Imagine a development process where medical-grade polymer selection is a springboard for innovation. Selecting the ideal polymer is critical to success, allowing you to meet rigorous standards for quality, safety, effectiveness and comfort for medical devices and equipment.
IMCD Advanced Materials is your partner in navigating this critical decision. We’ve been supporting medical and healthcare customers bringing innovative solutions to market for over 20 years.
Support From Concept to Production
Deep understanding of the industry allows us to guide you from concept to production. Our team members work closely with you to understand your needs and challenges to support you with:
✓ Tailored Solutions
Whether you're just getting started or looking to innovate your product.
✓ Technical Guidance
Our experts understand the complexities of medical and healthcare solutions and provide technical support for polymer choice and processing methods.
✓ Regulatory Expertise
We provide essential regulatory statements to assist in your approval process.
✓ Meeting Your Sustainability Targets
We offer a range of solutions that deliver the performance you need and meet your sustainability targets.
Explore Our Medical-Grade Polymer Portfolio
We offer a wide range of materials to meet specific needs, including sustainable solutions for the applications below.
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Medical Devices
| Section | Definition | Key Applications | Product Groups - Medical Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbody & Medical Tubing | Tubings in contact with body or body fluids, remain in the body for a certain time. | Catheters, Implants | ABS, PEBA, PA 12, TPE-S, TPU, PLGA |
| Dental Devices | Applications concerning teeth. | Aligners, Retainers, Temporary dentures, Dental screws | ABS, Copolyesters, PA 12, PEBA, PLGA, TPE-S, TPU |
| Surgical Instruments | Devices used during performing surgeries. | Forceps, Cutters, Retractors, Handles | ABS, PEEK, TPE-S |
| Fluid Management | Devices needed to control the flow of different fluids to and from a patient. | Connectors, Stopcocks, Valves, Cannula, Filter housing | ABS, Copolyesters, PA 12, PA TR, PMMA, PP, TPE-S, TPU |
| Drug Delivery Devices | Devices needed to administer medicine for achieving a therapeutic effect. | Inhalers, Pens, Syringes, Bags | ABS, COC, Copolyesters, PBT, PE, PP, TPE-S |
| Medical Packaging | Protection of medical products. | Secondary packaging, Implant packaging, Packaging for medical kits | ABS, Copolyesters, PE, PA TR, PP, TPE-S |
| Orthopedics | Applications re treatment of skeleton, bones. | Bone screws, Fracture plates | PLGA |
| Others | PPE, Enclosures of electronic devices, etc. | ABS, COC, Copolyesters, PA 12, PA TR, PBT, PE, PEBA, PMMA, PP, PVC, TPE-S, TPU |
Pharma
| Section | Definition | Key Applications | Product Groups - Medical Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma Packaging | Primary pharmaceutical packaging in direct contact with drugs, medicine. Protection of the drug/medicine. | Pre-Filled syringes, Vials, Blister, Cartridges, Ampoules, Container, Closures, IV Bottles, IV Pouches, Caps of vial containers | ABS, COC, PE, PP, TPE-S |
| Biopharma | Devices needed for the production of biopharmaceuticals, in direct contact with the biopharmaceuticals. | Bioreactors, Impellers | ABS, Copolyesters, PA 12, PA TR, PBT, PE, PEEK, PP, TPE-S |
Diagnostics and Laboratory Equipment
| Section | Definition | Key Applications | Product Groups - Medical Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostics & Laboratory Equipment | Devices used for diagnoses, in laboratories or for lab equipment. | Pipette tips, Microfluidics, LoC, Cuvettes, Labware trays, Collecting tubes, Petri dishes | ABS, COC, Copolyesters, PE, PMMA, PP |
Ready to choose the right polymer for your medical device? Click here to discover how to choose the right polymer for your medical device through our comprehensive guide today.
Meet Some of Our Experts
Whether you're at the beginning of your journey, or looking to optimise your current processes, our medical experts are there with you every step of the way.
Jana Zietzling Head of Product Management Medical |
Tom Journet Technical Sales Manager Medical Polymers |
Cristian Puricelli Product & Sales Manager Medical Polymers |
Steffen Mueller Business Development Manager Medical Polymers |
Want to Discuss Your Medical Polymer Selection? Meet us at COMPAMED 2026, Hall 8B, Booth D01, 16 to 19 November, Düsseldorf. |