Poly-Med, Inc. provides fully traceable, implant-grade materials that offer customized product solutions when an implant does not need to permanently remain in the body. Our bioresorbable polymers are manufactured in a cGMP-compliant facility and under an ISO 13485-certified quality system.
Bioresorbable polymers, also known as bioabsorbable polymers, are synthetic materials that can be utilized in implantable medical devices for treatment and degrade over time when the scaffold is no longer required. Poly-Med offers a catalog of bioresorbable polymers that include linear polymers such as polydioxanone (PDO) and polyglycolide-co-lactide (PGLA). Our block copolymers are designed with segmented degradation properties including our Glycoprene®, Lactoprene®, and Strataprene® polymer series.
Our absorbable & synthetic polymers are supplied in construct format for monofilament & multifilament fibers, knitted meshes, braided sutures, electrospun fabrics, or 3D printed parts. Poly-Med also supplies our polymers as raw materials for use in injection molding, film extrusion, and tube extrusion processing. Contact Poly-Med today for a free consultation for selecting the most appropriate polymer for your next generation bioresorbable medical device.
Our materials offer distinct advantages through their unique attributes, based on their chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Max-Prene® 955
PGLA-based linear random copolymer exhibiting the highest strength profile and fastest degradation timeline.
Note: Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials. Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
Glycoprene® 935
PGA/TMC/ε-CAP-based polyaxial block copolymer providing similar performance to PGLA polymers, but with improved strength retention & toughness.
Note: Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials. Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
Glycoprene® 7424
PGA/TMC/ε-CAP-based polyaxial block copolymer with significant flexibility and toughness that degrades on a short timeline.
Note: Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials. Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
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 linear homopolymer 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® 8411
PLLA/TMC/ε-CAP-based block copolymer that provides long-lasting performance and strength similar to PLLA-based polymers, although slightly more flexible than Lactoprene®8812.
Note: Mechanical properties listed are not specifications for the polymer materials. Degradation depends on processing, physiological environment, and anatomical location.
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.
We offer a wide variety of flowable absorbable polymers that can act as implantable depots for APIs or other granule-based materials.
Our Viscoprene® depot system is a unique and novel liquid block copolymer that conforms to a semi-solid structure when exposed to aqueous settings. This highly customizable polymer depot can act as a binding agent for granule-based materials or as an excipient for APIs.
In combination with our Viscoprene® system, or as a standalone additive, we offer our viscosity modifier, Moduprene®, as a way to tailor the flowable characteristics of liquid polymers and degradation profiles of our materials. This low-molecular weight particulate system is also able to extend long-term drug delivery systems from days to weeks.
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.
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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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