Silicone & Medical

KRAIBURG TPE introduces the new THERMOLAST® H compounds designed to meet the strict requirements of medical tubing. With flexibility, kink resistance, chemical compatibility, colorability, and other specialized benefits, THERMOLAST® H TPEs deliver a safe, smart, and sustainable material solution for a wide range of medical and healthcare applications. Ideal for the development of next-generation IV lines, external catheters, and customized tubing such as peristaltic, drainage, short-term use feeding tubes, and more.

Unlike traditional latex gloves, the new Syntex™ gloves offer high elasticity, strong puncture and chemical resistance, and a natural-latex-like feel, all while avoiding the allergy risks associated with natural latex. Developed with an exclusive innovative formula that increases average breaking elongation through a 650% stretch, meeting the ASTM D6319 medical glove standard and offering exceptional durability and comfort.

One of the key advantages of the newly developed silicone gels from WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is their viscosity, which is up to 50% lower than standard products available in the market. Additionally, these gels offer a range of adaptable material properties suitable for both large and relatively small volumes, tailored to meet specific component and customer requirements. Examples include the pot life and curing time necessary for efficient production, as well as the penetration hardness for optimal protection against challenging ambient conditions. For instance, the room-temperature-vulcanizing (RTV-2) silicones provide reliable moisture protection for electronic components.

Weinheim, Germany – Global sealing manufacturer Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new 70 EPDM 335DW compound for O-rings. This

With this new hardener, WACKER is assisting customers in the coatings industry who are increasingly prioritizing sustainability. SILRES® HP 2000 LV can be used to formulate high-solids coatings, for example. Such polysiloxane coatings have a much lower solvent demand and need less-frequent renovation, due to their durability. Furthermore, the fact that SILRES® HP 2000 LV allows for the formulation of two-coat systems conserves resources and improves the sustainability of the coatings.

Researchers from the University of Minho in Portugal started with silicone rubber polymer and added zirconia nanoparticles to make the material attract water molecules. After they rolled the composite material into a thin film, they hardened it with heat and laser-etched a grooved pattern onto the film’s surface that exposed the hydrophilic zirconia nanoparticles. When the film encountered water molecules atop ice, it stuck to the slippery surface because the polymer mimicked the capillary action of slip-resistant gecko footpads.

Dow and Carbice have a groundbreaking partnership to offer advanced thermal interface materials for various industries, including mobility, industrial, consumer electronics, and semiconductors. Unveiled at The Battery Show North America in 2024, this partnershipopens in a new tab combines decades of Dow’s silicone expertise with aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) technology from Carbice. The collaboration supports innovation for diverse applications through thermal management solutions that are reliable, affordable, and customizable.

The FDA has issued a recall for certain VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) Systems, adding these devices to the medical device shortage list on November 15, 2024. This recall, classified as Class I, the most serious type, involves removing the affected devices from use or sale. The devices in question are detailed in a Letter to Health Care Providers, which contains the most current information.

The recall affects VasoView HemoPro 1 (VH-3000-W) and 1.5 (VH-3500) models, identified by their unique device identifiers. Getinge, the manufacturer, sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter to all affected customers on September 20, 2024. The letter advises customers to examine their inventory, remove the affected devices, and contact Getinge for return authorization and shipping instructions for unused or unexpired products.