Biocompatible, Flexible, and Transparent for Clinical Innovation
BioMed Flex 80A Resin is a firm, flexible, medical-grade material validated for applications requiring long-term skin contact (>30 days) and short-term mucosal membrane contact (<24 hours). Produced in an ISO 13485-certified facility, this resin allows healthcare professionals and medical device engineers to print functional, flexible parts that can be sterilized using standard protocols. Its high transparency makes it excellent for visualizing internal fluid flow or anatomical structures.
Key Features
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Certified Biocompatibility: Tested for ISO 10993 and USP Class VI compliance, ensuring safety for medical device components and patient-contacting parts.
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Firm, Flexible Durability: With a Shore 80A Durometer, it provides a "firm-rubber" feel with high impact resistance and excellent tear strength.
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Exceptional Clarity: The translucent finish allows for easy inspection of internal channels, fluid paths, or the fit of embedded components.
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Multi-Method Sterilization: Validated for compatibility with autoclave (steam), Ethylene Oxide (EtO), and Gamma sterilization, allowing for use in sterile clinical environments.
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LFS Precision: Optimized for Low Forcer Stereolithography (LFS), ensuring complex flexible geometries are printed with dimensional accuracy.
Ideal Applications
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Medical Device Components: Gaskets, seals, and flexible housings for diagnostic equipment.
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Anatomical Models: Realistic, firm-flexible models for cardiovascular or respiratory surgical planning.
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Patient-Specific Masks: Custom-fit, skin-contacting interfaces for respiratory or sleep apnea therapy.
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Surgical Training Phantoms: Durable models that can be cut, sutured, or manipulated during medical training.
FAQ
How Does This Compare to Flexible 80A?
While they share a similar Shore hardness, BioMed Flex 90A is manufactured in a controlled environment and has undergone rigorous biocompatibility testing. Standard Flexible 80A is for industrial prototyping and is not validated for medical or skin-contact use.
Is This Resin Suitable for Clear Aligners?
No. For orthodontic applications like clear aligners or retainers, we recommend using Dental LT Clear. BioMed Flex 80A is better suited for medical devices and surgical planning models.
Can I Use This on a Form 3?
BioMed Flex 80A is officially validated for use on the "B" series printers (Form 3B/3B+/3BL). These printers are designed to run the specific biocompatible settings required to guarantee the material's certified properties.
