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Plastics have many unique properties in
terms of their manufacturability and production
possibilities, and these are being increasingly
utilized in the production of medical devices
and medical packaging. The Medical Device
Industry is one of the fastest growing areas
for plastics, with growth rates exceeding
GDP growth for several years. This trend
is predicted to continue into the future
with the aging population, improvements
in plastics technology (both materials and
processing), and the development of increasingly
innovative medical devices.
Despite
this significant growth, one thing remains
constant. The application of any material
in a medical device must continue to meet
stringent requirements:
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It
must be biocompatible to the levels
required for the specific use. |
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It
must comply with complex legislative
and regulatory requirements. |
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must comply with environmental regulations. |
Read
more
in our
biocompatibility technical whitepaper.
Biocompatibility at Zeus
Zeus
is proud to offer USP Class 7 approval
certification with each order in response
to the unique requirements of the Medical
Device Manufacturing community.
The following resins are USP Class 7 tested
by independent laboratories, which are used
in Medical, Diagnostic, and Analytical applications
consisting of extruded tubing, heat shrink
tubing, profiles and multi-lumens.
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PTFE |
Polytetrafluoroethylene |
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FEP |
Fluorinatedethylenepropylene |
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PFA |
Perfluoroalkoxy |
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ETFE |
Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene |
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PEEK
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Polyetheretherketone |
In addition,
Zeus has USP Class VI tests for some pigments
and compounds used in conjunction with USP
Class 7-tested resins.
Zeus certifies
the resins and pigments meet the following
USP Plastics Class 7 requirements:
Biological
Reactivity USP XXII
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Systemic
Injection (Acute Systemic Toxicity,
Mice) |
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Intracutaneous
Test (Intracutaneous Toxicity, Rabbits) |
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Implantation
Test (Implant, Rabbits) |
In addition
to the extensive testing Zeus does on their
resins, we offer 100 percent traceability
on all your orders.
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 Request Samples and Tech Info
If you would like samples of our fluoropolymer or other engineered tubing, or would
like to discuss a specific application, we'd like to talk with you. Zeus has a generous
sample program, making it easier than ever for engineers and designers to get stock
and custom samples quickly. Click here to contact us now.
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"Offering custom Teflon® tubing and Teflon®
heat shrinkable tubing as well as tubing
and heat shrink made from fluoropolymer
resins such as PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PEEK,
and more."
Teflon®
is a registered trademark of
DuPont
VICTREX is a registered trademark of Victrex
Manufacturing Limited
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