Solvay's Radel® PPSU resin successfully optimized Legacy Medical Solutions' large sterilization trays for surgical instruments. Legacy Medical Solutions Resin Company chose Radel® PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) to improve its tray design, production and application because of its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and its use in repeated disinfection cycles and high-temperature autoclaves Capable of withstanding strong alkaline cleaners.
Legacy Medical Solutions' unique sterilization tray measures 59.7cm in length, 38.1cm in width, and 14.2 cm in height. It consists of a transparent lid heated by Radel® PPSU and an opaque chassis fixed with a metal clamping device. The transparent cover design allows easy access to the inside of the tray, while the chassis weight is 50% less than a finished product made of traditional anodized aluminum material, and has a larger sterile vent. In addition, sterilized trays made of Radel® PPSU resin have excellent impact resistance, flexibility and chemical resistance. What's more, the material can be used in various sterilization methods, including autoclaving. Even if it is sterilized at a temperature of up to 138 ° C (280 ° F) for a long time, the shape can always maintain excellent toughness and aesthetics. .
Legacy Medical Solutions Selects Solvay's Radel® PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) Resin
Innovative sterilization tray with metal clamping device
"Disinfecting trays needs to withstand hundreds of autoclaving cycles in an environment containing strong alkaline cleaners," said Joel S. Hughes, president of Legacy Medical Solutions. "Traditional anodized aluminum trays require only one strong alkaline cleaning Disinfection will cause discoloration when circulating, and pallets made of Radel® PPSU can have a durable new appearance due to the outstanding chemical resistance and high temperature resistance of the material.
Legacy Medical Solutions chose Solvay's Radel® PPSU material and also supports custom design and production for its high-performance medical-grade polymers. By adding an innovative bracket, multiple inserts can be built in and the number of disinfection verifications can be reduced. In addition, Radel® PPSU resin is available in a variety of transparent and opaque colors to further customize the product and support brand building for different customers.
"Solvay is committed to developing innovative products, partnering with and providing technical support to industry leaders like Legacy Medical Solutions," said Dane Waund, Medical Global Marketing Manager, Solvay Specialty Polymers. The application of Elve's Radel® PPSU resin on large-scale sterilization trays has shown great advantages in improving product design, compatible with diverse production processes, providing stable and excellent performance, and extending service life. "
Solvay's Radel® PPSU resin is currently distributed in the global market.