SPE Medical Plastics Division

Medical Plastic Division – Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Events - FALL 2021 Series - NOVEMBER
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Conference
As members of the Medical Plastics Division, you are cordially invited to join the MPD Board of Directors for an informal virtual meeting to chat, catch-up, and network.

We will kick off the meeting with a presentation from an invited speaker (including a short Questions & Answers session), followed by a “half-hour social” to network virtually.

For more details or meeting invite please email:
Louis Somlai or Pierre Moulinie.

Wednesday, November 3rd
6:00-6:30 PM EDT
“Wearable Medical Devices
that Stay Put”
– Joanne Moody, Principal Consultant
Zeta Scientific LLC
6:30-7:00 PM EDT
Networking (topical break out rooms lead by MPD Board of Director members)

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October Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event
2021-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Conference
As members of the Medical Plastics Division, you are cordially invited to join the MPD Board of Directors for an informal virtual meeting to chat, catch-up, and network.

We will kick off the meeting with a presentation from an invited speaker (including a short Questions & Answers session), followed by a “half-hour social” to network virtually.

For more details or meeting invite please email:
Louis Somlai or Pierre Moulinie.

Wednesday, October 10th
6:00-6:30 PM EDT
“Derlin® Renewable Attributed: Advancing Sustainability through Leading Environmental Impact Profile”
– by Ned LeMaster, Applications Development Consultant for Medical Markets, DuPont
6:30-7:00 PM EDT
Networking (topical break out rooms lead by MPD Board of Director members)

Medical Plastics to Help Save the World - 2021 MiniTec
2021-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92802-3415, United States
The SPE Medical Plastics Division is happy to announce MiniTec 2021
“Medical Plastics to Help Save the World”
To be a LIVE In-Person event within the MD&M Conference Program
August 10, 2021, Anaheim, CA

Medical Plastic Division – July 2021 Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event
2021-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Conference
Title: Developing Cost Effective and Reliable Plastic Medical Products
Presented by: Jeff Ellis PhD, Senior Technical Leader, EWI

Abstract:
Medical device failures occur more often than we would like. Many times, these failures stem from material, design, or processing issues. During this presentation strategies for fielding robust medical products will be discussed through capabilities and case studies. Topics will include material selection, polymer welding (ultrasonic, laser, IR, spin, etc.), dissimilar material joining, modeling, and characterization. Case studies will be used to show novel applications for small parts, as thin as 0.003 inches, and continuous fiber filled thermoplastics. The audience will gain an understanding of new ways to join and assemble medical devices in a cost effective and reliable manner.

About EWI:
EWI empowers industry leaders to overcome complex manufacturing challenges and integrate new processes to bring products to market more quickly and efficiently. Since 1984, EWI’s comprehensive engineering services have helped companies identify, develop, and implement the best options for their specific applications. Backed by unmatched professional expertise, state-of-the-art lab facilities, and technology resources, EWI offers customized solutions that deliver game-changing results.

This invite is a calendar place holder. Meeting specifics (speaker, title/abstract) will be updated here.

What: Medical Plastic Division – Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event

When: 1st Wednesday of the Month; 6PM-7PM EDT

Agenda: 6:00PM-6:30PM EDT Invited Speaker / Technical Seminar (20 min seminar; 10 min Q&A)
6:30PM-7:00PM EDT Networking (topical break out rooms lead by BoD members)

This is a free event open to anyone interested in informally meeting and networking with the Medical Plastics Division.

Email Louis Somlai <somlai_louis@lilly.com> or Pierre Moulinie <pierre.moulinie@covestro.com> to be added to the distribution or if you are interested in presenting
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June 2021 - Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event
2021-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Conference
As members of the Medical Plastics Division, you are cordially invited to join the MPD Board of Directors for an informal virtual meeting to chat, catch-up, and network.

We will kick off the meeting with a presentation from an invited speaker (including a short Questions & Answers session), followed by a “half-hour social” to network virtually.

For more details or meeting invite please email:
Louis Somlai or Pierre Moulinie

Wednesday June 2, 2021
6:00-6:30PM EDT
“Computational Modeling for Medical Device Regulatory Submissions per ASME V&V40”
– by Dr. Nilesh Billade, Senior Associate, Stress Engineering Services Inc.
6:30-7:00PM
Networking (topical break out rooms lead by MPD Board of Director members)

Computational Modeling for Medical Device Regulatory Submissions per ASME V&V40
Abstract:
There is a growing acceptance and reliance on computational modeling and simulation as scientific evidence for regulatory submissions. The FDA has included this in its strategic plan for regulatory science through several specific initiatives. With growing use of computational modeling and simulation for medical device submissions, there is a critical need to ensure that the models represent an appropriate approximation of reality. The ASME V&V 40 (2018) standard provides a risk-informed credibility assessment framework for computational modeling, specifically intended for medical devices. The credibility assessment is performed through a series of verification and validation activities for the computational model. The presentation will provide an overview of the ASME V&V 40 process along with a few case studies.

