MediSource Asia

There is no regulatory definition of a medical-grade polymer. This article examines the essential properties and testing requirements for raw materials used in medical devices, including requirements related to their intended use.

PVC is combined with additives before it is converted into injection-moulded parts, extruded tubes, and other medical-device components. This article examines applications, safety and biocompatibility concerns, and relevant quality standards for PVC compounds.

This article describes quality and testing requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). Non-woven polypropylene is commonly used for medical PPE such as gowns, coveralls, surgical masks, and air and water filters. The article also covers methods for testing important quality parameters.

Bioabsorbable polymer-based medical devices use implantable materials that degrade and are assimilated by the body over time, eliminating the need for a second procedure to remove them. The article also examines how collaboration across the medical ecosystem can support circular approaches to hospital plastic waste.

Highlights: High-growth market; Low-cost registrations; Very high imports and imports encouraged.

Highlights innovations in medical polymers, including key developments involving biodegradable materials.