Tecapeek Classix™ Rod as supplied by Ensinger-Hyde is an ultra-high performance biocompatible thermoplastic, the mechanical properties of which are comparable with those of Tecapeek™ and Tecapeek MT™.  Polyaryletherketone belongs to the group of polymers which have the best chemical resistance and bio-compatibility.  It shows a particularly good combination of strength, rigidity, toughness and hardness, which proves ideal for medicinal-technical applications.

The polymer can be processed and shaped using customary processes, such as injection moulding, extrusion, machining and compression moulding.  This gives manufacturers of medical products and applications wide-ranging flexibility in design and manufacture. 

Main Characteristics:

• Extremely good chemical resistance
• Mechanical strength
• Dimensional stability
• Excellent abrasion and impact strength
• Can be frequently and repeatedly sterilized with conventional methods (hot steam, gamma radiation, plasma and ethylene oxide) without interfering with the mechanical properties
• Extreme resistance to hydrolysis, even at high temperatures
• Can be produced as thin wall tubes
• Standard color is currently creamy-white, further colors and modifications upon request

Application examples:  

Tecapeek Classix™ is suitable for many medical-technical applications.  Examples are catheters, medication dosing systems, devices in contact with blood (Dialysis), endoscopes, surgical instruments, analytical instruments, measurement probes in the pharmaceutical area and short-term implants.  Further examples of use are for functional parts in production, filling, and packaging plants for pharmaceuticals.

Specifications:

The basic prerequisites for the medical-technical area have been demonstrated and are, of course, satisfied by Tecapeek Classix™ with regard to FDA conformity and biocompatibility testing according to USP, in addition, each raw material batch undergoes cytotoxicity testing.  Tecapeek Classix™ is suitable for medical-technical applications with less than 30 days blood contact.  It is unsuitable, however, for applications in permanent implants, which are in contact with blood or tissue for longer than 30 days.    

For further information or ordering of Medical Grade plastics you may call Modern Plastics at 1-800-243-9696 or email Vince Griffin at vgriffin@modernplastics.com.