Medical Division

Your Trusted Source for Medical Grade Thermoplastics

✓ ISO 13485 Certified

✓ USP Class VI Compliant

✓ Full Lot Traceability

✓ Worldwide Shipping

From orthopaedics and endoscopy to cardiovascular, neurological, biomechanical, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical applications, plastics are very important in all fields of life sciences. Surgical trays, containers, and a great variety of medical equipment and tools all employ them. Some thermoplastics are very suitable for medical settings where safety, sterilizing, and regulatory compliance are absolutely vital due to their special physical and chemical qualities.

With sheets, rods, tubing, and film forms, Total Plastics International Life Sciences has a flexible stock of medical grade plastics. From material choice and prototyping through final manufacture, our experienced staff is equipped to help with a great range of medical uses across every level of the process. Cut-to-size and on-time delivery, among other value-added services, help to simplify your supply chain.

Quality Systems & Services

ISO 13485 Certified QMS

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 13485, the internationally recognized standard for medical device supply chains. Every order is fulfilled under a documented QMS designed to meet regulatory requirements worldwide.

USP Class VI & ISO 10993 Compliant Materials

All materials in our Life Sciences inventory meet USP Class VI and ISO 10993 biocompatibility requirements, providing documented evidence of material safety for direct and indirect patient contact applications.

Complete Lot & Batch Traceability

Full material lot and batch traceability is maintained throughout our inventory and fulfillment process, supporting your documentation and regulatory submission requirements at every step.

Certifications & Compliance Documentation

Standard and custom certifications are available on all shipments. We apply the highest quality measures to ensure product compliance and provide the documentation your engineering and quality teams need.

Laser Markable Products

Many materials in our Life Sciences portfolio support laser marking, enabling permanent, high-contrast identification for device tracking, sterilization verification, and regulatory labeling requirements.

Worldwide Shipping

Total Plastics Life Sciences ships globally, supporting medical device manufacturers, contract machining operations, and OEM supply chains wherever they operate. On-time delivery and responsive service are central to how we work.

Medical Grade Thermoplastics We Supply

Our Life Sciences inventory spans the full spectrum of high-performance engineering thermoplastics used in modern medical device manufacturing: POM-C Acetal Copolymer, UHMW-PE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, PEEK Polyetheretherketone, HSPP Heat Stabilized Polypropylene, PC Polycarbonate, PPSU Polyphenylsulfone, PSU Polysulfone, PEI Polyetherimide, and medical grade tubing products.

PPSU — Polyphenylsulfone

Rod and Plate

Key Benefits

›Resin meets ISO 10993 specifications
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Excellent dimensional stability
›Stress relieved
›Outstanding impact resistance
›Withstands repeated autoclaving
›Laser markable and silkscreen printable

Common Applications

›Provisional trials
›Instrument handles
›Impactor heads
›Various medical device components

Available Product

Standard rods available in diameters from ½" to 3½", offered in bone white, black, blue, green, grey, and several other colors. A BaSO4 filled grade is also available. Standard plate is stocked in bone and black at ½", ¾", and 1" thicknesses, with custom thicknesses available on request.

Brands Available

RADEL® R-5500 | Sustason® PPSU MG | TECASON™ P MT

PPSU — Polyphenylsulfone

Sheet

For sterilization cases and trays, PPSU offers the most desirable combination of properties available in any thermoplastic. Whether you are thermoforming or machining, this material is straightforward to process and maintains its physical properties through repeated steam autoclave cycles with minimal degradation. Cut-to-size and order-to-size capabilities are available to meet your production requirements.

Key Benefits

›Resin meets ISO 10993 specifications
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Excellent dimensional stability
›Outstanding impact resistance
›Withstands repeated autoclaving
›Laser markable and silkscreen printable
›Good visibility through transparent material

Common Applications

›Thermoformed lids and bases for sterilization container systems
›Slide-type lids for cassette-style machined trays
›Various tray and lid components

Available Product & Brands

Standard sheet in transparent gray (CL301 formulation) at .095" and .125" thickness. Additional transparent colors and opaque thicknesses available as custom orders. Brand: RADEL® R-5000 Series.

