https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PDI_Healthcare_Brochure_2011_0.pdf
PDI has extensive experience with
the testing of medical devices and
materials including:
• Catheters
• Bio-implants
• Surgical diagnostic devices
• Medical tubing
• Other disposable medical devices
Issues often arise as a result of:
• Improper design or choice of material
• The environment of exposure
• Processing conditions
World-class people and capabilities
under one roof
• Failure Analysis/Prevention
• Qualifi cation Support
• Rheology
• Polymer Characterization
• Deformulation
• Physical Testing
• Litigation Support
• Characterization of polymers in pharmaceutical
delivery systems
• Phthalate and BPA testing
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Polymer Diagnostics Inc.
PDI has extensive experience with
the testing of medical devices and
materials including:
• Catheters
• Bio-implants
• Surgical diagnostic devices
• Medical tubing
• Other disposable medical devices
Issues often arise as a result of:
• Improper design or choice of material
• The environment of exposure
• Processing conditions
World-class people and capabilities
under one roof
• Failure Analysis/Prevention
• Qualifi cation Support
• Rheology
• Polymer Characterization
• Deformulation
• Physical Testing
• Litigation Support
• Characterization of polymers in pharmaceutical
delivery systems
• Phthalate and BPA testing
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TR: 16.5000" x 11.6875" and 17.000" x 11.000" Digital/IAM
BL: 17.2500" x 11.9375"
FINAL: 8.2500" x 11.6875" and 8.500" x 11.000"
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www.polymerdiagnostics.com
I n d u s t r y B u l l e t i n
Polymer Diagnostics Inc.
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