PolyMediX® Stents

This month’s featured component is a PolyMediX® tube with a stent structure laser cut into it.

In recent weeks, we have shared different technical perspectives on this polymer platform. Here, those aspects come together in a real device geometry.

PolyMediX® covers both biodegradable and durable polymer tubes, with optional drug integration depending on the application. In this example, the drug is embedded directly into a bioresorbable polymer matrix. Structure and therapy are defined within the same material system, so device geometry, degradation profile, and release kinetics influence each other from the first design iteration.

Processing such polymers requires careful control of thermal input to protect material integrity and drug stability. Edge quality affects mechanical behavior. Radial strength and recoil must remain predictable over the intended degradation period.

At MeKo, we produce PolyMediX® tubes in-house and laser cut them into device geometries tailored to your application. Vertical integration enables close control of material formulation, extrusion, and drug loading when required, while inspection and in-vitro testing support efficient iteration and a reliable path toward series production.

That’s exactly how we work – combining material science, laser expertise, and cross-functional development to turn polymer-based concepts into reliable medical devices.