Ticona introduces new acectal copolymer for medical

Ticona Engineering Polymers just 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 systems, 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 raise 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 DFA 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).

Hostaform MT products provide a number of benefits including sterilizability, good mechanical properties, high resistance to chemicals and corrosion, good slip/friction properties. —[email protected]