Westlake Plastics Lennite® GUR1020 (Type I) UHMW-PE For Medical Applications

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Westlake Plastics Lennite® GUR1020 (Type I) UHMW-PE For Medical Applications (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); UHMW PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PE)
Material Notes:	Replaced by Lennite WM . Medical grade Lennite UHMWPE is produced from premium resins in accordance with ASTM specification F648 and International Standard ISO 5834-1 for surgical implants. Westlake Plastics' proprietary manufacturing processes and stringent quality control permit a well consolidated and consistent fabricated form. Recommended sterilization techniques include EtO gas, cold sterilization and limited gamma irradiation. Applications Include: Total hip and knee joint prosthesis Various other surgical implants Medical devices Advantages of Medical Grade Lennite UHMWPE: Lot controlled and traceable ASTM F-648 and ISO 5834-1/2 Compliant Stress relieved Custom certifications available Information provided by Westlake Plastics Company.
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