MP 2002

Medical Plastics 2002 was held 27 - 30 August, 2002 in Copenhagen Denmark. The total number of participants was 108. Please follow the links below for details of the participating companies.

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The Seminar - Polymers, Biomaterials, and Biocompatibility - 27-28 August 2002

Seminar Papers presented (in order of appearance)

 

Polyethyleneglycol Based Polymer Networks for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Applications

Ib Johannsen, Carlsberg Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark 
  • Cross-linked resins that swell in water and most organic solvents.
  • Resins stable to chemical attack (acids and bases)
  • High Biocompatibility including good protein stability.

The presentation will discuss the preparation and properties of these polymer networks in relation to their applications.

Composites Based on Biodegradable Polymers

 David Plackett, Danish Polymer Centre, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
  • Types of biodegradable polymers
  • Composite processing
  • Characterisation
  • Future developments
Development of Standardised Test Methods for Cytocompatibility 

Horst A Richter, Institute of Pathology, Aachen University of Technology
(RWTH Aachen), Aachen, Germany

  • Identification of control materials
  • Testing of physico-chemical and cytocompatibility parameters
  • In-vitro cytocompatibility assessment
  • Standardised operation procedures
  • Testing in an industrial environment
Introduction to and Surface Analysis Techniques and Surface Modification of Biomaterials

 Peter Kingshott, Danish Polymer Centre, Technical University of Denmark,
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
  • Intrinsically complicated biomaterials
  • Parameters influencing surface behavior
  • Chemical and physical characterisation
  • Multi-technique analysis
  • Biomaterials Surface Modification
Biomaterials for Medical Applications

Ajay Luthra, BioInteractions Ltd., Reading, England, U.K.

Two generic biomaterials have undergone considerable development in the last 10 years; these are biocompatible and anti-microbial coatings. The lecture will focus on concepts used in the developments of these technologies and will be in two parts.
  • An overview of biocompatible materials.
  • Blood compatible materials. .
  • A new biocompatible polymer with non- and anti-thrombogenic properties.
  • Advances in anti-microbial coatings.
  • A new anti-microbial polymer coating, containing a non-leaching anti-microbial component together with a non-thrombogenic/lubricious component on the same polymer backbone. 
Aspects of Biocompatibility, A Toxicologist`s View on Medical Devices

Lise S Bollen and Robert Harling; Scantox A/S, Ll. Skensved, Denmark
  • Why are some substances toxic?
  • Why are some substances biocompatible - or are they?
  • How to choose the right test method
  • Is there an alternative to in-vivo testing?

 

Conference Papers presented (in order of appearance)

 

Improvement in the Manufacture and Testing of Spunbond Giving Enhanced Fabric Properties

David Avril; Don & Low Ltd, Angus, United Kingdom.

  • Use of spunbond in medical applications and specific fabric requirements.
  • Identification and measurement of important fabric properties.
  • Influence of raw materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Future developments in continuous filament spunbond fabrics.

Embossed Polyethylene (PE) Films and Laminates in Healthcare Applications

Michel Gillet; ACE Films, Liège, Belgien.

  • Description and definition.
  • Single use versus reusable items: 
  • Applications: Inside and outside the theatre
  • Breathable films: monolithic versus microporous
  • Markets in Europe and the US

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) Films for Medical Devices

Dirk Schultze; Epurex Films GmbH & Co. KG, Walsrode, Germany

  • Basic types of polyurethane (alifatic/aromatic) (ester/ether)
  • Processability.
  • Main applications.
  • Case story
System Supplier in Medical Business

Burkhard Stolz; Wilden AG, Regensburg, Germany
  • What is a system supplier.
  • Difference to automotive industry.
  • What are the requirements, technology, services 
  • Customer/supplier advantages.
  • Medical and phamaceutical examples.
Development Challenges in Pre-filled Syringes

Tony A Bouzerar and Thierry Rimlinger; Plastics Omnium Medical,La Verpillière France
  • Prototypes.
  • Graduation readability.
  • Design for cost reduction.