UHMW-PE — Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

Rod and Plate

Key Benefits

›Excellent wear resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Extremely high notched impact strength
›Compliant with ASTM F-648 and ISO 5834
›Very good sliding quality and low friction
›Outstanding low-temperature properties
›High energy absorption at high stress rates
›Excellent chemical resistance
›High resistance to stress cracking
›Very good noise reduction
›Negligible water absorption
›Biocompatible and lightweight (0.930 g/cm³)

Common Applications

›Orthopedic surgical implants as articulating surfaces for total joint arthroplasties
›Instruments, devices, and components for orthopedic and general surgery
›Dental implant healing caps
›Bone cement restrictors
›Long-term human implantable devices

Available Product

Available in GUR® 1020 (Type I) and GUR® 1050 (Type II) surgical grades. Crosslinked and Vitamin E grades available. Standard rods stocked in both inch and millimeter diameters. Rectangular bar and sheet available — contact us for crosslinking and antioxidant options.

Brands Available

GUR® | Lennite®

PEEK — Polyetheretherketone (Carbon-Filled)

Rod and Plate

Combining PEEK polymer with carbon fiber produces a material that is both lightweight and exceptionally rigid. While the 30% carbon-filled grade is the most widely used, demand has grown for higher loading percentages — including continuous long fiber and woven fiber products that can represent 50% to 60% of total mass. Our technical support team can help identify the right carbon-filled PEEK specification for your application and machining requirements.

Key Benefits

›Excellent rigidity and compressive strength
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Very good chemical resistance
›Superior dimensional stability
›Optimum wear resistance and load-carrying capability
›Excellent creep resistance
›Good machinability
›Radiolucent
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant
›Human body contact up to 24 hours
›Low expansion rate

Common Applications

›Fixator equipment
›Targeting guides
›Retractor blades
›Minimal invasive devices
›Bearing surfaces
›Isolating parts

Available Product

Custom ordered rods in various diameters. Sheets at 30% chopped/random fiber fill; woven and long continuous fiber at higher percentages.

Brands Available

TECAPEEK™ CF30/XP98 | Ketron® PEEK-CA30 LSG | TECATEC™

PEEK — Polyetheretherketone

Long-Term Implant

Rod

PEEK has become one of the most widely used polymers for devices intended for long-term spinal implantation. Its density closely approximates that of human cortical bone, it delivers high compressive strength, and it can be machined or extruded into a broad range of profiles. Our team can help determine the best material solution for your device program and assist with your 510(k) submission — from concept and design through delivery.

Key Benefits

›Tested for biocompatibility under ISO classifications
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Compliant with ASTM F2026
›Radiolucent in x-ray techniques (unfilled grades)
›Excellent dimensional stability
›Superior chemical resistance
›Low moisture absorption
›High heat resistance and thermal stability
›Low tendency to form stress cracks

Common Applications

›Spinal interbody fusion cages and spacers
›Various long-term human implantable devices

Available Product

Standard rods in various diameters, supplied as natural. Contact us for profile extrusions and filled grades.

Brands Available

VertePEEK™

PEEK rod for short-term implants up to 30 days including dental healing caps, endoscopic equipment, and catheters

PEEK — Polyetheretherketone

Short-Term — Up to 30 Days

Rod

In accordance with biocompatibility test standards under ISO 10993, this PEEK grade is available for applications involving human body contact up to 30 days. Individual device testing may be required for FDA submissions, but PEEK has a well-established track record across healthcare markets.

Key Benefits

›Extremely good chemical resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Biocompatible
›Excellent mechanical and thermal properties
›Superior dimensional stability
›Good abrasion resistance
›High impact strength
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant
›Extreme resistance to hydrolysis

Common Applications

›Dental implant healing caps and temporary abutments
›Endoscopic equipment
›Short-term implants
›X-ray and MRI devices
›Catheters and medication dosing systems
›Laparoscopes and surgical instruments
›Measurement probes and dialysis equipment

Available Product & Brands

Standard rods in various diameters, supplied as natural. Brands: TECAPEEK™ CLASSIX | Ketron® LSG | PEEK-CLASSIX™

UHMW-PE — Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

Rod and Plate

Key Benefits

›Excellent wear resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Extremely high notched impact strength
›Compliant with ASTM F-648 and ISO 5834
›Very good sliding quality and low friction
›Outstanding low-temperature properties
›High energy absorption at high stress rates
›Excellent chemical resistance
›High resistance to stress cracking
›Very good noise reduction
›Negligible water absorption
›Biocompatible and lightweight (0.930 g/cm³)

