A TECHNO-ECONOMIC NEWS MAGAZINE FOR MEDICAL PLASTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
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Market Research

Medical Plastics - Future Needs From The Perspective Of The Medical Device Manufacturer

Dr. Vinny Sastri
President, WINOVIA® LLC
www.winovia.com

AGENDA

  • Introduction

  • Methodology

  • Results

  • Conclusion

 

 

WINOVIA® LLC is a consulting company that provides customized, sustainable solutions and strategies in new product development, quality management and high performance materials.

WINOVIA® LLC provides consulting and training in :

  • FDA and ISO Quality Systems Regulations for Medical Devices
  • Design Controls
  • Process Validation
  • Design for Six Sigma and New Product Development
  • Strategic Technology Roadmaps
  • Materials Expertise and Materials Selection

SURVEY

Purpose:

  • Understand the trends and needs of medical plastics from the perspective of the device manufacturer.
  • To hear the voice of the device manufacturer.
  • Regulations
  • Performance
  • Quality
  • Buyer-supplier interaction and relationships

METHODOLOGY

  • Live one-on-one, interactive interviews
  • Follow-up questions
  • Anonymous
  • Small, medium and large companies
  • Those involved in the selection and use of plastics -Product design and development, manufacturing, quality etc.
  • All functional levels - vice presidents, owners, directors, managers, engineers, scientists

SURVEY-RESPONDENTS BREAKDOWN

BREAKDOWN by DEVICE CLASS

BREAKDOWN by Plastic Type Use

MATERIAL SUPPLIERS & THE QUALITY SYSTEMS REGULATIONS

VALUE CHAIN

TRENDS

Cost reduction

  • Increased substitution of plastic for metals and glass

  • Single use devices replacing reusable devices

Cleanliness

  • Coatings for surface modification and property enhancement

  • Globalization – products and raw material supply

  • Smaller

  • Lighter

  • Stronger

  • More performance features

PERFORMANCE

  • Light weight

  • Impact strength

  • Finishes and colors

  • Abrasion resistance

  • Flow

  • High strength

  • Dimensional stability

  • Wear resistance

  • Fatigue

  • Aesthetics (colors, finishes)

  • Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) and electro conductive materials

  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) /Radiofrequency Interference (RFI) shielding

  • inherent in the plastic or with secondary spraying or shielding operations

  • Antistatic materials

  • Thermal management Impregnated with drugs, antibacterial drugs, anti-thrombosis drugs (controlled release)

“We need polyolefins that act as polyurethanes”
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