Technology improves humidity protection of medical devices
26/04/2012
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a member
of the Clariant Group, offers a solution to meet growing demands from medical
diagnostics and device customers for improved protection against excess
humidity.
Süd-Chemie’s antidusting Advanced Desiccant
Polymer (ADP) delivers important adsorbent capabilities that are integrated
directly into thermoplastics used in packaging or the device itself. The
benefits of this technology include protection throughout the shelf life of the
diagnostic or device, a wide choice of materials and processing methods, and
the ability to customise adsorption kinetics to create an optimal end product.
According to Robert Crossno, North America Sales Manager for Healthcare Packaging, "Whether they are manufacturers of in vitro diagnostics
or combination products, customers are looking for versatile ways to address
the perennial problem of humidity control. Our Advanced Desiccant Polymer not
only provides excellent protection, but also eliminates the need for separate
desiccants, thanks to seamless integration with thermoplastics. This technology
can help customers succeed by differentiating their products through maximised
shelf life and higher accuracy, which can also reduce the chance of costly
recalls.”
