Med-Ex The Medical Extrusion Podcast

di US Extruders, Inc.

Stagione 1

Extrusion Control Platforms with John Brunelle of ProSystems Integration

Steve Maxson sits down with John Brunelle, President of ProSystems Integration to discuss Extrusion Control Platforms including discrete and touchscreen controls. ProSystems provides complete control system solutions from conception to production. Their experienced team works closely with your staff to customize the most cost effective system possible.For more information, visit www.prosystemsllc.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : John Brunelle | President | ProSystems IntegrationAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US ExtruderFor video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E22

11 mag 2023

12:01

Medical Extrusion With Norbert Ansay of High Performance Medical Solutions (HPMS)

Steve Maxson Speaks with Norbert Ansay, R&D Manager at High Performance Medical Solutions (HPMS), a Proterial Cable America Company about medical extrusion. The discuss the topics of multi-lumen, high-temperature plastics, PEEK, high pressure braided tubing, clean rooms, endoscopy, and more. At High Performance Medical Solutions (HPMS), a Proterial Group Company, they understand medical tubing and cables are mission critical in the value-stream for the surgical, vascular, endoscopy, and ultrasound device markets. That's why they offer robust in-house solutions for extrusion and wire, including secondary operations like tipping, printing, punching, sub-assembly for catheters, medical machining, and custom tooling. Their vertically integrated ISO Class 8 and Class 9 Cleanrooms provide over 30,000 ft2 of clean room space, enabling us to kit devices and package products for faster turnaround times. Their team of experienced professionals uses cutting-edge equipment and processes to ensure that our products are reliable and effective. At HPMS, They prioritize quality, continuous improvement and innovation, while staying at the forefront of the CMO industry.For more information, visit https://usa.proterial.comHost: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US ExtrudersGuest : Rayne DuPaul | Vice President of Corporate Marketing | HPMSGuest : Norbert Ansay | R&D Manager | HPMSAnnouncer: Bill Kramer | President | US ExtrudersProducer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E21

1 mag 2023

25:48

Design Platforms for Deflectable Tip, Single-Use Endoscopes with Alan Iranian of Biomerics

Steve Maxson talks single-use endoscopes with Alan Iranian, Director of Endoscopic Steerable Catheters at Biomerics. The discuss the basic construction of single-use, tip deflectable endoscopes, multi-lumen flexible shafts, the distal articulating section, and more. Biomerics is a vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturer serving the interventional device market. Over nearly three decades, they’ve grown from one location to a vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturing partner with nine facilities. What makes them unique is their engineering depth. Through investment and acquisition, they’ve strategically added all the core technologies—both materials and processes—to meet the needs of the interventional marketplace. For more information, visit www.biomerics.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Alan Iranian | Director of Endoscopic Steerable Catheters | Biomerics Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E20

17 apr 2023

18:05

Applying Polymeric Covers to Stents and Laser Cut Hypotubes with Elad Einav of Medibrane

On this episode, Steve is discussing applying polymeric covers to stents and laser cut hypotubes with our guest Elad Einav, CEO of Medibrane based in Rosh HaAyin, Israel. Medibrane is a contract manufacturer of polymeric covers for medical stent devices. They offer a variety of covering materials and technologies such as; Silicone, Polyurethane, ePTFE and Dacron polymeric covers, implemented using dipping, spraying or lamination technologies. Cutting down the supply chain; Medibrane collaborates with its partners to oversee the project as a whole; cover and stent. For more information, visit on www.medibrane.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Elad Einav | CEO | Medibrane Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E19

3 apr 2023

31:14

Low Friction Alternative Materials with Jonathan Jurgaitis, Spectrum Plastics Group

Due to the global shortage of PTFE a lot of contract manufacturers such as Spectrum Plastics Group are working on alternatives. Steve Maxson discusses some of these low friction alternatives with Jonathan Jurgaitis, Sr. Extrusion Engineer at Spectrum Plastics Group. With 60+ years of experience, Spectrum offers development solutions for critical polymer-based components and devices for medical and other demanding markets. As a full-service partner, they provide technical expertise to bring projects from concept to production. Their capabilities include precision extrusion, injection molding, laser processing, assembly and more. With 20 locations in six countries and over one million sq. ft. of manufacturing space, they solve customers’ most challenging problems with proven quality, responsiveness and innovation. Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Jonathan Jurgaitis, | Sr. Extrusion Engineer | Spectrum Plastics Group Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E18

