technology and applications of dyneema purity® fiber
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The Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Cláudia Vaz
Can the world’s strongest medical grade fiber help you to designyour next device?
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Who is DSM?
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• Active worldwide in performance materials & life sciences• Among global leader in approximately 75% of businesses• History of 100+ years. Highly ranked in Dow Jones Sustainability Index• Focus on growth by means of innovation
DSM Company profileDSM Company profile
DSM key dataSales ~ Euro 8800 mlnEBIT ~ Euro 825 mlnWorkforce ~ 24000 (9% R&D)Material research > 300 people
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Examples of business areasExamples of business areas
AntiAnti--infectivesinfectives
FoodFood
PharmaceuticsPharmaceutics
ElectronicsElectronics
AutomotiveAutomotive
ConstructionsConstructionsBiomedical materialsBiomedical materials
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DSM biomedical material portfolioDSM biomedical material portfolio
DSM UHMWPE Fiber Dyneema Purity®
DSM UHMWPE Homopolymer MG003DSM Hydrophilic coatingsDSM Antimicrobial coatingsDSM Microspheres for local drug delivery
DSM-PTG BioSpan® segmented polyurethaneDSM-PTG Elasthane™ polyether urethaneDSM-PTG Bionate® polycarbonate urethaneDSM-PTG CarboSil® silicone-polycarbonate urethaneDSM-PTG PurSil® silicone polyether-urethaneDSM-PTG Tailor-made polymers
With the acquisition of Polymer Technology Group (PTG), DSMWith the acquisition of Polymer Technology Group (PTG), DSMcan present a broad portfolio of biomaterialscan present a broad portfolio of biomaterials
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What is Dyneema® andDyneema Purity® ?
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Dyneema PurityDyneema Purity®® on market since 2004on market since 2004
Strong, thin and pliable sutures play animportant role in Rotator Cuff repair1:
Minimizes suture breakage during tighteningReduces need for additional proceduresReduces patient discomfort
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High strength sutures made with DyneemaPurity® have become the new ‘golden’ standardwithin 4 years.
1Oper Tech Sports Med 12:210-214 (2004)
CASE: Rotator cuff repairCASE: Rotator cuff repair
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CASE: ACL repairCASE: ACL repair
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Various constructions of DyneemaPurity® are used today to secure thesoft tissue transplant, providingstrength and stiffness.
Fixation of ligament replacement in kneeEndoscopic, minimally invasive procedureReduces patient discomfort and costsStrength and compliance essential
Dyneema PurityDyneema Purity®® on market since 2004on market since 2004
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The basicsThe basics
• Dyneema Purity® is a fiber made from Ultra HighMolecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), with a veryhigh purity, dedicated for medical applications.
Normal Polyethylene, low orientation, lowmolecular weight, crystalinity < 60%
Dyneema Purity®, very high molecularorientation and weigth, crystalinityapproximately 95%
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How is Dyneema PurityHow is Dyneema Purity®® produced?produced?
suspensionUHMW-PE
continuous extrusion
metering pump
spinning oven
• Proprietary product and production processdeveloped by DSM Dyneema to obtain highestlevel of purity dedicated for medicalapplications
• Production of Dyneema Purity® isISO13485:2003 compliant
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DSM Dyneema in a nutshellDSM Dyneema in a nutshell……
• Large, global material supplier.• Global leadership position in UHMWPE fiber technology.• Producing the strongest medical grade fiber in the world (ISO13485).• Committed to develop new and innovative Dyneema Purity® grades.
• Providing to medical device companies:
• Multiple Dyneema Purity® grades in various sizes.• Knowhow on fiber properties. Dyneema Purity® FDA Masterfile.• Experience with development of fiber constructions.• Laboratory and technical assets for prototyping and testing.
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What are the mechanicalproperties?
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Dyneema PurityDyneema Purity®® typical propertiestypical properties
Extremelystrong
Soft as silk
High fatigueresistance
Low density
High abrasionresistance
Biocompatible; lowirritation rate
High chemicalresistance
Low meltingpoint (~150°C)
Creeps underconstant load
Cut and tearresistance
High pliability
Low coefficientof friction
Electricalinsulator
Hydrophobic
Lowelongation
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Benchmarking Dyneema PurityBenchmarking Dyneema Purity®® strengthstrengthN/tex
Tenacity based on volume1
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Nylon
Titanium Steel
Aramids
Carbon
BoronCeramic
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PET
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Dyneema Purity®
PPePTFE
At similar weight,Dyneema Purity® isabout 15x strongerthan steel.
