Silicones
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FDA grants clearance to patient-specific airway stents
Patient-specific airway stents developed by Cleveland Clinic physician Tom Gildea have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more
Raumedic develops new wound treatment solutions
Medical technology manufacturer Raumedic has developed two new wound treatment solutions for Lohmann & Rauscher, a medical and hygienic products specialist. Read more
DuPont displays silicone adhesives and wearables at Compamed and Medica
DuPont is exhibiting its portfolio of silicone adhesives, elastomers and specialty polymers for patient-centric applications, such as wound and ostomy care and self-administered drug delivery devices. Read more
Freudenberg Medical develops new technology to measure the inner geometry of silicone tubes
Freudenberg Medical, a global developer and manufacturer of medical devices, components, and minimally invasive solutions, has developed a new technology which is able to continuously measure the inner geometry of silicone tubes. Read more
Reusable silicone insert launched for SUI patients
AGHealth, a medical device company specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, has launched a reusable silicone insert product for women struggling with bladder weakness. Read more
Wearing it well: Challenges in medical wearables
Stephanie Steichen, technical service and development specialist, DuPont explains the challenges associated with medical wearable technologies. Read more
Avantor’s NuSil to host Designing with Silicone seminar
Global manufacturer Avantor’s brand, NuSil is set to host Designing with Silicone. This seminar will aim to explore the capabilities of silicone, and look at how the material could help solve common design challenges and thus enable innovation. Read more
Avantor highlights silicone adhesives at MD&M West
Life sciences materials provider Avantor is highlighting its NuSil biocompatible silicone adhesives and other technologies at this year’s MD&M West. Read more
Flexan introduces full-service concept for silicone and thermoplastic devices following acquisitions
Medical device manufacturer Flexan has announced it has expanded its portfolio following the acquisition of IntroMED last April and Medron in 2016 by introducing a full-service concept for silicone and thermoplastic medical devices. Read more
Clean on me: How can device manufacturers help prevent infection?
Andrew Gaillard, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, explains how tests prove that the immersion method of production of implantable devices is effective Read more
Avantor to present NuSil technologies at Medtec China
Global manufacturer Avantor wil be showcasing its NuSil brand of biocompatible silicone adhesive technologies at Medtec China this year, the company has announced. Read more
Exploring the coatings used for silicones and thermoplastics
Freudenberg Medical explores coatings and surface treatments for silicone and thermoplastic components. Read more
Trio Healthcare wins Queen's Award for unique silicone adhesive
A silicone adhesive that prevents abdominal stomas from leaking and provides a range of benefits for patients and healthcare professionals, has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise. Read more
It’s a small world: The move from silicone to micro moulding
Cikautxo Medical explains why silicone parts are moving to micro manufacturing Read more
Silicone heart developed to function like human heart
A team of researchers from ETH Zurich has developed a silicone heart that closely resembles a human heart. Read more
Natvar expands medical tubing potfolio
Supplier of medical tubing solutions Natvar, has expanded its product portfolio with new silicone extrusion tubing capability. Read more
Natvar shows latest medical tubing at MD&M East
A new tight-tolerance microextrusion medical tubing product line and a global expansion of its silicone extrusion capabilities will be featured by Natvar, at MD&M East, June 13-15, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City. Read more
Material gains: Why silicone fits the bill for precise dosing
Markus Rössler, Raumedic outlines how silicone has a crucial role to play in the manufacture of medication and feeding pumps Read more
Foster Delivery Science & ProMed Pharma announce partnership for drug delivery solutions
Contract research and manufacturing organisation, Foster Delivery Science, and manufacturer ProMed Pharma have announced a commercial partnership to provide comprehensive contract services for pharmaceutical and combination device applications. Read more
Dow Corning highlights market position at MD&M West
Global provider of silicones and silicon-based technology, Dow Corning, is exhibiting at MD&M West in Anaheim this year. Read more