Formlabs’ BioMed Resins were developed for customers seeking medical-grade biocompatible materials for a wide range of applications, from prototypes to end-use devices. Customers can use these materials with confidence for applications that require contact of the patient’s skin and mucous membrane. In addition to meeting the requirements of the ISO standard for biocompatibility, BioMed resins also comply with ISO 13485.

Both BioMed Clear resin and BioMed Amber resin produce strong, functional parts that are biocompatible and compatible with most common sterilization techniques. BioMed Clear Resin is USP Class VI certified and is suitable for the manufacture of durable parts and parts requiring low water absorption. BioMed Amber Resin is suitable for the manufacture of rigid parts that may require higher definition.

The following table shows the comparison between these two resins:

BioMed Clear is a hard and durable material designed for use in biocompatible applications that require continuous contact with the skin or mucous membranes. This Class VI material is suitable for applications requiring wear resistance and low water absorption over time. Parts printed with BioMed Clear Resin are compatible with common disinfection and sterilization methods.

BioMed Clear Resin is ISO 13485 certified and is included in an American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Device Master File.

Image 1: Parts printed with Biomed Clear by FormLabs. Source: FormLabs.

BioMed Clear is the improved version of the Dental LT Clear. Compared to the Dental LT Clear resin, it has the following advantages:

1. 0.3 mm bracket contact points on Form 3B, reducing post-processing of parts.
2. Faster impressions
3. Improved resistance to yellowing: 60% less yellow
4. Color and clarity similar to PMMA
5. Impact resistance 50% higher.

Due to its characteristics, this resin has different applications, both in the dental sector and in other areas:

Dental applications:

• Occlusal splints
• Occlusal protectors
• Wear prevention

Medical and other applications:

• Medical device manufacturing
• Templates and accessories
• Surgical planning tools and implant sizing.
• Bioprocessing equipment
• Research & Development
• Consumer goods, arts and entertainment

Thus, BioMed Clear resin is a medical grade biocompatible material designed for use in a wide variety of applications in the healthcare industry.

To ensure the biocompatibility of BioMed Clear resin, the use of dedicated tanks, construction platform and finishing kits are required and should only be used with this and other biocompatible Formlabs resins.