A Closer Look at PEEK: The High-Performance Polymer Revolutionizing Drug Delivery Systems

Polyetheretherketone, commonly known as PEEK, is a high-performance polymer renowned for its exceptional properties. This thermoplastic material is celebrated for its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent chemical resistance, and outstanding thermal stability. PEEK is used extensively across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical, due to its ability to perform reliably in extreme conditions. Its semi-crystalline structure offers a unique combination of stiffness, toughness, and resistance to wear, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring durability and precision.

Victrex Pharmaceutical Contact Grade VICTREX PC™101: A Revolutionary Polymer for Drug Delivery Systems

Victrex has introduced a new pharmaceutical grade polymer, VICTREX PC™101, specifically designed for drug delivery systems. This advanced material brings numerous benefits to the table, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in various medical applications.

 

Key Features and Benefits of VICTREX PC™101:

1. High Wear and Strength: VICTREX PC™101 is characterized by its high wear resistance and mechanical strength, making it ideal for components in respiratory devices such as gears, dosing controls, reservoirs, and chambers. It also exhibits low moisture absorption, which helps maintain dimensional stability in moist environments.
2. Mechanical and Fatigue Resistance: The polymer demonstrates excellent mechanical and fatigue resistance, which is crucial for components like springs, washers, plungers, and pistons that require low friction and long-term reliability.
3. High Biocompatibility: VICTREX PC™101 is biocompatible, ensuring safety for components that come into contact with blood, tissue, or drugs. This makes it suitable for skin ports, valves, and other components requiring high biocompatibility for safe and prolonged use.
4. Insulative and Lightweight: The polymer is insulative, lightweight, and has low friction, which is beneficial for embedded electronic circuits, PCB, battery housing, and antennae. These properties support the integration of electronics into medical devices without compromising performance.
5. Chemical Resistance: VICTREX PC™101 retains its performance when in contact with chemical or drug concentrates and during sterilization. Its low moisture absorption ensures that components retain their dimensions in biological or fluid environments, making it suitable for drug chamber plungers, seal systems, and casings.

Compliance and Safety:

VICTREX PC™101 meets various regulatory standards, including FDA and REACH, ensuring compliance for medical device and food contact applications. This polymer has a proven track record of stability, biocompatibility, and no material-related recalls, further solidifying its reliability in medical applications.

Conclusion

VICTREX PC™101 represents a significant advancement in the field of drug delivery systems, offering unparalleled performance, safety, and reliability. Its high wear resistance, mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and chemical resistance make it a top choice for manufacturers looking to enhance the quality and functionality of their medical devices.