Successful premiere at Compamed

From November 11 to 14, 2024, we presented our expertise in the field of medical technology at the Düsseldorf trade fair. Our employees Dr. Janine Bauer, Stefanie Griesheim, Holger Gunkel and Uwe Schmidt provided interesting facts and highlights on selected TITK research areas and OMPG's testing services at booth L03 in hall 8B.

As part of the COMPAMED Suppliers Forum by DeviceMed, Holger Gunkel gave a presentation on “Laser-applied markings for improved imaging of medical devices”. Echogenic and radiopaque markings on catheters were also demonstrated at the trade fair stand using exhibits. “We noticed a lot of interest from visitors here,” Gunkel was pleased to report. There were similar numbers of inquiries about the research topic “Antibacterial plastics with natural substances”, for which exhibits were also shown, as well as about the use of phase change materials (PCM), for example for transporting temperature-sensitive goods.

OMPG - an accredited testing laboratory for plastics and textiles - focused in particular on its portfolio of biocompatibility tests. “We only offer animal-free tests and guarantee fast processing times,” assures Dr. Janine Bauer. OMPG has had its own biology laboratory with safety level 2 for a good ten years now, where tests of antibacterial and antiviral equipped textiles and plastics, for example, are requested. The laboratory then tests the effectiveness against human pathogenic bacteria, bacteriophages and fungi. In addition to these microbiological tests, the OMPG is also available for the biological assessment of medical devices, cosmetics and other products. For this purpose, it is accredited by the DAkkS and the Central Office of the Federal States for Health Protection with regard to Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (ZLG).

The tests in the ISO 10993 series of standards are a prerequisite for the approval of medical devices. Three of the most important test procedures are used to assess biocompatibility: testing for cytotoxicity, skin irritation and sensitization. Manufacturers usually request all three tests as a package.

Last but not least, the TITK Group team also presented the multi-award-winning hot melt adhesive Caremelt® - a fully bio-based and biodegradable hot melt adhesive that can compete with conventional adhesives. Its use in medical technology applications is just as conceivable as the flocking of medical applicators.