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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
G U I D I N G C A T H E T E R
• Ultra-soft hardness of about Shore 50A
• Excellent extrusion performance, achieving a thickness of
about 0.1 mm
• Smooth surface
• Certification for biocompatibility
• Delivered an ultra-soft TPU that has good
elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance
• Complied with ISO 10993 biocompatible
properties
• Offered onsite service to support rapid
extrusion performance for the customer
NEUSoft Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Avon Lake, OH
for technical competence in the field of
Chemical Testing
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
This accreditation demonstrates
technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system
(refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué dated April 2017).
Presented this 30th day of March 2018.
_______________________
Vice President, Accreditation Services
For the Accreditation Council
Certificate Number 0514.02
Valid to December 31, 2019
Revised October 08, 2019
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SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005
Test Method or Standard:
Test Description:
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Through this data, we create safety data sheets,
customer certification statements for appropriate use and product safety improvements.
Combined,
these facilities have a total of 205 certifications to an ISO or Management System and
standards.
For our sensitive applications, in
addition to ISO9001, we have implemented ISO 13485 and Good Manufacturing
Processes (GMP). 100% of our facilities producing those sensitive applications and
warehouses are GMP audited within a 3–year period.
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Global ISO Certificate Library
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Global ISO Certificate Library
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In the event of a conflict between this Quality
Commitment and any mutually agreed specifications or quality agreement that is executed by NEU,
the mutually agreed specifications or signed quality document shall control.
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Thermoplastic material in pellet form.
2.0 TEST METHODS
NEU test methods are modeled after ASTM testing standards, where applicable.
3.0 OPERATIONAL DEFINTIONS
3.1 Lot (Batch): Material manufactured at one time.
3.2 Blend: No more than three lots of a specific raw material, combined together to form a
homogeneous mixture.
3.2.1 Full lot tractability of non-proprietary formulations will be reflected on the COC
3.3 Certification: “Certificate of Conformance” or “Certificate of Analysis” based material
requirements
3.4 Certificate of Analysis: Document containing information that the product conforms to
the established Product Specifications.
3.5 Certificate of Conformance: Document containing confirmation that the product
conforms to the defined formulation.
3.6 Finished Product Form: Finished product shape (Cylindrical, Spherical)
3.7 Product Specification: the product specifications that are contained in a written
document signed by NEU, or if such document does not exist, the Certificate of Analysis
or Certificate of Conformance issued by NEU.
4.0 PACKAGING
4.1 Standard product packaging options include:
4.1.1 Drum
4.1.2 Gaylord
4.1.3 Pail
4.1.4 Individual bag in box
Approved
Plant/Local : Reference Document
Document #: DOC-10815 Revision: 3
Document
Owners:
Dean Clark Effective Date: Oct 29, 2020
Title: NEU Quality Commitment
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Only the electronic version of this document in ETQ is the controlled version of the document.
as applicable)
4.2.2 Customer Description
4.2.3 Manufacturer’s Product Code
4.2.4 Manufacturer's Lot Number
4.2.5 Quantity and Units (Example 25 lbs.)
4.2.6 Company Name
4.2.7 Date of Manufacture
4.2.8 Expiration Date (as applicable)
5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
5.1 Certification: Each shipment of product will be accompanied by a Certification that, at
the time of shipment, the material conforms to the Product Specifications.
5.1.1 Certification document will include:
5.1.1.1 Customer Part Number
5.1.1.2 Customer Purchase Order Number
5.1.1.3 Customer Material Description
5.1.1.4 Manufacturer's Lot Number
5.1.1.5 Total quantity shipped (with units)
5.1.1.6 Test values (as applicable)
5.1.2 Certification will be sent with each product shipment, addressed to the
Customer’s shipping location and/or electronically sent to appropriate Customer
contact.
5.1.3 The Certification document may contain test values conducted by NEU on the
product for those characteristics listed under certification.
5.2 Safety Data Sheets: A Safety Data Sheet will be made available upon request or may
be available on NEU’s website.
In the event that
the NEU determines that it is the root cause of the Customer complaint, a corrective
action will be issued, and preventive actions will be developed to address the root
cause.
10.0 MANAGEMENT OF SUPPLIERS
10.1 NEU will maintain and ensure oversight and monitoring of applicable suppliers in
accordance with the requirements of ISO 13485 Quality Management System.
11.0 TRACABILITY, RECORDS & RETENTION
11.1 NEU is responsible for establishing and maintaining controlled documentation of
product and raw material component traceability during all stages of production and
shipment.
11.2 An electronic record of the manufacturing conditions and raw materials (vendor ID and
lot number) used to manufacture each batch is retained and preserved for a period of at
least 7 years from the manufacture date or as specified by applicable Regulatory
Requirements.
11.3 An electronic record of the Customer purchase order and NEU sales order confirmation
will be retained and for a period of at least 7 years from order acceptance date.
11.4 A representative sample of the product manufactured will be retained for a period of at
least 1 year from manufacture date.
12.0 EXPIRATION
12.1 NEU’s obligations contained in this Quality Commitment will automatically expire if the
Customer does not purchase product from NEU for a period of one year.
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DP 8685-4-9001(IDivy)
Certificate of Analysis (COA) - labeled as "Material"
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DYNAFLEX(TM) G7930-9001-02
Certificate of Analysis (COA) - labeled as "Material"
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A700 G25 U WHITE 9001 SO4
Certificate of Analysis (COA) - labeled as "Material"
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STAN-TONE HCC-36015 BEIGE 9001
Certificate of Analysis (COA) - labeled as "Material"