What is the material of the atrial fibrillation septal puncture sheath? Is it valuable?

The atrial fibrillation septal sheath is a medical device used in cardiac surgery, especially in atrial fibrillation (AF) surgery. Its primary function is to provide a safe passage for catheters or other surgical tools to puncture the interatrial septum. This puncture sheath is usually made of biocompatible plastic or other non-metallic materials to reduce foreign body reactions in the patient's body.
Generally speaking, the atrial fibrillation septal puncture sheath itself does not contain precious metal components such as platinum and iridium. However, to increase sheath navigation accuracy and visibility, some models may have trace amounts of metal embedded in the tip or marker ring, such as stainless steel or titanium. The proportions and contents of these metallic components are relatively low and usually do not exceed a small proportion of the overall weight.
Although metallic components make up a small proportion of AF septal sheaths, they play a key role in improving device performance. Metal marker rings enhance the visibility of the sheath under X-ray or other imaging techniques, thereby improving surgical precision. Additionally, the metal tip enhances the penetration and durability of the sheath.

Considering the trace amounts and types of metal components in the atrial fibrillation septal puncture sheath, the value of recovering the atrial fibrillation septal puncture sheath is relatively limited. Since it does not contain high-value platinum and iridium metals, the main recycling value of the atrial fibrillation septal puncture sheath can come from the ordinary recycling of plastics and trace metals.