When designing a medical device, selecting a material that will last and perform well under harsh conditions has never been tougher. Versaflex™ HC thermoplastic elastomers can enhance ergonomics in medical devices by adding a soft touch and improved grip. Versaflex HC grades provide: • Resistance to common disinfectants • Excellent bonding to Trilliant HC materials and other engineering thermoplastics • Customization to achieve desired haptics and color branding A BINDING CONNECTION With Avient, you can redesign your medical enclosure substrate and improve the ergonomics, comfort and ease of use with overmolded TPEs.

Our team of experts provides guidance on the concentrate or ready-to-use formulation which is suitable to the specific laser marking methodology, regulatory requirements, application and processing settings. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

SPECIALTY SOLUTION BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY FOR MEDICAL HOSE MANUFACTURER CASE STUDY: VERSALLOY™ THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATE Challe nge Accepted. The company also sought a vendor who could provide rapid delivery and reliable material supply to avoid production delays. THE IMPACT Avient’s expertise in materials for medical device applications helped this customer make a smooth transition to the GLS TPV.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations Special Effect Colorants for Healthcare Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging Self-administered medication, for example via pen devices and inhalers, has been the norm for many years. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives for Medical Devices and Diagnostic Equipment Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help protect and enhance the performance of polymers used in applications, such as medical housings, drug delivery devices, syringes and needles, diagnostics, and catheters. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

MANUFACTURER BOOSTS DISINFECTANT RESISTANCE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE HOUSINGS HIGH PERFORMANCE MEDICAL FORMULATIONS © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about Trilliant HC, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368). Here’s a case in point: A leading manufacturer of medical devices in North America had established a great brand with excellent quality, but wanted to improve the resistance of its PC/ABS equipment housings to this new disinfection protocol. After fully understanding all of the requirements, Avient’s technology team began to formulate an easy- to-mold, durable and aesthetically pleasing specialty polymer that provided processing flexibility and wouldn’t require retooling.

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y • Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of 2,000 rotations • Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C • Can be sterilized by EtO • Delivered excellent wear resistance performance to fully meet customer’s request • Provided dimensional stability required for this medical application • Reduced friction to lower the noise during operation LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

The colors in this palette are mostly cool, transparent, and in a couple of cases, fluorescent, plus a random splash effect to represent growing acceptance of the medical use of certain psychoactive substances. Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.75 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

PolyOne Corporation, with 2018 revenues of $3.5 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne’s IQ Design team assisted with the design, moldfilling analysis, and production of the injection-molded USee device, which includes a copolyester frame, medical-grade polycarbonate lenses, and acetal for the dials and gears.

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met medical application requirements for syringe tip cap. Stat-tech™ TPE provides electro-static discharge for tool handle grip