A leading North American medical contact manufacturer faced a challenge when molding the gasket for a contact lens container.  Armed with a new specialty TPE solution, the medical manufacturer handled gasket adhesion with a material that outperformed that not only silicone, but also conventional TPEs.

Surgical instruments and medical device components Medical, fiber optic and oil & gas connectors

 – NEU Specialty Engineered Materials LLC, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation, today introduced NEU™ View Radiopaque Translucent Solutions for catheters at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West. NEU View formulations for cardiovascular and intravascular catheters are application-specific, incorporating medical-grade polymers, additives, color, and healthcare-centric manufacturing practices.

GUANGZHOU, China – PolyOne announced today at Chinaplas 2017 that COMPTEK™ blends based on polyetheretherketone (PEEK) are now available in Asia for multi-use medical devices, electrical connectors, and other demanding applications. The medical device manufacturing sector across Asia is growing quickly, and this region is also the clear leader in the manufacturing and export of electronics,” said Barto Du Plessis, vice president Asia, at PolyOne.

    Colorant Chromatics white colorants for high temperature polymers such as PPSU, PES, PSU and PEI to enhance aesthetics and performance of medical devices   •    Medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers that help customers to meet the requirements of demanding applications such IV tubing, bags and stoppers.

As enterprise manufacturing footprints now extend globally, the demand for authentication technology keeps growing, especially in medical packaging, high-grade food packaging, consumer electronics and other industries. PolyOne Percept technologies include formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in minimizing the potential risks and loss of revenue arising from counterfeits in applications such as consumer goods, medical devices, packaging, and consumer electronics.

APPLICATION BULLETIN Resilience™ HC for Medical Device Housings Offering Improved Resistance to Hospital Disinfectants EFFECT ON POLYMER HOUSINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES Unfortunately, the increased disinfection practices among healthcare providers have another effect. Rigid polymers typically used to make housings for medical devices are failing to resist these chemicals. These medical devices could benefit from the excellent chemical resistance found with Resilience™ HC Rigid Molding Materials

In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W. LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry. Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.

Requirements: Excellent clarity, scratch resistance and exceptional toughness for visualization of medicant levels Solution: Avient Distribution HC Portfolio: Acrylic, copolyester, PC 2. Requirements: Thermal conductivity for warming of medicants Solution: Trilliant™ Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations Heating system 13 Heat Exchanger 14 Technology Enabled Design Connected medical devices are transforming the way care is delivered by making it simpler, easier, more collaborative, and more data driven. Smart health devices improve patient medication adherence and monitoring

These antistatic concentrates can be used to increase the visual appeal of a medical device by avoiding charge-related dust accumulation. APPLICATIONS • Medical devices • Drug delivery devices • Labware KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number level, reducing risk of change REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.