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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