{"product_id":"biomed-flex-50a-resin-form-4-1l","title":"Formlabs BioMed Flex 50A Resin (Form 4) 1 L","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-Tissue Biocompatibility with High-Speed Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBioMed Flex 50A Resin in a transparent, soft, and elastic 3D printing material for biocompatible applications requiring comfort and long-term skin contact (greater than 30 days) or short-term mucosal membrane contact (less than 24 hours). Combining a soft 50A Shore durometer with high precision, it allows medical professionals and device engineers to rapidly iterate on patient-specific wearables and anatomical models that closely mimic soft human tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eProduct Naming \u0026amp; Compliance Note: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBioMed Elastic 50A Resin has been officially renamed to BioMed Flex 50A Resin to align with Formlabs’ updated biocompatible elastomer suite. This material is manufactured in their FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Elongation: \u003c\/strong\u003eCapable of significant stretching and bending, making it ideal for bellows, tubes, and soft patient-contacting interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Biocompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested for ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliance, ensuring safety for medical device components and wearable devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Optical Clarity: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe translucent finish provides an aesthetic \"premium silicone\" look and allows for the visualization of internal fluidic channels or anatomical structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Method Sterilization: \u003c\/strong\u003eValidated for compatibility with Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and Gamma sterilization, ensuring parts are safe for use in clinical settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eSoft-Tissue Anatomical Models:\u003c\/b\u003e Realistic models for cardiovascular or gastrointestinal surgical planning and simulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003ePatient-Specific Wearables:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft-touch straps, gaskets, and skin-contacting interfaces for respiratory or orthopedic devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eMedical Tubing \u0026amp; Bellows:\u003c\/b\u003e Flexible, air-tight connectors for medical equipment that must expand and contract frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003eGrips \u0026amp; Overmolds:\u003c\/b\u003e Ergonomic, soft-touch covers for handheld medical instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003eSurgical Training Phantoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable, soft-tissue models that can be manipulated or sutured during medical training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eHow does BioMed Flex 50A differ from the original BioMed Elastic 50A?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eIt is the exact same biocompatible, highly resilient formulation optimized for the Form 4B and medical printing workflows, but it has been renamed BioMed Flex 50A to establish a consistent naming convention across the Formlabs medical materials catalog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eHow does this material compare to BioMed Flex 80A?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBioMed Flex 50A is much softer and more elastic (Shore 50A), closely simulating a silicone wristband or soft tissue. BioMed Flex 80A is much firmer and stiffer (Shore 80A), mimicking the feel of dense cartilage, ligaments, or harder rubber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eIs BioMed Flex 50A compatible with autoclave (steam) sterilization?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eNo. Unlike BioMed Flex 80A, BioMed Flex 50A is not validated for autoclave sterilization. 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