ECSil™ polymers are a super soft polyurethane, clinically proven to be the best in class polyurethane for use in long-term implantables, when a very high level of mechanical performance is required.
The leading biostability and non-thrombogenic properties of ECSil™ polymers offers competitive advantages against devices using inferior polyurethanes. These properties reduce the need for future interventions, improving patient outcomes.
PROPERTIES
Biostable
Non-thrombogenic
Non-calcific
Fatigue resistance
High mechanical performance
Abrasion resistance
Potential Uses
ECSil™ polycarbonate silicone is a family of next generation biomedical polymers. ECSil™ retains the class leading biological stability of Elast-Eon™ while exhibiting superior physical properties across the grade range. ECSil™ is available in a range of mechanical properties, but extends the softer materials to 70 Shore A while still delivering properties many times better than equivalent silicone rubbers. ECSil™ is generally used in applications where the device requires a very high level of mechanical performance. ECSil™ can be used in applications such as:
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Finger Joint
- General Orthopedic
- Spinal Discs
Processibility
ECSil™ is available in a range of mechanical properties, but extends the softer materials to 70 Shore A. It is readily processed using standard equipment and techniques including:
- Extrusion
- Dip coating
- Injection moulding
- Spraying
- Electrospinning
- Compression moulding
- Dip casting
- Reaction injection moulding (RIM)
- Vacuum forming
