Active implantable medical devices

Delivering performance in a range of implantable electronic medical applications

Active implants

Overview

Technology to stimulate innovation

High performance PEEK polymers have the potential to enable new ways of developing new, powerful therapeutic approaches to neurological and pain management conditions

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Proven clinical history

Invibio has 20+ years of proven clinical history in supporting our partners to bring implantable medical devices to market

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Millions of devices implanted worldwide

Today, approximately 15 million PEEK-OPTIMA^TM devices are implanted worldwide.

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Versatile polymers for a range of next-generation components

PEEK-OPTIMA^TM polymers have the potential to be used in a broad range of applications including IPG housings & enclosures, neural interfaces, lead and leadless devices and telemetry components

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Material selection

In this article, we highlight the growing array of applications for high-performance polymers in electronic and connected medical devices and how proper material selection is crucial

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APPLICATIONs

Transformative PEEK implant material for medical applications

Biocompatibility

Masterfile of biocompatibility and clinical evidence, from over 15 million devices implanted over 20 years, in a wide range of human tissue types.

Minimal electrical interference & loss

Exceptional performance as an insulator, with minimal interference and minimal loss over changing conditions such as temperature, humidity, and frequency.

Electrical stability

Very stable dielectric properties (Dk, Df) over a wide range of temperatures, humidities and frequencies to support connectivity and telemetry

Improved visibility under imaging

Radiolucent in X-rays, MRI and other imaging

Hydrolysis resistance

Low moisture absorption (0.05wt%) means components retain dimensions in biological or fluid environments

Lightweight & durable

Able to resist impact, and for continued use over time, even in miniaturised parts under load

Article: PEEK polymer - a good choice for active implantable medical devices?

Whenever a challenging combination of material properties is required in implantable devices, high-performing PEEK polymers offer a range of compelling mechanical, chemical and electrical attributes & biocompatibility.

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