MATERIALS | MEDICAL
there is likely to be a series of grades in the Duracon PM family. Polyplastics says they will complement its Topas cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), a high-purity, high-clarity material already well established in numerous medical applications. Polyplastics says the new grade complies with global medical and food regulations. These include ISO10993 and USP Class VI covering biocompat- ibility/cytotoxicity, FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and Device Master File (MAF), as well as European and US food contact regulations (EU 10/2011 and CFR Title 21). “The material also adheres to strict quality management systems, including conformity to the German VDI 2017 Medical Grade Plastics Guideline,” the company says, adding that it “provides full traceability of processes and products, and produc- tion management based on GMP principle. Polyplas- tics also provides uniform quality and global supply.” Medical device manufacturers can access
extensive data on the long-term reliability of Polyplastics’ materials. Customised data on extraction, mouldability, durability, slip and wear, and other key attributes are also available. SABIC is another company offering wear and
Above: Solvay’s Ixef GS-1022 PARA forms the awl and pin-screwdriver handles, measuring calliper, and locking plier handles in Intelligent Implant Systems’ kit. The polymer’s high impact resistance also eliminated the need for a metal strike plate that had been part of the awl’s early designs. This reduced cost and simplified manufacturing.
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