Medical Products That Require Injection Molds

1. Disposable Medical Supplies

• Syringe components (barrels, plungers, needle hubs)

• IV infusion sets (connectors, drip chambers, flow regulators)

• Blood collection devices (vacuum tubes, lancets)

• Other consumables (specimen containers, suction tubes)

2. Diagnostic & Testing Equipment

• IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) devices (test cartridge housings, microfluidic chips)

• Labware (petri dishes, pipette tips, centrifuge tubes)

3. Surgical & Therapeutic Instruments

• Surgical tools (scalpel handles, forceps, stapler parts)

• Endoscope components (detachable caps, handpiece casings)

• Respiratory therapy devices (nebulizer masks, tracheostomy connectors)

4. Implants & Long-Term Medical Devices

• Orthopedic aids (templates for joint replacements, bone screws)

• Dental applications (temporary crowns, denture bases, aligner molds)

5. Medical Packaging & Protective Gear

• Pharmaceutical packaging (bottle caps, blister pack bases)

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (mask nose clips, goggles frames, face shield mounts)

6. Other Medical Device Components

• Housings for electronic devices (glucometers, blood pressure monitors, hearing aids)

• Connectors & valves (catheter fittings, check valves, ventilator tubing parts)

Why Use Injection Molding for Medical Products?

✅ High Precision – Ensures tight tolerances for critical components (e.g., microfluidic channels).
✅ Material Flexibility – Works with medical-grade plastics (PP, PC, ABS, TPE, silicone).
✅ Sterility Compliance – Smooth surfaces minimize bacterial adhesion.
✅ Mass Production – Ideal for high-volume disposable items.

Key Considerations

• Regulatory Compliance – Must meet FDA (U.S.), CE (EU), or GMP standards.

• Injection Mold Design – Requires optimized cooling and ejection to prevent defects.

• Material Selection – Must be biocompatible and resistant to sterilization methods (autoclaving, gamma irradiation, EtO).

Medical injection molding demands collaboration with specialized manufacturers to ensure safety, functionality, and regulatory approval.