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PEEK-OPTIMA™ Polymers
Our wide range of biocompatible polymer materials and compounds are each designed to meet the specific and rigorous demands of implantable medical devices. PEEK materials are tailored to offer superior performance in a variety of applications including spine, orthopedic, trauma, dental and specialty devices.
Innovative PEEK materials and our in-depth manufacturing knowledge combined with application expertise supports medical device companies to bring leading edge devices to market and open up new areas of growth.
This high-performance implant-grade polymer serves as the foundation for the PEEK-OPTIMA product family
Radiolucent for easy, artifact-free monitoring and assessment of the healing site with X-rays, CT or MRI.
Bone-like modulus helps minimize stress shielding and stimulate bone healing.
Extremely strong, durable and highly resistant to creep1 and fatigue. The polymer can withstand sterilization repeatedly without degradation.2
References
1. Data on file at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions™.
2. Ferguson SJ, et al. The long-term mechanical integrity of non-reinforced PEEK-OPTIMA polymer for demanding spinal applications: experimental and finite-element analysis. Eur Spine J. 2006;15(2):149-156.
All the benefits of PEEK-OPTIMA Natural plus Hydroxyapatite (HA), a well-known osteo-conductive material, to encourage bone on-growth.
HA is integrated, not coated, making it available on all surfaces of a finished device.
Enhances bone apposition as early as four weeks after implantation.1
Fully integrated HA compound eliminates time and expense of applying a surface coating.
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All the performance advantages of the clinically proven PEEK-OPTIMA Natural with tailored radiopacity for optimal implant and healing site visibility.
Controlled visibility with X-ray, CT or MRI that can be optimized for application-specific image guidance and post-operative healing assessment requirements.
Design flexibility with adjustable opacity, strength, stiffness and more for specific applications.
Extremely strong, durable and highly resistant to creep1 and fatigue. The polymer can withstand sterilization repeatedly without degradation.2
References
1. Data on file at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions™.
2. Ferguson SJ, et al. The long-term mechanical integrity of non-reinforced PEEK-OPTIMA polymer for demanding spinal applications: experimental and finite-element analysis. Eur Spine J. 2006;15(2):149-156.
Short carbon fibers dispersed within the PEEK-OPTIMA Natural matrix enhancing mechanical and physical properties for more demanding load-bearing implants and applications.
Fiber-to-matrix bond strength provides higher strength than PEEK-OPTIMA Natural Polymers.1
Bone-like stiffness can reduce stress shielding by more closely matching cortical bone stiffness.1
Extensive history of use in FDA 510(k) cleared, long-term implantable devices since 1999.
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1. Supporting information available upon request.
An innovative composite formed by continuous carbon fibers dispersed within the PEEK-OPTIMA Natural polymer matrix to enhance mechanical strength and stiffness.
Excellent fatigue resistance and structural strength for device longevity.1
Tailored stiffness for design flexibility.1
Radiolucent, offering circumferential visibility of the surgical site before and after the procedure.
Reference
1. Data on file at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions™. Mechanical Benchmark of Carbon Fiber PEEK-OPTIMA™ Ultra-Reinforced vs Ti 6AI-4V Plates undergoing Static and Dynamic Testing per ASTM F382-99 (2008).
This polymer combines the material properties of PEEK-OPTIMA Natural with carbon fiber technology to provide wear resistance against hard counter surfaces.
Superior wear performance against hard counter faces, backed by accepted and validated wear-screening tests.1
Modulus similar to bone reduces stress shielding and has the potential to stimulate bone healing.
Highly resistant to creep2 and fatigue, and can be sterilized repeatedly without degradation.3
References:
1. Supporting information available upon request.
2. Data on file at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions™.
3. Ferguson SJ, et al. The long-term mechanical integrity of non-reinforced PEEK-OPTIMA polymer for demanding spinal applications: experimental and finite-element analysis. Eur Spine J. 2006;15(2):149-156.
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References
1. This product is not available for distribution or implantation worldwide.
2. Data on file at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions™. Mechanical Benchmark of Carbon Fiber PEEK-OPTIMA™ Ultra-Reinforced vs Ti 6AI-4V Plates undergoing Static and Dynamic Testing per ASTM F382-99 (2008).
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