Elkem

Foster is an authorized distribution partner for Elkem Silbione™ Medical grade silicone products in North America. Silicone products are one of the most used elastomer products (HCR and LSR) in the medical arena for a wide variety of medical application…and silicone technology extends beyond silicone elastomers into silicone based fluids, adhesives, and gel products.

Silicones provide a wide range of features for medical applications including biocompatibility testing (USP Class VI and ISO 10993), clarity, chemically inert, excellent high temperature resistance, non-allergenic, and good hemocompatibility. In addition to the above features, silicone elastomers feature a wide durometer range and good sterilizability via EtO, gamma, and steam sterilization.

Application segments include general and advanced surgery, orthotics and prosthetics, diagnostics & monitoring, dental, pharmaceutical & drug delivery, wound management.