A new label provides increased durability and readability in medical applications.
Solvay Specialty Polymers, a global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics, recently announced that S+P Samson GmbH, a manufacturer of specialty labels for industrial applications, has selected Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film for the inlay of its new Structobond® labels for medical instrument and device applications. Sandwiched between layers of S+P Samson’s advanced epoxy materials, the thin but tough ribbons of Radel PPSU from Ajedium™ films, the film division of Solvay Specialty Polymers, deliver steam and gamma sterilization compatibility, strong chemical resistance, and high contrast for imprinted data used for improved product identification and traceability of surgical instruments.
“Our patented adhesive Structobond labels represent a more durable, cost-effective and higher contrast instrument labeling technique than conventional solutions, such as laser marking, engraving or etching,” said Karl Tochtermann, managing director of S+P Samson GmbH in Kissing, Germany. “The technology is currently being tested in the European market, and so far the reaction has been extremely positive among instrument manufacturers and end-users alike.”