Vero™ContactClear

Vero™ContactClear: Transparent & Biocompatible PolyJet™ Material

Technical Overview

Vero™ContactClear is a rigid photopolymer designed for the PolyJet™ 3D printing process. Its primary differentiator is its application-specific biocompatibility, which allows for the creation of parts that can be safely used in direct contact with skin and mucosal membranes. This material combines optical clarity with mechanical stability, enabling the production of highly detailed, functional parts for specialized applications.

Performance: Certified for Safe Bodily Contact

The material is certified according to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards, confirming its safety for medical and consumer applications. It is approved for permanent skin contact (over 30 days) and limited mucosal membrane contact (up to 24 hours). This level of certification makes it a reliable choice for patient-specific surgical guides, medical device prototypes, and end-use wearable components.

Performance: High Clarity and Detail

With excellent transparency, Vero™ContactClear allows for clear visualization of internal structures and fluid flow. This is critical for applications like anatomical models for surgical planning, transparent housings for medical devices, and microfluidic research. The PolyJet™ technology enables printing in layers as fine as 14 microns, resulting in a smooth surface finish and specified detail accuracy.

Design and Processing

Vero™ContactClear is compatible with a range of Stratasys PolyJet™ systems. It can be used with both waterjet-removable (SUP705, SUP710) and soluble (SUP706B) support materials, providing flexibility in post-processing for complex geometries. Parts can be sterilized using standard gamma or steam sterilization methods, making them suitable for clinical and surgical environments. Note that sterilization processes may cause a color change or affect mechanical properties.

Lifecycle: From Prototype to Production

This material's unique combination of transparency, biocompatibility, and dimensional stability makes it versatile for the entire product lifecycle. It is ideal for creating functional prototypes that accurately simulate the final product's look and feel, as well as for producing customized, low-volume end-use parts in the medical, dental, and consumer product sectors.