14-15 September 2010The Hilton City Avenue, Philadelphia,

PA, United States

The international business and technical conference for the medical manufacturing industry

Organized by Applied Market Information LLC

SAVE $190if you register before August 2, 2010

September 14-15, 2010

The Hilton City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Even in the economic downturn, the medical device manufacturing industry has maintained margins by taking measures to become as cost-effective as possible. Health care is continuing to improve quality of life with new devices.

Overall, the market is expected to continue growing with the aging population and increased life expectancy, and expanding markets in developing countries. Areas for expansion include home-use medical devices as patients expect to have more control and more easily operated equipment. This places heavy demands on designers, trying to make accessible technology with good safety features.

Innovations in medical procedures are giving rise to new medical devices with high level performance. Neurology is a key area for research to tackle brain and spinal cord injuries and restore patient functions. Cardiology is a key area for device use from catheters and stents to pacemakers and even artificial heart tissue. Joint replacements in orthopedics and tissue matrices are other examples of medical implants.

Many medical devices incorporate polymers, either as key components or as coatings to improve the biocompatibility of other materials. Polymers are relatively easy and cheap to manufacture, and in medicine they must also withstand sterilization procedures. Many devices require different properties such as stability of a stent combined with slow drug release to combat infections. Antimicrobials can also be added to the plastic to limit bacterial growth and silver ions have a key role here. All components of a device must pass extensive testing to minimize risk to the patient.

Medical Grade Polymers 2010 provides an expert forum for device designers, OEMs, manufacturers, researchers and suppliers to the industry. It is a unique place to hear about the latest technology and material trends and to debate important issues with top professionals.

Conference HotlineCall Ms. Margit Korsak, Conference Director on tel +1 610 478 0800 or fax on +1 610 478 0900email: mk@amiplastics-na.comfor further information about this event

See the latest program and confirmed speakers at:www.amiplastics-na.com

Five good reasons to attend:

Examine new materials for medical devices

Review device cleanliness and anti-infection measures

Study material properties and performance

Hear case studies of applications and use of polymers in the medical industry

Network with device manufacturers and industry suppliers

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

8.00-9.00 Registration & welcome coffee9.00 Opening announcements

SESSION 1 – RAW MATERIALS

9.10 Strategies for qualification of raw materials in medical devices Dr. Elif Gurel, Staff Engineer VISTAKON (JOHNSON AND JOHNSON VISION CARE), United States

9.40 Solutions for coloration and modification of polymer for medical devices & pharma applications. How much risk? Mr. Stephen Duckworth, Head of Marketing Segment Medical CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL BV MASTERBATCHES, Switzerland

10.10 Thinking ‘pharma’ to manage risks in plastic healthcare applications Dr. James Stern, Global Business Development Manager BASELL POLYOLEFINS UK LTD., A LYONDELLBASELL COMPANY, United Kingdom

10.40 – 11.10 Coffee break

SESSION 2 – PERFORMANCE & APPLICATIONS

11.10 Polymers in cardiovascular catheters Dr. Vipul Davé, Engineering Fellow CORDIS CORPORATION, United States

11.40 Use of polydioxanone for biodegradable stent construction in benign stenoses treatment Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karel Volenec, Company Director ELLA-CS, s.r.o., CZECH REPUBLIC

12.10 - 1.40 Lunch

1.40 Antioxidant stabilized UHMWPE: challenges and opportunities Mr. Lou Matrisciano, Global Technology Director MEDITECH MEDICAL POLYMERS, United States

2.10 Study of environmental stress cracking of polyurethane using nanoscale thermal analysis Mr. Andy Hung, Scientist BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, United States

2.40 PEKK - rigid and flexible as required Mr. Tony DeCarmine, Technical Director OXFORD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, INC., United States

3.10 – 3.40 Coffee break

3.40 Biodegradation mechanisms in polyurethanes – the effect of siloxane content Dr. Ajay D. Padsalgikar, Chief Scientific Officer AORTECH BIOMATERIALS, Australia

4.10 Innovative material and design solutions for health care Dr. John Gavenonis, Global Health Care Manager DUPONT PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, United States

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M

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RegistrationTo register you may fill out the attached form and fax it to 610-478-0900. Please contact Ms. Margit Korsak, Conference Director at 610-478-0800 or email: mk@amiplastics-na.com with any questions.

VenuePhiladelphia is on the East Coast of the US with a major international airport and in easy reach of New York and Washington DC. The city sights include historic buildings, museums, shopping malls and beautiful parks. It is a multicultural experience with many different types of dining and entertainment to offer.

Exhibition & sponsorshipA limited number of table top exhibition spaces will be available at Medical Grade Polymers 2010. The exhibition fee is $1900 and includes 1 free delegate place.

There will also be a variety of cost effective sponsorship opportunities to maximize your corporate profile at this important event. For further information, contact Ms. Margit Korsak, Conference Director at Applied Market Information LLC at +1 610 478 0800 or e-mail: mk@amiplastics-na.com.

Organized by:APPLIED MARKET INFORMATION LLCApplied Market Information LLC is the North American operation of Applied Market Information Ltd, Europe’s leading supplier of plastics consultancy and information services to the global plastics industry. AMI LLC can offer the full range of AMI services and products to North American clients. Together with our well-established European-based operations this means AMI is well placed to provide a truly global research capability to our clients Based in Reading PA, Applied Market Information LLC can supply all of AMI’s European directories and CDs and is developing a whole new range of products for the North American market. Its range of specialized services cover individual consulting services, multi-client reports, conferences and publishing.

