New High-Performance Medical Materials Set to Launch at MD&M West 2024

At the world’s largest medical design and manufacturing event, MD&M West 2024 (Feb. 11-13, Anaheim, CA), leading material suppliers will unveil breakthrough products that promise enhanced performance, regulatory compliance, and long‑term reliability for medical and healthcare applications.

Polyplastics – New POM and COC Series

• Duracon PM Series (POM) – The inaugural grade, PM09S01N, is gaining traction for drug contact and delivery systems. It satisfies stringent regulatory frameworks: ISO 10993, USP Class VI biocompatibility/cytotoxicity, FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and Device Master File (MAF), EU 10/2011, and FDA food‑contact 21 CFR 177.2470.
• Manufactured under a GMP‑aligned quality management system and VDI 2017 medical‑grade plastics guidelines, Polyplastics offers full traceability, consistent quality, and global supply reliability.
• Topas COC (Cyclic Olefin Copolymer) – A glass‑clear, high‑purity material delivering exceptional stiffness, barrier resistance, and biocompatibility. Ideal for wearables, drug delivery devices, medical trays, diagnostics, and microfluidics.
• Comprehensive data packages on extraction, moldability, durability, slip, and wear are available to support design and regulatory submissions.

SABIC – Advanced PC Copolymer Resins

• Launch of a new brand of polycarbonate copolymer resins that excel in chemical resistance, protecting medical devices and equipment housings from harsh disinfectants such as alcohols, peroxides, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Materials are engineered to mitigate environmental stress cracking (ESC), extending product lifespan and reducing premature failure in hospital settings.
• Both amorphous and semi‑crystalline variants serve as drop‑in solutions for existing tooling, facilitating quick adoption without redesign.
• Experts will host a focused session on February 11, 3:30‑4:15 p.m. PST, in the Tech Theater: “Keeping Medical Equipment Clean and Durable: PC Copolymer Technology Innovations that Improve Chemical Resistance Against Hospital Disinfectants.” Presenters include Manish Nandi (Business Development Manager, SABIC Specialties, Americas) and Nithin Raikar (Senior Business Manager, SABIC Specialties).

These product launches underscore the industry's commitment to innovation, safety, and reliability—key attributes that healthcare manufacturers prioritize in today’s demanding regulatory environment.