PolyOne &
Microspec Collaborate to Develop Antimicrobial Solutions for Medical Devices
CLEVELAND, USA — NEU Specialty
Engineered Materials LLC, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a leading
provider of polymer solutions for healthcare device manufacturers worldwide,
recently announced a strategic relationship with Microspec Corporation to
develop antimicrobial formulations for small-diameter catheters and medical
tubing based on PolyOne’s Withstand™ Antimicrobial technologies. NEU is
featuring Microspec tubing at the ongoing Plastics in Medical Devices event in
Westlake, Ohio.
Infection control that improves
patient safety is of paramount importance to today’s healthcare industry when
using medical devices requiring regulatory approvals. NEU’s antimicrobial
solutions for medical devices such as catheters and tubing enhance the ability
to kill bacteria at the point of treatment.
“NEU’s unique experience in
specialty engineered materials, combined with PolyOne’s antimicrobial
technologies and Microspec’s leading-edge capabilities, provide a solid
technical solution for catheter and medical tubing OEMs,” said Matthew Borowiec,
commercial director, PolyOne Engineered Materials, North America. “As a result,
we can help deliver safer and more effective devices to healthcare providers and
patients. This relationship with Microspec demonstrates our customer-focused
approach to developing innovative solutions and confirms our commitment to the
global healthcare industry.”
Small-diameter catheters are
increasingly used for pediatric applications and to promote adult patient
comfort. Microspec has earned a global reputation for extruding small, complex
medical tubing with tight tolerances. Microspec has produced tubing with an
outside diameter as small as 0.004 inch (0.1 mm) and multi-lumen tubing as small
as 0.12 inch (0.305 mm). Microspec can also layer antimicrobial additives in the
outer portion of multi-lumen tubing, which can help keep costs down and places
the antimicrobial on the surface and outer band of the device where it is
needed. “This collaboration combines Microspec’s leadership in medical
extrusions with NEU’s leadership in materials to offer unique solutions to the
healthcare industry,” adds Tim Steele, CEO and Founder of Microspec Corporation.
NEU antimicrobial solutions are
available globally.
About NEU
NEU Specialty Engineered
Materials LLC is a leading provider of polymer solutions serving healthcare
manufacturers worldwide. Our focus is on helping customers succeed though a
combination of worldclass technical expertise, regulatory assistance, and
industry know-how.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2011
revenues of $2.9 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer
materials, services and solutions. Headquartered outside Cleveland, Ohio USA,
PolyOne has operations around the world.
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