What is medical grade silicone
Medical grade silicone is a type approved for use in medical devices and implants. It needs to meet very strict quality and safety standards and must pass rigorous testing before it can be approved for use in humans.
Medical grade silicone has many advantages over other types of silicone. In particular, it is biocompatible, which means it can be used safely in the body without causing adverse reactions or inflammation. It's also durable and non-toxic, making it a safe choice for medical devices and implants.
According to the interpretation of the International Standards Organization (ISO) conference, biocompatibility refers to the performance of the living organism to react to the inactive material, generally referring to the compatibility between the material and the host. Biocompatibility is an important topic in the research of biomaterials.
Medical silicone devices are certified medical grade and food grade, but are also biocompatible.
Types of Medical Grade Silicone
Silicones for medical or scientific use are classified according to product requirements. Below are three types of medical grade silicone.
1. Non-implantable
2. Short term implants
3. Long term implant
Non-implantable silicone is for external use only, such as prosthetics. Meanwhile, short-term silicone implants are common in the dental industry. Long-term implants are directly linked to serious surgeries such as knee replacements.