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To help customers manage their risk potential, dedicated facilities and systems govern the production of our medical colorants and performance masterbatches.
Declarations based on pre-testing of the ingredients we use to standards typically required for medical and diagnostic devices (biological evaluations ISO10993, USP , for class VI devices); and for pharmaceutical packaging and drug-contacting materials (biological evaluation USP, EP chapter and requirements USP and ICHQ3D extractable metals).
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WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. http://www.art.canaco.org https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-acqua-plose-case-study.pdf 1http://store.elsevier.com/Handbook-of-Polymer-Applications-in-Medicine- and-Medical-Devices/isbn-9780323221696/ Tear Resistance PERFORMANCE COMPARISON In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,1 Laurence W.
Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
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PolyOne InVisiO Color Inspiration 2015 Provides Multidimensional Inspiration for Designers
Fernando Sanchez, director, global marketing, PolyOne Global Color and Additives, commented, “Color Inspiration 2015 provides an additional dimension that helps facilitate the creative process.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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Omnicolor colorants are not suitable for any food contact, cosmetic, medical, pharmaceutical or toy applications.
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts
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The awards showcase how patent holders with vision are pioneering innovative ways to provide affordable, scalable and sustainable solutions.
Avient’s design team assisted with the design, process analysis and production of the injection-molded plastic USee™ device, which includes a copolyester frame, medical-grade polycarbonate lenses, and acetal for the dials and gears.
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The awards showcase how patent holders with vision are pioneering innovative ways to provide affordable, scalable and sustainable solutions.
Avient’s design team assisted with the design, process analysis and production of the injection-molded plastic USee™ device, which includes a copolyester frame, medical-grade polycarbonate lenses, and acetal for the dials and gears.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/bringing-global-vision-2020-s-usee-life
The awards showcase how patent holders with vision are pioneering innovative ways to provide affordable, scalable and sustainable solutions.
Avient’s design team assisted with the design, process analysis and production of the injection-molded plastic USee™ device, which includes a copolyester frame, medical-grade polycarbonate lenses, and acetal for the dials and gears.
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a medical technology company that focuses on eliminating pain, speeding recovery, and preventing infection for healthcare providers and patients worldwide.
Retired Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”), one of the world’s leading medical technology (“Medtech”) companies.
Mink served as Business President of Elastomers, Electrical and Telecommunications at the Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), a specialty chemicals provider, from 2012 to 2015.
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MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER G U I D I N G C A T H E T E R • Ultra-soft hardness of about Shore 50A • Excellent extrusion performance, achieving a thickness of about 0.1 mm • Smooth surface • Certification for biocompatibility • Delivered an ultra-soft TPU that has good elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance • Complied with ISO 10993 biocompatible properties • Offered onsite service to support rapid extrusion performance for the customer NEUSoft Thermoplastic Polyurethanes KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/vivo-formulations-healthcare/neusoft-thermoplastic-polyurethanes Slide 1: Medical device Manufacturer
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The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem while providing comparable softness to silicone.
THE IMPACT Avient’s formulation expertise produced a specialty TPE solution that surpassed not only silicone but also competitive TPEs to solve the gasket adhesion problem for this medical manufacturer.
Adding to the value of the solution, Avient provided a methodology to quantify projected savings and calculate ROI, giving the customer confidence to make a significant investment in new tooling.