Compounding Solutions has developed Boost RO and Boost RO+ its two new radiopaque fillers
Boost RO is a proprietary radiopaque filler that can be used with typical extrusion and molding grade materials for catheter components.
The Boost RO technology is mineral in nature, biocompatible, colourable, and when loaded at the same weight percentage as Barium or Bismuth provides 165% and 65% (respectively) more contrast under the fluoroscope.
Boost RO+ can also be used with typical extrusion and molding grade materials. The Boost RO+ technology is metallic in nature, is biocompatible, and when loaded at the same weight percentage as tungsten provides 85% more contrast under the fluoroscope.
The increased radiopacity of Boost RO and Boost RO+ offers a unique benefit allowing a reduction in filler content in the compound.
This reduces the risk for quality issues, increases the amount of polymer which allows mechanical properties to be maintained and increases ease of processing.
Compounding Solutions has said that Boost RO and Boost RO+ are compatible with PEBAs, nylons, TPUs, polyethylenes, TPEs and other medical thermoplastics.