China's biomedical materials are mainly used as medical devices in clinical applications, and have become an important foundation of the entire medical device industry. Compared with developed countries such as Europe and the United States, my country is still relatively weak in terms of the specification, R&D, and production of medical plastics, but this also means that there are more blank markets for expansion.

Advantages of medical plastics:

1-Medical plastics have higher safety

Compared with devices made of traditional materials, medical plastics have abundant sources of polymer materials and low cost. They are suitable for making disposable medical products. The use of disposable medical devices avoids the problem of cross-infection caused by multiple sterilization of traditional materials. Moreover, when the medical plastic is in contact with blood, the polymer material does not cause coagulation, hemolysis, inflammation, or allergic reactions, which can more effectively guarantee the safety of patients during the medical process.

2-Medical plastics have better biocompatibility

In terms of adding artificial implants to patients to fill the functional structure of the human body, medical plastic products have more advantages.

Considering the biocompatibility and stability, and strict regulations on the residues of lead, cadmium, copper and other metal ions in plastics, it is not easy to conflict with the human immune system. Many medical plastics use self-degradable materials, which can automatically degrade after a period of time, which effectively reduces secondary damage to the human body. However, the traditional materials are mainly metal, which is prone to rejection reactions caused by metal implants and the patient's immune system, which is not conducive to the health and safety of the human body.

3-Medical plastics have better mechanical properties

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material has high strength, low cost, long service life and a modulus similar to bones. In the simulated walking experiment, the wear of the implant is reduced by 50% compared with traditional metal plants. Moreover, plastics also perform well in environments that need to be frequently bent and twisted, such as hoses, film products, and flexible display screens. The mechanical properties of plastics provide the possibility for the birth of new medical consumables.

The needs of the medical industry guide the development of plastic technology and promote the development of more products that meet the needs of medical treatment. Technological breakthroughs in medical plastics have also reversed the progress of the medical industry, enabling medical services to be personalized to meet different needs and improve the quality of medical services. Surgaid Medical believes that the development of medical plastics is not only a driving force for the progress of the medical industry, but also a strong guarantee for our health.