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Creating a diagnostic device that can be used to determine a person’s eyeglass prescription without the support of a doctor or vision specialist. This device enables local volunteers trained as ‘refractionists’ to assist patients, who turn dials on the USee to determine their own prescription (self-refraction). The USee device is packaged within a kit that contains various strength lenses and conventional eyeglass frames.

Some medical device manufacturers are experiencing a sharp rise in field failures as device housings develop stress cracks from frequent exposure to chemical disinfectants,” said James Stephenson, director, global marketing, PolyOne Geon Performance Materials. The PolyOne team works collaboratively with medical device manufacturers, offering a variety of support services, including part and mold design, manufacturing, agency approval, and other services to minimize the time and help manage the risks involved in bringing a new medical device to the market. For more information on Geon HC for medical device housings, please visit the PolyOne Healthcare Portal (healthcare.polyone.com/geonhc).

is a medical device manufacturer whose pain therapy products help patients manage pain and reduce the use of medications such as opiates. Biowave devices deliver a therapeutic electrical signal into deep tissue in the body, blocking the transmission of pain. Usability: Versalloy material makes a major contribution to the ruggedness and versatility of the device.

This premium service simplifies and accelerates the selection of preferred colors for polymers with PCR content, avoiding time-consuming trial and error.

Protective equipment like masks and sterile packaging help to prevent disease transmission, while critical devices like ventilators and CPAP machines work to save lives. Mevopur™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) enable reduced material use, while meeting regulatory requirements for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers are formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges without phthalate plasticizers.

The injection-moldable Versaflex™ HC 3810 series is formulated without animal derivatives and offers a wide range of durometers to serve a variety of medical device applications.   OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Grades in the 60-90 Shore A durometer range can be used for IV connector caps, diagnostic testing devices, endoscopic caps, and similar applications.  

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."  

– February 2, 2023 – Avient will exhibit at Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West next week as part of the IME West show, highlighting its polymer solutions and services that can assist healthcare OEMs and molders in solving complex device and material challenges and help advance sustainability efforts. Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives comprise a portfolio of consistent, compliant functional additives to help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical packaging. These functional additives enable the material surface to repel water or other liquids to deliver the last drop out of a package or devices such as pipette tips.

Learn about design considerations that improve device interaction and performance. TPE in Medical Device Saves Costs Medical devices