Application of Medical Silicone Gel in Medical Devices ​

Medical silicone gel is widely used in medical devices. Its unique properties and multiple advantages make it an ideal material for manufacturing various medical devices. The following are the main application areas in medical devices:

1. Catheters and Catheter Accessories:

Medical silicone gel is often used to manufacture various catheters and catheter accessories, such as urinary catheters, gastric tubes, respiratory catheters, etc. due to its good elasticity and softness. Its softness makes it more comfortable for patients during use and helps reduce tissue irritation.

2. Medical imaging equipment:

When manufacturing medical imaging equipment, medical silicone gel is often used to make protective covers for ultrasound probes. Its transparency and chemical resistance make it a good sound wave conducting material and protect the probe from the external environment.

3. Surgical instruments and auxiliary tools:

Medical silicone gel is often used to make handles, pads and other auxiliary tools for surgical instruments. Its high temperature resistance and biocompatibility make it widely used in operating room environments.

4. Implantable medical devices:

In the manufacturing of implantable medical devices, medical silicone gel can be used to manufacture the coating layer of implants, such as pacemakers, artificial joints, etc. Its biocompatibility and regulatable properties help reduce irritation and rejection of surrounding tissue.

5. Dressing and wound management:

Medical silicone gel is widely used in the manufacture of dressings, especially in wound management. Silicone gel dressings have good adsorption properties, transparency and breathability, which help promote wound recovery.

6. Breast prosthesis and plastic surgery instruments:

Medical silicone gel is widely used in the manufacture of breast prostheses and plastic surgery instruments. Its softness and controllable properties make it an ideal material for creating a natural look during plastic surgery.