Usages

Main Applications and Usages for Limited Contact Medical Devices 

In critical healthcare applications where equipment has limited contact with bodily fluids and tissues, reliable performance properties are necessary to ensure the safety of medical professionals and patients. End-use applications like hemodialysis dialyzers, reusable and single-use surgical instruments, medical cases and other devices must be developed with high-performing material solutions that provide necessary mechanical, thermal and sterilization compatibility benefits.

Hemodialysis Dialyzers

 During hemodialysis treatments, the blood passes through a dialyzer, which is a membrane that acts as an artificial kidney to remove waste and excess water before passing back to the patient. Our Udel® PSU and Veradel® PESU polymers are used in tiny, hollow filters to make up the critical semipermeable membrane used in dialyzers. Discover more.

Reusable Surgical Instruments

Reusable surgical instruments require materials that allow for outstanding strength and toughness, plus high-temperature tolerance and chemical resistance. These pieces of medical equipment benefit from specialty polymers like Radel® PPSU and KetaSpire® PEEK, which allow for repeated sterilization, reliable mechanical performance and lightweight strength that mimics metal. Discover more.
 

Single-Use Surgical Instruments

Single-use surgical instruments offer improved ergonomics and lightweight strength when developed with high-performance polymer solutions like Ixef® PARA and Udel® PSU. These materials deliver impressive mechanical performance and allow for cost-effective sterilization processes like gamma radiation. Discover more.

Medical Cases & Trays

In medical equipment cases and trays, qualities like impact resistance and compatibility with sterilization methods are essential. These medical devices experience repeated exposure to challenging conditions like steam sterilization and must be manufactured with polymers like Radel® PPSU that provide reliable mechanical and thermal benefits to protect patients and healthcare workers. Additionally, our polymer solutions can be tailored with transparent and opaque color options depending on application requirements. Discover more.