Comprehensive Medical Extrusion Technologies
www.putnamplastics.com
Putnam Plastics Mission
Enabling polymer technology to improve the quality of life
Overview
Founded in 1984
180+ Employees
Medical Device Focus
Complex Extrusions
Secondary Finishing
LocationDayville, CT
Facilities
Current Building: 37,000 sq. ft.
New Building: 90,000 sq. ft.
Executive Team
Lisa Vickers Director of
Sales Operations
Hank Hague CFO
Jim Dandeneau CEO & Owner
Global Service & Support
Ryan Dandeneau US West/Asia
Jason St. PeterUS Central
Kate SullivanUS North East
Brad RabitorS. Europe/ROW
Hans SchotN. Europe
Putnam Strategic Vision
Polymer technology leader for medical device companies
Partner with customers to provide comprehensive component solutions
Provide value through innovative technologies
Thermoplastic Options
Polyurethane
Nylon
PEBAX
PEEK
Elastomers
Polycarbonate
EVA
PVC
Polyolefins
Acetals
Polyesters
Fluoropolymers
Thermoset Polyimide
USP Class VI Tested
Tight Tolerances
Diameters
0.006” to 0.090”
(0.152mm to 2.286mm)
Wall thickness
0.0002” to 0.010”
(0.005mm to 0.254mm)
Single & Multi-Lumen
Working channels for:
Insertion of wires
Transport of fluids
Miniature devices
0.005” (0.127mm) 1.00” (25.4mm)
Multi-Layer
Multiple layers in a single extrusion
Trilayer extrusion
High pressure coextrusion
Distinct performance between layers
No adhesive bonding
Stripes
Encapsulated profiles
Up to 4 coaxial layers
Variable Durometer
TIE™ - Total Intermittent Extrusion
Continuous extrusion of different hardness of plastics
No bonding, welding, over-jacketing required
Range of materials (incl. Pebax, nylon)
Range of durometers
Taper / Bump
Varying cross sections along the length
Tapered: variable stiffness
Bump: allows easier connection of tube
Wires & Fibers
Longitudinal wires or fibers along the length
Continuous jacketing Thermoset polyimide
Lumen linings
Wires
Fiber optics
Discrete jacketingTapered guide wires
Tapered hypotubes
Micro-coils
Braid & Coil Reinforced
Coil resists collapse & buckling
Braid improves strength & torque
Single, multi-lumen, profile extrusions
Stainless steel, nitinol, polymer fibers
Secondary Operations
Hole Cutting
CNC hole cutting equipment
Machining
CNC grinding
Lathe turning
Machine custom profiles into the outer surfaces
Radio Frequency (RF) Forming
Precise application of heat to shape extruded components
Tips, flares, & welded joints
Insert Molding
Connectors such as luers or hubs
Manual assembly steps eliminated
Strong polymer-to-polymer bond achieved
Annealing
Customized heat cycles
Used for components up to
two meters long
Dimensional stability
Assembly
Component subassemblies ready for final assembly
Pad Printing
Multiple colors
Graphics
Surface pre-treatment technologies allow printing on polyethylene, PEEK & polyimide
Polymer Marker Bands
Radiopaque: provides visibility under fluoroscopy
Offers greater adhesion compared to gold or platinum marker bands
Certifications
13485:2003
9001:2008
Leveraging Multiple Technologies
Custom Tubing
Thermo-plastic
Braiding / Coiling
Wires/ Fibers
Taper/ Bump
Variable Durometer
Multi-Layer
Multi-Lumen
Single Lumen
Polyimide
Example: Customizing Solutions
Applications/Benefits
Liner lubricity: Interventional devices
Control: Torque, pushability, steerability
Integrity: Kink resistance, lumen structure
Traditional Guide Catheter Shaft
PTFE Liner
Braided Reinforcement
Variable Stiffness Jacket
Revised Design & Manufacturing Process
Inner LayerPE liner with bondable thermoplastic outer skin
Outer LayerContinuous thermoplastic extrusion with varying durometer materials
Middle LayerWire Braid
Comprehensive Medical Extrusion Technologies
www.putnamplastics.com