Biomaterials

This small bioresorbable polymer can help you achieve mighty results, in improved patient care.

At Corbion, we know that small things can lead to mighty big changes. After all, our humble polymers are creating a powerful ripple effect that’s reverberating all across healthcare. The impact is huge, as they help our customers innovate and ultimately improve patients' everyday lives. When it comes to preserving the important things in life, we know that small is mighty.

Comprising polymers that naturally degrade and then dissolve in the human body, before being entirely resorbed, Corbion’s comprehensive PURASORB® polymer portfolio is ideal for applications from biodegradable medical devices to controlled drug delivery. Discover how our capabilities and comprehensive portfolio of bioresorbable polymers can help deliver your vision.

PURASORB®

Discover our GMP-grade resorbable polymers

 Lactide | Glycolide | Caprolactone | PEG (co)polymers

 

Our portfolio of off-the-shelf PURASORB® polymers and (block) co-polymers is designed for a variety of applications and processing techniques, and is compatible with a broad range of APIs. And all backed by Corbion's 45 years' international experience and industry knowledge. Readily available and repeatedly proven, with PURASORB® polymers, you can get started right away.

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From implants to injectables

For more than 45 years, we have been honing our expertise in polymer development and supplying customers with the latest polymer innovations. Our advanced portfolio is suited to these biomedical applications:

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Drug Delivery

Our PURASORB® range is the ideal solution for your next drug delivery innovation – so your active ingredient is released in a predicted pattern over a set time period.

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Orthopedics

Develop resorbable orthopaedic devices and implants with excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability with our PURASORB® polymers.

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Tissue regeneration

Meticulously designed PURASORB® polymers are always fit for purpose. In tissue regeneration scaffolds, they solidly support the natural healing process.

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Cosmetic

Our innovative polymer technology enables the creation of minimally invasive cosmetic injections and fillers.

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Wound management

Our biodegradable PURASORB® polymers promote natural healing via safe and effective surgical and other fiber-based products.

PURASORB R&D –
Customized to your needs

Do you have specific or new polymer requirements? We offer a broad range of custom synthesis options via PURASORB® R&D, that cover different end group chemistries and catalysts.

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Proof-of-principle

Using our chemistry expertise, we validate the technology's concept.

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Technology development

We integrate a quality-by-design strategy from the beginning, helping out partners identify and validate their critical process parameters and critical excipient attributes.

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Scale up to support pre-clinical studies & clinical trials

A consistently high-quality, reliable supply of material produced in a GMP environment gives you complete peace of mind across the trial stage.

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Commercial success!

Our dual manufacturing facilities guarantee supply reliability and easy access to large volumes, enabling quick scale-up for our partners.

Looking to learn more about our resorbable polymer technology?

Get in touch with a member of our expert team today to discuss your goals and requirements, or request a PURASORB® sample to get started.

Upcoming events

Learn more about how leveraging our resorbable polymer technology can make your vision a reality. Connect with a member of our expert team at one of our upcoming events:

 

CRS | July 24 – 28, 2023 | Paris Hotel – Las Vegas, Nevada
PODD | Partnerships in Drug Delivery | October 16-17, 2023 | Boston, USA
CPhI | October 24-26, 2023 |Barcelona, Spain - Find us at Booth 6E38
COMPAMED | November 13-16, 2023 | Düsseldorf, Germany

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