Medical Grade Pvc Foam

Ufp technologies follows a simple set of guidelines and definitions which allow us to determine the most functional and economical foam to use in our customers medical applications.

Medical grade pvc foam.

Typical life is 5 to 8 years. Medical foam is generally sterile stain resistant fungal resistant and durable. Manufacturers can create all different kinds of medical foam in order to suit your needs. Our medical grade polyurethane foams are used in wound care surgical aids and device components.

Manufactured in medical grade reticulated polyurethane pu heat and moisture exchange hme foam is produced by blowing the cells open to a consistent and exact size. These products perform well even after autoclaving cycles. Pvc polyvinyl chloride foams are very soft and conformable to body contours. Antimicrobial versions are available.

The term medical foam refers to medical grade foam. Medical certifications as well as lot batch traceability are available. This is one of the reasons that hme foams are ideal for use in medical breathing and anaesthesia equipment and systems and are a vital component for controlled oxygen and gas. High purity plastic materials are used in applications from medical wands to sterilization trays and endoscopic probes devices.

Medical grade plastic materials that meet fda and usp class vi requirements are available from professional plastics. Density lb cubic ft astm d 3574 91. The term medical grade foam means many things to many different people. Medical foam is a good quality foam with a medium feel.

Designed for medical applications common uses include pillows pads and body wedges. Medical care requires the utmost attention to detail. Our medical grade pe foams are closed cell with fda approvals and can be used where they are likely to come into contact with food and medical implants. Related finished products medical flexible sheet flexible devices nasal tube blood tube blood bag food contact packaging odorless packaging.

Being closed cell they have a wipe clean surface some have an outer skin for improved clean ability. Its other qualities are determined by its application. Being of thicker caliper foam tapes allow for easy attachment of wound care products to flanges or skin. Medical grade foams tapes are available in a range of colours density and thickness combinations.

The medical grade pvc resin is developed for medicals application which more concerned about health safety. 25 ild lb astm d 3574 91. Support factor 65 25 min astm d 3574 91. We can laminate your foam with any of a wide range of adhesives for the specific requirements of your application for example skin friendly silicones for woundcare devices.

Foam offers soft cushioning yet conformable alternative to film and nonwoven tapes.