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VERSIV^™ Films for Medical: Overview

Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions medical films are manufactured in compliance with USFDA regulations in ISO 9001-2015 environments. Our specialty medical films are commonly used in medical solutions due to their unique properties, such as high chemical resistance, high thermal stability, and excellent biocompatibility.

Whether pharmaceutical packaging components that ensure no product contamination or transdermal drug release liners already registered with medical authorities, we can help with expert product suggestions and product co-development.

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Transdermal Patches

Our films enable controlled drug delivery and provide protective and adhesive properties. Their versatility and tailored characteristics contribute to the success of transdermal patch therapies across various medical applications. These properties contribute to the successful delivery of medication through the skin while maintaining product quality and patient safety.

Cap Liners

These films contribute to the functionality and performance of cap liners. They play a crucial role in maintaining product integrity, extending shelf life, preventing contamination, and providing added value to both manufacturers and consumers in various industries.

Packaging

Composite films contribute to the safety, sterility, and protection of a wide range of medical products. Their barrier properties, customization options, and compatibility with various sterilization methods make them indispensable for ensuring the quality and integrity of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and supplies. The packaging can have moisture and oxygen barriers, IV protection, dose control and release, and tamper-evident features.

Biocompatibility & Non-Stick Properties

Biocompatibility: Our PTFE-based medical film is a biocompatible material that does not react with human tissues, making it ideal for use in medical applications.

Non-stick properties: Our films have non-stick properties, which can prevent the adhesion of tissues or other materials to medical devices as well as easily release from a range of adhesive systems. This property is particularly useful for surgical tools, implantable medical devices, and transdermal patches.

Chemical Resistance & Electrical Insulation

Chemical Resistance: These films are highly resistant to chemical reactions, which makes them useful for protecting medical equipment from chemical damage or for use in environments where chemical sterilization is required.

Electrical Insulation: Saint-Gobain’s PTFE-based films are excellent electrical insulators, which makes them useful for applications such as the insulation of electrical wires in medical devices.

High-Temperature Resistance & Cleanliness

High-temperature resistance: PTFE films can withstand high temperatures, making them useful for applications such as lining autoclaves and other high-temperature sterilization equipment.

Cleanliness: Our medical release liners are manufactured in Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 clean rooms to minimize contamination risks and maintain consistent performance.

Why Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions?

Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions is part of a world-class manufacturing organization drawing from over 350 years of history. We use technical and applications engineering to solve the most demanding applications and help customers meet their unique challenges. We put significant focus and investment in developing solutions for medical films technology and our close cooperation with universities and research institutions is dedicated to that aim.

About Saint-Gobain

Product Development and Innovation

Saint-Gobain has been working with businesses in the medical and life sciences sector for over 40 years to develop, design, and manufacture solutions that meet the changing needs of medical teams, pharmaceutical companies, and patients. Our approach to collaboration and broad R&D resources allow us to continue pushing forward when it comes to optimizing medical devices with high-quality film and fabric solutions.

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What problems do VERSIV^™ medical films solve?

Our medical films solve several problems in the medical industry, including:

Tissue Adhesion: One of the significant problems in the medical industry is tissue adhesion to medical equipment, especially during surgical procedures. PTFE-based medical films' non-stick properties prevent tissue adhesion to surgical instruments and equipment, reducing the risk of complications during surgical procedures.

Infection Control: Medical equipment and instruments can harbor harmful bacteria and viruses, which can cause infections. Our medical films' chemical resistance and non-stick properties prevent the build-up of harmful microorganisms on medical equipment, which can improve infection control.

Durability: Medical equipment undergoes rigorous sterilization processes, which can cause damage to the equipment's surface. Our medical films' high-temperature resistance and chemical resistance help protect medical equipment's surface, enhancing their durability and lifespan.

Biocompatibility: Many medical devices and implants require materials that are biocompatible with the human body. Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions’ medical films are biocompatible and do not react with human tissues, making them ideal for use in a wide range of medical applications.

Electrical Insulation: Some medical devices, such as pacemakers, require electrical insulation. PTFE medical films are excellent electrical insulators and are used to insulate electrical wires in these devices.

Controlled Release from Medical Adhesives: Pressure-sensitive adhesives and drug-loaded adhesives are commonly used in the field for medical devices and transdermal patches. Our release liners protect these specialized adhesive systems while offering customizable controlled release in production or final application.

How does PTFE and ETFE benefit medical film solutions?

Biocompatibility: Our films are biocompatible, which means they do not react with human tissues and are safe to use in medical applications.

Non-stick properties: Saint-Gobain medical films have non-stick properties, which can prevent the adhesion of tissues or other materials to medical devices. This property is particularly useful for surgical tools and implantable medical devices.

Chemical resistance: Both our PTFE and ETFE films are highly resistant to chemical reactions, which makes them useful for protecting medical equipment from chemical damage or for use in environments where chemical sterilization is required.

Electrical insulation: Our films are excellent electrical insulators, which makes them useful for applications such as the insulation of electrical wires in medical devices.

High-temperature resistance: Our films can withstand high temperatures, making them useful for applications such as lining autoclaves and other high-temperature sterilization equipment.

Additionally, our films also have superior mechanical properties such as high tensile strength, flexibility, and puncture resistance compared to PTFE. ETFE films can be used in medical applications where high durability and mechanical properties are required.

What are VERSIV^™ medical films made of?

PTFE medical films are made of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), which is a synthetic polymer of tetrafluoroethylene. PTFE is a type of fluoropolymer and is known for its unique combination of properties, including non-stick, chemical resistance, high-temperature resistance, and biocompatibility.

The film can be further processed, such as through stretching or laminating with other materials, to achieve the desired properties for a particular medical application. Our medical films can be manufactured in various thicknesses and sizes depending on the intended use.

What type of Release Liners can Saint-Gobain provide?

Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions has a broad and customizable portfolio of release coating and substrate options to suit the specific adhesive systems of our customers. Coatings can be provided on various thickness substrates (0.5mil – 20mil) including PET, HIPS, PE, or PVC for smooth or thermoformed applications. With a portfolio of products already having a Drug Master File, our customers benefit from a faster and easier qualification process.

Coating options range from easy to tight release and include silicone, fluorosilicone, and non-silicone chemistries. Options also exist for a matte coating for ease of winding or tinted/colored films for identification. These films can be used as process liners or in end-user applications.

How safe are VERSIV^™ medical films?

Our FEP barrier films are used for high-purity fluid bags and are thermally stable and inherently inert. ETFE and PTFE films also provide safe, customized solutions for pharma closures and cap liners, while PET release liners enable safe and reliable performance for transdermal patches. Our specialized designs ensure theromformability to even the most complex shapes, thermostability, and a functional temperature range from -328°F to 330°F (-200°C to 165°C). This means not only fewer manufacturing defects but great performance in both cryogenic and high-temperature applications.

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