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Plastics Technology for Minimally Plastics Technology for Minimally Invasive Medical DevicesInvasive Medical Devices

Daniel P. Daniel P. LazasLazasExecutive Vice PresidentExecutive Vice President

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DefinitionDefinition

Less traumatic alternatives to traditional surgeries

Devices inserted through natural openings or small incisions

Broad application for diagnosis and treatment

Boston Scientific Corporation

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MIS GrowthMIS Growth

Population: increasing, agingNew innovationsNew treatmentsFunding for developmentGood medical coverageNew and better materials

andand ……

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ExamplesExamples

Arthroscopy – orthopaedic jointEndoscopy - ear, gallbladder, knee, nose, throatLaparoscopy - abdominal, gynecologic and urologicalVideo-Assisted Thorascopy – chestUreteroscopy - urological : stones, tumors, strictures Endovascular Surgery - from within the blood vessel

Ref: Cooper University

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Endovascular MISEndovascular MIS

2 major problemsAneurysm – abnormal dilatationStenosis or occlusion - narrowing

Catheter AccessTube inserted into a smaller artery X-ray imaging may be usedFemoral artery (groin) access

Common ProceduresAneurysm: hollow tube to site & anchorStenosis: angioplasty with stenting

Ref: Cooper University

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Common ProcedureCommon Procedure

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Vascular Device ConsiderationsVascular Device Considerations

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Design ChallengesDesign ChallengesAngiographic CatheterAngiographic Catheter

1989 1989 OD .131” max PSI 500

19991999OD .081” max PSI 900

20092009OD .039” max PSI 1200

Jim Culhane, Navilyst Medical

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Design Design ‘‘TradeoffsTradeoffs’’

Shape of catheter can reduce trauma No single material for all applicationsSurface coatings modify catheter propertiesTradeoffs:

Flexible catheters - endothelial injury, BUT difficult to insertRounded tip - less traumatic BUT more difficult to insert

ref: www.nc3rs.org

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Desired Material PropertiesDesired Material Properties

High tensile strength Resists compression – maintains lumens Flexible – minimizes traumaLow frictionDimensional stable Tolerates sterilizationEase of fabrication – forming & bonding Non-permeable Accepts surface coatings

ref: www.nc3rs.org

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Material OptionsMaterial Options

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPU)

Polyetheretherketones (PEEK)

Polyethelynes(PE)

Ethylene‐vinyl acetates (EVA)

Polyimides (PI)

poly Tetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)

Polyamides (nylons)

Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

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Validate material change to Manufacturing Process∼8 month & $150K

Validate material change to DesignDesign Validation ∼4m & $75KSterility Validation ∼ 2m & $50K

Biological Testing ∼ 4m & $100K)

Product Life Cycle 2-3 yearsJim Culhane, Navilyst

Choose Materials CarefullyChoose Materials Carefully

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Common Used MaterialsCommon Used Materials

Engineering Engineering TPETPE’’ssPEBA--Polyether Block AmidesCOPE--CopolyestersTPU--Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Specialty Specialty TPETPE’’ssDVA--Dynamically Vulcanized AlloysSBC--Styrenic Block CopolymersTPO--Thermoplastic OlefinsPVC--PVC Blends and Alloys

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StrengthStrength

0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000Tensile Strength (psi)

PEBA

COPE

TPU

DVA

S-EB-S

TPO

T/S RUBBER

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ElongationElongation

0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400Tensile Elongation (%)

PEBA

COPE

TPU

DVA

S-EB-S

TPO

T/S RUBBER

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HardnessHardness

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

PEBA

COPE

TPU

DVA

S-EB-S

TPO

T/S RUBBER

90A/40D3A 70D

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Hard LanguageHard Language

OO Scale ‐10 0 10 20 30 40

A Scale 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 95

D Scale 40 50 60 70 80 90

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Visibility Required?Visibility Required?Barium Sulfate Bismuth Subcarbonate

Bismuth Trioxide

Bismuth Oxychloride

40%

30%

20%

10%

30%

35%

40%

30%

20%

10%

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Confidential

Other ModificationsOther Modifications

ColorsHeat stabilizersAntioxidants

added to resins susceptible to process degradation

UV stabilizersProcessing aides

Internal/external lubrication

Lubricantssurface lubrication for COF

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Special TreatmentsSpecial Treatments

Hydrophylic & Antimicrobial

Surface coating options Duration of efficacySubject to wiping/removal

Polymer blended optionsPermanentMaterial & process dependant

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Multilumen ExtrusionsMultilumen Extrusions

Provide working channelsInsertion of wires; transport fluidsRound & complex inside and out

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CoCo--ExtrusionsExtrusions

Multiple materialsCatheter shafts

portion radiopaque, remaining clear for visibility of lumens

Guide wireinner member hard/lubricious, soft/bondable outer surface

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Total Intermittent ExtrusionTotal Intermittent Extrusion

Durometer varied along lengthSoft tipCombination flexibility/pushability.

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Coil & Braid ReinforcementsCoil & Braid Reinforcements

Coil resists collapse/bucklingBraid improves burst/torque Single lumen & multi-lumenStainless steel, Nitinol, polymer fibers

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RF FormingRF Forming

Post extrusion shapingTip ends closed Flare ends open for insertionWelding extrusions

variations in geometry and/or hardness

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Insert MoldingInsert Molding

Injection molding connectorsLuers or hubsEliminates manual assemblyProvides a strong bond Ideal for complex multi-lumens

Access to each lumen is required

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Pad PrintingPad Printing

Inked graphics to outer surfacesOrientation of catheter during use. Surface pre-treatment technologies

For polyethylene, PEEK & polyimides.

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Enabling Polymer Technologies to Improve the Quality of LifeEnabling Polymer Technologies to Improve the Quality of Life™™

polymerpolymerdistribution distribution

fosterfostercompounds compounds

putnamputnamextrusions extrusions

custom custom componentscomponents

drug delivery & drug delivery & implantsimplants