To find out more about AMI’s conference program or any of our other services and products visit our website at:www.amiplastics-na.com or call the AMI LLC office at +1 610 478 0800

Applied Market Information LLC Tel: +1 610 478 0800833 North Park Road, Suite #204 Fax: +1 610 478 0900Wyomissing, PA 19610 Email: mk@amiplastics-na.comUSA Web: www.amiplastics-na.com

Applied Market Information Ltd.AMI’s European operations are based in Bristol in the United Kingdom and can be contacted directly as follows:

45-47 Stokes Croft Tel: +44 117 9249442 Bristol Fax: +44 117 989 2128BS1 3QP Web: www.amiplastics.comUnited Kingdom

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M

4.40 Vapor phase polymers for medical devices and packaging Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Vice President of Technology SPECIALTY COATING SYSTEMS INC., United States

5.10-6.40 Cocktail reception

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

8.30-9.00 Welcome coffee9.00 Opening announcements

SESSION 3 – SAFETY AND HYGIENE

9.10 Shelf life determination of polymeric resins Mr. Ankit Gupta, Manufacturing Engineer BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, United States

9.40 Silver antimicrobials in medical devices: a practical guide Dr. Jeff Trogolo, Chief Technology Officer AGION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., United States

10.10 Assessing the cleanliness of medical devices: case studies Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg, President CAMBRIDGE POLYMER GROUP, INC., United States

10.40 - 11.10 Coffee break

11.10 Effects of sterilization on the mechanical properties of silicone rubber Mr. Michael J. Tzivanis, R&D Group Leader, Fluid Systems SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION, United States

11.40 BPA free alternate medical grade polymers Mr. Kenneth E. Breeding, Jr., Technical Platform Manager EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, United States

12.10-1.40 Lunch

SESSION 4 – INNOVATIVE MATERIALS

1.40 New PEEK materials for medical devices Mr. Kevin Bonhoff, Manager, Market Development EVONIK INDUSTRIES, United States

2.10 High modulus engineered thermoplastic polyurethanes for medical applications Ms. Daphne N. Robinson, Sr. Application Development Engineer LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC., United States

2.40 High throughput discovery of polymers for the next generation of medical products Mr. Richard Snell, Business Development Director ALTRIKA LTD., United Kingdom

3.10 Conference ends

CONFERENCE DETAILS

DATE AND LOCATION: September 14-15, 2010The Hilton City Avenue, 4200 City AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19131, USA Tel: +1 215 879 4000

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONThe conference fee does not include lodging. We have negotiated a special rate of $155 per night for a single or double occupancy at the Hilton City Avenue. Please contact the hotel’s reservation department directly and be sure to mention the AMI’s MEDICAL GRADE POYLMERS 2010 conference to qualify for the special room rate. Rooms are limited and will be held on a first-come, first-reserved basis. The hotel rate is guaranteed for a limited number of rooms so do not delay in making your reservation for a room at the conference location. Reservation cut-off date is August 23, 2010.

REGISTRATION FEERegister before August 2, 2010 for only $900. Thereafter the fee will be $1090. Registration includes all sessions, conference proceedings, cocktail reception, luncheons, and break refreshments

GROUP RATESFor companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts are available. Please contact the conference coordinator for more details.

SPONSORSHIPAMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They also represent highly targeted opportunities to enhance your image and promote your products and services to an international audience.

Each event offers the following unique awareness building opportunities:sponsorship of the welcome cocktail reception, lunches, coffee breaks, and much more. For further information please contact the conference coordinator at 610-478-0800.

EXHIBITION PACKAGEThis package includes an exhibition space in the conference room where we will be hosting the cocktail reception, coffee breaks and lunch, giving exhibitors maximum exposure. It also includes 1 free delegate place.

Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display. Please note that only a limited number of tables are available. The cost of this package is $1900. For further information please contact the conference coordinator.

LITERATURE DISPLAYIf your company is unable to send personnel to the conference, you can still make your presence felt by using our literature display service. Send your brochures or company information to the conference and we will display them for delegates to collect at their leisure. The cost for this service is $400.

SOCIAL EVENTSThe social events organized for Medical Grade Polymers 2010 will provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure. On the first evening, everyone is warmly invited to attend the welcome cocktail reception which will follow the first conference session.

SUBSTITUTIONS / CANCELLATIONSDelegates may be substituted at any time at no charge. We ask that you provide ample notification of substitution in order that materials can be prepared. Full refunds, less a cancellation charge of $200 will only be made on cancellations received prior to August 13, 2010. We regret that we cannot make refunds on cancellations received after this date or for no-shows at the conference.

FAX FORM TO: +1 610 478 0900

CONFERENCE HOTLINE

Ms. Margit Korsak, Conference Director

Applied Market Information LLC Tel: +1 610 478 0800833 North Park Road, Suite #204, Fax: +1 610 478 0900Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA e-mail: mk@amiplastics-na.com

Please make copies of this registration form for others to use ordownload a PDF file copy of the brochure from our web site atwww.amiplastics-na.com

Registration form

Medical Grade Polymers 2010September 14-15, 2010Hilton City Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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