Press Releases
Putnam Plastics Introduces Introduces Wire Reinforced Multi-lumen Tubing For High Performance Medical Devices
DAYVILLE, CT, USA – (February 7, 2011) - Putnam Plastics, a PolyMedex Discovery Group company, introduces wire reinforced, multi-lumen tubing for minimally invasive procedures that require multiple working channels and high mechanical performance.
PolyMedex Develops Multi-Layer Polyimide and TPE Tubing that Combines the Best of Both Worlds
PUTNAM, CT, USA – (November 9, 2010) – PolyMedex Discovery Group announces the availability of custom multi-layer tubing composed of thermoset polyimide and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) laminate. Through a manufacturing process developed by PolyMedex, the high strength and tight tolerances of thermoset polyimide are combined with the wide variety of material options and configurations available in thermoplastic elastomers. Polyimide and TPE composite multi-layer tubing is ideal for demanding medical device applications that require a combination of high perform
PolyMedex Introduces Custom Melt Filtration for Catheter and Balloon Polymers
PUTNAM, CT, USA – (October 27, 2010) – PolyMedex Discovery Group has expanded its range of custom material services by offering custom melt filtration of polymers used for catheters and balloons. The company’s advanced melt filtration capabilities can remove more than 80% of gels and other contaminants while retaining polymers inherent mechanical properties.
Q+A on Pebax® SA01 MED grades
Philadelphia, PA, USA – (July 12, 2010) – The Pebax® SA01 MED grades sold in the US and the Pebax® SA01 grades sold in Europe are the same. The US market has been the primary market for medical application thus far. As the use of minimally invasive products is continuously growing in other parts of the globe, Arkema is undertaking a harmonization of its product offering range to the medical industry. As a result of this harmonization, Pebax® SA01 MED will be globally available including Europe and Asia.
PolyMedex Introduces Custom Bone Growth Formulations for Orthopedic Implants
Putnam, CT, USA – (June 30, 2010) – PolyMedex Discovery Group has expanded its range of services for implantable polymers to include a range of clean room blending of bone growth additives in polymers. The company has invested in state-of-the-art twin screw extrusion technology to allow for small scale development batches that are scalable to full production.
PolyMedex Offers Proximally Reinforced Catheter Tubing
Putnam, CT, USA – (June 8, 2010) – PolyMedex Discovery Group introduces a line of custom catheter tubing with wire reinforcements embedded within the wall at the proximal end of the catheter only, and no reinforcement on the distal end. Reinforcement options include braided wire for torque transmission and coiled wire for kink resistance. These components utilize integrated extrusion, wire wrapping and welding technologies to reduce costs and improve quality over traditional hand layup methods.
Arkema Launching Enhanced Quality Medical Grade Pebax® Resin
Philadelphia, PA, USA – (June 4, 2010) – Continuing its commitment to medical industry, Arkema is launching enhanced quality Pebax® MED resins for medical device applications. These grades represent the highest quality of Pebax® polymers for medical applications, including devices exposed short term to bodily fluids (<30 days). Effective January 1, 2011 Arkema will no longer offer standard grade Pebax® SA resins for any medical applications.
Superior Color Accuracy and Surface Quality for Precision Catheters
Putnam, CT, USA – (May 1, 2010) – PolyMedex Discovery Group, an innovator in polymer technology for minimally invasive devices and drug delivery, announces the availability of custom colored medical grade polymers. Specifically formulated for precision catheter components, PolyMedex custom polymers feature superior color accuracy and surface quality as compared to traditional generic color concentrates.
PolyMedex Launches Custom Catheter Component Business
Putnam, CT, USA – (April 1, 2010) –PolyMedex Discovery Group increases its breadth of services to minimally invasive devices companies by launching a new Custom Components business. The business primarily focuses on printing and forming of catheter extrusions and extends the company’s range of custom solutions to device manufacturers, which currently includes specialty polymers, compounds, extrusions, and drug delivery solutions.
PolyMedex Discovery Group Expands NanoMed™ Product Offering for Minimally Invasive Devices
Putnam, CT, USA – (February 8, 2010) – PolyMedex Discovery Group announces the expansion of the NanoMed™ nanoparticle technology to include thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) formulations for the minimally invasive device market. These new formulations dramatically increase flexural modulus (stiffness) of polymers while maintaining flexibility resulting in increased push and torque performance for catheter devices.