Medical-Grade PVC Compounds & Polymers for Healthcare & Life Sciences

Why Material Selection is Critical in Medical Applications

Whether you’re manufacturing single-use medical devices or durable hospital infrastructure, our materials provide the performance characteristics needed to meet FDA, ISO 10993, and USP Class VI compliance requirements.

Medical and healthcare applications demand materials that ensure patient safety, withstand rigorous sterilization processes, and meet stringent regulatory requirements. The wrong material choice can compromise patient care, fail regulatory audits, or lead to costly product recalls. Our AuroraGuard™, AuroraFlex™, and AuroraTec™ product lines deliver exceptional biocompatibility, chemical resistance, and flexibility—making them ideal for IV tubing, catheters, blood bags, surgical instruments, and hospital equipment.

Biocompatibility & Patient Safety: Medical plastics must be non-toxic, non-reactive, and safe for direct or indirect patient contact without causing allergic reactions or leaching harmful chemicals
Sterilization Resistance: Medical devices require frequent sterilization through gamma irradiation, autoclave, or ethylene oxide (EtO)—materials must maintain integrity through repeated cycles
Regulatory Compliance: Materials must meet FDA 21 CFR, ISO 10993, USP Class VI, and REACH standards for global healthcare market approval
Flexibility & Durability: Medical tubing and devices must maintain flexibility, kink resistance, and mechanical strength throughout their service life

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High-Performance Plastics for Medical & Healthcare Applications

Medical Tubing & Fluid Management Systems

Medical tubing applications demand materials that are flexible, kink-resistant, and safe for fluid contact.

AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds are available from 35A to 95A Shore A durometer with specific gravities from 1.15 to 1.65, providing the precise flexibility needed for IV tubing, catheters, blood bags, and drainage systems.

Our DEHP-free and phthalate-free formulations ensure patient safety while maintaining the clarity, flexibility, and sterilization resistance required for medical fluid transport applications. AuroraFlex™ compounds can be formulated with renewable non-phthalate plasticizers and biocides for specialized medical applications.

Medical Devices & Patient Care Equipment

Medical device enclosures, ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient monitoring systems require materials that combine impact resistance with chemical durability.

AuroraGuard™ PC (polycarbonate) compounds offer outstanding impact strength, excellent colorability, superior heat resistance, and low-temperature toughness—making them ideal for medical device housings and enclosures.

AuroraGuard™ PC/ABS alloys provide the perfect balance of impact strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability for control panels, diagnostic equipment housings, and handheld medical devices. These compounds comply with FDA, REACH, and NSF standards and are available in recyclable grade series.

Sterilization-Resistant Medical Plastics

Surgical instruments, sterilization trays, and medical enclosures require materials that maintain their properties through repeated sterilization cycles.

AuroraGuard™ PEI (polyetherimide) compounds are inherently flame resistant with continuous use capability up to 340°F (170°C), providing excellent performance for autoclave sterilization applications.

AuroraGuard™ PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) provides excellent chemical resistance, minimal shrinkage during forming, mechanical strength, and heat resistance up to 150°C (or 200°C with glass-fiber reinforcement)—making it suitable for gamma and EtO sterilization-compatible applications.

Hospital Equipment & Healthcare Infrastructure

Hospital beds, medical carts, wall enclosures, and patient monitoring equipment require flame-retardant, impact-resistant, and easy-to-clean materials.

AuroraGuard™ CPVC compounds provide high-heat, low-smoke zero-halogen, and flame-retardant properties essential for healthcare environments requiring UL 94 V-0 compliance.

AuroraGuard™ ABS compounds combine strength and rigidity with toughness, having supplanted aluminum, zinc, ceramics, and glass in numerous medical applications. These materials offer excellent dimensional stability and can be easily sanitized for infection control protocols.

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Key Benefits of Aurora’s Medical & Healthcare Application Materials

Our extensive offering gives you the foundation for an engineered thermoplastic compound or polymer designed to meet your product needs:

Biocompatibility & Patient Safety

Meets FDA, ISO 10993, and USP Class VI biocompatibility standards
DEHP-free, phthalate-free, and BPA-free formulations available
Non-toxic, non-leaching materials safe for patient contact

Sterilization Resistance & Chemical Durability

Compatible with gamma, EtO, and autoclave sterilization methods
Maintains mechanical integrity, flexibility, and clarity after sterilization
Resistant to disinfectants, blood, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning agents

Flexibility & Mechanical Strength

Maintains flexibility and tensile strength over extended service life
Prevents kinking, cracking, and material fatigue in tubing applications
Customizable durometer options from 10A to 95A Shore A hardness

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Flame Retardancy & Hospital Safety Compliance

Meets NFPA 99, UL 94 V-0, and IEC 60695 fire safety standards
Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) options reduce toxic emissions
Inherently flame-resistant PEI compounds for critical applications

Sustainability & Recyclability

Phthalate-free, low-VOC, and sustainable formulations available
Most TPR formulations are 100% recyclable and RoHS compliant
Supports green healthcare initiatives and reduced medical waste

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FAQs

What are the best plastic materials for medical devices?

