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Specialty materials for surgical support devices

Surgical technologies place high demands on material performance. Devices must deliver precision and mechanical reliability, while meeting stringent requirements for materials used in patient-contact applications. Subjected to highly controlled clinical conditions, surgical device materials must perform reliably despite repeated sterilization, complex loading, and prolonged exposure to the human body.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group partners with surgical device manufacturers to address these challenges through a sophisticated portfolio of advanced polymers and composite materials engineered for high performance. From flexible, low-friction components often found in access systems, to load-bearing materials that support life-sustaining devices, our materials are tailored to balance performance, ease of manufacturing, and regulatory readiness.

With deep experience across diverse surgical applications, we support you in the development of reliable surgical technologies across the entire product lifestyle: from material selection, to design optimization, to validation.

How our materials perform in surgical support applications

Advanced polymers for catheters and surgical wires

Catheters and guidewires used in surgical and interventional procedures place stringent demands on material performance. Here, precise control and mechanical reliability are critical. Used in complex anatomical pathways, catheters and guidewires must exhibit a carefully balanced combination of flexibility, pushability, torque response, and kink resistance to enable accurate placement and reliable performance.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group supports catheter and wire design with a portfolio of advanced elastomers, urethanes, silicones, and silanes engineered for low friction, dimensional stability, and durability under clinical use and sterilization conditions. Our material expertise extends to lubricious coatings, multi-layer constructions, and material combinations optimized for profile reduction and handling performance.

Select materials

  • AdvanSource Biomaterials
    • ChronoPrene | Thermoplastic Rubber Elastomers
    • ChronoFlex C | Aromatic Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • ChronoSil | Thermoplastic Silicone Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • ChronoThane P | Aromatic Polyether-based Urethanes
    • HydroThane | Hydrophilic Thermoplastic Elastomers
    • HydroMed | Lubricious Hydrophilic Urethanes
    • ChronoFlex AL | Aliphatic Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • ChronoFlex S | Aromatic Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • ChronoThane T | Aliphatic Polyether-based Urethanes
    • PolyBlend | Aromatic Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
  • Silicones
  • Silanes

Specialty materials for surgical balloons and access ports

Balloon catheter systems and surgical access ports require materials engineered for controlled deformation, pressure stability, and long-term mechanical reliability. Materials must deliver robust inflation behavior, high burst strength, and fatigue resistance. At the same time, materials must also maintain dimensional integrity throughout repeated pressure cycles and sterilization processes.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group offers specialty polymers selected for precise control of wall thickness, pressure retention, and durability in demanding clinical environments. Our materials are selected by customers seeking strength and flexibility characteristics necessary for sophisticated balloon and port designs, enabling reliable sealing and connectivity while also meeting stringent performance requirements.

Select materials

  • AdvanSource Biomaterials
    • ChronoPrene | Thermoplastic Rubber Elastomers
    • ChronoFlex C | Aromatic Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • ChronoFlex S | Aromatic Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • PolyBlend | Aromatic Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers

Advanced materials for orthopedic surgical equipment

Materials used in the design of orthopedic surgical equipment must meet exacting demands for strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term mechanical stability. Components must reliably support high loads, resist wear, and maintain performance under repetitive stress while integrating seamlessly with complex surgical systems and workflows.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group provides engineered polymers and composite materials often selected for orthopedic applications requiring lightweight performance, dimensional stability, and mechanical behavior tuned to specific use cases. Our materials support surgical tools, fixation systems, and load-bearing components and are designed to fulfill rigorous mechanical requirements and manufacturing demands.

Select materials

  • Sultron LSG PPSU | Life Science Grade Polyphenylsulfone
  • Duratron LSG PEI | Life Science Grade Polyetherimide
  • Proteus LSG HS PP-H | Heat-stabilized Homopolymer Polypropylene
  • MediTECH™ Implantable Polymers
    • Chirulen UHMW-PE | Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
    • Zeniva® PEEK | High-performance, biocompatible polymer
    • Extrulen UHMW-PE | Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
  • Colacryl | Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) powder
  • Methacrylate Monomer | Methyl Methacrylate
  • Silicones

High-performance materials for artificial hearts and circulatory support systems

A key milestone in the evolution of life-sustaining surgical technologies, artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices represent some of the most demanding yet delicate applications in modern medicine. Here, materials must perform reliably under continuous mechanical loading and prolonged exposure to the human body. Material selection is critical to ensuring structural integrity, durability, and consistent performance over extended operational lifetimes.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group supports developers of next-generation circulatory support systems with advanced polymers engineered for mechanical endurance and chemical stability. Our materials enable designs focused on miniaturization, long-term reliability, and controlled interaction with extreme environments.

Select materials

  • AdvanSource Biomaterials
    • ChronoFlex C, S | Aromatic Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
    • ChronoFlex AR, AR-LT | Solution-based Polycarbonate Urethanes
    • ChronoSil | Thermoplastic Silicone Polycarbonate-based Urethanes
  • Zeniva® PEEK | High-performance Implantable Polymer

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