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Benefits of PEEK-OPTIMA™ Reinforced Polymer
This implantable compound is composed of short carbon fibers dispersed within a PEEK-OPTIMATM Natural polymer matrix. The resulting material has enhanced mechanical and physical properties for more demanding load bearing implants and applications.
Strong and Durable
Excellent wear performance compared to ceramic, metal and polymeric counter faces to ensure safe, long-term implantation.1
Stiffness Similar to Bone
An exceptional fiber-to-matrix bond which can reduce the occurrence of stress shielding by more closely matching cortical bone stiffness.1
Radiolucent
Artifact-free imaging providing unobstructed views of the healing site when using X-ray, CT and MRI imaging techniques
Reference
1. Supporting information available upon request.
PEEK-OPTIMA™ Polymers
This high-performance, implant-grade polymer serves as the foundation for the PEEK-OPTIMA product family.
All the benefits of PEEK-OPTIMA Natural plus Hydroxyapatite (HA), a well-known osteo-conductive material, to encourage bone ongrowth.
All the performance advantages of the clinically proven PEEK-OPTIMA Natural with tailored radiopacity for optimal implant and healing site visibility.
A carbon fiber reinforced compound to increase strength while reducing stress shielding by more closely matching cortical bone stiffness.
An implantable composite formed by continuous carbon fibers within a PEEK-OPTIMA Natural polymer matrix for enhanced mechanical strength and stiffness.
An advanced composite designed to meet the critical wear performance requirements of orthopedic joint arthroplasty.