VESTAKEEP® iC4630 3DF

VESTAKEEP® iC4630 3DF is an opaque, medium viscosity polyether ether ketone (PEEK) filament. It contains 30% carbon fiber to enhance stiffness.
Biocompatibility
The base resin VESTAKEEP® iC4630 G is especially designed for long term implantable medical devices. The compound composition is optimised for high biocompatibility and mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance.

VESTAKEEP® iC4630 G is a provisional material, biocompatibility testing is ongoing.

The biocompatibility testing program follows ISO 10993-1 recommendations for permanent tissue/bone contact and USP Class VI.Planned biocompatibility reports for VESTAKEEP® iC4630 GDelivery
VESTAKEEP® iC4630 3DF filament has a diameter of 1.75 mm (+/- 0.02 mm*) and is supplied on TROGAMID® spools with 250g or 500g. The spools are packaged in double bags to facilitate transfer into clean areas.
The properties listed are for information only and only apply to the VESTAKEEP® iC4630 G resin used in the manufacture of VESTAKEEP® iC4630 3DF. The performance and the purity of any parts manufactured from VESTAKEEP® iC4630 3DF are highly dependent on any 3D- or additive-printing processes, or any other processing, to which the filament is subjected.
Only density and filament diameter apply to VESTAKEEP® iC4630 3DF directly.*Diameters are tested by a multi-axis laser gauge. The diameter is the average of these axis.

Typical Applications

  • spinal cages
  • interference screws
  • facial implants for facial bone fractures
  • stents
  • suture anchors
  • access ports
  • heart valves
  • small joints

Benefits at a glance

  • Biocompatibility
  • Biostability
  • Sterilization compatible
  • Modulus similar to bone
  • Wear comfort due to light weight and low thermal conductivity
  • Lower stress-shielding effect
  • No x-ray artifacts and/or adjustable opacity
  • Metal-free
  • Low water absorption
  • Resistant to chemicals Injection molding and extrusion compatible
  • Good processability and machinability