Bionate polycarbonate-urethane
Source: The Polymer Technology Group
Bionate polycarbonate-urethane is among the most extensively tested biomaterials ever developed.
Bionate polycarbonate-urethane is among the most extensively tested biomaterials ever developed. The Polymer Technology Group Incorporated acquired the license to manufacture this thermoplastic elastomer from Corvita Corporation (who marketed it under the name Corethane) in 1996.
Carbonate linkages adjacent to hydrocarbon groups give this family of materials oxidative stability, making these polymers attractive in applications where oxidation is a potential mode of degradation, such as in pacemaker leads, ventricular assist devices, catheters, stents, and many other biomedical devices. Polycarbonate urethanes were the first biomedical polyurethanes promoted for their biostability.
- Good Oxidative Stability
- Good Biocompatibility
- Mechanical Strength
- Optical Properties
- Abrasion Resistance
- Extensive FDA Masterfile
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