Speaker & Bio:
Nilesh Billade, PhD.
Senior Associate, Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

Dr. Billade is a Senior Associate at Stress Engineering Services. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. His primary areas of interest include mechanical testing and numerical characterization of linear and non-linear engineering materials and biomaterials, and advanced nonlinear computational modeling techniques, such as the finite element analyses (FEA). He has 12 years of engineering work experience in the use of these techniques for innovation, product design and development, and optimization of a variety of products in the medical device and consumer products industries. Relevant experience includes: (a) Shipping and distribution simulation of a sterile barrier system and verification and validation of the computational model under the framework provided by ASME V&V40 Standard (b) Product integrity evaluation of a drug delivery system through its shelf life, using computational modeling and testing.

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SPE Medical Plastic Division – Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event - MAY 2021
2021-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Conference
What: Medical Plastic Division – Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event
When: 1st Wednesday of the Month; 5PM-6PM EST
Agenda:
5:00PM-5:30PM Invited Speaker / Technical Seminar
5:30PM-6:00PM Networking (topical break out rooms lead by BoD members)
Presentation: “Innovating Inside the Box: Challenges & Considerations When Customizing a ‘Platform’ Delivery Device”
Speaker: Doug Boyd, PE, PMP
Vice President, Device Development – Medical Device Solutions
Battelle Memorial Institute
Anyone interested in informally meeting and networking with the Medical Plastics Division is welcome to join.
Email Louis Somlai <somlai_louis@lilly.com> or Pierre Moulinie <pierre.moulinie@covestro.com>
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Medical Plastic Division – APRIL 2021 - Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event
2021-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Virtual Conference
What: Medical Plastic Division – Virtual Technical Forum & Networking Event
When: 1st Wednesday of the Month; 5PM-6PM EST
Agenda: 5:00PM-5:30PM Invited Speaker / Technical Seminar (see below)
5:30PM-6:00PM Networking (topical break out rooms lead by BoD members)
Speaker: Mercy P. Bulsari MASc
Presentation: “Plastics world – Sustainability and Circular Economy with the help of compounding and value-add product modifiers”
Anyone interested in informally meeting and networking with the Medical Plastics Division is welcome to join.
Email Louis Somlai <somlai_louis@lilly.com> or Pierre Moulinie <pierre.moulinie@covestro.com>

WEBINAR: Medical Plastics: Making the Right Choice
2020-12-14 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Abstract
This presentation will include important design parameters that should be considered when specifying a plastic for a medical device. It will also recommend resources for aiding you during the selection process. The interrelationships between polymer structure and physical properties will be highlighted as well as polymer classifications. Examples of medical devices will be included toward the end of the presentation demonstrating how this information can be applied to real world applications.
About the Speaker
Michael Paloian is president of Integrated Design Systems, Inc. (IDS), located in Oyster Bay, New York. Michael has an undergraduate degree in Plastics Engineering from UMass Lowell and a Masters of Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design. Mr. Paloian has an in-depth knowledge of designing parts in numerous processes and materials, including plastics, metals and composites. Mr. Paloian holds more than 40 patents was past chair of SPE RMD and PD3. He frequently speaks at SPE, SPI, ARM, MD&D, and IDSA conferences. Michael has also written hundreds of design related articles for many publications.
Michael has designed numerous medical devices ranging from MRI scanners and blood analyzers to endoscopes as well as dental products. His broad range of experience in medical device design has always challenged him with selecting the optimum plastic based on diverse product requirements.

WEBINAR: Taking out the Trash — Plastics Design for the End-of-Life
2020-12-02 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Abstract
Nothing lasts forever. Great products might not last forever, but they usually last a long time. But no matter how great the product is, there will come a point in time where a thing no longer has any value. It then becomes waste. To be thrown in the trash. And then what?
How do you design a product to account for its expected end of life? Or an unexpected end? How do you evaluate materials based on what happens at their end of life? What tools are there? How to use them? What’s next? For plastics, and for the industry.
About the Speaker

Eric R. Larson is a mechanical engineer with decades of experience in designing with plastics. For more than 30 years he has been helping companies bridge the gap between “what if” and “wow.” Products he has worked on include boogie boards, water basketball games, SCUBA diving equipment, disposable lighters, cell phones, and hand-held medical devices. They are used – and discarded – by people all around the world.
He often writes about the effective use of plastics through the plastic trade press, and on his blog site plasticsguy.com. His book Thermoplastic Materials Selection: A Practical Guide was released in 2015 and is currently in over 450 university libraries in more than 20 countries.

Plastics in Medical Manufacturing: The Virtual Edition
2020-08-11 13:15 - 2020-08-12 16:15 UTC | Virtual Conference

WEBINAR: Biocompatibility of Raw Materials for Medical Devices
2020-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar via Zoom

Medical Plastics Minitec 2020
2020-02-10 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92802-3415, United States
