Medical grade Lennite UHMWPE is produced from premium resins in accordance with ASTM specification F648 and International Standard ISO 5834-1 for surgical implants. Westlake Plastics' proprietary manufacturing processes and stringent quality control permit a well consolidated and consistent fabricated form. Recommended sterilization techniques include EtO gas, cold sterilization, and limited gamma irradiation.
Applications Include:
- Total hip and knee joint prosthesis
- Various other surgical implants
Advantages of Medical Grade Lennite UHMWPE:
- Lot controlled and traceable
- ASTM F-648 and ISO 5834-1/2 compliant
- Available stock material in Type I and II resins
- Custom certifications available