We work with partners worldwide to co-create bioceramics that support patient healing – and bring progress to life
Bioceramics
Revolutionary versatility in bioceramics
At Biomedical, we offer medical grade osteoconductive, osteostimulative, and osteoinductive ceramic materials with tunable shape, porosity, and chemistry. Our bioceramics are available in a range of configurations with customizable remodeling time, handling, and delivery for a wide array of orthopedic applications.
150K+
Synthetic bone grafts manufactured annually
500K+
Biocomposite devices manufactured annually
Manufactured at a MDSAP certified facility
Why our bioceramics?
Our customizable bioceramics are designed to support fast and efficient bone remodeling, regeneration, and repair. Biomedical offers top-tier bone repair solutions, whether combined with our proprietary medical-grade collagen, blended with resorbable polymers, or as a granule.
How can our bioceramics be used?
Most of our bioceramics are used in orthopedic applications including bone fusion, bone integration, spinal repair, spinal fusion, knee repair, ligament/tendon repair, sternal closure, cyst and tumor removal.
Portfolio overview
Discover our solutions for bioceramics
Carbonated Apatite for orthopedic devices
Based on our proprietary osteoconductive scaffold, these unique bioceramics provide a native, textured surface that supports bone repair and formation.
- Derived from porcine cancellous bone.
- Removal of organic components.
Settable bone void fillers
Our calcium phosphate cements are delivered as an extrudable biomimetic putty that mimics nature’s healing ability – and can be formulated by our experts to be compatible with other biomaterials.
- Hydrate it with bone marrow aspirate to promote enhanced remodeling.
- Benefit from increased versatility through tunable preparation and delivery.
Application spotlight: Bone graft solutions
Carbonated Apatite is currently used in dental and spinal applications, chosen by our partners due to its native textured surface. Biomedical compounds this osteoconductive material with its medical-grade collagen to create custom forms, tailored to our partner’s specifications.
Frequently asked questions
Here are common questions that our experts get asked. Do you have a different question? Contact us
What are bioceramics from dsm-firmenich Biomedical made from?
- We can work with a variety of materials, but the most common bioceramics we offer are derived from porcine bone or synthesized from calcium salts.
Do all bioceramics perform in the same way?
- No. Bioceramics come in many types - which are typically classified as osteoconductive, osteostimulative, and osteoinductive. The differences between these categories are based on cell-signaling ability; although controlling the physical properties of the material through a controlled process can also improve performance.
What class of clean room do you use to process your bioceramics?
- dsm-firmenich Biomedical produces bioceramics using current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in ISO Class 8 Clean Rooms. For more information, please see our Quality & Certifications.
Technical resources
Looking for more information on how our bioceramics can help you tackle unmet needs?
Bioceramics Datasheet
ColoSSIS Technique Guide
We understand that medical product development can be a long, winding - and occasionally bumpy road. Rest assured that at dsm-firmenich Biomedical, we have the proven experience, capabilities, and knowledge to support you every step of the way.
It starts with using a form-fit-function approach based on a comprehensive understanding of how the human body reacts to biomaterials following implantation. This in turn enables us to design materials that are compatible with the body’s physiology and help you develop finished products that can sustain, restore, and repair – all supported by applicable regulatory requirements.
MDSAP ISO 13485
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