Abstract: Medical tubing has at least one layer having a composition prepared from a melt blend of (i) a thermoplastic material, (ii) a filler and (iii) a heat reactive coupling agent. The medical tubing can have a kink resistance no worse than a medical tube composed of polyvinyl chloride with the same tubing wall dimensions. The medical tubing can be multilayer and can include single lumen and multi-lumen tubing.

Abstract: Syringe plunger rods comprising an elongate body formed from a composition comprising one or more of virgin material, a sterilization-stable recycled resin and a biobased compositions are described. Plunger rods comprising a plurality of ribs, some of which may have a plurality of openings, are also described. The plunger rods requiring less material while maintaining sufficient structural integrity to function properly.

Abstract: Compositions including recycled resin components and medical devices and components made form such compositions are disclosed. The compositions and medical devices are characterized as biocompatible and sterilization stable. In one or more embodiments, the compositions include a recycled resin component and may include one or more of an anti-oxidant component, slip additive component, anti-static component, impact modifier component, colorant component, acid scavenger component, X-ray fluorescence agent component, radio opaque filler component, surface modifier component, melt stabilizer component, clarifier component, processing aid component and reinforcing agent component. Methods of forming medical articles and components are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions including recycled resin components and medical devices and components made form such compositions are disclosed. The compositions and medical devices are characterized as biocompatible and sterilization stable. In one or more embodiments, the compositions include a recycled resin component and may include one or more of an anti-oxidant component, slip additive component, anti-static component, impact modifier component, colorant component, acid scavenger component, X-ray fluorescence agent component, radio opaque filler component, surface modifier component, melt stabilizer component, clarifier component, processing aid component and reinforcing agent component. Methods of forming medical articles and components are also disclosed.

Abstract: Syringe plunger rods comprising an elongate body formed from a composition comprising one or more of virgin material, a sterilization-stable recycled resin and a biobased compositions are described. Plunger rods comprising a plurality of ribs, some of which may have a plurality of openings, are also described. The plunger rods requiring less material while maintaining sufficient structural integrity to function properly.

Abstract: Compositions including recycled resin components and medical devices and components made form such compositions are disclosed. The compositions and medical devices are characterized as biocompatible and sterilization stable. In one or more embodiments, the compositions include a recycled resin component and may include one or more of an anti-oxidant component, slip additive component, anti-static component, impact modifier component, colorant component, acid scavenger component, X-ray fluorescence agent component, radio opaque filler component, surface modifier component, melt stabilizer component, clarifier component, processing aid component and reinforcing agent component. Methods of forming medical articles and components are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to stents having medicated multi-layer hybrid polymer coatings, useful for the treatment of stenosed vasculature or other body passages.

Abstract: Syringe plunger rods comprising an elongate body formed from a composition comprising one or more of virgin material, a sterilization-stable recycled resin and a biobased compositions are described. Plunger rods comprising a plurality of ribs, some of which may have a plurality of openings, are also described. The plunger rods requiring less material while maintaining sufficient structural integrity to function properly.

Abstract: This invention relates to stents having medicated multi-layer hybrid polymer coatings, useful for the treatment of stenosed vasculature or other body passages.

Abstract: Compositions including recycled resin components and medical devices and components made from such compositions are disclosed. The compositions and medical devices are characterized as biocompatible and sterilization stable. In one or more embodiments, the compositions include a recycled resin component and may include one or more of an anti-oxidant component, slip additive component, anti-static component, impact modifier component, colorant component, acid scavenger component, X-ray fluorescence agent component, radio opaque filler component, surface modifier component, melt stabilizer component, clarifier component, processing aid component and reinforcing agent component. Methods of forming medical articles and components are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to stents having medicated multi-layer hybrid polymer coatings, useful for the treatment of stenosed vasculature or other body passages.

Abstract: This invention relates to stents having medicated multi-layer hybrid polymer coatings, useful for the treatment of stenosed vasculature or other body passages.

Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer composition on a surface. The polymer composition is bonded to a surface of the medical device using an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Methods of patterning resists and structures including the patterned resists are disclosed. A patterned, multi-transmissive mask is used during patterning of resists to control exposure at areas of the resist at which features having different detail are desired. Exposure is varied in more finely patterned and more grossly patterned areas of the resist. The patterned resists have a high degree of topographical uniformity.

Abstract: This invention relates to stents having medicated multi-layer hybrid polymer coatings, useful for the treatment of stenosed vasculature or other body passages.

Abstract: Methods of patterning resists and structures including the patterned resists are disclosed. A patterned, multi-transmissive mask is used during patterning of resists to control exposure at areas of the resist at which features having different detail are desired. Exposure is varied in more finely patterned and more grossly patterned areas of the resist. The patterned resists have a high degree of topographical uniformity.

Abstract: Patterned photoresist layers formed on substrates have features with high aspect ratios. The photoresist layers can be formed as single layers with aspect ratios as high as about 4:1. In addition, the features in the photoresist layers can have a wide range of aspect ratios in a given single layer. The photoresist layers can be used in ink jet print heads and other devices to provide controlled fluid flow. The photoresist layers are formed using a contrast enhancement material that enables features having substantially vertical side walls and high aspect ratios to be formed.

Abstract: Patterned photoresist layers formed on substrates have features with high aspect ratios. The photoresist layers can be formed as single layers with aspect ratios as high as about 4:1. In addition, the features in the photoresist layers can have a wide range of aspect ratios in a given single layer. The photoresist layers can be used in ink jet print heads and other devices to provide controlled fluid flow. The photoresist layers are formed using a contrast enhancement material that enables features having substantially vertical side walls and high aspect ratios to be formed.

Abstract: Patterned photoresist layers formed on substrates have features with high aspect ratios. The photoresist layers can be formed as single layers with aspect ratios as high as about 4:1. In addition, the features in the photoresist layers can have a wide range of aspect ratios in a given single layer. The photoresist layers can be used in ink jet print heads and other devices to provide controlled fluid flow. The photoresist layers are formed using a contrast enhancement material that enables features having substantially vertical side walls and high aspect ratios to be formed.

Abstract: An ink jet printhead is disclosed which has a heater plate containing the heating elements and driving circuitry means monolithographically formed on one surface thereof and the ink flow directing channel structure is formed on the heater plate using a layer of patternable material, so that all critical alignments are done directly on the heater plate. In one embodiment, the patternable material is a photosensitive polymer which is exposed using a mask to define the channel and reservoir pattern, which is then developed and cured. After curing, the patterned channel structure is polished to provide a smooth coplanar surface and a cover plate with an aperture therein is aligned with a loose tolerance to the channel structure and bonded thereto to complete the printhead. The aperture serves as both ink inlet and a portion of the ink reservoir. The channels are open at one end and serve as the droplet ejecting nozzles, while the other ends are connected to the reservoir.