Becton Dickinson and Company Limited

Mildred Calistri-Yeh

Ankur S Kulshrestha

Michael Vincent Quinn

Andrew Wong

Behzad Davachi Mottahed

Yan Yevmenenko

Richard G Giddes

Dinesh S Kommireddy

Lourdes Pia L Amora

Lourdes Pia Lopez Amora

Lourdes Pia Amora

Richard Giddes

Syringe plunger rods comprising an elongate body formed from a composition comprising one or more of virgin material, a sterilization-stable recycled resin and a biobased compositions are described. Plunger rods comprising a plurality of ribs, some of which may have a plurality of openings, are also described. The plunger rods requiring less material while maintaining sufficient structural integrity to function properly.

Recycled resin compositions and disposable medical devices made therefrom

Compositions including recycled resin components and medical devices and components made form such compositions are disclosed. The compositions and medical devices are characterized as biocompatible and sterilization stable. In one or more embodiments, the compositions include a recycled resin component and may include one or more of an anti-oxidant component, slip additive component, anti-static component, impact modifier component, colorant component, acid scavenger component, X-ray fluorescence agent component, radio opaque filler component, surface modifier component, melt stabilizer component, clarifier component, processing aid component and reinforcing agent component. Methods of forming medical articles and components are also disclosed.

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