Custom Polymers Portfolio
As micro medical device designs push towards lighter and stronger materials, medical OEMs may choose to use proprietary or custom materials that enhance certain polymer properties required for part performance. MTD has unparalleled expertise working with numerous medical-grade polymers. Below are a few examples of our custom polymer micromolding.
Implantable Ligating Clip
Micro Material: The implantable device is molded from a confidential thermoplastic material Micro Features: The ligating clip features a crescent-shaped window which measures 0.010″ (0.25 mm) wide. Description: Yes, it snaps closed! The average cross section is...
Overmolded Surgical Hypotubes
Micro Material: The hypotubes are made of a confidential thermoplastic material. Description: The .011″ diameter overmolded surgical hypotubes have an extremely small tube-to-tube offset. Strategic gating was important to maintain an exact orientation of the...
Shape Memory Polymer Resin “Flower” Device
Micro Material: The “flower” device is made of an experimental shape-memory thermoplastic material Micro Features: The design features a 0.009″ (0.23 mm) wide webbing. Description: The shape-memory material allows the “flower” to collapse or spread,...
Vascular Connector
Micro Material: The device is molded of confidential thermoplastic material. Micro Features: There isn’t a straight line on this connector. Average wall thickness of 0.008″ (0.20 mm). Description: The vascular connectors are surgical implants that form...