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Custom injection-molded tubes and rods with custom grips are for use in surgeries. The devices feature grips made from materials including silicone, polypropylene, polysulfone, polycarbonate, polystyrene, TPE, TPR, PEEK, PAEK PEK, acetyl, and nylon. Grips can also be precision machined in most metal and plastics. Tube diameters range from 0.032 to 1.250-in. and

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