Invibio
Invibio™ provides biomaterial solutions for the implantable medical device market. PEEK-OPTIMA polymer is produced at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. With offices also in the USA and Europe it is the sole world-wide manufacturer and distributor of PEEK-OPTIMA polymer, an advanced biomaterial suitable for long term implantation.
For more information on the properties and performance advantages of PEEK-OPTIMA polymer, please call +44 (0) 1253 866812 or visit the company’s website at www.invibio.com.
Invibio Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Victrex plc.
Invibio Ltd
Technology Centre
Hillhouse International
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire FY5 4QD
United Kingdom
+44 1253 866812
www.invibio.com
1 Nov 2002
PEEK-OPTIMA®LT polymer is the material of choice for orthopaedic implants
Invibio™ PEEK-OPTIMA® LT polymer has replaced POM-C in the manufacture of Synthes® spiked washers. These FDA cleared ligament fixation device has been developed by Mathys Medical Ltd for use in traumatology for ligament reattachment or fixation specifically for readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.
14 May 2002
PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer chosen for healing abutment caps
Lifecore Biomedical of Chaska, Minnesota, USA, selected PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer a high-performance biocompatible polyaryetherketone from Invibio limited to improve the healing cap component of its Cement-on Crown (COC) Abutment systems, replacing titanium.
28 Mar 2002
Invibio™ PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer selected for next generation heart valve frame
AorTech International plc, a leading Scottish-based developer and manufacturer of cardio-vascular devices, has concluded a long-term supply agreement with Invibio Ltd, for the supply of PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer. The polyaromatic, semi-crystalline polymer has been specified for the frame of the company’s next generation synthetic tri-leaflet heart valve.
Guyancourt, France – French implant manufacturer Scient’x has selected 18 Jun 2001
New company focuses on biomaterial solutions for medical implants
Invibio Ltd. is a new company focusing exclusively on providing biomaterial solutions for the medical implant market. It is the sole manufacturer and distributor of PEEK-OPTIMA®, a high-performance biocompatible material. Combining outstanding chemical and hydrolysis resistance, high strength, and excellent tribological properties with extensive biocompatibility, PEEK-OPTIMA polymer is an ideal candidate for long-term medical implants in orthopaedic, cardiovascular and dental markets.