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Tecason™ P XRO:
This is a PPSU product with a radio opacifer. Better visibility provides the surgeon a clearer interpretation of the fit of orthopedic sizing trials particularly in minimally invasive procedures. Radio opacity also provides a safety feature in locating a plastic component during a surgical procedure. This product has been tested by NAMSA and meets USP VI requirements. Tecason™ P XRO has also been tested to ISO 10993 for medical devices intended for less than 24 hours body contact.
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Tecapeek™ MT:
Colored rod produced from Victrex’s PEEK 450 resin. Plastics International is currently stocking colored PEEK rod in red 1021, yellow 577, green 579, blue 578 and black 585 colors. All pigments are organic based and are FDA compliant. TECAPEEK™ MT is tested to USP VI on an annual audit basis and is intended for medical instrumentation and orthopedic sizing trials. All colors are stocked domestically in 12 and 25 mm rod. Other rod diameters are available on a custom production basis with a minimum volume of 80 lbs per rod diameter.
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Tecapeek™ Classix:
This stock shape is produced from Invibio’s PEEK CLASSIX BC1. The color is an off-white and is designed and supported with biocompatibility testing for applications that require longer exposure to blood and tissue, up to 30 days. Domestic stock of 6, 8, 10, 20, 30 and 45 mm rod is available for immediate shipment. Other rod diameters are available on a custom production basis with a minimum volume of 80 lbs per rod diameter.
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Tecamax™ SRP:
The key features of this new polymer chemistry is: high stiffness, 1.2 MPsi flexural moduli without fiber reinforcement, isotropic properties, high tensile strength and radiolucent. The product has been tested by NAMSA and meets USP VI requirements.
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San:
This suffix indicates a new line of antimicrobial shapes offered by Plastics International utilizing silver as the active ingredient. The silver system used in our products have proven efficacy against bacteria. TECAFORM™ AH SAN (Acetal) and TECAPRO™ SAN (Polypropylene) are currently available from stock in plate thickness from 0.5" to 4.0". Plastics International is also introducing a filled PTFE product in the SAN family for sanitary seals and gaskets.
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| Tecaform AH SAN and TECAPRO SAN Safety for Medical Technology |
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Polyacetal TECAFORM AH SAN and Polypropylene TECAPRO SAN charged with an antimicrobial additive provide additional safety in medical technology. The antimicrobial effect is achieved by a gradual release of silver ions that create the following advantages:
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- Reduced bacterial contamination during downtimes (higher rate of cleanliness)
- Reduced formation of odor and biofilm on material surface
- Reduced formation of bacteria in critical points of the equipment
- Back-up in case of inadequate cleaning (additional safety for customer)
- Reduced discoloration/corrosion caused by microbes (improved optical characteristics)
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- Homogeneous distribution of active component on material surface
- No migration of the active component (additional safety for customer)
- No toxicity of the active component, no toxic decomposition products (harmless to humans)
- Cleaning or minor abrasion of the surface will continuously renew the antimicrobial effect
- No thermal damage in the usual application temperature range
- FDA conformity of raw material, color pigments and the antimicrobial additive
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Applications
- Handles for surgical instruments
- Surgical trays
Special Applications for TECAPRO SAN
- Surgical trays (for sterilization and storage)
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Tecapro MT is Dimensionally Stable and Light Weight, Resistant to Chemicals with Stable Color.
Sterilization containers, as an example, for surgical instruments have to provide high dimensional stability, especially throughout repeated sterilization cycles. Due to a special stabilization process, TECAPRO MT shows a better resistance to higher temperatures than standard polypropylene. Compared to other materials, stainless steel and PTFE for example, TECAPRO MT possesses a much lower density which results in a reduced weight of the component parts. The standard color is white, however, other colors can be produced
according to customer preferences.
TECAPRO MT is available as TECAPRO SAN with an antimicrobial additive to provide additional safety.
Very stable after exposure to chemicals.
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Properties
- Good resistance to cleaning agents and
disinfectants
- Can be repeatedly sterilized with hot steam
- High dimensional stability
- Good machinability
- Laser marking possible
- FDA conformity of raw material and color pigments
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Preferred Field
Applications
- Surgical trays, surgical related equipment, implant trials
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STERILIZATION TECHNIQUES
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Material
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Radiation
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Autoclave
(Steam)
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EtO
(Ethylene Oxide gas)
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PEEK
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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TECASON P (Radel R)
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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TECAPRO MT
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Poor
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Excellent
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Excellent
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NORYL HNA 055
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*N/A
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Excellent
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Excellent
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ULTEM 1000
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Excellent
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Good
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Excellent
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POLYSULFONE
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Excellent
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Fair
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Excellent
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HYDEX 4101 PBT
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Good
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Poor
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Excellent
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HYDEX 4301 POLYCARBONATE
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Good
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Poor
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Excellent
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ACETAL
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Poor
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Fair
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Excellent
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The above table serves as an indication of sterilizable compatibility. Final applications must be tested on an individual basis.
*There is currently no data available for this technique.
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