Composiflex advanced composites have been used in medical applications for many years.   For example, medical imaging equipment like X-ray systems and CT scanners require challenging solutions to position patients during medical procedures.  Patient positioning systems typically require a unique combination of stiffness, strength, low weight, and minimal impact to the quality of the patient image.  Composiflex manufactures products with an engineered lay-up of carbon fiber skins (often over a high-performance foam core) for X-ray, CT, CT/PET, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, and similar medical equipment modalities.   Embedded components made from metal or other solid materials are typically used for attachment points.  In MRI applications, Kevlar®, Twaron®, Spectra Shield®, or fiberglass perform better than carbon fiber.  Composiflex patient positioning and other image-able products include:

• Radiographic imaging table tops, cradles, couches, and pallets
• Table top extensions and accessories
• Oncology treatment overlays and other positioning products
• Mammography detection positioning products
• Surgical table components
• Abductor bars

Composiflex can also provide advanced composite products for a variety of other medical applications including:

• Carbon fiber and fiberglass structural components for medical equipment
• Orthopedic and orthotic devices
• Immobilization devices
• Biomedical implants using materials such as PEEK and Ultra PEK