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Polytetrafluoroethylene

Medical Definition: Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron.
Guide Notes: a fluorocarbon polymer; D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Expanded PTFE,Goretex,Teflon,Fluoroplast,Tarflen,Fluon
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 9002-84-0
Previously Indexed: Fluorocarbon Polymers (1966-1972)
Polytetrafluoroethylene Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Proplast - Polymer of polytetrafluoroethylene and carbon filaments; porous biocompatible material used in orofacial and middle ear reconstruction and as coating for metal implants.

Polytetrafluoroethylene Medical Definitions and Terms

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