UV-Detectable Acetal Copolymer targets medical device manufacturers.
Press Release Summary:
Hostaform MT® 8U05 is UV-detectable acetal copolymer contains additive that allows inspection of components with UV light, which can help improve quality control in production of complex medical devices. Sterilizable, biocompatible grade offers resistance to chemicalsand corrosion and is also resistant to slip and friction. It complies with requirements of U.S. FDA and of European Union relative to food compatibility.
Original Press Release:
Ticona Introduces New UV-Detectable Hostaform® MT Grade for Use in Complex Medical Devices
Florence, Ky., Kelsterbach, Germany - Ticona today announced the availability of Hostaform MT® (medical technology) 8U05, a UV-detectable acetal copolymer (POM) for enhanced quality control in the production of complex medical devices.
"Hostaform MT 8U05 contains a special additive that enables easy, reliable inspection of components with ultraviolet (UV) light," said Deven Patel, Ticona medical marketing manager.
During the assembly of complex devices, such as dry powder inhalers or other pharmaceutical dosing system, optical UV sensors are used to help determine whether all components are present and also properly installed.
"Now manufacturers can use Hostaform MT 8U05 to considerably reduce the reject rate of final products, which will minimize production costs and raising capacity," Patel said. "Manufacturers can also use this UV-detectable polymer from Ticona in original equipment components to uncover counterfeit products."
The new Hostaform grade complies with the requirements of healthcare authorities, including those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and of the European Union relative to food compatibility. In addition, an FDA Drug Master File and an FDA Device Master File exist for this product; such files are required for medical and pharmaceutical applications. Hostaform MT grades are biocompatible in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP Class VI) and of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 10993).
As with all MT grades from Ticona, the new UV-detectable variant is produced in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice. This ensures high purity and a reliable long-term supply of the identical composition as well as traceability of the raw materials and additives used.
Hostaform MT products provide:
o Sterilizability
o Very good mechanical properties
o High resistance to chemicals and corrosion
o Good slip/friction properties
About Ticona and Celanese
Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, produces and markets a broad range of high performance products, and posted net sales of $1.06 billion in fiscal 2008. Ticona employs more than 1,450 individuals at production, compounding and research facilities in the USA, Germany, Brazil and China. For more information, please visit www.ticona.com or www.ticona.cn (Chinese language).
As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.8 billion in 2008, with approximately 65% generated outside of North America. Known for operational excellence and execution of its business strategies, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with innovations and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 8,350 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website at www.celanese.com.
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Helps Reduce Reject Rate - Hostaform MT® (medical technology) 8U05 from Ticona is a UV-detectable acetal copolymer (POM) for enhanced quality control in the production of complex medical devices.
