DSM, Meister Partner on Medical Textile Constructions Made of Dyneema Purity Fiber

DSM Biomedical, a global solutions provider in biomedical science and regenerative medicine, has unveiled a braiding technology of DSM’s medical grade UHMWPE fibers, Dyneema Purity fibers for medical device design and manufacturing. The new constructions of Dyneema Purity fiber are available by means of a patented platform technology entitled “Implantable Holding Device” developed by partner Meister & Cie AG. This platform technology offers medtech manufacturers design freedom and possibilities for device miniaturization.
 
DSM’s Dyneema Purity fibers offer medical device manufacturers freedom of design to meet specifications due to their high strength, low profile, and superior abrasion resistance. Pairing the properties of Dyneema Purity fiber with this new platform technology from Meister better enables the interfacing of textiles to other medical device components, reducing the amount of metal required in the device. It also minimizes the presence of metal debris and inflammation in a patient’s body, leading to better patient outcomes.
 
“DSM is extremely pleased with the benefits this new platform technology offers used in conjunction with Dyneema Purity fiber, enabling an improved generation of surgical products for the most intricate medical procedures,” said Carola Hansen, director of Product Management, Polyethylenes, DSM Biomedical.
 
“After an intensive period of development, Meister is pleased to introduce this new technology that will help medical device companies to develop devices and surgical procedures. Meister sees the potential of the innovation in sports medicine, orthopedic, and spinal applications,” said Marcel Meister, CEO of Meister & Cie AG.

Meister & Cie AG is a 148-year-old Switzerland-based textile processor which has a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards. Meister & Cie AG develops and produces textile braided products. Meister’s core areas of expertise lie in product development, production, procurement and customer service. Meister is supported in these by a global network of partners.
 
Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its competences in life sciences and materials sciences, DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress, and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy, and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about 10 billion euros with approximately 25,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.