VESTAKEEP® Care is the ideal materials for the fabrication of medical devices with short time contact to human blood, tissue or bone for up to 30 days. VESTAKEEP® Care Grades have a good biocompatibility, processability and the option to pigment.
VESTAKEEP® Care M40 R are semi finished goods based on the high viscosity VESTAKEEP® Care M40 G polymer resin.
The semi-crystalline polymer features superior thermal and chemical resistance.
Biocompatibility of VESTAKEEP® Care
Biocompatiblity was tested following ISO10993-1 recommendations for a surface medical device with up to 30 days body contact.
The material fulfills the requirements of USP<88> class VI.
Typical Applications
- parts for housings and surgical instruments
- drug delivery
- Parts for functional units and durable medical equipment
- gear wheels
- Surgical handles and tools
Benefits at a glance
- Biocompatibility
- Biostability
- Sterilization compatible
- Lower stress-shielding effect
- Metal-free
- Low water absorption
- Resistant to chemicals Injection molding and extrusion compatible
- Good processability and machinability