Whitepapers

Case Study: Tekni-Plex Medical solves quality issue for OR generator
A contract manufacturer for a generator that powers forceps used in neurocranial surgeries was having significant quality challenges with its prior tubing set. Sporadically it would find that the bonds between the tubing were either too strong or too weak; the OD was not being consistently held causing over-mold assembly issues; and weak walls were causing leak test failures.

Case Study: Tekni-Plex Coextruded Barrier Structures Enable Commercialization of Emerging Drug Therapies
Multilayer flexible film for sterile liquid reservoirs relies on tie resins to optimize the extractables and leachables profile

Styrenic TPE Compounds: Growth Drivers & Challenges in Medical Applications
Over the past three decades, regulatory and market drivers, as well as cost pressures, have continued to generate a material choice discussion between polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and rubber materials.

Medical device manufacturers: What capabilities should the ideal medical polymer compounder have?
If you are a medical device OEM or a supplier subcontractor who has been entrusted with developing components for your client’s new product, you may be uncertain as to how to evaluate a compounder with whom to partner. This white paper has been structured to provide you with a multi-discipline consideration to help you make the right decision.

The Advantages of Ultra High Barrier PVDC Coated PVC Films
With pharmaceutical companies constantly looking for ways to improve their product packaging with performance-driven, cost-effective solutions, there is an alternative to traditional structures that is making its way into the main stream. Super barrier coated (SBC) films should be taken into consideration for pharmaceutical and other healthcare applications.

Tubing for Hemodialysis Pumps
Hemodialysis is the dominant form of treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly in countries that offer accessibility to dialysis clinics. This more common form of treatment, as compared to daily peritoneal dialysis, will continue to expand with the advent of home treatment hemodialysis options.

Case Study: Tekni-Plex Medical IV Tubing Solution Helps Protect Healthcare Professionals, While Providing Needed Therapy to COVID-19 Patients
Tekni-Plex harnesses global manufacturing footprint to provide tubing ASAP

Case Study: Tekni-Plex Solves Material Supply Problem for Contract Packager; Helps Expand Applications
Sourcing blister packaging materials from Asia was resulting in long lead times, high air freight costs and inability to solve a broad range of packaging challenges