Common Applications

›Orthopedic surgical implants as articulating surfaces for total joint arthroplasties
›Instruments, devices, and components for orthopedic and general surgery
›Dental implant healing caps
›Bone cement restrictors
›Long-term human implantable devices

Available Product

Brands Available

GUR® | Lennite®

PEEK — Polyetheretherketone (Carbon-Filled)

Rod and Plate

Key Benefits

›Excellent rigidity and compressive strength
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Very good chemical resistance
›Superior dimensional stability
›Optimum wear resistance and load-carrying capability
›Excellent creep resistance
›Good machinability
›Radiolucent
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant
›Human body contact up to 24 hours
›Low expansion rate

Common Applications

›Fixator equipment
›Targeting guides
›Retractor blades
›Minimal invasive devices
›Bearing surfaces
›Isolating parts

Available Product

Custom ordered rods in various diameters. Sheets at 30% chopped/random fiber fill; woven and long continuous fiber at higher percentages.

Brands Available

TECAPEEK™ CF30/XP98 | Ketron® PEEK-CA30 LSG | TECATEC™

PEEK — Polyetheretherketone

Long-Term Implant

Rod

Key Benefits

›Tested for biocompatibility under ISO classifications
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Compliant with ASTM F2026
›Radiolucent in x-ray techniques (unfilled grades)
›Excellent dimensional stability
›Superior chemical resistance
›Low moisture absorption
›High heat resistance and thermal stability
›Low tendency to form stress cracks

Common Applications

›Spinal interbody fusion cages and spacers
›Various long-term human implantable devices

Available Product

Standard rods in various diameters, supplied as natural. Contact us for profile extrusions and filled grades.

Brands Available

VertePEEK™

PEEK — Polyetheretherketone

Short-Term — Up to 30 Days

Rod

Key Benefits

›Extremely good chemical resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Biocompatible
›Excellent mechanical and thermal properties
›Superior dimensional stability
›Good abrasion resistance
›High impact strength
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant
›Extreme resistance to hydrolysis

Common Applications

›Dental implant healing caps and temporary abutments
›Endoscopic equipment
›Short-term implants
›X-ray and MRI devices
›Catheters and medication dosing systems
›Laparoscopes and surgical instruments
›Measurement probes and dialysis equipment

Available Product & Brands

Standard rods in various diameters, supplied as natural. Brands: TECAPEEK™ CLASSIX | Ketron® LSG | PEEK-CLASSIX™

HSPP — Heat Stabilized Polypropylene

Plate

Key Benefits

›Excellent chemical resistance
›Laser markable
›Superior dimensional stability
›Lightweight
›Temperature resistant for steam sterilization
›Lot controlled and traceable
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant
›Low moisture absorption
›Good machinability

Common Applications

›Sterilization containers
›Surgical trays
›Sterilization tray components
›Cranio-maxillofacial trays

Available Product & Brands

Standard sheet ½" to 2½" in white and black; custom colors and thicknesses available. Brands: Propylux® HS2 | TOTALPRO™ HSPP | TECAPRO™ MT

Heat Stabilized Polypropylene HSPP rod in multiple colors for instrument handles, provisional trials, and medical device components

HSPP — Heat Stabilized Polypropylene

Rod

Key Benefits

›Excellent chemical resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Laser markable
›Superior dimensional stability
›Lightweight
›Steam autoclavable — heat stabilized for improved temperature performance
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant
›Low moisture absorption
›Good machinability

Common Applications

›Provisional trials
›Instrument handles
›Various components and medical devices

Available Product & Brands

Standard rods ½" to 3½" in dark blue, dark green, yellow, red, brown, black, grey, white, orange, magenta, light blue, aqua blue, neon green, violet, and rust. Additional colors and diameters available as custom orders. Brand: Propylux® HS

Medical grade Polycarbonate PC rod transparent bluish tint for surgical equipment housings, instrument components, and disposable medical devices

PC — Polycarbonate

Rod

Key Benefits

›Excellent impact and toughness properties
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Good electrical insulation
›Easy to machine, weld, and bond
›Superior transparency
›Good heat deformation resistance
›Excellent gamma radiation resistance
›USP Class VI compliant resin

