Polycarbonate brings durability and aesthetics to disposable wearable drug delivery devices
Biopharmaceuticals are one of the fastest growing segments of the pharmaceutical industry. Biologics are derived from microbial, plant or animal cells and are commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, diabetes and many other diseases. Or intravenous infusion into the human body, patients usually need to go to a professional medical institution to receive drugs or painfully self-injected at home.
In response to these difficulties, Enable Injections (www.enableinjections.com) has developed a wearable disposable drug delivery device that allows patients to comfortably apply large-volume or high-viscosity treatments. Enable Injections are made with Covestro Medical grade polycarbonate material for injection molding.
The light purple casing of the delivery device is made of Makrolon® Rx1805 polycarbonate. Its delivery system is made from a blend of white Bai Benlan® M850 XF PC + ABS, which helps patients easily transfer biological agents from their original containers. To Enable Injections wearable drug delivery devices.
Brian Faul, Business Development Manager, Midwest, Costron Polycarbonate Business Unit, said: 'From selecting the right polycarbonate materials to supporting internal testing and production, Covestro supports every step of Enable Injections.'
Enable Injections wearable drug delivery device
Makrolon® Rx1805 Polycarbonate is a medical grade resin commonly used in the manufacture of transparent parts for medical devices to provide the following benefits to the device enclosure, including:
• Tolerate high energy radiation sterilization
• Biocompatible, meeting multiple requirements of the ISO 10993-1 assessment
• high viscosity
• High tolerance to oil and fat chemicals
The Bayblend® M850 XF PC + ABS blend offers the following benefits to the conveyor system, including:
• Biocompatible, meeting multiple requirements of the ISO 10993-1 assessment
• Good liquidity
• Heat resistance up to 131 ° C (Vicat B / 120)
• High dimensional accuracy, high stability and high toughness
Lauren Zetts, North American Marketing Manager, Medical and Consumer Business, Covestro Polycarbonate Business Unit, said: 'Biologics are very sensitive, and choosing the right materials for the delivery system is critical to ensuring patient safety. Covestro is committed to healthcare The original equipment manufacturers in the industry provide the materials needed to help their products go on the market. Therefore, we are naturally pleased that this application has chosen Covestro materials to have a positive impact on patient life.
If you are attending the 2018 Medtec China Exhibition and the 14th International Medical Device Design and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall from September 26th to 28th, please go to the Costron Booth (T101) to learn more. Doxex creates relevant applications and material information for the medical industry.
Covestro is one of the world's largest polymer producers with sales of €14.1 billion in 2017. Its business scope is focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and innovative solutions for many everyday applications. R&D. The main service areas cover automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, electrical and electronics, and other areas including sports and leisure, cosmetics, medical and chemical industries. By the end of 2017, Covestro has 30 production sites worldwide. , about 16,200 employees (calculated by full-time employees).
on Enable Injections:
Founded in February 2010 by medical device industry veterans, Enable Injections is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. It develops and manufactures wearable devices that allow patients to easily and comfortably deliver high-dose/high-viscosity self-administered drugs for pharmaceuticals. Used in conjunction with biotechnology industry research. Enable Injections wearable syringes use standard container closure systems, including syringes or vials; they can be automatically warmed and mixed with lyophilized solvents. See www.enableinjections.com.