Geon_Assets_RGB-12

Medical Materials

Polymer Experience and Custom Compounding

Foster, LLC offers deep polymer knowledge and extensive experience solving complex material challenges in the medical device market. This expertise is centered on the wide variety of medical-grade polymers we handle, and the advanced functionalities we compound into them — all to provide you with your optimal, compliant solution.

Let’s Find a Solution Together

Our Material Expertise

Discover the wide variety of materials we are experienced with:

Polyolefins (LDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA)
Styrenics (GPPS, HIPS, ABS, SMMA)
Vinyl (Flexible and Rigid PVC)

Polyamides (6, 66, 6/10, 6/12, 11, 12, specialty)
Polyesters (PET, PBT, PETG, Tritan®)
Acetals (Homopolymer, Copolymer)
Polycarbonate (PC, HHPC, Copolymer)
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPU, PEBA, COPE, SEBS, TPV)
Acrylic (PMMA)
Cyclic Block Copolymers

High temperature (PAEK, PEKK, PEEK, PESU, PPS, PSU, LCP, PEI)
Fluoropolymers: (FEP, PVDF, ETFE, MFA, PFA)

Durable (PAEK, PEEK, PEKK, Sulfones, PP, TPU, Silicones)
Non-Durable Bioresorbable (PLA, PGA, PLGA, PCL, Copolymers)
Water Soluble (PEO, PVP)

View All Implantable Polymer Solutions

Enhanced Functionality and Biomedical Additives

Explore the proprietary additives and compounding methods used to enhance polymer capabilities.

Imaging Visibility

Devices are clearly visible during and after deployment using methods like X-ray/Fluoroscopy, MRI, and Ultrasound. Advanced fillers (e.g., Barium Sulfate, Bismuth, Tungsten) are utilized for Fluoroscopy visibility, a feature perfected by our LoPro® Radiopaque Compounds.

Low-Friction & Lubricity

Friction can be reduced using organic and inorganic additives, as well as with our proprietary PFAs-free ProPell™ low friction custom compounds.

Color and Aesthetics

Precise device identification, as well as enhanced aesthetics are achieved with pre-color-compounded solutions and color concentrates (21 CFR medical and food-contact grades), including our Medibatch™ concentrates.

Material Stabilization

Polymer lifespan and integrity against environmental and manufacturing stressors are maximized using Antioxidants, UV Stabilizers, and Anti-hydrolysis additives.

Anti-microbial Solutions

Infection risk is managed by integrating silver and non-silver-based additives. Our Combat™ antimicrobial technology actively works to help fight healthcare-associated infections.

Material Reinforcement

Strength and stiffness are increased using fillers like Glass Fiber, Carbon Fiber, and our Nanomed® reinforcement technologies which enhance structural durability and physical properties.

Anti-Static & Other Properties

Conductive additives are incorporated for anti-static properties, while glass spheres enable precise density control. Additional functional additives are available to tailor material performance.

Capabilities for Total Product Confidence

Gain complete confidence in your supply chain and material quality with Foster’s unique capabilities. With specialized facilities featuring clean, white, and isolation rooms, strategic U.S. logistics, expert color matching, and a structured five-phase development process, we ensure unmatched reliability and compliance.

Discover Our Capabilities

Sterilization: Material Choice is Critical

Sterilization is a critical tool to battle healthcare-associated infections as it destroys microorganisms that cause disease transmission. While many methods exist, the industry primarily relies on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), gamma irradiation, and autoclave (steam) sterilization, as each process utilizes distinct levels of heat, moisture, or energy. Polymer selection is critical; using the wrong sterilization method can degrade functionality or performance in device components. Discuss your sterilization needs with a Foster technical expert to discover which sterilization technique best suits your application.

Talk to a Technical Expert