Accelerated UV testing sheds light on medical tubing failures
Accelerated UV testing can be used to identify points of failure in polymers.
Polymer Suture Methods Old and New
Just like there are many ways to “skin a cat,” there are various ways to stitch his wounds as well....
Making Inherently Antistatic Polymers
Can you relate to polyester pants legs creeping up, or annoying electrical shocks after walking on a carpet or plastic tile?...
Polymers in Sutures Heal Wounds Faster
Traditional sutures help the healing process by closing and sealing a wound. Now, thanks to some research from scientists at...
Polymer Use in Medical Devices to Grow
Use of glass and metals in medical devices will decline over the next few years while the use of polymers...
FDA Proposes Rule on Medical Device Identifier
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that would require manufacturers to place a unique...
Biodegradable Polymer Stents Get Thumbs-Up
Newer drug-eluting stents that contain a biodegradable polymer have a lower risk for complications than first-generation drug-eluting stents which contain...