Materials White Papers, Application Notes, & Case Studies

1. CytexOrtho Advances Implant To Clinical Trials With Textile Design And Contract Manufacturing Solutions 12/13/2022

   After CytexOrtho developed a new implant to restore joints in young patients with early joint disease, they needed the support of an experienced, quality-driven CMO for the production of the implant, which required a highly specialized 3D-printing process, along with packaging and sterilization management.

2. Understanding Drawn Fiber: Polymers, Process, And Properties 3/16/2018

   Drawn fiber is an improved performance monofilament based on extrusion technology and found in a wide array of applications such as over-braiding for hoses, weaves as mist eliminators, medical braiding, instrument and racquet string, and strengthening for industrial belting applications. 

3. Sutures And AEOS ePTFE Monofilament 3/16/2018

   One of the most successful synthetic materials with suture applications has been PTFE and its variant, expanded PTFE (ePTFE). ZEUS now offers Aeos ePTFE suture monofilament for safe and effective surgical interventions while being readily obtainable for non-exclusive or unbranded use.

4. Sterilize Bioabsorbable Medical Devices With Vaporized Peracetic Acid 8/25/2017

   This report explains how the innovative usage of vaporized peracetic acid (VPA) provides a safe, reliable, and versatile method for sterilizing bioabsorbable implants.

5. Bioabsorbable Materials 101 8/15/2017

   There are a wide variety of materials to choose from when it comes to micro medical components. In this article, MTD Micro Molding answers some of the most commonly asked questions about bioabsorbables.

6. Keys To Bioabsorbable Process Development: Consistency And Control 3/8/2017

   A medical device company developed a bioabsorbable fixation design and concept that was commended by many surgeons in the industry. Unfortunately, after several years of working with a reputable molder, there was limited consistency and success in producing the part that was in their original drawings. MTD assisted the company by guiding them through material characterization and the development of a unique tooling construction concept to reduce secondary operations. MTD’s micromolded parts achieved minimal and consistent IV loss and were much more consistent shot to shot.

7. Introduction To Liquid Crystal Polymers 8/23/2016

   Liquid polymer crystals are important in day to day use, especially in medical device fields and applications. This article introduces liquid crystal polymers and discusses their origin, structures, behaviors, and uses in thermoplastics and fibers with potentially broad applications.

8. Innovative Uses Of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymers For Advancing Healthcare 8/17/2015

   Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) has a long and successful history of innovation in medical packaging, medical devices, and pharmaceutical applications. By Jose D. Reyes, Celanese Corporation

9. Liquid Silicone Rubber Takes The Heat 11/10/2014

   Unlike thermoplastics, which soften when heated, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is created in high heat and can easily withstand high-heat applications.. This article discusses the merits of LSR, a comparison between thermoplastics and thermosets, and design considerations for LSR parts.

10. Res Solutions: Selecting The Right Materials For Your Parts 2/7/2014

    There are more than 85,000 options for plastic materials listed in materials databases, and within those, there are 45 polymer families, which can be broadly classified into two categories: thermosets and thermoplastics. With a primary focus on the latter, this discussion offers some insight into material selection and common applications.