Polycarbonates Play Pivotal Role in Growing Disposable Medical Device Market

The definition of a disposable device can vary. At one end of the spectrum are completely disposable, single-use devices that are designed for use on one patient during a single procedure. These items are packaged sterile by the manufacturer, and remain sterile until the package is opened. This category of disposable medical devices is not intended to be reprocessed and reused on another patient. The other type of disposable refers to a disposable component of a reusable, multi-use medical device. Polycarbonates play a pivotal role in both types of disposable medical devices. In fact, disposables utilizing polycarbonates are used in everything from drug-delivery devices and intravenous access components to renal therapy devices and surgical instruments.