Tubing Extrusion For Medical Applications

This session covers the use of plastics in medical applications, focusing on tubing extrusion, material selection for different devices, and the challenges of producing high-quality medical tubing.

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Dr. Ajay D Padsalgikar

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Polymers

Dr. Ajay D Padsalgikar

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Duration

2 Hour(s) 14 Minute(s)

₹

INR 5999 INR 4999

USD 70 USD 59

€

EURO 68 EURO 56

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Summary

This training session aims to provide an introduction to plastics in medical applications and a comprehensive overview of medical tubing extrusion. It will cover the selection of the correct material for medical devices, focusing on factors that dictate the choice between short-term and long-term implantable systems. The session will highlight the critical role of plastics in devices, discussing their advantages, such as being lightweight and compatible with bodily fluids. It will also address the unique extrusion conditions and process issues associated with different materials to ensure the production of high-quality extruded tubing. The goal is for participants to gain knowledge of plastics, understand their applications, and be able to select the right material for various medical devices.

What Will
You Learn?

The fundamentals of polymers, their nature, chemistry, characterization, properties and applications.
The basics of extrusion, design of extrusion systems, process control and equipment.
Basics of organ systems and medical device applications.
Plastics used in different medical applications. Basic requirements of a plastic material to function as a biomaterial.
The layout of the tubing extrusion process and the equipment used. Effect of process parameters on process and product output. Various equipment used and their process control.
Terminology of Medical Tubing and the related extrusion parameters.
Plastics used for medical tubing applications. Their extrusion parameters and characterization requirements.
Applications of medical tubing and their usage inside and outside the body.

Who this
course is for!

This is a technical training program with an emphasis on linking plastic properties and processing attributes to medical tubing applications.
It will assume that the audience participants have background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, bioengineering or a related discipline.
Engineers, Chemists, Materials Scientists
Product and Application Development Professionals.
Manufacturing Professionals related to the Medical Device Industry.
Extrusion Equipment Manufacturers.
Professionals from the Plastics industry looking to broaden/deepen their understanding of Medical Device Technology.
Marketing and Commercial Professionals looking to broaden/deepen their understanding of applications of Medical Devices.
Business owners and entrepreneurs with a interest in Medical Device Technology.
Teachers and students studying plastics in Medical Applications.
Innovators and start-up founders working on new technologies and solutions involving medical device technologies.