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Medical Device Gaskets, Washers, and Seals

Cannon Gasket operates an ISO 7 / Class 10,000 clean room with lot-controlled production and ISO 9001 systems. Manufacturing sealing components since 1971. Send device drawings, applicable QMS expectations, and volume for material recommendations, sample parts, and quoted pricing.

Quick facts about Medical
  1. Supporting medical device OEMs, diagnostic instrument builders, and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers.
  2. Used for diagnostic instrument seals, drug delivery components, fluid-path seals, and biocompatible diaphragms.
  3. Fabricated from FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 elastomers, USP Class VI grades, platinum-cure silicone, Kapton, and virgin PTFE.

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Sealing components for medical

Medical devices, surgical instrumentation, infusion equipment, and laboratory hardware require sealing components with documented biocompatibility, low extractables, and contamination-controlled manufacturing. Cannon Gasket supplies custom medical-grade components from our Class 10,000 (ISO 7) clean room with full documentation.

Where medical sealing shows up

  • Diagnostic instrument gaskets and seals
  • Drug delivery device components
  • Fluid-path seals in lab and analytical equipment
  • Pharmaceutical processing gaskets
  • Drug-delivery and diagnostic components (USP Class VI)
  • Biocompatible silicone diaphragms

Sealing Applications and Material Fit

Surgical instrument seals are die-cut from platinum-cured silicone and USP Class VI compounds, while infusion and drug delivery components use FDA-grade silicone selected for low extractables. Diagnostic equipment relies on Kapton, Mylar, and FDA silicone for sensor and reagent contact, where dimensional stability and clean material contact matter. Laboratory instrument seals use chemical-resistant PTFE and Viton in FDA grades to hold up against reagents and solvents. Disposable assembly components are die-cut and kiss-cut from FDA silicone, EPDM, and TPE for high-volume single-use parts.

Materials We Supply for Medical

Cannon stocks USP Class VI platinum-cured silicone, FDA-grade silicone, FDA EPDM, FDA Buna-N (where appropriate), and polyisoprene that is latex-protein-free for applications sensitive to latex proteins. For higher-temperature, chemical, and dimensionally stable needs, we supply Kapton, PTFE (FDA and virgin), and Mylar. Material selection follows the device requirement, matching biocompatibility grade, chemical exposure, and contact surface to the right compound rather than a single default elastomer.

Production and Quality Considerations

Manufacturing and packaging take place in a Class 10,000 (ISO 7) clean room, with USP Class VI biocompatibility documentation available for qualifying compounds. Every run carries lot-level traceability with pad-printed lot codes so parts can be tied back to their source material. Cannon Gasket is ISO 9001 certified, with production aligned to medical device manufacturer quality systems. Sterilization-compatible compound recommendations for autoclave, EtO, and gamma processes are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions from medical buyers.

Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, ISO 9001:2015 certified. Documented quality management covers incoming material verification, in-process inspection, calibrated measurement, final inspection, non-conformance handling, corrective action, and full lot traceability. AS9100-ready for aerospace, with MIL-spec and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 / USP Class VI grades available on request.
Do you have a clean room?
Yes. ISO 7 (Class 10,000) clean room in Fontana for die-cutting, inspection, kitting, and packaging of contamination-sensitive parts. Lot traceability and documented quality controls applied throughout.
Do you serve general industrial OEMs?
Yes. Automotive, Electronics, Industrial Controls, HVAC, Plumbing, Irrigation, Pool & Spa, and Marine programs all run custom gaskets and washers through our Fontana facility. JIT, VMI, and Kanban replenishment available on ongoing programs.
When do I need USP Class VI?
Medical devices that contact human tissue, implantables, pharmaceutical equipment, and sterile fluid paths. USP Class VI is a biocompatibility standard (implantation + extraction testing). Most commonly specified for silicone gaskets in dialysis, infusion pumps, and surgical instruments.
Which materials meet FDA and USP Class VI?
Platinum-cure silicone, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 silicone, FDA-compliant Buna-N and EPDM, and specific PTFE and Kapton grades. We carry USP Class VI test certificates for our stocked medical-grade elastomers.
Which regulated industries do you serve?
Aerospace (AS9100-ready), Medical & FDA (ISO 7 clean room, USP Class VI), Food & Beverage (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600), Oil & Gas (chemical-resistant elastomers), and Defense (US-based production, MIL-spec compounds).
How fast do you return a quote?
Most RFQs come back within one business day. Simple profile updates to an existing tool quote same-day. Send a drawing, DXF, or competing part number and our engineering team reviews material, tolerance, and volume before pricing.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimums depend on the part and material. We cut prototype and first-article quantities for engineering evaluation, then scale up to production volumes from the same tooling. For high-volume programs we run JIT, VMI, and Kanban replenishment out of Fontana, California.
What should I send with an RFQ?
Ideal: a drawing or DXF, material spec (or compound family), estimated annual volume, and any regulatory callouts (FDA, USP Class VI, AS9100, MIL-spec). If you only have a sample or a part number from a competing supplier, send that and we will reverse-engineer the spec before quoting.
What are typical lead times?
Prototype and first-article parts usually ship in 5-10 business days. Production runs from existing tooling are 2-3 weeks depending on volume and material lead time. Rush and expedite options available on a case-by-case basis.
Ready to source medical components from Cannon Gasket?
Send your specifications. We'll come back with pricing, tooling cost, and lead time.
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