Thermoplastic compounds developed for surgical robotics

Thermoplastic compounder RTP, has developed a selection of products designed to provide strength, durability, colour, flame retardance, wear and chemical resistance, and more for surgical robotic systems. 

Bob Williams, global healthcare manager at RTP Company, said: “Surgical robots are becoming more prevalent because they are minimally invasive and precisely accurate, which helps the patient recover more quickly. RTP Company engineers have been assisting the medical industry with material solutions for over 35 years. We are passionate about helping robotic designers find the right materials for surgical robotic systems and components.” 

RTP Company offers thermoplastic technologies that can be utilised for surgical robotic systems. If required, biocompatibility support can be provided for many of these compounds. These materials are used for robotic systems and housings; monitor components like housings, bezels, bases, and tool holders; reusable instruments such as cannulas, trocar housings, grasper tips and endo ports; single-use tools such as surgical forceps, shears, tweezers and tool housings; and medical staplers. 

Williams added: “We specialise in formulating compounds with the appropriate resins and additives to create materials that provide the properties required by robotic systems.”