Ultem HU 1000 – Comprehensive Overview
Ultem HU 1000 is a polyetherimide (PEI) polymer developed for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. It complies with ISO 10993 standards for applications in contact with bodily fluids and tissue for up to 24 hours.
What Ultem HU 1000 Properties are Important for Medical Devices?
Applications that require high stiffness, good impact resistance and tolerance to multiple sterilization cycles will benefit from Ultem HU 1000. With a flexural modulus of 3,300 MPa, it ranks among the most rigid thermoplastics available.
Does Ultem HU 1000 Resist Common Sterilization Methods?
Ultem HU 1000 can withstand repeated sterilization cycles in most common methods and media including steam, hydrogen peroxide, gamma, EtO, UV-C and E-beam processes.
How Does Ultem HU 1000 Differ from Ultem HU 1004?
The most notable difference is that HU 1004 meets ISO 10993 biocompatibility compliance for devices exposed to bodily tissue and fluids for up to 29 days, while HU 1000 is limited to applications with up to 24 hours’ internal exposure. Ultem HU 1000 is somewhat stiffer, while HU 1004 has more impact resistance.
What are Typical Medical Device Applications for Ultem HU 1000?
Medical monitor probe housings and reusable medical devices that require repeated sterilization number among Ultem HU 1000 PEI’s applications.
Genesis Medical Plastics Capabilities in Ultem HU 1000
Genesis is ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified and FDA registered as a device manufacturing facility. Capabilities include prototyping, machining, injection molding and extrusion of semi-finished shapes.
Specifications –
SEMI-FINISHED SHAPES
Rod diameters – mm
- 4mm – 152.4mm
- Custom & larger diameters on request
Plate thicknesses
- 4mm – 31.75mm
- Larger thicknesses on request
- Maximum width 610mm
All semi-finished shapes are made to order, with reasonable minimums.