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Why does blood adhere to medical devices? Professor Ken Tanaka discusses the origins of the synthetic polymer PMEA and the trajectory of heparin replacement research in a dialogue format. This is the first of a three-part series, essential reading for engineers involved in the development of blood-compatible materials and biomaterials.
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This article explains the trends and challenges of PVC in food contact applications. It covers migration and quality effects caused by phthalates such as DEHP and plasticizers such as ATBC, the concept of Food Contact Material Regulations (SML), the shift to flexible design with TPE (Tefabloc™), and key points for application to soft components.
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Gamma ray sterilization can lead to problems such as decreased physical properties, yellowing, and increased leaching if the wrong material is selected. This article introduces the features and application examples of our resin lineup, which is suitable for gamma ray sterilization, ranging from flexible elastomers to rigid transparent engineering plastics.
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MCPP India, part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is a manufacturing base for PVC compounds and medical tubing. With ISO 13485 certified cleanrooms and a diverse range of grades, it supports medical device manufacturers in their Asian procurement of medical-grade PVC resins.
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This article explains the latest regulatory trends for food contact materials. It summarizes the key points and material selection considerations of the fully implemented Japan Positive List, the US FDA, EU PIM, and China GB, and introduces compliant grades of Tefabloc™, Modic™, and NOVADURAN™.
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