UHMWPE and ePTFE Membranes for Your Medical Device Product Development
New Supplier Joins Chamfr with More Membranes!
Rogers, a supplier that sets themself apart by manufacturing everything in-house—from raw material to finished product, joins Chamfr. They will offer 18 SKUs of high-performance membranes made from UHMWPE and ePTFE, two highly sought-after materials in the medical device industry. These membranes are perfect for improving device performance in a variety of critical applications.
Why Membranes Matter in Medical Devices
Membranes made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) are critical in a wide range of medical applications. Their unique properties—biocompatibility, low friction, wear resistance, and chemical resistance—make them ideal for implants, grafts, wound healing, and more.
Here’s why medical device engineers rely on these materials:
UHMWPE Membranes:
- Exceptional Wear Resistance: Widely used in orthopedic implants (e.g., joint replacements), providing superior durability.
- High Impact Strength: Withstands shocks and is ideal for load-bearing applications like knee and hip prostheses.
- Low Friction: Reduces wear in articulating surfaces, enhancing implant longevity and patient outcomes.
- Biocompatibility: Ensures long-term stability in the body without causing adverse immune responses.
- High Chemical Resistance: Resists degradation from sterilization and bodily fluids, ensuring longevity in demanding environments.
ePTFE Membranes:
- Biocompatibility: Ideal for implants, grafts, and vascular applications, ensuring compatibility with the human body.
- Porosity & Selective Permeability: The microstructure allows for controlled permeability, which is perfect for applications like filtration, wound dressings, and drug delivery.
- Low Friction & Non-Stick Properties: The low coefficient of friction makes it ideal for surgical instruments and catheters.
- Chemical & Thermal Resistance: ePTFE can withstand harsh sterilization methods and exposure to body fluids without degradation.
- Tissue Integration: Promotes cell adhesion and healing, making it crucial for soft tissue reconstruction and hernia repair.
Applications in Medical Devices
UHMWPE:
- Joint replacements
- Orthopedic bearings
- Catheters
- Surgical guides
ePTFE:
- Vascular grafts
- Hernia repair meshes
- Implant coatings
- Wound healing membranes
Rogers’ Membranes on Chamfr
Whether you need a UHMWPE sheet for orthopedic implants or ePTFE membranes for vascular or soft tissue applications, we have in-stock membranes to try for your medical device development project.
- Material: UHMWPE and ePTFE
- Thickness: 0.0005″ – 0.003″
- Width: 6-12″
- Available in sheets and rolls