Product overview

VESTAKEEP® Implant

As the technology leader for high-performance polymers, we supply polyether ether ketone molding materials for the medical sector. Our VESTAKEEP® grades for implants are changing standards for medical technology applications due to their outstanding biocompatibility and biostability.

VESTAKEEP® PEEK - YOUR NEXT GENERATION MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS

Polyether ether ketone has been used in medical implant applications for years. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is the latest product line meeting the unmet needs in these medical applications.

Main characteristics of VESTAKEEP® PEEK

  • excellent biocompatability
  • resistance to all common used sterilization methods
  • high gamma radiation resistance
  • excellent fatigue properties
  • unique ductility characteristics
  • mechanical properties close to cortical bone
  • high chemical resistance
  • high resistance to desinfection and sanitizing agents
  • very good resistance to wear
  • high dimensional stability
  • excellent biostability
  • high creep resistance
  • good electrical insulation properties
  • good thermal insulation properties

Implant - especially designed for long term implantable medical devices

VESTAKEEP®
Form
Viscosity
Color
Processing
i2 G
granules
standard
natural
unreinforced resin for injection molding
i4 G 
granules
high
natural
unreinforced resin for injection molding and extrusion
i5 G 
granules
very high
natural
unreinforced resin for extrusion
i4 R 
rods
high
natural
turning+milling
i5 R 
rods
very high
natural
turning+milling
i4 PL 
plates
high
natural
turning+milling
iC4506 G
granules
high
natural
X-ray opaque resin for injection molding and extrusion
iC4506 R
rods
high
natural
X-ray opaque material for turning and milling

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