Oct 22, 2008

NuSil Technology and Ciba Announce Collaboration to Develop Antimicrobial Silicone Material Solutions

It is believed there is an increased risk of infections when microorganisms bind and multiply on the surface of medical devices that are in contact with or inserted into the body. The goal of the collaboration between NuSil and Ciba is to develop customized medical silicone materials incorporated with an innovative microbial defense system that offers built-in broad range spectrum protection against growth of microorganisms — specific to any device application needs.

Oct 7, 2008

NuSil Technology Expands Biocompatibility Testing of Pigmented Silicone Masterbatches

In 2004, NuSil unveiled its line of pigmented silicone masterbatches co-developed with Gayson SDI. These masterbatches were specially designed for coloring liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high-consistency rubbers (HCR) considered for both long-term implantable applications and short-term healthcare applications. Masterbatches intended for healthcare applications require regulatory support comparable to that provided for the elastomers into which they are incorporated. NuSil’s color masterbatches meet Class VI and most ISO-10993 biological testing requirements. These products are supported by a comprehensive Master Access File (MAF) submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Oct 9, 2008

Adding Color to Medical Devices

Medical device companies continue to support the healthcare community by distinguishing models, sizes and improving the aesthetics of the device with the addition of color.