NEUSpeed Rapid Response, an innovative, 24-hour order fulfillment service for medical polymer formulations, is now available from NEU Specialty Engineered Materials LLC, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a leading provider of polymer solutions for healthcare device manufacturers worldwide.
This unique service enables medical device suppliers to accelerate their research and development process by reducing the time required to fulfill select material orders to just one business day.
“NEUSpeed Rapid Response service was developed to help our customers meet their time-sensitive need for materials during the design phase of new product development or when creating a unique feature for an existing product,” says Eduardo Alvarez, business manager, NEU Specialty Engineered Materials. “Medical device developers need a supplier that can respond quickly to their material needs while also supporting customers with medical technology and formulation expertise.”
Current medical device industry trends are driving shorter development cycles for new and existing products. EUSpeed’s aggressive delivery cycle allows customers who develop medical devices, such as catheters, to gain a competitive advantage by moving more quickly through the iterative process of refining a formulation to meet their specific product requirements.
Alvarez adds, “NEU understands the screening process required during the research and development phase, and can offer technical support to assist our customers. We are dedicated to delivering quality compounds that meet the purity and handling standards of the healthcare industry in the small-lot quantities our customers often demand.”
The NEUSpeed offering for all customers globally consists of a select group of USP Class VI and ISO 10993 certified material formulations in various durometer levels. These materials are available in order quantities ranging from 10 to 55 pounds. Orders will be fulfilled at NEU’s facility within one business day of order receipt and will be shipped according to each customer’s specified shipping method.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2010 revenues of $2.6 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered outside of Cleveland, OH, PolyOne has operations around the world.