Products

Life Sciences Division

Plastics play a crucial role in all areas of life sciences including orthopaedics, endoscopy, arthroscopy, cardiovascular, neurological, biomechanical, diagnostic and pharmaceutical, and are used in many types of medical devices and instruments, surgical trays and containers. Because of their unique properties certain plastics are well suited for medical applications where safety and sterilization are imperative. Total Plastics is dedicated to providing quality materials that fit these criteria through our Life Science Division.

With our versatile inventory of medical grade plastics including sheet, rod, tubing, film and foam tape, our knowledgeable staff is trained to assist with a variety of medical applications through all stages of the process. Total Plastics offers value-added services, such as cut-to-size and on-time delivery.

Life Sciences Services


• ISO 9001:2000 Certified Facilities
• USP Class VI, FDA and ISO 10993 Compliant Materials
• Complete Material Lot and Batch Traceability
• Standard and Custom Certifications Available on All Shipments
• The Highest Quality Measures to Ensure Product Compliance
• Laser Markable Products
• Worldwide Shipping

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Acetal Copolymers (Celcon M25®):

 TECAFORM® AH MT

Benefits:
Made with Celcon®, Strength, Rigidity, Good sliding properties, Heat resistant, Good Electrical insulation, Easily welded, Easily machined

Applications:
Instrument Handles, Prosthesis Part Testing

Downloads:
TECAFORM® AH MT Data Sheet (PDF)


POMALUX®

Benefits:
Made with Celcon®, Lot controlled and traceable, Resin complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.2470 and 21 CFR 178.3297 for colorants, Resin meets the requirements of USP Class VI specifications, Stress relieved, Laser markable

Applications:
Provisional Trials, Instrument Handles, Medical Device Components

Downloads:
POMALUX® Data Sheet (PDF)


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Antimicrobial Filled Plastics:

 TECAFORM® AH SAN

Benefits:
Reduced bacterial contamination/formation, Reduced discoloration/corrosion caused by microbes, Non-toxic, Cleaning or minor abrasion of the surface will continuously renew the antimicrobial effect, Temperature resistant, FDA, USP Class VI and ISO 10993 compliant

Applications:
Water Contact, Handles for Surgical Instruments

Downloads:
TECAFORM® AH SAN Data Sheet (PDF)

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Heat Stabilized Polypropylenes:

 PROPYLUX® HS/HS2 (Heat Stabilized Polypropylene)

Benefits:
Excellent chemical resistance, Laser markable, Lot controlled and traceable, Low moisture absorption, FDA and USP Class VI resin, Superior dimensional stability, Withstands repeated steam sterilization

Applications:
Provisional Trials, Cranio-Maxillofacial Trays, Sterilization Tray Components

Downloads:
PROPYLUX® HS Data Sheet (PDF)

PROPYLUX® HS2 Data Sheet (PDF)


TECAPRO® MT (Heat Stabilized Polypropylene)

Benefits:
High dimensional stability, High temperature resistance, Low density, Lightweight, Good resistance to cleaning agents/disinfectants, Good machinability, Laser markable, FDA conformity of raw material and color pigment

Applications:
Surgical Trays, Sterilization Containers

Downloads:
TECAPRO® MT Data Sheet (PDF)


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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK®):

 TECAPEEK CLASSIX® (Prolonged up to 30 day implantable)

Benefits:
Extremely good chemical resistance, Mechanical strength, Dimensional stability, Excellent abrasion, Excellent impact strength, Heat resistant, Extreme resistance to hydrolysis

Applications:
Catheters, Tubes (MIC), Medication Dosing Systems, Devices in Contact with Blood (Dialysis), Laparoscopes, Endoscopes, Surgical Instruments, Analytical Instruments, Measurement Probes, Short-term Implants, Functional Parts in Production, Filling & Packaging Plants for Pharmaceuticals

Downloads:
TECAPEEK® CLASSIX Data Sheet (PDF)


TECAPEEK® MT (Limited contact, 24 hours, USP Class VI compliant PEEK)