At similar volume,Dyneema Purity® isabout 4x stronger thantitanium
At similar volume,Dyneema Purity® isabout 3x stronger thanpolyester
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Typical mechanical propertiesTypical mechanical propertiesDyneema PurityDyneema Purity®® SGX gradesSGX grades
3.5%1000 cN/dtex97 GPa
30 cN/dtex2.9 GPa
66 N15 pounds
172.2100220 dtex
3.5%1000 cN/dtex97 GPa
31 cN/dtex3.0 GPa
50 N12 pounds
202.565165 dtex
Elongationat break
E-modulusTenacityat break
Loadat break
FilamentSGXGrades
3.5%1000 cN/dtex97 GPa
32 cN/dtex3.1 Gpa
140 N30 pounds
172.2200440 dtex
3.5%1000 cN/dtex97 GPa
33 cN/dtex3.2 GPa
36 N8 pounds
172.250110 dtex
3.5%1100 cN/dtex107 GPa
33 cN/dtex3.2 GPa
18 N4 pounds
172.22555 dtex
Size[ m]
Density[dtex]
Nr
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Typical mechanical propertiesTypical mechanical propertiesDyneema PurityDyneema Purity®® UG and TG gradesUG and TG grades
Elongationat break
E-modulusTenacityat break
Loadat break
FilamentUGGrades
3.2%1300 cN/dtex126 GPa
39 cN/dtex3.8 Gpa
172 N39 pounds
90.55800440 dtex
3.2%1300 cN/dtex126 GPa
40 cN/dtex3.9 GPa
66 N15 pounds
90.55300165 dtex
3.2%1300 cN/dtex126 GPa
41 cN/dtex4.0 GPa
45 N10 pounds
90.55200110 dtex
Size[ m]
Density[dtex]
Nr
Elongationat break
E-modulusTenacityat break
Loadat break
FilamentTGGrade(provisional)
3.4%1250 cN/dtex120 GPa
38 cN/dtex3.7 Gpa
10 N2 pounds
1212525 dtex
Size[ m]
Density[dtex]
Nr
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Benchmarking Dyneema PurityBenchmarking Dyneema Purity®® sizesize
USP#2 suture madewith Dyneema Purity®
USP#5 Ethibond Excel™polyester suture
Two constructions with similar strength,23x magnification (SEM micrograph)
Profile reduction at same strength
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Fatigue resistanceFatigue resistance
Analyzed in a tensile test set-up with a frequency of 2 Hz
Conclusion
Dyneema® fibers will not easilybreak or lose their strength whensubjected to cyclic or fluctuatingloads.
Test setup
Hydraulic machine0.3Hz cyclic loadsData filed at DSM
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AbrasionAbrasion
• The number of cycles obtained in abrasion testing is very dependent on the set-up of the test.Results presented above show an example that Dyneema® fiber outperforms other syntheticfibers. If abrasion is relevant in an application design, it is recommended to perform test perapplication to determine the absolute cycles to failure in the specific case.
Test setupLife cycle small braids with similar breaking strength
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Cyc
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Dyneema®
Nylon
Polyester (PET)Aramid- Cyclic movement- Frequency of 0.3Hz- Wet environment- 3mm diameter pin
Data filed at DSM
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ConformityConformity
• Polyethylene cables conform tobone surfaces. Metal cableshave a narrow contact surfaceand hence show high focalloads. Focal loads can causecables to cut through bone2.
• Polyethylene cables flattenwhen placed under tension.This property may make theuse more desirable for soft,osteoporotic or cartilaginousbone (i.e. in elderly or youngchildren)2.
2 From SPINE, Volume 22, Nr. 6, pp. 596-604, 1997:
Dyneema® filament stretchedover the edge of a razorblade (SEM)
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Coefficient of frictionCoefficient of friction
Coefficient of friction - ASTM D3108 yarn on metalStandard Test Method for Coefficient of FrictionYarn to Solid Material, load 22.2 mN/tex
00,050,100,150,200,250,300,35
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Aramid Polyester Polyamide PTFE
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wet
• Low coefficient of friction contributes to ‘soft touch’ feeling.• Because of its low coefficient of friction, products made with Dyneema Purity®
fibers slide more easily through tissue.
