Case study
A better auto-injector with Covestro polycarbonate
Auto-injectors, drug delivery devices that automatically administer an injectable dose for a patient, have grown in popularity over the past decade. With the help of Covestro polycarbonate, Pirouette Medical set out to solve affordability, portability and usability challenges with current offerings.
Pirouette Medical designed a patented, lower-cost, portable, low-profile auto-injector for ease-of-use and safety while dosing epinephrine and other medications. To perform the injection, a safety cover is removed from the bottom of the device and then the device is applied to the injection location. Finally, the user activates the device to perform the injection by pushing down on the top of the auto-injector. These slow, easy and controlled steps are designed to help reduce anxiety.
To meet our human-centered design requirements, we turned to Covestro for a medical-grade plastic that could perform at a high level.
To meet the design requirements, Pirouette Medical required a medical-grade polycarbonate that offered strength and toughness.
Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate is a highly moldable and high-flow resin, which enables thin-walled designs–an important attribute when it comes to offering a convenient device for patients that is easy to carry.
Several components of the disk-shaped device are injection molded using Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate. This material meets the specific needs of medical applications and complies with the requirements of ISO 10993-1.
The combination of our advanced materials and technical support can help medical device manufacturers meet their important design, manufacturing and end-use requirements.
Why Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate was the right fit for the Pirouette Medical auto-injector
- Biocompatible Meets ISO 10993-1 standards
- Design freedom Available in transparent and opaque colors.
- Ease of use The material’s low viscosity offers easy release from the mold after processing.
- Durability Provides excellent dimensional stability and toughness.