Benefits:
High thermal mechanical bearing strength, Very good chemical resistance, Very good stress cracking resistance, Toughness, Good sliding properties, Wear resistant, Creep resistant, Good machinability, High resistance to gamma radiation, Tested and certifiable as being compliant to ISO10993 and USP Class Vl biocompatability requirements for instrumentation, Available in 6 colors for color coding instruments, Colors are Brick Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Black and Natural

Applications:
Repeated Use Surgical Instruments, Instrument Holders, Sterilization Containers, Dental Equipment

Downloads:
TECAPEEK® MT Data Sheet (PDF)


TECAPEEK® CF30/XP98 (PEEK 30% Carbon Filled)

Benefits:
High thermal mechanical bearing strength, Excellent creep resistance, Good chemical resistance, Hydrolysis resistant, Flame retardant UL94 V-0, Excellent rigidity, Very high dimensional stability, Excellent wear resistance, Good machinability, High resistance to gamma radiation, Certified as biocompliant to requirements of ISO 10993 for less than 24 hours of contact, High strength, Radiolucent.

Applications:
Targeting Guides, Fixation Systems, Retractor Blades

Downloads:
TECAPEEK® CF30/XP98 Data Sheet (PDF)


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Polycarbonate:

 TECANAT® PC (USP Class VI Polycarbonate Rod)

Benefits:
Transparent, Toughness, Strength, Good heat deformation resistance, Easily machined, welded & bonded, Good electrical insulation

Applications:
Ideal for one time use medical devices, Tecanat® shapes can be certified as meeting the requirements of USP Class VI.

Downloads:
TECANAT® PC Data Sheet (PDF)


ZELUX® GS (Gamma Stabilized Polycarbonate)

Benefits:
Resin is USP Class VI Compliant, Excellent Impact Resistance, Lot Controlled and Traceable, Easy to Machine, Optical Clarity

Applications:
Surgical Equipment, Instrument Components, Housings & Covers

Downloads:
ZELUX® GS Data Sheet (PDF)


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Polyethermide (Ultem®):

 TEMPALUX®

Benefits:
Inherent flame resistance, Extremely low NBS smoke evolution, Superior limiting oxygen index, Exceptional tensile and flexural strength, Broad chemical resistance, UV stable, FDA and USP Class VI compliant resin

Applications:

Downloads:
TEMPALUX® Data Sheet (PDF)


TECAPEI®

Benefits/Applications:
Good autoclaving performance for instruments and orthopedic provisional trials, A radio opaque grade is available, Tecapei® MT XRO, for procedures where the surgeon desires clear visibility of the instrument on fluoroscopy, Clear visibility on X-ray as a safety feature to quickly locate parts

Downloads:
TECAPEI® Data Sheet)


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Polyphenylene Oxide (Noryl®):

 TECANYL® MT

Benefits/Applications:
Strong, Rigid, Tough, Hot water resistant, Very good electrical insulation, Lightweight, Easily bonded, Produced by a specially developed resin for repeated sterilization in the autoclave, Material offers the autoclaving performance of PPSU but is easier to machine with less tool wear, Also available in a radio opaque grade, Tecanyl® MT XRO

Downloads:
TECANYL® MT Data Sheet (PDF)


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Polyphenylsulfone (Radel®)

 RADEL® R5500 (Polyphenylsulfone):

Benefits:
Resin meets the requirements of USP Class VI specifications, Lot controlled and traceable, Superior dimensional stability, Outstanding impact resistance, Stress relieved, Withstands repeated autoclaving, Laser Markable

Applications:
Provisional trials, Instrument handles, Medical device components

Downloads:
RADEL® R5500 Data Sheet (PDF)


TECASON® P MT

Benefits:
Shapes are tested and certified to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI for devices intended for body contact less than 24 hours, All colors are tested for cytotoxity as defined in ISO 10993, Stocked in a radio opaque version, Tecason® P XRO, High impact resistance

