– February 4, 2019 – At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West this week, PolyOne is highlighting its extensive portfolio of polymers, functional additives, and colorants for the healthcare industry while also featuring its “More Than Materials” approach to helping customers tackle their most important materials challenges. This project combined PolyOne’s strengths and expertise – distributed medical-grade materials, FDA-compliant colorants, pre-colored medical grade polymers, and design and processing support – to create color consistency and accelerated product development for the Dexcom G6 CGM. Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics: High-performance formulations with excellent chemical resistance and durability for medical device enclosures; available in standard grades or customized formulations from an array of base polymers 

Standard and custom color solutions for today's complex medical applications. Liquid color & additive concentrates designed for use in medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging Liquid color & additive concentrates designed for use in medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging (Chinese language version)

Global medical device OEM reduces costs and environmental impact with Trilliant™ XR. Trilliant XR replaces lead in protective medical glasses  Antimicrobial corrosion and chemical resistant formulations to solve your medical application challenges

LEADING MEDICAL TRAINING COMPANY M E D I C A L M A N I K I N S • Ability to color code various body parts for more accurate teaching and instruction • Maintain durability and performance through repeated use in a variety of training scenarios • Meet customer’s regulatory requirements • Provided specific colors and hardness for easier identification of body parts • Supplied a non-phthalate plastisol formulation that maintained strength and flexibility over an extended time • Offered robust technical support and regulatory assistance to meet all compliance directives as required by customer Core™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Developed with the rigorous demands of the healthcare industry in mind, these innovative pre-colored compounds are formulated with materials that have been successfully tested for ISO 10993 biocompatibility, supporting compliance with the highest standards for medical applications. With ultra-high heat and chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties, and dimensional stability, polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is an excellent material for applications in the medical field, particularly for applications requiring multiple sterilizations and rigorous disinfection methods. Our new Transcend Biocompatible PEEK pre-colored compounds can provide healthcare manufacturers with the flexibility and reliability they need to produce high-quality medical devices," said Deborah Sondag, Global Marketing Manager for Colorant Chromatics at Avient Corporation.

The show, one of China's top medical technology exhibitions, starts today.  To support this, Avient’s medical-grade colorants and additives are manufactured at sites certified under GMP or ISO 13485-2016 standards. Additionally, Avient’s ISO 13485 manufacturing site in Singapore for its Mevopur™ formulations recently achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices–Part 5: Tests for In-Vitro Cytotoxicity. 

Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices. Explore the power of polymer solutions for hygiene & medical nonwovens

In fact, ergonomic design of medical devices, diagnostics, equipment and packaging is one of the top trends in healthcare today. Vibration and noise damping: Reducing the amount of vibration or noise given off by medical equipment can enhance comfort. TPE solutions for damping include padded feet for equipment and gasketing for medical devices, as well as various types of ear plugs.

Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices. Chemical Resistance for Medical Devices - Technical Bulletin

Mevopur™ Laser Marking Additives for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging Mevopur™ Laser Welding Additives for Medical Devices - Application Bulletin Benefits of using Mevopur laser welding additives for medical devices