“Research & Development In Medical Device Industry in India : Opportunities & Support”

“Strategy To Increase Credibility Of Indian Medical Device Companies”

The Indian healthcare sector in the field of medical devices consists of global multinational companies who market their products in India as well as domestic device companies who have focused on developing and marketing cost effective device solutions. As with every other sphere of economic activity, there appears to be a fascination amongst both prescribers and patients with anything that comes from the “Western” world with such products generally termed as “Imported”. These tendencies usually put “Western” origin products on a pedestal higher than Indian ones and both prescribers and patients demonstrate a willingness to pay higher prices for Western origin or “Imported” products. While this is generally the case, every sector of medical devices has a few exceptional domestic companies who have managed to buck this trend and establish themselves as a strong and recognized national brand in the country.

“Platinum Catalyzed Silicone Chemistry Solutions for Biomedical and Healthcare Use”

Since their first use in medical device design in the 1950s, silicones have been important biomaterials utilized in many biomedical and healthcare applications due to their unique physical properties and proven biocompatibility. The network formation in one type of silicone expertly suited for use in the body relies upon a chemical cross linking reaction that employs a platinum catalyst. This cure chemistry can be incorporated into silicone formulations which include elastomers, gels, adhesives, dispersions, marking inks and even foams, and allows for increased control over mechanical properties compared to other types of cure mechanisms. Platinum cured silicones can be formulated to cure at room temperature or with heat, expanding feasibility with different processing parameters such as work time. Additionally, they produce no byproducts during cure and so undergo minimal shrinkage. For their stability during cure and versatility, platinum cure silicones are the most commonly utilized silicones in the medical field. This presentation will focus on the science behind platinum silicone chemistry in conjunction with the versatility of silicone formulation and use and why this proven biomaterial has become a vital solution for the medical device arena.