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 exceptional properties make it an ideal choice for various catheter applications:
- Flexibility and Biocompatibility:
- Smooth navigation through vascular pathways.
- Customizable Designs:
- Molded to various shapes and sizes for specific needs.
- Versatile Applications:
- Used in dip-cast or spray-coated embolic filters.
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
Biocompatibility
Polyurethane is well-tolerated by the human body, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions and promoting better patient outcomes.
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.
Durability
Polyurethane’s resistance to wear and tear ensures long-term performance and reliability, even in the demanding environment of the human body.
Chemical Resistance
Polyurethane is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring that it maintains its integrity and performance in various medical environments.
Versatility
Polyurethane 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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