How Radiopaque Polymer Formulations for Medical Devices Enhance Imaging Technology

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Custom blending of radiopaque fillers can increase the opacity of catheters and other devices, making them clearly visible under fluoroscopy and x-rays without sacrificing much of the physical properties of the polymers. Radiopaque formulations incorporated into medical device components enable surgeons to view positioning and placement live during the procedure. Proper visualization is key to […]

Streamline Medical Device Design By Engaging Early With a Biomaterials Expert

Medical device design starts at raw material selection. However, medical device and delivery system manufacturers often need foundational guidance about medical device textiles and polymers — how they’re made, how they function inside a device, and how to choose the right materials based on application. Different considerations often apply to raw material selection, prototyping, and […]

Q&A: Solesis’ Perspectives on Building Strong Textile and Polymer Medical Device Component Partnerships

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A conversation with Andrew Metzger, Sr. Director, Corporate Strategy, Solesis In this Q&A, Andrew Metzger, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, Solesis, explores why medical device manufacturers should partner with an experienced biomaterials supplier that can design, develop, and scale-up textiles and polymer-based solutions for life-saving implantable vascular, general surgery, and biopharma applications. Specifically, Andrew addresses the […]

Medical Device Design: The Benefits of Partnering Early with an Expert Textile Supplier

Medical textiles and polymers are critical components of implantable medical devices. Whether they’re designed for vascular or general surgery applications, implantable medical devices and delivery systems rely on many components that work together synchronously to enable and enhance patient quality of life. How do these biomaterials fit into the big picture? Textiles have many diverse […]