Wellspect HealthCare pioneers use of renewable plastic in medical device industry
This week, Wellspect HealthCare, a MedTech business in Mölndal, Sweden, announced the introduction of bio-based raw materials into one of its products; a female urinary catheter with the name LoFric Elle. In an industry that is heavily reliant on fossil based raw materials for its plastic, the announcement raises the stakes for medical device manufacturers. “Finding more sustainable raw material sources to produce medical plastic devices is a game changer. By replacing fossil raw materials with bio-based raw materials, we reduce the end products’ environmental footprint without