PEEK heart valve frame

PEEK (polyetheretherketone), as a high-performance special engineering plastic, is widely used in the field of medical devices, including its use in artificial heart valve frames.

PEEK Material Characteristics

PEEK material has excellent properties such as high temperature resistance, self-lubrication, easy processing and high mechanical strength, as well as corrosion resistance and anti-aging. These properties make PEEK an ideal material for manufacturing medical implants, especially those parts that need to work stably in the body for a long time, such as heart valve frames.

Application of PEEK in heart valve frames

PEEK has been selected as the frame material for the new generation of artificial heart valves due to its superior biocompatibility and mechanical properties.

PEEK has customized biocompatibility and long-term tribological and mechanical properties, making it very suitable for heart valve frames that require high-frequency opening and closing.

The PEEK heart valve framework is expected to significantly improve the current clinical problems of mechanical and biological valves, such as the need for daily anticoagulation treatment for mechanical valves and the limited service life of biological valves.

Advantages of PEEK heart valve frames

Biocompatibility:

PEEK material has good compatibility with human tissue, reducing the risk of rejection and infection after implantation.

Mechanical properties:

The high mechanical strength and wear resistance of PEEK ensure the long-term stability and durability of the heart valve frame, and it can withstand the tremendous pressure caused by the frequent opening and closing of the heart valve.

Chemical stability:

PEEK material is corrosion-resistant and aging-resistant, and can maintain long-term stable performance in the in vivo environment.

As an advanced engineering plastic, PEEK has demonstrated its excellent performance and potential in the application of artificial heart valve frames. With the deepening of clinical testing and the approval of regulatory agencies, PEEK heart valve frames are expected to become an important tool for the treatment of heart valve diseases in the future, providing patients with safer and more effective treatment options.