At Harbor Plastics, we specialize in delivering engineered plastic components that meet the demanding needs of the medical and healthcare industry. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of medical-grade polymers, our team ensures every component performs flawlessly in critical applications—from surgical devices to life-saving diagnostic tools.

Why Engineered Plastics Matter in Healthcare

Medical devices and components face intense scrutiny. They must be biocompatible, chemically resistant, sterilizable, and dimensionally precise. Engineered plastics offer a lightweight, cost-effective, and high-performance alternative to traditional materials like metals or glass.

At Harbor Plastics, we work with advanced polymers like PEEK, PPSU, PC, TPU, and PEI, each selected for its ability to withstand sterilization methods (like autoclaving, EtO, or gamma radiation) and rigorous use within clinical settings.

Applications We Support

🔧 Surgical Instruments

We produce housings, handles, clips, and sterilization trays from durable, heat-resistant plastics like PPSU and PEEK. These components maintain integrity even after repeated sterilization cycles, making them ideal for reusable surgical tools.

💉 Drug Delivery Systems

Our components are featured in insulin pens, inhalers, and infusion pumps. Using materials like polycarbonate and thermoplastics, we ensure consistent performance and chemical resistance for safe and effective dosing.

🧪 Diagnostic Equipment

We manufacture precision-molded parts for imaging devices, lab analyzers, and handheld diagnostic tools. These parts demand tight tolerances and long-term durability—areas where Harbor Plastics excels.

🩺 Implantable and Wearable Devices

With materials like medical-grade PEEK and TPU, we support the development of advanced implants, orthopedic supports, and wearable health monitors. Our components are designed to be both biocompatible and mechanically strong.

Materials Expertise at Harbor Plastics

At Harbor Plastics, our materials expertise plays a crucial role in delivering high-performance plastic components for the medical field. We work with advanced polymers tailored to the unique demands of healthcare applications. PEEK offers exceptional strength, is autoclavable, and radiolucent—making it ideal for implants and surgical tools. PPSU stands out for its resistance to repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemicals, perfect for reusable instrument handles. Polycarbonate (PC) provides excellent clarity and impact resistance, commonly used in IV components and diagnostic housings. For flexible and biocompatible solutions such as catheters and wearable sensors, we rely on TPU. And for applications requiring high temperature resistance, like drug delivery systems and filter housings, PEI (Ultem®) is a top-performing choice. This material portfolio allows us to meet the diverse and stringent requirements of modern medical device manufacturing.

We don't just mold parts—we partner with our customers to select the right material, optimize the design for manufacturability, and ensure compliance with FDA and ISO standards, including ISO 10993 for biocompatibility and ISO 13485 for quality management.

Regulatory Compliance You Can Trust

At Harbor Plastics, we understand the importance of regulatory adherence. Our processes are built to meet:

• FDA 21 CFR material regulations
• USP Class VI and ISO 10993 biocompatibility requirements
• ISO 13485 quality management systems for medical devices

We maintain strict quality control and traceability throughout our production processes to support your product’s regulatory journey.

Partner With Harbor Plastics

From concept to completion, Harbor Plastics is your trusted partner for high-performance plastic solutions in healthcare. Whether you’re developing a breakthrough surgical tool or improving a wearable diagnostic device, we provide the materials expertise, design support, and precision manufacturing needed to create engineered plastic components and succeed in this competitive industry.

Let’s advance healthcare—together. Contact us today to discuss your next medical device project.