Enabling progress in medical devices

Plastics have enabled huge technical advances in medical devices, including the production of surgical tools, wearables, and implants for just a few examples. Plastics also aid performance in packaging, in sterile containers and innovative drug delivery forms. These wide-ranging fields of application employ a variety of polymer and additive types, all of which must comply with standards and regulations for their particular use. This typically involves stringent testing and tracking as well as production in “clean” areas that may include dedicated lines or even dedicated facilities to avoid contamination.

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