High-performance polyether ether ketone materials for medical applications
As the technology leader for high-performance polymers, we supply polyether ether ketone molding materials for the medical sector. Our VESTAKEEP® grades for implants, dental applications and medical devices are changing standards for medical technology applications due to their outstanding biocompatibility and biostability.
Next generation medical material with strong features
Polyether ether ketone has been used in medical implant applications for years. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is the latest product line meeting the unmet needs in these medical applications.
- excellent biocompatability
- resistance to all common used sterilization methods
- high gamma radiation resistance
- excellent fatigue properties
- unique ductility characteristics
- mechanical properties close to cortical bone
- high chemical resistance
- high resistance to desinfection and sanitizing agents
- very good resistance to wear
- high dimensional stability
- excellent biostability
- high creep resistance
- good electrical insulation properties
- good thermal insulation properties
Four VESTAKEEP® PEEK grades for best performance in medical implants, dental applications and medical equipment
We offer PEEK solutions for long term implantable medical devices (implant-Grade), for permanent mucous membrane contact (Dental-grade) and for short time contact to human blood, tissue or bone for up to 30 days (Care-Grade).
Especially designed for long term implantable medical devices
| VESTAKEEP® | Form | Viscosity | Color | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i2 G | granules | standard | natural | unreinforced resin for injection molding |
| i4 G | granules | high | natural | unreinforced resin for injection molding and extrusion |
| i5 G | granules | very high | natural | unreinforced resin for extrusion |
| i4 R | rods | high | natural | turning+milling |
| i5 R | rods | very high | natural | turning+milling |
| i4 PL | plates | high | natural | turning+milling |
| iC4506 G | granules | high | natural | X-ray opaque resin for injection molding and extrusion |
| iC4506 R | rods | high | natural | X-ray opaque material for turning and milling |
Our PEEK solution with biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) as functional additive for osteoconductive properties and accelerated bone healing.
| VESTAKEEP® | Form | Viscosity | Color | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4 G | granules | high | natural | can be processed by common melt processing techniques like injection molding and extrusion |
| DC4420 G | granules | high | white pigmented | can be processed by common melt processing techniques like injection molding and extrusion |
| DC4450 G | granules | high | tooth-colored | can be processed by common melt processing techniques like injection molding and extrusion |
| DC4470 G | granules | high | gingiva-colored | can be processed by common melt processing techniques like injection molding and extrusion |
| D4 R | rods | high | natural | turning + milling / modern digital solution like CAD/CAM |
| DC4420 R | rods | high | white pigmented | turning + milling / modern digital solution like CAD/CAM |
| DC4450 R | rods | high | tooth-colored | turning + milling / modern digital solution like CAD/CAM |
| DC4470 R | rods | high | gingiva-colored | turning + milling / modern digital solution like CAD/CAM |
Long term - especially designed for long term implantable medical devices
| VESTAKEEP® | Form | Viscosity | Color | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M20 G | granules | standard | natural | unreinforced polyether ether ketone for injection molding |
| M33 G-HP | granules | medium | natural, high-purity | unreinforced polyether ether ketone for injection molding and extrusion, film extrusion, small diameter tubes |
| M40 G | granules | high | natural | unreinforced polyether ether ketone for injection molding and extrusion |
| M40 R | rods | high | natural | unreinforced polyether ether ketone for turning+milling |
This high-performance material can be used in fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology and is expected to enable additive production of three-dimensional plastic parts for medical implants in the human body.
| VESTAKEEP® | Description | Diameter | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| VESTAKEEP® iC4612 3DF | Implant 3D printing grade with 12% carbon-fiber content | 1.75 mm | Transparent spools with 500g or 1,000g |
| VESTAKEEP® iC4620 3DF | Implant 3D printing grade with 20% carbon-fiber content | 1.75 mm | Transparent spools with 500g or 1,000g |
| VESTAKEEP® iC4800 3DF | Implant 3D printing grade | 1.75 mm | Transparent spools with 250g or 500g |
| VESTAKEEP® i4 3DF | Implant 3D printing grade | 1.75 mm | Transparent spools with 250g or 500g |
| VESTAKEEP® i4 3DF-T | Test and development grade | 1.75 mm | Deep purple spools with 250g or 500g |
ANY QUESTIONS LEFT? JUST CONTACT US.
"Our global team of experts is ready to support you with all questions around VESTAKEEP® PEEK and its applications. Contact us to profit from more than 30 years of application know-how in the field of medical devices and find your individual solution!"
Dr. Philip Engel
Head of Segment Medical Systems Europe
