{"id":22620,"date":"2023-12-08T08:34:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/articles\/3d-printing-biocompatible\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T10:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:58:55","slug":"3d-printing-biocompatible","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-uk\/articles\/3d-printing-biocompatible\/","title":{"rendered":"Biocompatible 3D Printing Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-material-regulations\">Material Regulations<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3d-printing-of-biocompatible-materials\">3D Printing of Biocompatible Materials<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#biocompatible-3d-printing-material-options-available-at-xometry\">Biocompatible 3D Printing Material Options Available at Xometry<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Biocompatible 3D printing uses biocompatible materials or biomaterials, which are natural or synthetic materials that can function in close contact with living tissue or even substitute a part of a living system. Biocompatible materials are designed to interface with biologically active systems for evaluating, treating, augmenting, or substituting any tissue, organ, or function of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, biomaterials are used for joints, sutures, bone plates, and medical devices such as dentures, hearing aids, pacemakers, etc. A biomaterial that is used in making implants should contain some important desirable properties for long-term usage in the body without being itself rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Application-of-biocompatible-materials.webp\" alt=\"Application of biocompatible materials\" class=\"wp-image-17066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Application-of-biocompatible-materials.webp 936w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Application-of-biocompatible-materials-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Application-of-biocompatible-materials-768x558.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Application-of-biocompatible-materials.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-22620\" data-caption=\"Application of biocompatible materials\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Application-of-biocompatible-materials.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Application of biocompatible materials<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-material-regulations\"><strong>Material Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>ISO 10993 (the international standard for device testing) provides guidance on how biocompatible materials can be used and tested as part of wider risk management and risk-reduction strategy. For example, these tests assure that the materials are not toxic or that they don\u2019t cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3d-printing-of-biocompatible-materials\"><strong>3D Printing of Biocompatible Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D printing technologies<\/a> can effectively use biocompatible plastics, elastomers, and metals for prototypes and functional parts. Compared to other manufacturing technologies, 3D printing of biocompatible materials provides better possibilities in terms of complexity and customization, which is very important for the medical industry. For example, a hearing aid that is generally available in the market may not fit a particular ear comfortably. In such cases, it&#8217;s viable these days to custom print those according to the ear dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-1.webp\" alt=\"Biocompatible materials\" class=\"wp-image-17078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-1.webp 936w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-1.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-22620\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-1.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biocompatible-3d-printing-material-options-available-at-xometry\"><strong>Biocompatible 3D Printing Material Options Available at Xometry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"polyamide-12-nylon-pa\"><strong>Polyamide 12 (Nylon PA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This is a highly versatile lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and chemical resistant material. It is also tough and flexible with high tensile and impacts strengths. Nylon PA12 can be sterilised using ethylene oxide, chemical, gamma irradiation, gas plasma, and steam autoclave. It is printed using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/mjf-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MJF<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/sls-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SLS<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/fdm-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDM<\/a> 3D printing. As a medical-grade material, Nylon PA-12 is an ISO-10993 certified and tested USP Class I-IV. It is commonly used in prosthetics and intramedullary rods.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-silicone-sil-30\"><strong>Silicone (Sil 30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Silicone 30 is a heat-resistant, tear-resistant, and highly flexible biocompatible elastomer. It is commonly used in the manufacture of wearables with skin contact, such as respiratory masks. It complies with ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10. Silicone can be printed using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/carbon-dls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbon DLS 3D printing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ce-221\"><strong>CE 221<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Cyanate Ester (CE 221) is known for its rigidity, high temperature, and chemical resistance. It is tested in accordance with ISO 10993-5 and is biocompatible. It is sterilized with steam autoclave, ethylene oxide (EtO), gamma irradiation, and electron beam. They can be used in making e.g. catheters and syringes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"epx-82\"><strong>EPX 82<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Epoxy 82 is biocompatible and has good chemical, thermal, and UV stability \u2013 making it a diverse and versatile material for a wide array of applications. Its impact and heat resistance also allows for temperature cycling durability making it suitable for continuous use between varying temperatures. Its high resolution also allows for precise and accurate designs. It is tested against toxicity and irritation according to ISO 10993-5 and -10 and is sterilized using steam autoclave, ethylene oxide (EtO), gamma irradiation, electron beam. It is printed using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/carbon-dls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbon DLS 3D printing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rpu-70\"><strong>RPU 70<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Rigid polyurethane 70 is a material with high strength, functional toughness, and high ductility. It can be 3D printed with <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/carbon-dls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbon DLS 3D printing<\/a>, it complies with ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10 and is biocompatible. It is sterilized using steam autoclave, ethylene oxide (EtO), gamma irradiation, electron beam.