Abstract:
This presentation will provide an overview and options for plastics sealing/welding, as well as the limitations of each heat sealing method. Further discussion will focus specifically on radio frequency (RF) welding. Next, the presentation covers the trends toward eliminating polyvinylchloride (PVC), specifically in the medical device industry. Finally, discussion focuses on the various ways to eliminate both PVC and polyurethane (PU), using RF welding techniques. An example of a medical device manufactured with RF plastics welding using PVC-free materials - the REDpoint International StedLineT IV Sleeve - will be highlighted.

We will discuss:

An overview and limitations of plastics sealing/welding; PVC replacement in plastics welding for the medical device industry

Intended audience: Any medical OEM or supplier who needs plastics welding for their medical devices, supplies and/or equipment. Such products include surgical instrument covers, cooling therapy products, medical device inflatable components, oxygen hoods, compression therapy and DVT sleeves, cooling caps, disposable warming blankets, fluid bladders and drainage bags

About the speaker:
Tom Ryder, President/CEO

Tom Ryder is president and CEO of Genesis Plastics Welding, one of the industry's leading contract manufacturing companies that specializes in radio frequency (RF) plastics welding of thermoplastic products and components for industries including medical, military, automotive, marine and consumer products. Under Ryder's leadership, revenue at Genesis has increased eight times over since 2002. Prior to becoming president and CEO, Ryder served as vice president of sales and marketing for Genesis for eight years.