Healthcare

Polymers for the healthcare sector

We offer reliable, high-quality solutions specifically designed for the medical sector, meeting the most stringent requirements in terms of safety and performance. Our compounds are validated according to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI. At ELIX, we work with leading pharmaceutical and injection moulding companies to develop materials that combine technical efficiency, regulatory compliance and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Medical solutions

Safe and efficient materials for the healthcare sector

ELIX medical grades meet the most stringent medical device standards and are ISO 19993 and USP Class VI biocompatibility certified. Both the materials and the devices have been approved and registered in the Drug Master File (DMF), ensuring their suitability for medical and food contact applications in the European and US markets. Our customers include major pharmaceutical companies.

ABS products for the healthcare sector
Key benefits

Features of our materials

We develop materials with specific properties that guarantee the performance, safety and reliability required by the medical sector. 

Excellent surface quality with high-gloss finish and customised colours
Full compliance with medical regulations
Sterilisation (gamma radiation, ethylene oxide) and excellent retention of mechanical properties at typical sterilisation doses of 25-50 Gy
Hydrolytic stability over time at high temperatures
Resistance to a wide variety of chemicals and body fluids
Balance between good processability (optimal fluidity) and mechanical properties
Recorded in the Drug Master File (DMF)
Quality assurance of raw materials and intermediates

Typical applications in the industry

Reliability and quality

Our commitment to the healthcare sector

Product formulations:

  • Agreement not to make any changes or modifications for up to three years.

Quality assurance for raw materials and intermediates / Specialised quality management team:

  • Special selection and approval process for raw material suppliers.
  • Testing of specific inputs on all raw materials.
  • Selection of specific intermediates for medical grades.
  • Specific testing of final products produced with medical grades (e.g. residual monomers).
  • Continuous improvements in all processes.
  • Close cooperation with customers to meet stringent quality standards.

Sample storage: 

  • Guaranteed sample storage for three years.

Colour development:

  • Strict selection based on the list of pigments and additives authorised for food contact by the FDA and the EU.
  • Fast and efficient colour development.
  • European database with more than 120 contrasting colours.
  • Recognised as an industry leader by the medical and healthcare sector.

Experienced technical service:

  • Technical support throughout the value chain (processing, design, production).
  • Long-term experience.
  • Troubleshooting online and at the customer’s premises.
By the numbers

Recognised medical sector solutions

We have extensive experience in the healthcare industry, and leading pharmaceutical companies rely on our high-quality materials for their most demanding applications. We offer regulatory support and a personalised technical service at every stage of the project.

120
+
Colours developed
up to
100
%
Recycled content
100
%
DMF-approved and registered products
3
years
Without changes to formulation and sample storage
News and events

News about healthcare

We share breakthroughs in materials for medical applications, strategic partnerships and awards that reinforce our commitment to health and innovation.

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