What medical grade plastics are biocompatible?
The typical medical plastics grades are used for biocompatible applications. It includes medical polymers of polyethylene, polycarbonate, polysulfide, polypropylene, polyurethane, and polyether ether ketone. Manufacturers subject these plastic materials to stringent standard tests before they are considered appropriate for manufacturing medical devices.
How is medical plastic made?
The plastic materials employed as medical plastics are usually obtained by engineering suitable resins with processes that provide the required qualities. The most compatible manufacturing processes include blow molding, injection molding, and plastic extrusion. Often, the polymer produced has high abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance.
What type of plastic is used in surgery?
The most common plastic materials used for manufacturing medical plastic products for surgical procedures include polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or the formulation of custom grades to meet specific surgical applications.
