https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Stethoscope Dispersions Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
S T E T H O S C O P E S
• Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone
rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips
• Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for
stethoscope tubing
• Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process
and performance requirements
• Deliver effective communication and cross-functional
collaboration
• Offered dependable silicone paste colorants
that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization
• Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce
tackiness and support product longevity
• Collaborated internally to align all materials and
provide color consistency across components
• Supported fast color changes and met quality
specifications through constant communication
and technical expertise
Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and
CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-plastisols-healthcare
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/colorants-liquid-silicone-rubber
Slide 1: Medical device manufacturer
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recipients have authorization to receive Confidential Data and/or have obtained prior
approval from User’s manager; and
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Avient devices to or from Information Systems, including, but not limited to, on premise
and cloud-based systems.
Confidential 4 Avient IT Department
Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021
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recipient User;
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Cesa WithStand Patient Mobility Case Study %281%29.pdf
The distinctive color chosen for the several components
of the personal care device presented unexpected
challenges and setbacks, however.
This combined
additive and color technology not only solved the color
harmony challenge across all polymers used in the
various components of the personal care device, but
also accelerated testing because the Cesa WithStand
antimicrobial material used had been pre-tested for
polymeric integrity.
The resulting Smartbatch solution was developed
specifically for the OEM’s patient mobility product,
but was so effective that the OEM has plans to
incorporate this technology into additional devices
currently being developed.