6–24 Fr range.

BraidedCoiledStandard

Add your distal components

Your implant. Your tip.

Once assembled, mount your implant attachment, atraumatic tip or other distal features. The platform adapts to your delivery system design.

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R&D tools · free, browser-based, no signup

An open toolbox for catheter engineers.

We built these tools for our own catheter R&D and opened them to anyone working on the same problems. Try the basics right here.

French6.00Fr
Millimetres2.000mm
Inch0.0787″
Gauge14.4G
30G22G18G6F8F14F18F24F 2.00 mm

Diameter converter

French, mm, inch and gauge in one screen, ISO 9626 baseline. Stop cross-checking reference tables every time a spec changes.

Fr / mm / inch / GReal-timeISO 9626Log scale

Full tool adds reference tables for catheter sizes, guidewires and needles.

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Pushability · F crit0.21NBuckling expected · ×0.4
Torque · twist θ38.1°Notable whipping
Flexibility · tip y19.4mmOutside linear range

Shaft stiffness

Pushability, torque and tip deflection from your tube geometry. Rank designs before cutting any sample.

EI stiffness13 materialsCompare A/BLog-scale plot

Preview uses the full tool defaults: K = 2, push 0.5 N, friction torque 2 mN·m, tip load 0.10 N. Full tool adds composite shafts and A/B comparison.

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Pressure drop ΔP3.5mmHg0.46 kPa
Reynolds205laminar · < 2300
Mean velocity0.094m/s

Flow & pressure

Pressure drop and Reynolds for circular and non-circular lumens. Iterate on a lumen design without rebuilding a spreadsheet.

Hagen-PoiseuilleReynoldsFluid presetsInverse mode

Preview: circular lumen, flow → pressure. Full tool adds oval and free-shape lumens, blood, residual volume and the inverse mode.

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Inflationstallsat 0.113 mL · 70 % of nominal
Deflation14.3sto 0.046 mL (85 % of sheath)

✗ 10 mL insufficient for this balloon (max 5 atm, nominal 12 atm)

Balloon guide

Move from the clinical case to a balloon shortlist before opening a stack of datasheets.

Pressure–volume modelSyringes & indeflatorContrast mixesCycle time

Preview runs the full tool’s inflation/deflation model on its three presets. Full tool adds your own datasheet, compliance points and lumen geometry.

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Reinforced laminated · 16-wire SS braid
22
Heat-shrink polymer jacket
18
Reinforced laminated · Nitinol coil
14
Laser-cut hypotube + jacket
10
Co-extruded polymer jacket
5

✓ Reinforced laminated · 16-wire SS braid Distal Pebax 4033 · 40D · Transition Pebax 6333 → 5533 · Proximal Pebax 7233 · 72D
Liner ePTFE · Reinforcement 16-wire SS304 braid, 60 PPI

Material selector

From your clinical constraints to a shaft construction and segment materials: distal, transition, proximal, liner and reinforcement.

5 constructions9 prioritiesSterilisation rulesSegment materials

Preview covers the core scoring. The full 8-step wizard adds specialty, dimensions, coatings and a detailed build sheet.

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Open the full toolbox→Runs in your browser · No data transmitted · Values are indicative, for orientation, not for sign-off

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

The questions we hear most. Anything else? Our engineers are happy to help.

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No. ProtoBrix is designed for early-stage testing and validation. It helps you define the best delivery scenario before investing in custom device development: a fast, smart step before full engineering. It is not a medical device.

Use our online configurator to describe your use case. One of our engineers will review your answers and send you a tailored selection. It’s free and helps you make confident decisions.

Most ProtoBrix components are in stock and ready to ship within a few days. For custom kits or specific variants, lead time may vary. We’ll confirm availability once your selection is validated.

Absolutely. We offer optional support services to help you integrate ProtoBrix into your testing process, including setup advice, configuration guidance and one-on-one engineering consultations.

Due to the technical nature of our components and the controlled environment required for use, we do not accept returns. If you’re unsure about your selection, use our configurator or contact our team before ordering.

ProtoBrix operates on a B2B model. Once your order is confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice. Payment can be made securely online or via bank transfer. For recurring clients, specific billing arrangements can be discussed.

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