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Biomaterials & Processing Catalog
Manufacturing bioabsorbable implantable textiles is hard. Controlling moisture levels and material degradation through the production cycle requires specialized equipment and process controls to ensure quality of finished devices. Additionally, other bioabsorbable manufacturers only participate in a single step of the manufacturing process (i.e. polymer, extrusion, textile, etc.), creating a complicated multi-vendor supply chain. Poly-Med is the only vertically integrated partner that is a single source of bioresorbable polymer through finished device or component.
Standard and customized medical-grade resins are produced on site to meet unique and exacting customer requirements. Virgin resins and compounded forms (dyes, inorganic filler, blending, etc.) are produced for additional processing via extrusion, injection molding, or solvent processing.
Monofilament
Melt extruded filaments in a variety of diameters, typically from about 0.10mm up to 2mm. Monofilaments can be further oriented to increase tensile strength and modulus, or to enhance flexibility.
Multifilament
Melt extruded multifilaments from 2 to 88 ends and between 1.5 and 30 denier per filament. Multifilament fibers are oriented in-line and supplied on spools or cones for downstream processing.
Microfilament
Melt extruded single filament fibers with small diameters, typically between 30 and 150 µm. Microfilaments can be further oriented to increase tensile strength and modulus and are supplied on a variety of spools or cones for further processing.
Film
Melt extruded films range in width and thickness for a variety of applications. Typical thickness is between 0.05 and 0.5 mm and can be supplied on a roll with or without a backing material.
Tubing
Melt extruded profiles and round tubing are prepared in a variety of sizes and shapes for additional processing. Parts can be annealed to increase crystallinity and part stiffness.
Compounding
Filament materials can be compounded to incorporate inorganic content, such as barium sulfate or tantalum for radiopacity, or to include other bioactive materials.
After extrusion, extruded parts can be processed by orientation to enhance crystallinity and strength. Annealing/heat treatment cycles are also used to stabilize the construct and relieve internal stresses that may damage shelf life and degradation performance.
Warp Knitting
Raschel warp knitting is available to co-knit up to four different materials in a wide variety of patterns. Both monofilament and multifilament yarns can be used to create customized mesh fabrics.
Weft Knitting
Circular knit constructs in a wide variety of densities with diameters from 0.25 to 6 inches.
Braiding
12- and 16-carrier braiders produce a variety of customized braids. Axial and core insertions are also available.
Coating
Continuous coating of suture and fiber materials and batch coating of textile constructs to modulate lubricity or enhance other performance characteristics.
Chemical Modification
Side chain modification of polymer surfaces to add specific chemistries, like succinate or amine groups. This process is performed in a batch operation.
Ultra low-moisture content drying and packaging is employed to assure the longest product shelf stability. High-barrier foil laminates and hermetically sealed pouches provide low-moisture and oxygen permeability. Clamshell packaging is often used to provide further protection.
Poly-Med, Inc. materials and components are fully traceable, from raw materials to finished goods. Our labeling provides critical lot information and product attributes that are easily readable and printed on thermally printed label stock.
We utilize industry-leading partners for Ethylene Oxide (including low-temperature cycles), Gamma and E-beam sterilization, and can coordinate and maintain product-specific validations for a variety of products.
Absorbable materials are sensitive to degradation from atmospheric moisture. Throughout Poly-Med Inc.’s facility, in-process and final product storage has been implemented to dry product without damage and maintain consistent part quality.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials can be converted into a variety of implantable medical devices for markets that include soft tissue reinforcement & scaffolds, orthopedics & craniomaxillofacial, and advanced wound & burn tissue scaffolds.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials may be processed into hernia meshes, plastic surgery meshes, macroporous tissue scaffolds, & barrier applications.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials can be converted into load-bearing sutures, tendon meshes & bands, and bone scaffolds, as well as non-load bearing nanofibrous tissue scaffolds.
Our absorbable & synthetic biomaterials may be converted into nanofibrous tissue scaffolds to facilitate the healing process, as well as converted into barrier applications to augment fluid exchange.
Our raw absorbable & synthetic polymer may be purchased to be converted via injection molding into solid implantable medical devices.
We support client medical device ideas with advanced absorbable materials and processing.
Absorbable polymers can transform the healing process by temporarily restoring functionality in targeted areas. After use, they resorb within the body without a trace, minimizing the need for follow up surgical procedures.
Our polymers can be extruded into monofilament fibers, multifilament yarns, or films as inputs into biomedical textile applications. Don’t design for a filament, select the filament for your design.
Our polymers can be constructed into a variety of fibrous articles and medical textiles. More polymers equal more responsive designs, with better outcomes. Don’t design for a polymer, select the polymer for your design.
Regenerative scaffolds aim to mimic the physical, chemical, mechanical, and biological cues observed in a normal tissue environment. This technology can be tailored to partially, or fully, absorb during the healing process.
Create lattice-based architectures with 3D-printed absorbable implants via filament-based and resin-based approaches that are inaccessible via injection molding.
Our polymeric materials can be used as excipients to allow for facile processing with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and customizable continued-release profiles for combination medical devices.
Looking for more information for designing your next-generation absorbable medical device? View this webinar where Poly-Med’s CTO provides an overview of absorbable polymers, use cases of these materials, & items to consider during your development effort.
Looking for a trustworthy & competent partner to co-create and manufacture your next-generation absorbable implant? Contact our team to speak to an expert.
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