16 Feb 2005
Eastman Speciality Plastics: Press Kit MDT
MDT Birmingham - February 16-17, 2005
Eastar® resins let surgeons see what they are doing
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, the recognised leader in arthroscopic, or minimally invasive joint surgery has selected Eastman’s copolyester ( www.clearlymedical.com ) for the manufacture of the company’s new Clear-Trac Complete cannula system for use in arthroscopic surgery.
“ClearlyMedical” demonstrates plastic’s clear advantages: new website features medical device challenges and solutions
Eastman Chemical Company has launched ClearlyMedical.com, a website dedicated to plastic solutions for the medical device industry. The site, located at www.ClearlyMedical.com, features case studies to demonstrate plastic’s clarity, toughness, chemical resistance and safety when designed into medical devices.
Datamed selects Eastar® copolyester for High-Tech Opto-Electronic device
Datamed of Milan (Rodano), Italy has selected Eastar® copolyester MN211 to produce a disposable plastic cuvette which snaps into the BLOP4, a very compact, easy to use and low cost probe to measure blood saturation and haematocrit values for extracorporeal blood circulation. BLOP4 with its simple disposable cuvette can be easily applied in any external units, thanks to its RS-232 data transfer protocol and to a very powerful SW.
Excel™ IV containers made of Eastman’s Ecdel Elastomer reduce toxic emissions and produce less medical waste
B. Braun Medical, Inc.’s Excel™ IV containers offer healthcare facilities a clear, resilient, autoclavable product that reduces medical waste costs and eliminates hazardous emissions often associated with medical waste incineration.
Reader enquiries
Eastman Chemical Company
Fascinatio Boulevard 602-614
2909 VA Capelle a/d IJssel
Netherlands
Notes for editors
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is the world’s largest producer of PET polymers for packaging; and is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Eastman is leveraging its heritage of innovation and strength in polyester, acetyl and organic chemistry technologies to drive growth and meet increasing demand in four select markets: building and construction, packaging, healthcare, and electronics. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $6.6 billion and approximately 12,000 employees.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.
Editorial enquiries
Odette Heijnen
Eastman Chemical Company
Paulien Boumans
EMG