In addition to custom FlexShield solutions, we offer standard FlexShield packaging products to ensure sterile barrier integrity. These products are industry proven and require no engineering or tooling investment.
FlexShield® Thermoplastic Polyurethane Film Packaging
UFP MedTech’s FlexShield® is a flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film used for medical packaging, component, and product applications. Its durability and sterility lend itself to providing excellent protection for devices and patients.
FlexShield Sterile Packaging
Utilizing FlexShield®, we design and manufacture a variety of solutions for the medical industry including surgical instrument and orthopedic implant packaging, protection for medical equipment, or any application requiring sterile barrier integrity protection.
FlexShield provides puncture and abrasion resistance in order to safely ship medical devices, implants, and instruments without incurring damage to external packaging. We create custom and standard packaging solutions for a variety of medical products including:
- Orthopedic implants
- Surgical instruments and tools
- Catheters
- Trocars and more
Features
Puncture & Abrasion Resistant
TPU is a durable plastic film that provides excellent puncture and abrasion resistance.
Biocompatible
TPU is biocompatible, FDA approved, and meets USP Class VI standards for use with medical applications.
Sterilizable
TPU is compatible with EtO and Gamma sterilization methods.
Standard Packaging Solutions
Pouches
Designed with the surgeons and nurses in mind, FlexShield pouches break apart to provide effortless aseptic presentation of the medical instruments they protect.
Tip Protectors
Used to protect the ends of sharp, delicate medical instruments such as surgical screws, pins, and trocars.
Bags
FlexShield bags provide versatility as a packaging medium. They can be used across multiple medical products of varying sizes.
Tubs
Our tubs are designed to nest inside of a rigid plastic tray and hold a variety of part sizes, which allows for SKU consolidation.
Standard Packaging Sizes
Components
Material Specifications
Available Sizes for Standard Packaging Solutions
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FlexShield can be formed into unique shapes for a variety of medical device applications. The material is approved for skin contact and has been used to protect patients from infection during surgery and to safeguard sensitive medical equipment.
- Sterile robotic surgery drapes and equipment covers
- Fluid & air management
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices
FlexShield is made from a medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane film (TPU).
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Certifications | USP Class VI Resin, FDA Approved, Biocompatible |
| Compatible Sterilizations | EtO, Gamma |
| Thicknesses Available | 0.003″ – 0.055″ |
| Colors | Blue, Natural |
| Finish | Matte, Gloss |
Not all options available in all configurations.
Click here to download the FlexShield datasheet, which contains additional information on material properties and test data.
Our Expertise
At UFP MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to meet your most stringent demands by offering:
Risk Mitigation
Redundant cleanroom manufacturing capabilities and multiple global suppliers for medical TPU allow us to provide continual, reliable service to our sterile packaging customers.
Speed to Market
A catalog of standard available sizes helps us provide quicker turnaround times and eliminates the need for design and tooling costs.
Request a Consultation
Whether you need a partner for one phase of development, or all phases from design through manufacturing, our team of experts can guide you every step of the way.