Implant-grade silicone gel delivers softness, cohesive strength via crosslink technology

Applied Silicone Corp. (Santa Paula, CA), a global supplier of long-term implantable silicones, has introduced a high-strength, responsive silicone gel for the implantable medical device market. The Dual Matrix Gel System incorporates crosslink technology to produce a silicone gel with fracture resistance, cohesive strength, and adhesion. The Dual Matrix technology consists of two crosslinked networks working in tandem to retain a balance of softness and cohesive strength.

The product possesses cohesive strength to maintain the integrity of the gel and demonstrates advanced adhesion to a shape-retaining membrane. The technology is suited for gel-filled and soft-form medical devices including soft body contour implants, testicular implants, and implantable sensor circuitry.

A detailed technical dossier and material compendium summary of testing, specific to this product, is available for assistance with regulatory submissions of Class II and Class III medical devices.