Hydralese® Resorbable Polymer Platform For MedTech Innovation
Solesis’ Hydralese® polymer platform can be leveraged to enable innovative custom-developed solutions for complex resorbable device challenges. Read the full data sheet to learn how our library of polymers provides the versatility needed to bring the right medical device solution to market.
Exploring the Benefits of Polyurethane Thin-film Welding for Medical Device Applications
Thermoplastics have been used in flexible medical product applications since the 1960s, when plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blood storage bags replaced glass bottles.1 In the 1970s, PVC became the material of choice for Band-Aids®, and a decade later the use of polymeric film patches in surgical draping became popular, replacing latex films. Over time, the […]
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
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 […]
Developing the Right Low-pressure Balloons for Medical Device Applications
Common Medical Balloon Applications Specialized, custom-shaped low-pressure balloons are commonly used in vascular, general surgery, and/or drug delivery applications, among others, and paired with catheter sheaths to deliver critical devices to save lives. Why low-pressure balloons? Perhaps their biggest benefit is that they have the flexibility to stretch over 600% of their predetermined diameter. This […]
Accelerating Medical Device Design with Off-the-shelf Fabrics and Polymers
Implantable vascular and general surgery medical device manufacturers face pressure to innovate quickly and cost-effectively to better serve patients. However, the journey from concept to market is often fraught with challenges, from extended development times to high costs – regardless of whether a device manufacturer is a global OEM or a start-up company. Off-the-shelf (OTS) […]