Minimally Invasive
Precise mechanical properties are essential for biomedical polymers used in minimally invasive devices. Laparoscopic devices rely on the high tensile properties of medical grade engineering resins like PEEK, while gastrointestinal devices require highly elastic and low durometer resins like medical grade urethanes to maintain flexibility in relatively large diameter devices. The desired mechanical properties can be dialed in with precision blends of two or more biomedical polymers. Reinforcing additives can be compounded into the biomedical polymer to maximize tensile and flexural properties for torque transmission and pushability.