Medical Device Polymers - University of Minnesota

Introductory Medical Device Prototyping Medical Device Polymers Prof. Steven S. Saliterman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota Medical Device Polymers Polyolefins poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET, PETG). Polyethylene (PE) High-Temp Thermoplastics Polypropylene (PP) Polysulfone (PSF). Cyclic Olefin Copolymers (COCs) Polyimide (PI) (Kapton). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) poly (ether ether-ketone) (PEEK). Polystyrene/styrenics Fluoropolymers Polystyrene poly (tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) (Teflon), poly (acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-co-styre ne) PVDF, FEP, ePTFE. (ABS) Elastomers Polyacrylate (Acrylic, PMMA) Silicones Polycarbonate (PC) Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE): TPA.

Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)… Amorphous themoplastic that has excellent corrosion resistance . It has a high strength-to-weight ratio, and is a good electrical and thermal insulator. It is easily machined, solvent cemented, and shaped. The plasticizer employed in PVC may cause inflammatory response when used as an implantable material.

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