Medical Tubing

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are increasingly specified for medical products. The growing trend to replace latex and and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is only one reason - the real strength of TPE grades in medical is in their tailorability and FDA compliance.

GLS offers cost-effective, extrudable TPEs that have proven performance in a variety of medical applications.

Features	Benefits
FDA compliance	Paves the way for regulatory approvals
USP class VI grades available	Enhanced design freedom
Capable of gamma, e-beam, EtO and autoclave sterilization	Enhanced design freedom Offers broad range of application options
Low extractables	Broader range of applications compared to alternate materials
Ease of extrusion	Production efficiencies
Low coefficient of friction	Ease of positioning Enhanced abrasion resistance
Capable of two-shot and overmold bonding to wide range of materials, including engineering plastics	Product differentiation Reduced assembly, cycle time
Available from opaque to translucent to clear Easily colored, from pure white to tomorrow's hues Range of surface appearances from rough to silky to smooth	Enhanced aesthetics Product differentiation Ease of labeling
Free of latex and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)	Superior performance with compliance with global regulatory mandates
Easy processing and recycling	Lower production costs Compliance with regulatory mandates Enhanced consumer appeal

Example TPE applications include:

Surgical drainage tubing
Tourniquets
Peristaltic pump tubing
Catheter tubing

Product Families

For additional information about the specific TPEs that are most suitable for medical applications, please call us at 1-800-457-877 or send us an email.