LNP™ COMPOUNDS – ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
In the Healthcare Industry over the last decades there has been a continued search for material solutions, that are addressing the macro trends in this industry of more regulatory oversight, cleaner and safer devices, non threatening, reduced patient anxiety operations, efficient, more personalized medical devices, that are portable, small and lightweight and last but not least, also more environmentally sustainable solutions.
PLASTICS IN MEDICAL DEVICES
When operating with standard (non-electrically conductive) plastics in medical devices there are 2 main challenges to be addressed. 1) In drug delivery applications, the issue of inconsistent dosing and dust, particle attraction & contamination can occur due to electrostatic effects and 2) Malfunctioning of critical supporting electronic devices, due to electromagnetic interference.
ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOUNDS
The addition of a conductive filler to a thermoplastic material can increase the electrical conductivity and/or the EMI shielding capability of a thermoplastic, herewith reducing the aforementioned risks. Traditional fillers like carbon powder, fibers, anti-stat agents and stainless-steel fibers are effective, and more novel and advanced technologies can provide additional features. The resulting conductive compounds do exhibit a better carbon footprint versus plastics with a conductive paint and metals.
SABIC’S HEALTHCARE POLICY
As a means to support the Healthcare Industry in mitigating risks, SABIC’s LNP business has developed a HC Policy:
• Easily identifiable "healthcare product" nomenclature
• Biocompatibility assessed (according to ISO10993 or USP Class VI)
• Food contact compliance for most healthcare products
• FDA Drug Master File and/or device master file listing (letter of authorization provided as needed)
• SABIC healthcare products are subject to formula lock and stringent management of change process
• SABIC healthcare products are being manufactured under GMP rules (No.2023/2006(Commission Regulation EC, 22 December 2006) or FDA21CFR174.5).
• Long-term supply options available
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