Discover How Our Polyurethanes Can Enhance Your Medical Device Designs

Explore the diverse applications of medical-grade polyurethanes, which emphasize their biocompatibility, durability, and versatility. These polymers, notably Bionate®, CarboSil®, and Biomerix®, demonstrate exceptional oxidative and hydrolytic stability, making them suitable for long-term implantable devices such as load-bearing, articulating, and soft tissue implants.

Bionate® variants, based on aromatic polycarbonate, are prized for their toughness, abrasion resistance, and proven performance in long-term orthopedic and cardiovascular applications, as well as lead insulation. CarboSil® combines silicone-like biocompatibility with processability, which caters to vascular and orthopedic device needs, including drug-eluting stent coatings. Biomerix® offers a unique porous, scaffold-like structure ideal for biointegration and regenerative applications. Elastane® provides high tensile strength and long-term reliability for pacing lead insulation, while ATPU's low processing temperature suits temporary implants and drug diffusion platforms. Biospan® excels in vascular applications requiring exceptional flex life, offering formulations with silicone or fluorocarbon surface modifications. The report underscores the importance of surface modification technologies like SME® and SAME® for enhancing device performance, alongside FDA compliance and quality assurance from ISO-certified manufacturing.

These advanced polyurethanes facilitate innovative, durable, and safe medical devices across a broad spectrum of clinical needs, reinforcing their critical role in modern implantable therapies.