20 mar 2023

20:34

Innovations in PTFE Coatings for Mandrels, Pull Wires and Hypotubes with Erik Wendehost, of Applied Plastics

Steve sits with Erik Wendehost, Director of Sales at Applied Plastics, to discuss innovations in PTFE coating for mandrels, pull wires and hypotubes Applied Plastics is a leading provider of PTFE coated products that are used in the design and manufacturing of advanced catheter systems. Their trademarked PTFE Natural® coating is applied to a variety of metals – including stainless steel, nitinol and silver-plated copper – and used in numerous applications like mandrels, pull wires, core wires, hypotubes, stylets and guidewires.They are committed to providing their customers with market-leading coated mandrels, wire and lubricious products that enable the manufacturing of innovative life-saving devices. For more information, visit www.appliedplastics.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Erik Wendehost | Director of Sales | Applied Plastics Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E17

6 mar 2023

14:57

Balloon Technologies with Dan Kasprzyk of Poba Medical

Steve Maxson discusses balloon technologies with Dan Kasprzyk, Founder and CEO of Poba Medical. Dan discusses Poba Medicals relationship with chamfr™, their clinician inventor programs as well as high traction balloons, weeping balloon technologies, and contract manufacturing. Poba Medical was founded in late 2017 with a mission to provide world class medical device contract design and manufacturing support to a global customer footprint. Poba Medical has rapidly perfected the process technology and know-how to provide high quality rapid turn thermoplastic balloons for applications throughout the body covering interventional and surgical procedures. For more information visit www.pobamedical.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Dan Kasprzyk| Founder and CEO | Poba Medical Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E16

20 feb 2023

20:44

Polymeric Materials for Implantable Medical Devices with Katia Tkatchouk, PhD of Edwards Lifesciences

Steve Maxson discusses polymers for implantable devices, vitro-in vivo testing, biomaterials development roadblocks, antimicrobial agents and polymers for implantable devices, and polymeric hydrogels for tissue engineering with Ekaterina (Katia) Tkatchouk, PhD and Distinguished Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences. Katiadoes research on polymeric materials that come from biological or synthetic sources used for long- & short-term implantable devices. Earlier this year Katia was recognized as an Innovator Award Winner by Edwards Lifesciences. Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. To learn more, visit www.edwards.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Ekaterina (Katia) Tkatchouk, PhD | Distinguished Engineer | Edwards Lifesciences Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder

S1 · E15

6 feb 2023

33:54

Medical Extrusion with Tyler Ware of GenX Medical

Steve sits with Tyler Ware, Owner and President, of GenX Medical to discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with medical extrusion. GenX Medical is a custom medical tubing supplier specializing in micro-bore tubing, bioresorbable extrusions, multi-lumen tubing, and more. They are dedicated to quick delivery of prototype quantities of custom medical extrusions, but can also handle production quantity orders. For more information, visit www.genxmeds.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Tyler Ware | Owner and President | GenX Medical Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E14

23 gen 2023

26:37

Medical Plastics Supply Chain Update from Nate Doyle of Compounding Solutions

Steve Maxson talks with Nate Doyle, VP of Sales and Marketing, at Compounding Solutions to get an update on the current supply chain of medical plastics. Compounding Solutions LLC is a global leader in the manufacturing of custom medical polymer compounds, color concentrates, and additive concentrates for extrusion and injection molding to be used in Class I, II, and III medical devices. Our custom formulation capabilities include radiopaque, pre-colored, heat & UV stabilized, and low friction. To learn more, visit www.compoundingsolutions.net Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Nate Doyle | VP Sales and Marketing | Compounding Solutions Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts

S1 · E13

16 gen 2023

9:23

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