Applications:
Repeated use items with excellent autoclaving performance such as instrument handles, sizing trials and sterilization trays

Downloads:
TECASON® P MT Data Sheet (PDF)


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Polysulfone (Udel®)

 TECASON® S

Benefits:
High chemical resistance, Excellent radiation stability, Low ionic impurity levels, Hydrolysis resistant, Heat resistant, Semi-transparent, Excellent mechanical and electrical properties

Applications:
Analytical Instrumentation, Medical Devices


Downloads:
TECASON® S Data Sheet (PDF)


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Self-Reinforced Polyphenylene (Primospire®)

 TECAMAX® SRP

Benefits:
Very high strength, Stiffness, Very good chemical resistance, Easily machined, Hardness, Scratch resistance, Inherent low flammability, Low thermal expansion coefficient

Applications:

Downloads:
TECAMAX® SRP Data Sheet (PDF)


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UHMWPE (GUR):

 Lennite® GUR 1020

Benefits:
Excellent wear resistance, Extremely high notched impact strength, Very good sliding quality, Low friction loss values, Outstanding low temperature properties, High energy absorption at high stress rates, Excellent chemical resistance, High resistance against stress cracking, Very good noise reduction, Negligible water absorption, Biocompatibility, Lightweight (0.930 g/cm3), FDA, USDA, 3A and NSF compliant grades

Applications:
Orthopedic surgical implants as articulating surfaces for total joint arthroplasty, Various instrument, devices and components for orthopedic and general surgery

Downloads:
Lennite® GUR 1020 Data Sheet (PDF)


Lennite® GUR 1050

Benefits:
Excellent wear resistance, Extremely high notched impact strength, Very good sliding quality, Low friction loss values, Outstanding low temperature properties, High energy absorption at high stress rates, Excellent chemical resistance, High resistance against stress cracking, Very good noise reduction, Negligible water absorption, Biocompatibility, Lightweight (0.930 g/cm3), FDA, USDA, 3A and NSF compliant grades

Applications:
Orthopedic surgical implants as articulating surfaces for total joint arthroplasty, Various instrument, devices and components for orthopedic and general surgery

Downloads:
Lennite® GUR 1050 Data Sheet (PDF)


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Tygon® Tubing

 TYGON® S-50-HL Tubing:

Benefits:
Ideal for contact with blood, Flexible and resilient with established performance in peristaltic pump applications, Fully characterized to ISO 10993 and FDA guidelines for bio-compatibility, Meets USP Class VI criteria

Applications:
Tubing for Chemotherapy, Dialysis, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Downloads:
TYGON® S-50-HL Data Sheet (PDF)


TYGON® 2275 High Purity Tubing

Benefits:
Provides an uncompromising fluid path for sensitive solutions, Low absorption maintains fluid integrity, Plasticizer-free (virtually no extractables), Environmentally friendly (safe to dispose of through incineration), Documented bio-compatibility to the ISO 10993 Standard, Meets USP Class VI, FDA and NSF criteria

Applications:
Sterile Filling and Dispensing Systems, Diagnostic Equipment, Nuclear Equipment, Laboratory Analytical Instrumentation, Infusion Sets for Parenterals and Drugs, Cosmetic Production, Food and Beverage Processing, Cell and Tissue Culture Transport

Downloads:
TYGON® 2275 Data Sheet (PDF)


PHARMED® BPT Tubing

Benefits:
Flexible, Outlasts silicone tubing in peristaltic pumps by up to 30 times, Can be autoclaved repeatedly, Heat weldable for sterile access in closed systems, Documented bio-compatibility to the ISO 10993 Standard, Meets USP Class VI, FDA and NSF criteria

Applications:
For Peristaltic Pumps and Cell Culture, Transparent Working Models, Insulators, Plug Strips, Masking Covers, Photo Couplers, Housing Parts, Plugs, Sight Glasses, Optical Components, Weather Protection Parts

Downloads:
PHARMED® BPT Data Sheet (PDF)


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Photos courtesy of Paragon® Medical.