Fluoropolymers
In a circular fashion: Considering safety when extruding fluoropolymer medical tubing
Steve Maxson, Graham Engineering Corporation outlines the key processing and workplace safety considerations when extruding fluoropolymer medical tubing. Read more
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Whitford’s medical group seeks ISO 13485 certification
Whitford Corp, manufacturer of fluoropolymer coatings for industrial and consumer industries, is establishing a medical group. Read more
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American Kuhne Introduces Micro Extruders for High Performance Medical Fluoropolymer Applications
American Kuhne has developed a 16 mm micro extruder designed to process fluoropolymers for miniature medical device applications such as fine wire jacketing for neuromodulation, microdialysis tubing and neonatal intravenous (IV) catheter tubing. Read more
Fluoropolymers for Cryoablation Catheters
Cryoablation involves using sub-zero temperatures to destroy unwanted cells. Specialist producer of extruded tubing for minimally invasive devices Putnam Plastics writes exclusively about its capabilities in this realm. Read more
Materials Roundup
Round up of news about biocompatible polymers and associated products featuring Hexpol, Wacker, NuSil, Dow, Teijin Aramid and Teknor Apex. Read more