Polymers
Bioabsorbable Polymers Will Offer New Possibilities for Drug Delivery
June 14, 2013 3:14 pm | by Uwe Winzen, Ph.D., Global Marketing Manager, Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers | Articles | CommentsA new formulation of synthetic, biochemically absorbable polymers is creating opportunities in the medical device and pharmaceutical fields. These “bioabsorbable polymers” are materials designed to dissolve into compounds that the body can safely absorb or eliminate.
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Addressing HAIs and Antimicrobial Materials (A Roundtable Q&A)
June 10, 2013 3:38 pm | by Scott Fallon, former GM, Global Specialty Products, SABIC Innovative Plastics | Sabic Innovative Plastics | Blogs | CommentsScott Fallon, formerly the general manager of Global Specialty Products for SABIC’S Innovative Plastics business, was a part of the staff written article, “Materials Impact Medical Device Design Trends.” He took time to present a full array of responses that were not able to be included in the article, so they are presented here.
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Materials Impact Medical Device Design Trends
June 3, 2013 2:22 pm | by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief, MDT | Eastman Chemical Company | Articles | CommentsThere are an array of factors that impact the design of medical devices, from available components to healthcare trends. In this Roundtable presentation, participants spoke to the way in which healthcare trends are impacting material development and, as a result, how materials are then impacting medical device design.
LISTED UNDER: ABS | Acetals | Acrylics
PVC Medical Technologies for IV Tubes, Medical Bags, and Medical Garments
May 29, 2013 3:40 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe Lubrizol Corporation’s LifeScience Polymers business will showcase its advanced wound care tapes, films and dressings, as well as its non-polyvinyl chloride (PVC) medical technologies for IV tubes, medical bags and medical garments/drapes at the 2013 CHINAPLAS International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries.
LISTED UNDER: PVC Tubing | Polymers
Nano-Reinforced Polymers for Medical Devices
April 2, 2013 11:07 am | by MDT Staff | Foster Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsFoster Corporation, a leader in custom polymer compounds for medical devices, now offers nano-reinforced composites for minimally invasive devices, such as catheters, with reinforcement loadings up to 30% by weight.
LISTED UNDER: Nylons | Polymers | Thermoplastic Elastomers
Hydrophilic Pebax Med Polymer Grade
February 20, 2013 11:48 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsHydrophilic Pebax MV1074 SA 01 MED polymer is suitable for use in minimally invasive devices that are exposed to bodily fluids for less than 30 days, such as surgical tubing.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers | Hydrophilic Coating | Coextrusions/Paratubing
Antimicrobial Compounds Help Designers Enhance Safety of Healthcare Applications
February 19, 2013 3:13 pm | by MDT Staff | Sabic Innovative Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsSABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced powerful new tools to help medical device manufacturers reduce HCAIs among patients and clinicians. SABIC’s nine new antimicrobial compounds featuring silver technology have been tested for log reduction values – the level of microbes eliminated from a surface – according to the ISO 22196-2007 protocol.
LISTED UNDER: Polycarbonates | Polymers | Polypropylenes
Precision Die Cutting Produces Medical Parts to Specification
February 7, 2013 4:07 pm | by MDT Staff | Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIf you need custom fabricated precision filters, gaskets, membranes, seals, shields, spacers, and related parts for medical applications, check with Interstate Specialty Products, Inc.
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Specialty Polyamides Med Grades for Medical Market
February 4, 2013 10:17 am | by MDT Staff | Altuglas International/Arkema Inc | Product Releases | CommentsArkema is committed to provide the highest quality material for the medical market; this is why almost 10 years ago Arkema began to introduce MED grades for some of its Specialty Polyamides products.
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Soft TPU Technology
February 1, 2013 10:25 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsLubrizol LifeScience Polymers has broadened its line of Tecothane™ Soft polymers designed specifically for healthcare and medical applications. This new technology features good mechanical properties, excellent resilience...
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Polyisoprene Products: A Natural Rubber Alternative
January 25, 2013 10:02 am | Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKraton Performance Polymers announces plans to showcase Cariflex polyisoprene products, the ideal alternative to natural rubber, and Kraton ERS polymers, the ideal alternative to PVC products...
LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Polymers | PVC
Antimicrobial Technology, High Performance Thermoplastics for Medical Devices
January 18, 2013 10:01 am | Basf Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBASF will showcase its antimicrobial technology and high performance thermoplastics at the Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West Show and MedTech Conference, Feb. 11-14, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.
LISTED UNDER: Polyethylenes | Polymers | Polyurethanes
Plastic Solutions for Portability, Miniaturization and Sustainability of Healthcare Applications
January 16, 2013 11:03 am | Sabic Innovative Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsRecognizing the increasing prevalence of device miniaturization, a need for greater portability and a desire to find more sustainable solutions, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will exhibit at MD&M West...
LISTED UNDER: PEEK, PEK | Polycarbonates | PolymersSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics acquires American Fluoroseal Corporation
January 3, 2013 9:43 am | by PRNewswire | News | CommentsSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics has completed the acquisition of American Fluoroseal Corporation (AFC), a Maryland based manufacturer of fluoropolymer bags for medical use and sterile sampling systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The company operates from a single location in Gaithersburg (Maryland, United States) where both engineering and manufacturing are located.
LISTED UNDER: Fluoroplastics | Polymers | Pouches/BagsFoster Corporation Reports Increased Interest in Implantable Applications by Polymer Suppliers
October 17, 2012 11:24 am | by Foster Corporation | News | CommentsFoster Corporation, a leader in custom medical polymers, reports increased interest in implantable medical device applications by polymer suppliers. While risk mitigation remains a primary concern, increased acceptance and application of polymers by device manufacturers for temporary and permanent implants presents opportunities for growth for performance polymers.
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