Elasthane polyether-urethane
Source: The Polymer Technology Group
Elasthane polyether-urethane is a high-strength, aromatic thermoplastic with a chemical structure and properties similar to Pellethane 2363-55D, manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company.
Elasthane polyether-urethane is a high-strength, aromatic thermoplastic with a chemical structure and properties similar to Pellethane 2363-55D, manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company. For more than 25 years, Pellethane has been used to fabricate a large number of implantable devices, including pacemaker leads and cardiac prosthesis devices such as artificial hearts, heart valves, intraaortic balloons, and ventricular assist devices. The Polymer Technology Group developed Elasthane in response to Dow's decision to limit Pellethane's use in cardiac prosthesis devices as well as in all medical devices implanted longer than 30 days. Elasthane is currently available in one hardness, 55D. By the end of the year, a 75D and an 80A Elasthane will be commercially available, providing device developers with a complete family of polyether urethanes for specific applications.
- Excellent Mechanical Properties
- Good Biocompatiblity and Biostability
- Hydrolytic Stability
- Low Temperature Resistance
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