Common Applications

›Surgical equipment housings and covers
›Instrument components
›Disposable medical devices

Available Product & Brands

Standard rods in various diameters, supplied transparent with a bluish tint. Brands: Zelux® GS | TECANAT™ PC MT | LEXAN™ HPS6

PSU — Polysulfone

Rod and Plate

Key Benefits

›High chemical resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Good radiation stability
›Low ionic impurity levels
›Hydrolysis resistant
›Semi-transparent
›Excellent mechanical and electrical properties
›Heat resistant

Common Applications

›Medical devices
›Analytical instrumentation

Available Product & Brands

Standard rod and plate in various sizes, supplied as natural. Brands: TECASON™ S | Udel®

POM-C — Acetal Copolymer / Polyoxymethylene

Rod and Plate

Key Benefits

›Good strength and rigidity
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Good sliding properties
›Laser markable
›Heat resistant
›Good electrical insulation
›Easily welded and machined
›Stress relieved
›Resin meets USP Class VI specifications

Common Applications

›Provisional trials
›Instrument handles
›Medical device components

Available Product & Brands

Available in a variety of colors for 1" to 3½" diameter rod and ½" to 2" thick plate as custom order. Brand: Hostaform® MT®2U06

PEI — Polyetherimide

Rod

Key Benefits

›Inherent flame resistance
›Lot controlled and traceable
›Good steam autoclave performance
›Superior limiting oxygen index
›Exceptional tensile and flexural strength
›Broad chemical resistance
›ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliant resin

Common Applications

›Provisional trials
›Instrument handles
›Medical device components

Available Product & Brands

Standard rods 1" to 3" diameter, available in black. Call for additional colors and diameters. Brands: ULTEM® | Tempalux® | TECAPEI™ MT | SustaPEI MG

Medical Grade Tubing

Total Plastics Life Sciences stocks a focused selection of medical grade tubing products engineered for fluid handling in critical healthcare environments. Each product is fully characterized for biocompatibility and meets the regulatory criteria required for pharmaceutical, clinical, and diagnostic applications.

Tygon 2275 high purity medical tubing for sterile filling systems, infusion sets, and laboratory analytical instrumentation

Tygon® 2275 High Purity Tubing

Medical Grade Tubing

Key Benefits

›Uncompromising fluid path for sensitive solutions
›Low absorption maintains fluid integrity
›Plasticizer-free — virtually no extractables
›Environmentally responsible — safely incinerated
›Documented biocompatibility per ISO 10993
›Meets USP Class VI, FDA, and NSF criteria

Common Applications

›Sterile filling and dispensing systems
›Diagnostic and nuclear equipment
›Laboratory analytical instrumentation
›Infusion sets for parenterals and pharmaceuticals
›Cell and tissue culture transport
›Cosmetic production and food and beverage processing

Tygon S-50-HL medical tubing for blood contact applications including chemotherapy delivery, dialysis, and minimally invasive surgery

Tygon® S-50-HL Tubing

Medical Grade Tubing

Key Benefits

›Designed for direct contact with blood
›Flexible and resilient with established peristaltic pump performance
›Fully characterized to ISO 10993 and FDA guidelines
›Meets USP Class VI criteria

Common Applications

›Chemotherapy delivery systems
›Dialysis equipment
›Minimally invasive surgical systems

Pharmed® BPT Tubing

Medical Grade Tubing

Key Benefits

›Excellent flexibility
›Outlasts silicone tubing in peristaltic pumps by up to 30 times
›Can be autoclaved repeatedly
›Heat weldable for sterile access in closed systems
›Documented biocompatibility per ISO 10993
›Meets USP Class VI, FDA, and NSF criteria

Common Applications

›Peristaltic pumps and cell culture systems
›Transparent working models and insulators
›Sight glasses and optical components
›Plug strips, masking covers, and housing parts
›Weather protection parts

Request a Quote or Talk to Our Life Sciences Team

Whether you need material certifications, cut-to-size services, or supply chain support for an FDA submission, Total Plastics International Life Sciences is ready to help. Our knowledgeable staff works directly with medical device engineers, contract machining operations, and OEM purchasing teams worldwide.

Call 888-874-1771 | Email: LifeSciences@TotalPlastics.com | www.TotalPlastics.com