Superior Polymers Launches Medical-Grade PEEK Composite

Superior Polymers introduced Magnolia Trinity PEEK, a combination of three biomaterials: carbon fiber, hydroxyapatite and polyether ether ketone, for use in medical devices such as orthopedic implants or surgical instruments.

Features and benefits of Magnolia Trinity PEEK include:

• Fatigue resistance: Carbon fiber reinforcement enhances the fatigue resistance of PEEK.
• Reduced wear and friction for joint replacement and prosthetics: High wear resistance and low friction properties due to the presence of carbon fiber are advantageous in applications involving articulating or sliding components, such as joint replacements and prosthetic devices.
• Osteoconductive potential: Hydroxyapatite is a naturally occurring mineral found in bone, and when combined with PEEK, it enhances the material’s osteoconductive properties.
• Enhanced radiolucency: Carbon fibers enhance the radiolucency compared to pure PEEK, which is relatively radiopaque.
• Better hemocompatibility: Higher crystallinity of the composite may induce less hemolysis, thrombin generation, and reduce platelet adhesion.

Source: Superior Polymers

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