But for a global medical device manufacturer time had stood still for a key component in one of its products.  When the company decided to redesign this critical valve insert for one of its medical pumps, the project was beset with problems. The Solution

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ISO 13485 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems in the medical device industry. Avient's Glendale site specializes in the development and manufacturing of polymer materials and solutions designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare applications, including medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, and healthcare components. This certification affirms our ability to meet the stringent quality and regulatory requirements of the medical device and healthcare markets."  

Increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements Medical Hoses Medical Tubing

To support the customer’s desire to create an improved medical instrument that is bio-compatible without compromising safety, chemical resistance, or color, Avient provided pre-colored solutions using the newly launched Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants.   Using pre-colored solutions from Transcend Premier Healthcare Colorants, the customer was able to deliver high-quality medical instruments that can not only withstand chemical disinfectants but are also easier to visually differentiate. When this medical device manufacturer first came to us for help distinguishing its medical instruments, we knew our Colorant Chromatics Transcend pre-colored solutions could help address its needs,” said Anne Hippert, general manager, Colorant Chromatics at Avient.

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Bradl PolyOne Showcases New Solutions for Medical Training Models at MD&M West 2014 ANAHEIM, Calif. – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions,&nbs

SHANGHAI – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that it has received a 2015 Ringier Plastics Technology Innovation Award for its market-driven PerceptTM Authentication Technologies, a full-spectrum portfolio of brand protection solutions, in the Raw Material and Additives category. This spectrum of technologies can also be tailored to a wide variety of polymers, processing conditions and applications based on specific requirements. PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices. OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants provided this fiber manufacturer a PCF calculation to help in meeting sustainability targets 

Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices. OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants provided this fiber manufacturer a PCF calculation to help in meeting sustainability targets 

Global medical device OEM reduces costs and environmental impact with Trilliant™ XR. Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services. Trilliant XR replaces lead in protective medical glasses