The Power of Polyurethane in Medical Device Manufacturing

Polyurethane’s unique properties, including its biocompatibility, flexibility, and durability, make it an exceptional material for medical devices. At Medical Murray, we utilize polyurethane to enhance the performance and reliability of both catheters and implants, meeting the high standards of the medical industry.

Polyurethane Applications

Polyurethane can be processed into various forms, including coatings, foams, thermoplastics, and molding materials. Its versatility extends to a wide range of medical applications, from flexible catheters to rigid implantable components.

Catheters

Polyurethane's flexibility and biocompatibility make it ideal for catheter construction. It enables catheters to navigate through complex vascular pathways with ease, providing excellent support and comfort for the patient. Polyurethane’s ability to be molded into various shapes and sizes allows for the creation of customized catheter designs that meet specific clinical needs. Polyurethane can be dip cast or spray coated form an embolic filter.

Polyurethane is also utilized as a catheter coating.

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Implants

Polyurethane is widely used in the fabrication of implants due to its strength and compatibility with the human body. Applications include:

  • Soft Tissue Implants: Polyurethane is used for its excellent elasticity and durability, making it suitable for soft tissue implants that need to mimic the mechanical properties of natural tissues.
  • Shunts, Stents, and Grafts: Polyurethane’s flexibility and strength make it an ideal material for shunts, stents, and grafts, providing reliable support and reducing the risk of complications. Polyurethane is emerging as a new stent graft covering option as an alternative to polyester and ePTFE.
  • Joint Implants: Polyurethane is increasingly used as a load bearing material in orthopedic applications ranging from synthetic cartilage in joint implants to spine implants.

Key Advantages of Polyurethane

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Biocompatibility

Polyurethane is well-tolerated by the human body, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions and promoting better patient outcomes.
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Flexibility and Conformability

Polyurethane's flexibility allows it to adapt comfortably to various shapes and sizes, making it ideal for wearable and implantable medical devices.
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Durability

Polyurethane’s resistance to wear and tear ensures long-term performance and reliability, even in the demanding environment of the human body.
Medical device components

Chemical Resistance

Polyurethane is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring that it maintains its integrity and performance in various medical environments.
Medical device components

Versatility

Polyurethane can be readily modulated to achieve an ideal customer outcome. Its properties can be tailored to meet specific requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from soft, flexible catheters to rigid, supportive implants.

Our Expertise

At Medical Murray, we source high-quality polyurethane and utilize advanced manufacturing techniques to create superior catheters and implants. Our expertise in molding and fabricating polyurethane ensures that our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability

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