Data filed at DSM
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Stopping powerStopping power
• Dyneema Purity® has a very low elongation:
• Elongation at break typically is around 3-4% whereas elongation of PETtypically is around 15-20%.
• Dyneema Purity® is used in medical applications for its stopping powerneeded to prevent dimensions or structures go beyond a pre-specifiedrange.
• Modulus of Dyneema Purity® is 130N/tex or 126GPa
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What about the chemicaland biological properties?
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ISO10993ISO10993 BiocompatibilityBiocompatibility testingtesting
Non-hemolytic by contact with human blood red cellsSlightly higher hemostasis activation (clotting time and TATcomplex formation) when compared w negative control (similarin terms of kinetic and intensity to polyester)
HemocompatibilityISO 10993 - 4
No sensitizing properties for polar and non-polar extracts(Guinea pig maximization test)
SensitizationISO 10993 - 10
No adverse effects. See slidesImplantationISO 10993 - 6
Non-mutagenic in the bacterial reverse mutation assay(Ames assay using Salmonella Typhimunium)
GenotoxicityISO 10993 – 3
Non-irritant/corrosive properties for polar and non-polarextracts (intradermal application in NZW rabbits)
IrritationISO 10993 - 10
Non-cytotoxic(L929 cells response after extraction @ 37 ºC/24 hrs)
CytotoxicityISO 10993 - 5
UnitTypical ValueProperty
ISO 10993 tests have been executed by various specialized, independent third party institutes. Reports available at DSM.
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ISO10993ISO10993 BiocompatibilityBiocompatibility testingtesting
Extended long term biological safety literature ofUHMWPE as used for decades in various kinds ofimplants
Systemic (acute) toxicitySub-acute/sub-chronic toxicityChronic toxicityISO 10993 - 11
No components can leach out that can causecarcinogenic response.UHMWPE is IARC classified under Group 3 (nonclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to human)Extended long term biological safety literature ofUHMWPE as used for decades in various kinds ofimplants
Carcinogenicity&Reproductive/DevelopmentaltoxicityISO 10993 – 3
UnitTypical ValueProperty
Non-pyrogenic(no substances were detected inducing a rise intemperature in rabbits after intravenous injection ofmaterial’s extract)
PyrogenicityUSP30 NF25
Concentration of leachables < 150 g/kg in both polar andnon-polar extracts
Leaching testISO 10993 - 12
ISO 10993 tests have been executed by various specialized, independent third party institutes. Reports available at DSM.
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Implantation ISO 10993Implantation ISO 10993 -- 66
Materials
Animal model: rattus norvegicus (304-372 g)
Time: 28 days
Braid: USP#2 suture (16*1*112 dtex)Polyester Fiber(Dacron®)
Braid: USP#2 suture (16*1*110 dtex)UHMWPE fiber(Dyneema Purity®)
Irritation Score3
Neo-vascularization
Colonization
EncapsulationInfiltrate / Inflammation
HistomorphometryHistology
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ImplantationImplantation testtest -- resultsresults
GT = [2x (inflammation score + encapsulation
score + necrosis score) + fibroplasia score +fibrosis score + fatty
infiltrate score]0.0
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SGX
Polyester
Dyneema Purity®
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ImplantationImplantation testtest -- conclusionsconclusions
Multinucleated giant cells
Macrophage
Implant filament
Fibrocyte
Fibrocyte
Fibroconnective matrix
Vessel
Implant filament
Conclusions for braids made withDyneema Purity® SGX
-Milder presence giant cells andmacrophages
-Less inflammatory reaction
-Less irritant (Irritation score* -9compared to PET)
-Both implant materials present thesame level of encapsulation (~23m capsule)
-Similar level of formation offibro-connective tissue
* Irritation Score = GT (Dyneema Purity®) – GT (PET)
Braid madeof DyneemaPurity® SGX
Braid madeof polyester
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What can we conclude?
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• Dyneema Purity® provides extreme strength and many additional features• Dyneema Purity® brings new design options to medical device companies• Many patients in the world have devices with Dyneema Purity® implanted
• Produced conform ISO13485 by DSM, a large and global company• DSM offers extensive support program and prototyping facilities
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