The best plastics for medical devices depend on the specific application requirements. For flexible applications like IV tubing and catheters, AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC and TPE compounds provide excellent flexibility, clarity, and biocompatibility. For rigid enclosures and housings, AuroraGuard™ PC and PC/ABS compounds offer outstanding impact strength and dimensional stability. For high-temperature sterilization applications, AuroraGuard™ PEI compounds provide continuous use capability up to 340°F (170°C). Our technical team can help you select the optimal material based on your biocompatibility, sterilization, and regulatory requirements.

How do sterilization-resistant PVC materials improve healthcare safety?

Sterilization-resistant materials maintain their mechanical integrity, flexibility, and clarity after repeated exposure to gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (EtO), or autoclave sterilization. This ensures medical devices remain safe and functional throughout their service life. Our AuroraGuard™ PEI and PBT compounds are specifically engineered to withstand these sterilization methods without degradation, discoloration, or loss of performance properties.

Are Aurora’s plastic materials recyclable and sustainable?

Yes, Aurora offers multiple sustainable options for medical applications. Most AuroraFlex™ TPR formulations are 100% recyclable and RoHS compliant. AuroraGuard™ PC and PC/ABS compounds are available with recyclable content. We also offer phthalate-free, DEHP-free, and low-VOC formulations that support healthcare sustainability initiatives while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

How does PVC compare to silicone for medical tubing?

PVC offers several advantages over silicone for many medical tubing applications: lower material cost, easier processing, better kink resistance in many formulations, excellent clarity, and wide availability of DEHP-free options. Silicone may be preferred for certain high-temperature applications or where specific biocompatibility profiles are required. Our team can help you evaluate the best material choice for your specific application requirements.

What are the benefits of using plastic instead of metal in medical devices?

Engineering plastics offer significant advantages over metals in medical applications: lighter weight for improved patient comfort and handling, excellent corrosion resistance to cleaning agents and body fluids, electrical insulation properties, design flexibility for complex shapes, lower manufacturing costs, and the ability to achieve specific biocompatibility requirements. Our AuroraGuard™ ABS compounds have supplanted aluminum, zinc, ceramics, and glass in numerous medical devices.

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Medical-Grade PVC Compounds and Polymers for Healthcare Applications

High-Performance PVC Compounds & Custom Polymer Formulations for Medical Devices & Patient Care Equipment | Biocompatible & Sterilization-Resistant

Why Material Selection is Critical in Medical Applications

Whether you’re manufacturing single-use medical devices or durable hospital infrastructure, our materials provide the performance characteristics needed to meet FDA, ISO 10993, and USP Class VI compliance requirements.

Contact Us About Your Specific Medical or Healthcare Application!

High-Performance Plastics for Medical & Healthcare Applications

Medical Tubing & Fluid Management Systems

Medical tubing applications demand materials that are flexible, kink-resistant, and safe for fluid contact.

Medical Devices & Patient Care Equipment

Medical device enclosures, ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient monitoring systems require materials that combine impact resistance with chemical durability.

Sterilization-Resistant Medical Plastics

Surgical instruments, sterilization trays, and medical enclosures require materials that maintain their properties through repeated sterilization cycles.

Hospital Equipment & Healthcare Infrastructure

Hospital beds, medical carts, wall enclosures, and patient monitoring equipment require flame-retardant, impact-resistant, and easy-to-clean materials.

Enter your information below to learn more about our wide range of engineered thermoplastic compounds.

Key Benefits of Aurora’s Medical & Healthcare Application Materials

Our extensive offering gives you the foundation for an engineered thermoplastic compound or polymer designed to meet your product needs:

Biocompatibility & Patient Safety

Sterilization Resistance & Chemical Durability

Flexibility & Mechanical Strength

Flame Retardancy & Hospital Safety Compliance

Sustainability & Recyclability

Helpful Resources for Medical & Healthcare Manufacturing

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