Performance Polymers

Medical Technology

We offer an extensive portfolio of materials specifically catering for the needs of the medical industry, ensuring high performance, patient safety, and reliability.

PRO Service Package - Safety for patients, reliability for processors

Ultraform^®PRO (POM) and Ultradur^®PRO (PBT) are high-performance engineering plastics designed to deliver exceptional formulation consistency and reliability for the strict requirements of the healthcare and medical device industry.

The designation PRO (Profile Covered Raw Materials Only) ensures that only carefully controlled raw materials are used throughout the enhanced manufacturing process.

Our PRO Service Package delivers:

Commitment

High quality and product purity
Consistent formulation according to Drug Master File (DMF)
Long-term supply assurance
Advanced change notification process (36 months)
Change management procedures

Handling

Production conditions according to GMP principles*
Dedicated production line concept and enhanced quality control procedures for raw material and final product
Back up production line concept (security of supply)
Sample retention and documentation
Effective risk management procedures

*Commission regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 of 22 December 2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Regulation

Support of global regulatory approvals for pharmaceutical and medical applications
Material compliance to FDA and EU requirements
Certified Biocompatibility (USP Class VI / ISO 10993)
Drug Master File (DMF) Listing
Latex free, ROHS, Phthalate free (REACH compliant)

Support

Increased technical support (color trend, design assistance, analytical testing, calculation (FEM), simulation / filling studies (mold flow), individual part testing, processing guidance, troubleshooting etc.)
Extensive research and development capabilities
Testing the compatibility of the plastic to specific chemicals
Plant audits
Access to over 50 years of application innovation in different industry areas

Medical applications range

Our plastics materials are used in a wide range of medical applications

Drug delivery

BASF offers engineering plastics and thermoplastic polyurethane suitable for drug delivery devices including:

Insulin pens & auto injectors

Functional and mechanical parts such as clutches, screws, sleeves,
bearings, cylinders, sliders, and buttons

BASF solutions:
Ultraform^®PRO (POM) / Ultraform^®PRO TR (POM, Tribo)
Ultradur^®PRO (PBT) / Ultradur^®PRO TR (PBT, Tribo)

Inhaler

Functional and mechanical parts such as gear wheels, snap fits,
chassis, hubs, and plates

BASF solutions:
Ultraform^® PRO (POM) / Ultraform^® PRO TR (POM, Tribo)
Ultradur^® PRO (PBT) / Ultradur^® PRO TR (PBT, Tribo)

Continuous glucose monitoring

Functional and mechanical parts such as gears, clips, plates, and cartridge.

BASF solutions:
Ultraform^® PRO TR
Ultradur^® PRO TR

Fluid Supply

To facilitate exact fluid delivery to the patient and connection between different devices, BASF offers suitable material grades for a range of applications:

Infusion systems

Transparent tubes for visual fluid control

BASF solutions:
TPU Elastollan^®

Coiled multi-lumen medical tubing set with connectors, stopcocks, and color-coded lines.

Infusion pump & rack system

Housing of pump and rack system with chemical resistance to standard cleaning agents and disinfectants

BASF solutions:
Ultramid^®A (PA66, GF)

Stop cock & manifold

Handle

BASF solutions:
Ultraform^®PRO (POM)

Hose clamp & clip

BASF solutions:
Ultraform^® PRO AT (POM)

Medical devices

BASF plastic materials are suitable for a wide range of medical devices including:

Wound dressing & wearables

BASF solutions:
TPU Elastollan^®

Hand with a transparent adhesive dressing covering a square wound pad on the back of the hand.

Cruciate ligament operation device

Handle (blue) & tip of the handle (white, yellow and green)

BASF solutions:
Ultraform^® PRO (POM)

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FAQ

Q: Does BASF produce plastics for medical technology needs?
A: Yes, BASF offers an extensive portfolio of engineering plastics for medical needs.

Q: Which plastic materials ensure medical safety ?
A: Ultraform^® PRO (POM) and Ultradur^® PRO (PBT) use controlled raw materials to ensure safety.

Q: Are engineering plastics safe to use in medical applications?
A: Yes, BASF engineering plastics within the PRO service package are safe to use in medical applications. With the PRO Service Package, quality and support are ensured while meeting EU requirements.

Q: Which products are included in the product range for medical applications?
A: BASF’s product range for medical applications includes Elastollan^® (TPU) for sensitive applications, Ultraform^® PRO (POM) and Ultradur^® PRO (PBT) for medical applications.