FlexShield Sterile Barrier Solutions
FlexShield offers unmatched puncture and abrasion resistance, ensuring the safe shipment of medical devices, implants, and instruments without damage to its external packaging. We create standard and custom sterile barrier solutions for a wide range of medical products including:
- Orthopedic implants
- Surgical instruments and tools
- Catheters
- Surgical robot drapes, wearables, and more
Features
Puncture & Abrasion Resistant
Superior durability with puncture and abrasion resistance to protect medical devices.
Biocompatible
FDA approved and meets USP Class VI standards, ensuring safe use in medical applications and in contact with the human body.
Sterilizable
Compatible with EtO and Gamma sterilization methods.
Moldable
Capable of being molded into virtually any shape or design.
Standard Packaging Solutions
Increase speed to market and eliminate tooling costs with our standard FlexShield packaging solutions. Our standard offerings are designed to accommodate a broad range of products and are available in the following configurations.
Pouches
Designed with surgeons and nurses in mind, pouches break apart to provide effortless aseptic presentation.
Tip Protectors
Used to protect the ends of sharp, delicate medical instruments such as surgical screws, pins, and trocars.
Bags
Provides versatility as a packaging medium and can be used across multiple medical products of varying sizes.
Tubs
Designed to nest inside of a rigid plastic tray and hold a variety of part sizes, which allows for SKU consolidation.
Standard Sizes Available
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FlexShield Pouch In Action
Custom Packaging Solutions
For specialized applications, our team will collaborate with you to design and develop custom FlexShield packaging solutions that are tailored to your exact requirements while providing the same unmatched sterile barrier protection as our standard products.
Medical Devices and Sterile Drapes
FlexShield can also 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.
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 customers.
Speed To Market
A catalog of standard available sizes helps us provide quicker turnaround times and eliminates the need for added design and tooling costs.
Material Specifications
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.
For additional material specifications and mechanical property testing data, download the brochure below.
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