General Surgery Applications

Solesis unites the advanced medical textiles of Secant Group with the precision polymer solutions of Polyzen to support the full spectrum of general surgery applications, from Ear, Nose & Throat and Gastroenterology to General & Plastic Surgery, Wound Care, and Urology & Gynecology. See how our integrated capabilities in custom implantable textiles and polymer solutions […]

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 […]

The Three Types of Film Extrusion Shaping Medical Innovations

Thin film extrusion technologies are vital to the medical device industry, enabling more advanced, customizable, and effective tools for healthcare professionals. As the demand for more sophisticated medical devices continues to grow, these technologies and the material science behind them offer critical solutions to devices requiring specific properties such as flexibility, durability, smaller profiles, and […]

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 […]