Himed engages in regular research about biomaterial coatings, apatitic abrasives, and calcium phosphate characterization. Select research is published as white papers, and made available for free.
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Techniques to Enhance the Bioactivity of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
DR. ESTHER VALLIANT - HIMED BIOMATERIALS SCIENTIST
Craig Rosenblum - Himed President
Himed’s most recent white paper reviews the extensive benefits of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in hard tissue applications and explores multiple techniques using calcium phosphate materials to enhance the biocompatibility of PEEK for optimal medical device performance.
Starting with methods for improving the surface texture and bioactivity of PEEK to enhance cellular adhesion, the white paper then provides detailed insights into strategies for incorporating different forms of hydroxyapatite into PEEK. It includes diagrams and SEM imagery that clearly demonstrate the unique composites possible, and the impact CaP particle morphology plays in shaping composite material topography.
Originally published by ORTHOWORLD® in their BONEZONE eNewsletter, 2024
Finishing 3D Printed Devices with MATRIX MCD® Apatitic Abrasive
By Craig Rosenblum - Himed Vice President & General Manager
While 3D printing has transformed the rapid production of intricate implantable devices, post-process finishing is often a necessity for critical improvements to the aesthetic appearance and overall functionality. This whitepaper offers three case studies to demonstrate the various advantages of Himed’s biocompatible MATRIX MCD® Apatitic Abrasive micro-blasting, including: the removal of residual beads and surface imperfections (Case Study #1 & #2), and functional benefits via quantification of the post-processed surface profile, surface roughness, and related areal parameters (Case Study #3).
Originally published by ORTHOWORLD® in their BONEZONE eNewsletter, 2021
MATRIX Dual® Expands Micro-Scale Morphology Potential of Orthopedic Implants
Craig Rosenblum - Himed Vice President & General Manager
As the medical industry continues to explore the conditions for successful implant integration with the human body, closer attention is being paid to the surface morphology of a given device. In this white paper, four case studies are reviewed that use advanced scanning technology to characterize—at the submicron and nanoscale level—implant surfaces treated with our two-step MATRIX Dual® process.
The studies reveal the positive benefits delivered by MATRIX Dual®, including highly complex micro and macro pitting, freedom from contamination, and fidelity to the size, shape, and function of the original device after treatment.
Originally published by ORTHOWORLD® in their BONEZONE eNewsletter, 2022