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About Advanced Medical
Polymer For Treating Diabetic Patients
Diabetes care has seen several
innovations through the years. One of the important developments
is insulin pumps, which for many patients provides an option to
the traditional needle and syringe approach to insulin injections.
In addition to software development, companies are also focusing
on device hardware that is smaller, lighter and made from
specialized polymers that provide the necessary properties to
ensure a safe and functional product.
High performance polymers have
enabled companies to go beyond the functionality of ordinary
plastic materials to develop innovative means for treating
diabetic patients. Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC), a glass-clear
plastic resin, is currently used in numerous healthcare
applications and has become one of the materials of choice in
insulin delivery systems. Physical properties of COC such as high
strength, dimensional stability and the ability to replicate fine
features are important advantages as parts become smaller and
thinner. In addition, COC provides insulin compatibility, high
purity, and a favorable extractables/leachables profile which is
key as expanding FDA guidelines present additional challenges for
device design and approval.
In developing new and advanced
insulin delivery devices, COC’s unique advantages have expanded
the possibilities for innovative design and manufacturing. This
medical grade polymer allows for the miniaturization of device
components without the constraints of glass or ordinary plastic
materials.
Critical device components such as
insulin reservoirs require the use of a proven polymer material.
In addition to compatibility with insulin, purity and very low
leachables, COC provides excellent moisture barrier and extremely
low water absorption; both necessary properties for optimal
long-term drug container storage. It features broad global
regulatory compliance including USP Class VI and ISO 10993. COC is
compatible with all conventional sterilization methods from gamma
to steam.
(https://topas.com/insulin-delivery-devices-how-advanced-medical-polymer-solving-newdesign-challenges)
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