Medical Grade Applications for PEEK

The use of PEEK plastic in surgical instruments and orthopedic implants in the operating room or inside the body offers superior biocompatibility.

Biocompatible precision polymers, polyetheretherketones have revolutionized the practice of medical technology for more than a decade. Medical devices and implants that come into direct or indirect contact with human tissue and blood must meet strict guidelines for both short- and long-term use. For example, the biocompatibility of spinal and other dental implants is critical to patient health and long-term functional osseointegration. Pharmaceutical grade PEEK has excellent chemical resistance and high temperature stability. This makes it an important choice for medical procedures inside the body or in the operating room.

In our latest research, we delve into the benefits of peek Polymer material biocompatibility. Medical grade PEEK has gained leadership in medical technology due to its advanced properties and unique compatibility with human tissues and fluids. It has also become a material of choice for implants and instruments over other medical grade plastics and metals. In addition, PEEK will be used in precision medical devices that require stability in high temperature and chemical environments.

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material is highly compliant with the following biocompatibility requirements FDA safety standards, as well as ISO 10993 guidelines. Not only is it capable of sustained use up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius), but it is also an attractive precision plastic for components used in the medical field for the following reasons.

1. Autoclave stability

2. Wear resistance

3. Chemical resistance

4. High ductility

5. High elongation

6. Hydrolysis resistance

7. Low emission

Reinforced by 50% LAP, this carbon fiber reinforcement improves the stiffness and strength of the panels, many times that of non-reinforced panels or short fiber reinforced panels.