Medical Plastics: Product List


Celcon ®
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Celcon ® (Acetal Copolymer)

Medical grade CELCON® is made from Acetal copolymer resin which allows machined products the ability to retain dimensional integrity, maintain stability in water and most chemicals at elevated temperatures.


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Radel ® R5500
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Radel ® R5500 (PPSU)

Medical grade Radel® R5500 resin offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, toughness, and superior impact strength over a wide temperature range.


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Polypropylene
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Polypropylene (Heat Stabilized)

Medical grade polypropylene is made from an FDA approved resin. Through a unique heat stabilizing process, the extruded material is able to withstand higher temperatures with less water absorption than standard polypropylene.


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Tecanyl MT™
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Tecanyl MT™ (Noryl / PEI)

Tecanyl MT™ exhibits a broad range of outstanding properties for applications in medical devices where exposure to extreme heat and hygienic measures are demanded. Excellent wear properties, ease of quality machining and availability in a wide range of colors contribute to its desirability in medical devices.


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ULTEM
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ULTEM ®

ULTEM® is an amorphous Thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) material which exhibits resistance to a wide range of chemicals and disinfectants and will maintain its size and shape over a broad temperature range as well as tolerates a high amount of stress over extended periods of time. Recommended sterilizations techniques include EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, dry heat and cold sterilization. Available colors are black, blue, brown gray and green.


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Lennite UHMW PE
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Lennite ® UHMW PE

Medical grade Lennite® UHMW-PE is produced from premium resins in accordance with ASTM specification F648 and International Standard ISO 5834-1 and ISO 5834-2for surgical implants. Westlake Plastics’ proprietary manufacturing processes and stringent quality control permits a well consolidated and consistent fabricated form. Recommended sterilization techniques include EtO gas cold sterilization, and limited gamma irradiation.


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Polycarb GS
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Polycarbonate GS (Gamma Stabilized Polycarbonate)

Medical grade polycarbonate is produced from a resin formulated to meet the stringent performance characteristics and requirements of the healthcare industry. The resin used is USP Class VI compliant and suitable for EtO gas and limited autoclaving sterilization.


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PEEK ®
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PEEK ®

VICTREX® PEEK® and INVIBIO® PEEK-CLASSIX™ are high performance plastics and are highly effective in the creation and manufacture of high quality medical instruments. Different grades, each with qualities to meet a wide range of requirements for the engineer and product designer.


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