Additive ManufacturingPoly-Med offers custom manufacturing of specialized materials for the medical device industry supported by innovative design and absorbable implant 3D printing services.
Biomaterials & Processing Catalog
Poly-Med, Inc. produces specialized biomaterials with innovative design supported by in-house fused filament printing services from rapid prototyping through production manufacturing.
Absorbable polymers can transform the healing process by temporarily restoring functionality in targeted areas. After use, these materials resorb within the body without a trace, minimizing the need for follow up surgical procedures.
With the ability to provide fully traceable, implant-grade filaments and resins for additive manufacturing, Poly-Med’s 3D printing materials offer distinct advantages in unique properties based on their composition, architecture, and desired performance.
On-site 3D printing engineers can translate your conceptual design into formal 3D printing file formats through the use of a variety of software solutions.
Poly-Med’s fused filament fabrication and resin-based 3D printing services offers range of build volumes, unique geometries, along with a diverse selection of medical grade polymers.
3D printing is capable of producing end use parts on-demand, increasing throughput, reducing manufacturing lead times to permit faster innovation and speed to market.
Photoset® liquid-based resin can be used in additive manufacturing methods involving UV radiation, such as DLP & SLA to create high-resolution absorbable implants.
Liquid-based formulation that exhibits mechanical performance similar to TPU-based materials. Photoset® 023 can be utilized for its extended strength retention, coupled with flexibility. This material typically exhibits strength loss in 4 to 6 weeks & mass loss in 6 to 9 months, depending on geometry, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
With the ability to convert fully traceable, implant-grade absorbable polymers & filaments into 3D printed constructs, Poly-Med’s materials offer distinct advantages in unique properties based on their composition, architecture, and desired performance.
Strataprene® 5525
Strataprene® 5525 polymer is derived from a polyaxial block copolymer with elastic-like behavior, higher elongation, higher toughness, and lower modulus compared to standard PGLA, PLCL, or PLLA polymers.
Note: Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials. Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
Dioxaprene® 100M
PDO-based polymer that provides the recognized performance of dioxanone-based polymers. Polydioxanone polymers are utilized for their extended strength retention, coupled with flexibility.
Note: Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location. Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials.
Lactoprene® 7415
PLLA/TMC/ε-CAP block copolymer that has similar initial strength to PDO, but exhibits ~2X longer strength & mass retention.
Note: Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location. Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials.
Lactoprene® 8812
PLLA/TMC-based block copolymer that provides long-lasting performance and strength similar to PLLA-based polymers.
Note: Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials. Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
Develop your absorbable implant with Poly-Med’s portfolio of advanced bioresorbable polymers to access lattice-based infill designs to facilitate increased tissue ingrowth compared to solid parts produced via traditional injection molding. Leverage Poly-Med’s vertical integration using our 3D printing services to increase your device’s speed to market and de-risk your supply chain for commercial product supply.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials can be converted into a variety of implantable medical devices for markets that include soft tissue reinforcement & scaffolds, orthopedics & craniomaxillofacial, and advanced wound & burn tissue scaffolds.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials may be processed into hernia meshes, plastic surgery meshes, macroporous tissue scaffolds, & barrier applications.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials can be converted into load-bearing sutures, tendon meshes & bands, and bone scaffolds, as well as non-load bearing nanofibrous tissue scaffolds.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials may be converted into nanofibrous tissue scaffolds to facilitate the healing process, as well as converted into barrier applications to augment fluid exchange.
Our raw absorbable & synthetic polymer may be purchased to be converted via injection molding into solid implantable medical devices.
Our approach yields consistent quality, consistent results, and a consistent product in a faster timeline.
Our Design & Development process supports our customers from concept through manufacturing.
We produce an array of absorbable products, from polymer to finished medical devices, in an ISO-certified environment.
Analytical characterization is a cornerstone of our business and how we help our clients assess absorbable materials.
Our quality management system and ISO 13485 certification are keys to our quality-controlled methodology.
Looking for more information for designing your next-generation absorbable medical device? View this webinar where Poly-Med’s CTO provides an overview of absorbable polymers, use cases of these materials, & items to consider during your development effort.
Looking for a trustworthy & competent partner to co-create and manufacture your next-generation absorbable implant? Contact our team to speak to an expert.
We provide an adaptable approach to customer needs for any medical application. How can we help you?
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We provide an adaptable approach to customer needs for any medical application. How can we help you?
We provide an adaptable approach to customer needs for any medical application. How can we help you?
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