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FlexShield® TPU Solutions

FlexShield® is a flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film used for a variety of solutions including packaging for orthopedic implants and surgical instruments, protection for medical equipment, and other applications that require sterile barrier protection.

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

Puncture & Abrasion Resistant

Superior durability with puncture and abrasion resistance to protect medical devices.

Biocompatible

Biocompatible

FDA approved and meets USP Class VI standards, ensuring safe use in medical applications and in contact with the human body.

Sterilizable

Sterilizable

Compatible with EtO and Gamma sterilization methods.

Moldable

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

Pouches

Designed with surgeons and nurses in mind, pouches break apart to provide effortless aseptic presentation.

Tip Protectors

Tip Protectors

Used to protect the ends of sharp, delicate medical instruments such as surgical screws, pins, and trocars.

Bags

Bags

Provides versatility as a packaging medium and can be used across multiple medical products of varying sizes.

Tubs

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

FlexShield Product Available Sizes (In Inches) Suggested Applications
Pouches
  • 1 x 9
  • 1 x 14
  • 1.43 x 2
  • 1.43 x 4
  • 1.43 x 6
  • 1.43 x 7
  • 1.43 x 9
  • 1.43 x 14
  • 1.5 x 11
  • 2.29 x 3.5 (4 Chambers)
  • 2.5 x 2
  • 2.5 x 4
  • 2.5 x 6
  • 2.5 x 9
  • 2.5 x 11
  • Fixation plates
  • IM rods
  • Surgical saw blades
  • Surgical needles, pins & screws
Tip Protectors
  • 0.39 x 1.33
  • 0.66 x 2.01
  • 0.66 x 3.01
  • 1.5 x 3
  • 1.63 x 2.6
  • Catheters
  • Surgical saw blades
  • Surgical needles, pins & screws
  • Trocars
Bags
  • 2 x 2.5
  • 3 x 5
  • 4 x 6
  • 5 x 7
  • 6 x 9
  • Acetabular cups
  • Fixation plates
  • Hip stems
  • Knee implants
  • Surgical needles, pins & screws
Tubs
  • 3.35 x 1.70 x 1
  • Fixation plates
  • Surgical needles, pins & screws
  • Surgical saw blades

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

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

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.

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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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Whether you need a partner for one phase of development, or all phases from concept through manufacturing, our team of experts can guide you every step of the way.