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Comprehensive Medical Extrusion Technologies
www.putnamplastics.com
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Putnam Plastics Mission
Enabling polymer technology to improve the quality of life
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Overview
Founded in 1984
180+ Employees
Medical Device Focus
Complex Extrusions
Secondary Finishing
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LocationDayville, CT
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Facilities
Current Building: 37,000 sq. ft.
New Building: 90,000 sq. ft.
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Executive Team
Lisa Vickers Director of
Sales Operations
Hank Hague CFO
Jim Dandeneau CEO & Owner
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Global Service & Support
Ryan Dandeneau US West/Asia
Jason St. PeterUS Central
Kate SullivanUS North East
Brad RabitorS. Europe/ROW
Hans SchotN. Europe
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Putnam Strategic Vision
Polymer technology leader for medical device companies
Partner with customers to provide comprehensive component solutions
Provide value through innovative technologies
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Thermoplastic Options
Polyurethane
Nylon
PEBAX
PEEK
Elastomers
Polycarbonate
EVA
PVC
Polyolefins
Acetals
Polyesters
Fluoropolymers
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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)
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Single & Multi-Lumen
Working channels for:
Insertion of wires
Transport of fluids
Miniature devices
0.005” (0.127mm) 1.00” (25.4mm)
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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
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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
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Taper / Bump
Varying cross sections along the length
Tapered: variable stiffness
Bump: allows easier connection of tube
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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
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Braid & Coil Reinforced
Coil resists collapse & buckling
Braid improves strength & torque
Single, multi-lumen, profile extrusions
Stainless steel, nitinol, polymer fibers
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Secondary Operations
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Hole Cutting
CNC hole cutting equipment
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Machining
CNC grinding
Lathe turning
Machine custom profiles into the outer surfaces
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Radio Frequency (RF) Forming
Precise application of heat to shape extruded components
Tips, flares, & welded joints
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Insert Molding
Connectors such as luers or hubs
Manual assembly steps eliminated
Strong polymer-to-polymer bond achieved
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Annealing
Customized heat cycles
Used for components up to
two meters long
Dimensional stability
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Assembly
Component subassemblies ready for final assembly
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Pad Printing
Multiple colors
Graphics
Surface pre-treatment technologies allow printing on polyethylene, PEEK & polyimide
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Polymer Marker Bands
Radiopaque: provides visibility under fluoroscopy
Offers greater adhesion compared to gold or platinum marker bands
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Certifications
13485:2003
9001:2008
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Leveraging Multiple Technologies
Custom Tubing
Thermo-plastic
Braiding / Coiling
Wires/ Fibers
Taper/ Bump
Variable Durometer
Multi-Layer
Multi-Lumen
Single Lumen
Polyimide
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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
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Revised Design & Manufacturing Process
Inner LayerPE liner with bondable thermoplastic outer skin
Outer LayerContinuous thermoplastic extrusion with varying durometer materials
Middle LayerWire Braid
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Comprehensive Medical Extrusion Technologies
www.putnamplastics.com