Spencer, Mass. – December 13, 2023 – Flexcon Global, the preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies, today announced the launch of its Flexcon® MedFlex® product line of polyester printable films and overlaminates for lifetime medical device labeling and tracking solutions. This line of label substrates meets all performance criteria required by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) unique device identifier (UDI) rule for FDA Class I, II, and III medical devices used outside the body.
MedFlex® products reduce complexity with a simplified product offering, making it easier for customers and specifiers to select appropriate products for medical devices. All products are available globally from Quick-Ship. These industry-proven labeling and overlaminating solutions feature a permanent solvent-based biocompatible adhesive, with raw material components locked down to ensure consistent quality and performance.
MedFlex® Plus and MedFlex® Overlam products are UL-recognized in accordance with UL/IEC 60601-1 3rd edition marking durability rub tests. Moreover, MedFlex® Plus films are UL Verified (V487460) with 6 additional cleaning agents per IEC 60601-1. MedFlex® products are available for immediate UL adoption, with basic adoption fees being credited by Flexcon upon reaching a predetermined purchase threshold.
“MedFlex® Plus printable polyesters open up market opportunities for converters and printers and give them a head start in delivering immediately adoptable, UL-recognized label materials designed specifically for the medical device industry,” says Melissa David, Manager - Product Management, Flexcon. “MedFlex® Plus polyester products utilize Flexcon’s best thermal transfer printable topcoats. In addition, these products are backed with a 30% post-consumer waste liner, ideal for meeting sustainability goals. If added label protection is needed, MedFlex® Overlam options are the perfect complement to the MedFlex® Plus offering.”
For specific product information, visit www.flexcon.com/MedFlex.
About Flexcon
Flexcon Global is a preferred provider of innovative coatings, film laminations, and functional technologies. Flexcon is committed to understanding customer challenges and co-creating solutions that positively impact society and the environment. A family-owned business for nearly 70 years, Flexcon develops and manufactures quality products with precision and efficiency for markets such as healthcare, sustainable packaging, transportation, consumer durables, electronics, industrial, retail & advertising and construction & energy with a goal of advancing bonds, innovation, and our world. Headquartered in Spencer, MA, USA, the company has operations and distribution throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit Flexcon.com, follow Flexcon on LinkedIn, or call +1-508-885-8200.
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