Understanding Processing Technologies and Coatings for Medical Devices.

MEDICAL equipment; COATING processes; INJECTION molding; COMPRESSION molding; EXTRUSION process; THERMOSETTING polymers; POLYETHER ether ketone

The article focuses on the medical devices, discussing its coatings and processing technologies which includes techniques of injection molding, compression molding, and extrusion. The technologies uses the process and coatings methods which includes silicone components, manufacture of thermoset plastic parts, and use of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) methods of tubing. It also focuses on the processes advantages and disadvantages.