The biodegradable polymer Poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is widely regarded as safe for use in medical applications, seeing common use in the creation of particles used in in vivo studies.

insights from industryRyan McFarlandMedical Product ManagerUlbrich Specialty Wire Products In this interview, Ryan McFarland, the Medical Product Manager at Ulbrich Speciality Wire Products, talks to ...

Morphogens are the secreted molecules that pattern embryonic tissues. These molecules are important not only for the embryo during development, but also for the adult during tissue repair. However, ...

Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance between a target and the sensor using high-frequency sound waves that are inaudible to humans. The process is simple: the sensor emits ultrasonic waves, which ...

Silicone is immunologically neutral and durable, which reduces foreign body responses and ensures optimal performance under varying physiological situations. This synthetic polymer is thermally stable ...

Reon starch-based polymers offer fluid management capabilities, sustainability, and biodegradability in medical applications. Cooks and bakers know that cornstarch is used in everything from gravies ...

Thermoplastic films have been used in flexible medical product applications since the 1960s, when plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blood storage bags replaced glass bottles. 1 In the 1970s, PVC ...

Few polymers used in healthcare have stoked as much controversy as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). For many years, this plastic and its additives have been scrutinized by authorities, criticized by NGOs, ...