Last reviewed · How we verify
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic polymer, not a pharmaceutical drug. It is used in various medical applications, including surgical implants and medical devices. PTFE is known for its non-stick properties and resistance to chemicals. It is not a small molecule drug and does not have a specific target or mechanism of action. PTFE is not FDA-approved as a pharmaceutical drug, but rather as a medical device.
At a glance
| Generic name | POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Other |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2000 |
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Testing the Addition of Paclitaxel Administered Into the Abdominal Cavity Combined With Chemotherapy for Patients With Gastric Cancer Spread to the Abdominal Cavity (PHASE2,PHASE3)
- Guided Bone Regeneration Using Ti-Reinforced PTFE Membrane Vs. Khoury's Technique in Augmentation of Posterior Mandibular Defects (NA)
- Injection Molding Technique: A Minimally Invasive Management for Enamel Hypoplasia Affecting Permanent Anterior Teeth in Children (PHASE4)
- Immediate Loading in Single Tooth Implants (NA)
- Impact of Teflon Technique on Recurrence After Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Ti-Mesh Frame Comparison for Alveolar Bone Augmentation (NA)
- VIATORR® TIPS Study Evaluating 6-10mm Diameters (VIATIPS)
- A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Rapidlink Device When Used in Patients Undergoing an Open Surgical Procedure to Repair the Aorta (NA)
Primary sources
Every claim on this page is sourced from regulatory or scientific primary sources. See our editorial policy for full methodology.
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CI brief — competitive landscape report
- POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE updates RSS · CI watch RSS