https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Medical Devices Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and increased
security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-
derived substances
• Available for use in a wide range of polymers
including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate
and alloys, polyester, POM
• Functionality can be combined with colorants
into convenient combination concentrates and
ready-to-use formulations
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS
DRUG
DELIVERY
DEVICES
SYRINGES &
NEEDLES DIAGNOSTICS CATHETERS
Clarifying PP
Sorbitol-free for transparent
applications with reduced migration
and improved thermal stability
Lubricant—
permanent/
non-migrating
Fast acting reduction in friction
for wide variety of polymers such
as PP, ABS, POM, PC
Protection from
UV in transparent
applications for PP,
PE, PETG, COP
UV blocking in 290-450nm with
no impact on clarity; can be
combined with colors (e.g., amber)
Antistatic ready-to-
use solution for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating;
fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Gamma/e-beam
sterilization
protection of the
polymer
Preserving the properties of
PP and COC/COP; reduction
in yellowing using Color
Compensation Technology (CCT)
Reduced material
consumption/cycle
time—nucleation
Fast acting new generation
nucleant for PE and PP; improved
thermal and mechanical properties
allows wall thinning; reduction of
tolerance/dimensional problems
between different colors
Laser marking
replacing ink
printing/labels
Solvent-free, high-speed
identification for Nd/YAG laser
for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM
Antioxidants for
PE, PP, TPE
Thermal protection during
converting/downstream sterilization
Brand protection/
anticounterfeit
Covert and non-covert systems
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
