Healthcare and Medical Products

Silicone is used in medical equipment (tubing, pumps) but also in direct contact with the body (catheters, IVs and implants). Their use in medical applications is driven in part by the fact they resist adhering to body tissue and do not support microbial growth. Silicone can be sterilized prior to its end use.

All Medura® silicones comply with the highest regulatory standards that ensure that the silicones are biocompatible, non-cytotoxic and safe for skin contact and even short-term implantation.

Until now, the use of silicone has been limited to standardized geometries due to limited manufacturing processes. With the emerge of silicone Additive Manufacturing, medical products that are specifically customised to the patent are finally becoming a reality.