Evonik (Parsippany, NJ) has introduced CYROLITE® Protect, an acrylic-based multipolymer compound that has been developed for medical devices that include antimicrobial agents. It is designed for FDA regulated Class I or Class II medical devices, and well suited for Luer connectors, spikes, Y-sites, check valves, and filter housings. The compound provides antimicrobial capabilities against a variety of microorganisms found in healthcare facilities. It is available in a transparent green tint in pellet form and is easy to process, making it suitable for processing with either traditional injection molding or extrusion lines with 3-zone general purpose screws. It can be sterilized with gamma, e-beam, and EtO technologies, and offers chemical resistant properties as well as resistance to plasticizers found in flexible PVC tubing.
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