Silicone Block Features

• A flexible vulcanized silicone elastomer material designed for implant to augment bone and cartilaginous tissue loss
• Four degrees of firmness including very soft, soft, medium and firm durometers
• Blocks are clear/non-pigmented
• Easy to cut to required size and shape using scalpel or knife
• Allows physician to create custom implant configurations
• Will not attach to underlying or surrounding tissue
• Easy explantation with minimal trauma
• Convenient storage of unused portion in resealable poly bag
• FDA approved for implant use
• May be repeatedly autoclave*

*NOTE: Can be autoclaved several times, but only implanted once.

Silicone Block Applications

• Useful for customizing surgical implants for trauma injuries
• Useful for surgical implantation to augment cartilage or damaged bone
• Useful for chin prostheses
• Useful for malar prostheses
  
  

Silicone Durometer (Hardness)

Durometer is the international standard for measuring the hardness of rubber, plastic, silicone and other non-metallic materials. These materials are rated on the Shore A Durometer scale. These silicone block hardness ratings have a tolerance of + or – 5 points.

Silicone Blocks are available in 10, 20, 30, and 50 durometer. Block durometer differences are noticeable and are often important to the application.

Below are some examples of common materials with various Shore A Durometer readings:

• 10 Durometer (Very Soft): Chewing Gum
• 20 Durometer (Soft): Rubber Band
• 30 Durometer (Medium): Pencil Eraser
• 50 Durometer (Firm): Tire Tread