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fpu-50\"><strong>FPU 50<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>FPU 50 is a semi-rigid material with built-in elasticity that makes it resistant to abrasion, fatigue, and impact. FPU 50 is biocompatible and passed the requirements for biocompatibility according to ISO 10993-5. It can be sterilized using ethylene oxide (EtO), gamma irradiation, electron beam and is compatible with medical usage. It is printed using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/carbon-dls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbon DLS 3D printing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"true-silicone\"><strong>True Silicone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>True Silicone is the only 100% pure silicone material available for 3D printing. It allows you to produce high-performance biocompatible 3D prints in 4 various Shore hardness options (A20, A35, A50, A60). True Silicone complies with ISO 10993 standards. The material is now extensively used in the fields of industrial, personal, and medical products. This material can be printed using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/sla-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stereolithography (SLA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print-1024x636.webp\" alt=\"True Silicone 3D print\" class=\"wp-image-17090\" style=\"max-width:751px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print-1024x636.webp 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print-768x477.webp 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print.webp 1310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-22620\" data-caption=\"True Silicone 3D print\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-Silicone-3D-print.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">True Silicone 3D print<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abs-m30i\"><strong>ABS M30i<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>ABS M30i is another widely used thermoplastic in the medical industry. In addition to being biocompatible, it is also sterilisable using gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide, and gas plasma. ISO certified and USP Class I \u2013 IV, this material is often used to produce medical equipment and detailed anatomical models. It may also be used for prosthetics. ABS M30i is tough and has high tensile and impact strengths. It is printed using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/fdm-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDM<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pc-iso\"><strong>PC ISO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This material is commonly used to create moulds, prototypes, and custom surgical guides. While PC ISO has a lesser quality finish than Nylon PA12, it is strong and heat resistant with high tensile strength. PC ISO is also biocompatible, albeit short-term, and can be sterilised by gamma irradiation and ethylene oxide. PC ISO is printed via <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/fdm-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDM.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"polyetherimide-ultem-1010\"><strong>Polyetherimide (ULTEM 1010)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Compared to other FDM thermoplastics, ULTEM 1010 is one of the strongest and most resistant to heat and chemicals. It is also highly biocompatible and can be sterilised using gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide, gas plasma, and steam autoclave. ULTEM 1010 is used to print surgical guides, prototypes, and prosthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stainless-steel-174ph\"><strong>Stainless Steel (17-4PH)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Stainless steel is a high-strength metal that is biocompatible and can be sterilised via various methods. However, its corrosion resistance is short-term, making it less preferable than titanium and cobalt chrome, especially for implants. This material is great for surgical tools and temporary implants. It can be printed by using <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/direct-metal-laser-sintering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct metal laser sintering technology (DMLS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surgical-tools.jpeg\" alt=\"Stainless steel surgical tools\" class=\"wp-image-16225\" style=\"max-width:505px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surgical-tools.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surgical-tools-300x124.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surgical-tools.jpeg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-22620\" data-caption=\"Stainless steel surgical tools\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surgical-tools.jpeg\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stainless steel surgical tools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Additive manufacturing paired with biocompatible materials provides great possibilities for the production of medical devices, implants, and personal wearables. Using Xometry&#8217;s on-demand <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.uk\/3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D printing services<\/a>, you can get the required amount of biocompatible 3D prints in up to 3 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/get.xometry.uk\/?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Just upload your CAD models<\/a> and choose the required manufacturing options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":17106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[],"c-tag-articles":[],"global-tag":[491],"class_list":["post-22620","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","global-tag-3d-printing-uk"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Biocompatible 3D Printing Overview | Xometry Pro<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This article overviews available natural or synthetic biocompatible materials that are used in 3D printing. 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