 

Producing Medical Components from the View of a Machine Supplier

Gerhard Pötsch; Nestal-Maschinen AG Näfels, Switzerland.
  • The regulation frame work.
  • The qualification procedure.
  • Machine design for manufacturing in a  cleanroom environment.
  • Special requirements of this industry.
Outstanding Performance Characteristics of Copolyester/Polycarbonate Alloys and Colpolyesters for Medical Applications

Anthony I. Pifer; Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
  • Gamma and ETO sterilization.
  • Chemical resistance in medical application..
  • Applications requiring cold forming-swaging.
  • Unique mechanical properties
Enhanced Engineered Thermoplastics for the Medical Device Industry

Heinz Pudleiner,Dirk Moechel and Markus Krieter; Bayer AG, Krefeld, Germany
  • Engineered plastics.
  • Polycarbonate resins.
  • Lipid-resistant grades.
  • E-beam and gamma sterilisation.
  • Typical applications.and case studies.
Predicting Environmental Stress Cracking in Polymers

Tenna Nielsen; FORCE Technology, Brøndby, Denmark
  • Test methods.
  • Evaluating potential danger.
  • Mechanism of absorption.
  • Using Hansen solubility 
Photopolymerization of Hydrogels

Sonny Jönsson; Fusion UV System, Märsta, Sweden
  • Hydrogels prepared using the donor/acceptor system.
  • Photoinitiatorfree polymer which functions as a hydrogel.
  • UV radiation source, a more economical synthesis of hydrogels.
Advances in UV Lamp Technology and Monitoring of UV Lamps

Karin Efsen; Efsen Engineering A/S, Vedbæk, Denmark
  • UV lamp parameters: Power regulation, spectral output, spectral consistency.
  • Matching between chemistry and spectral output
  • Monitoring of UV light: Radiometry and spectro-radiometry
The Selection of Adhesives for Medical Device Manufacture

Martin E. Fakley; Permabond, Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Designing for adhesive bonding.
  • Types of adhesive available.
  • Selection criteria.
  • Case studies.
The Suitability of Parylene for Medical Applications

Lonny L. Wolgemuth; Specialty Coating Systems, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Surface modification functions.
  • Medical coating issues.
  • Surface Modification with Parylene.
  • The deposition Process.
Low Pressure Plasma – a Technology for Tailored Surfaces on Medical Devices

Ralf Greger; Europlasma, Oudenaarde, Belgium
  • Introduction in low pressure plasma technology.
  • Pretreatment application
  • Tailored functional surfaces plasma polymer coatings.
New, Standardized In-vitro Methods to Determine Blood Compatibility

Pieter Schoen; HaemoProbe BV, Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Coagulation.
  • Complement.
  • Hemolysis.
  • CE Marking.
  • Cytokines.
Polymeric Microsystems

Oliver Geschke, Mikroelektronik Centret, DTU, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

 
  • Why polymeric microsystems?
  • Fabrication methods and prototyping
  • The secret of bonding/sealing polymeric microstructures without clogging..
  • Full aspects of polymeric microsystems.
Surface Modification of Polymeric Biomaterials for Improved Understanding of Biocompatibility

Peter Kingshott1; Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark
  • Advanced surface modification and characterisation.
  • Functionalisation of polymer surfaces by plasma polymerisation.
  • Repelling protein absorption and celladhesion by grafting.
  • Chemical characterisation of surfaces.
Antimicrobial Adhesives, Coatings, Potting Materials for Medical Applications

Achim Battermann; Panacol-Elosol GmbH, Oberursel, Germany
  • Cycloaliphatic epoxy and acrylics.
  • UV/thermal curable.
  • Nano-silver particles.
Antiinfective Nanocomposite Materials for Medical Applications

Michael Wagener; Bio-Gate Bioinnovative Materials, Bremen, Germany
  • Antiinfective nano-silver filled plastics.
  • A new screening method for identifying antimicrobial materials
New Classes of Biomaterials for Medical Applications

Ajay Luthra1; BioInteractions Ltd, Reading, United Kingdom
  • An overview of biocompatible materials.
  • Biocompatible polymer with non- thrombogenic and anti-thrompogenic properties.
  • Advances in anti-microbial coating.
  • A non-leaching anti-microbial coating with a non-thrompogenic/lubricious component.
Bumptubing Concept and Manufacturing

Gerhard Folie; Davis Standard GmbH, Erkrath-Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Extrusion process.
  • Line Controls.
  • Measuring.
  • Equipment Selection.
Environmental Friendly Medical Tubing

Mark Colton; Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Akron, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Materials and uses.
  • Performance.
  • Environmental concern addressed.
  • Applications.

 

Can you Substitute DEHP as a Plasticiser?

Kjeld Karbæk; Danish Technological Institute, Plastics Technology, Taastrup, Denmark
  • Commercially available plasticisers.
  • Selection criteria.
  • Understanding the substitution aspects.
  • Lack of knowledge on DEHP alternatives.