Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Rod and Sheet

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Rod and sheet. Medical grade UHMWPE is produced from premium resins in accordance with ASTM specification F648 and International Standard ISO 5834-1 for surgical implants. It is used in surgical implants as articulating surfaces for total joint arthroplasty, and in various instruments, devices and components for orthopedic and general surgery.

BENEFITS

• Excellent wear resistance
• Lot controlled and traceable
• Extremely high notched impact strength compliant with ASTM F-648 and ISO 5834     standard specifications
• Available in GUR® 1020 (Type I) and     GUR® 1050(Type II) surgical grades ASTM F-648 and ISO 5834     standard specifications
• Very good sliding quality and low friction loss values
• 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 (0.930g/cm³) Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Rod and Plate

APPLICATIONS:

• Orthopedic surgical implants as articulating surfaces for total joint arthroplasties
• Various instruments
• Devices and components for orthopedic and general surgery
• Dental implant healing caps
• Bone cement restrictors
• Additional devices designated as long term
• Human implants

PRODUCT NOTES:

• Standard rods available in various diameters (inch and millimeters)
• Supplied as natural
• Rectangular bar and sheet are available
• Recommended sterilization techniques include EtO gas, cold sterilization, and limited gamma irradiation.

Please contact us for information regarding stress relieved custom certifications, cross-linking and antioxidants information.