Join us in learning the newest trends and technical advances in the use of Polymeric Materials in Medical Applications; speakers are from premier institutions such as the world-class Ronald Reagan Medical Center at UCLA, ABBOTT Vascular, JOHNSON & JOHNSON-Cordis, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, MEDTRONIC, REVA Medical, MiMEDX, BECKTON DICKINSON, ROCHE Diagnostics and more. For Registration / Sponsorship / Details, please CLICK the link below: http://www.MediPlastConference.com

1. www.mediplastconference.com
The theme for this year’s 2-day conference on “Polymers & Plastics in Medical Applications” is to bring the
participants up to speed on the newest trends and technical advances in the field of Medical Devices as it
relates to Polymeric Materials.
The target audience is Medical Device producers, Molders of Sub-Assemblies, Plastic & Additive suppliers,
Equipment & Prototype Designers, Regulatory professionals, Sales, Marketing, and Business Development
leaders throughout the entire supply chain of the Health-Care industry. The conference has been structured to
provide ample opportunity for networking to encourage the sharing of new ideas and concepts throughout the
value chain.
Conference Chairs
Dr. JaiPal Singh, CSO / VP-Research, Saint Joseph’s Translational Res., Institute, Atlanta, GA 30313
Dr. Daniel Bolton, Market Develop Mgr., Eastman Chemical, Kingsport, TN 37662
FEBRUARY 29 - MARCH 2, 2012
CAESAR’S PALACE
LAS VEGAS, NV, 89103, USA

2. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Optional Pre-Conference Course
9:00-12:00 Conference Schedule
High Growth Strategies for Medical Start ups: Creating the Next Blockbuster
Prof. Gary Lynn, Distinguished Service Professor Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
Named One-of-Ten Top Management Gurus in the World ………….Business 2.0 Magazine
Named One-of-Seven Leading Thinkers in Technology Innovation Management……IAMOT
Author of Blockbusters: Five Keys to Developing Great New Products
Over 60% of new technology ventures fail. There are five(5) critical practices that separate the high-growth companies
from the rest. You will learn these tested strategies that will help you develop new medical products more success-
fully, for less investment – and do it faster. Topics covered will include (i) identify your ideal customer (ii) articulate
your customer value proposition - clearly and succinctly (iii) size your market - accurately and believably (iv) identify
and secure channel partners (v) create an accurate growth schedule, (vi) value your company, and (vii) raise external
funding faster and easier.
2:00-5:00 Regulatory Considerations for Selecting Materials for Medical Devices
Dr. Linda Braddon, President, Secure BioMed Evaluations, USA
All too often in the design of a new medical device, regulatory considerations do not come to the forefront until
after the device is designed. By performing a regulatory impact review of your material choices very early in
the design process, a new medical device company can expedite their time to market and reduce the regulatory
burden. By performing simple activities early in the process, such as identification of FDA friendly materials,
manufacturers can reduce the burden of proving safety of their medical devices and decrease the time to prod-
uct launch. An overview of materials selection in the light of regulatory approval, will be presented.
7:30-8:15 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15-8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30-9:15 Keynote Address
Plastics in Medical Technology: Highlights, Challenges & Opportunities
Prof. Aman Mahajan, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA
Chief of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Director- Interventional Cardiology Operations
Director - PeriOperative Echocardiraphy
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Polymeric Materials represent one of the greatest innovations in science & biotechnology that have led
to advancement in almost every field of medicine. This keynote presentation will discuss the parallel
growth in plastics and medical technology and how several landmark technological advances in
different fields of medicine were made possible by use of plastics. Topics will include how innovations
in the field of plastics have contributed to the advancement of surgical equipment and techniques, criti-
cal care and life support hardware, and radiologic evaluation with the advent of MRI and how changes
in these fields have shaped the current practice of medicine. Presentation will also address how the
evolution of plastic technology in and out of the hospital have lead to decreasing rates of infection and
medication-related error. Furthermore, challenges & opportunities for medical devices of the future will
be mentioned.

3. 9:15-9:30 Coffee break
Session I: Polymers in CARDIOVASCULAR Devices
Polymeric Materials in Medical Devices: Challenges & Opportunities
Dr. Patricia Davis-Lemessy, Manager-Polymers, Cordis-a Johnson & Johnson Company, USA
Assessment of Polymer Coatings for Drug Eluting Stents
Dr. Barbara Huibregtse, Director-Preclinical Sciences, Boston Scientific, USA
The Importance of Polymer Biocompatibility for Long-Term DES Outcomes and Safety
Dr. Josiah (Cy) Wilcox, Chief Scientific Officer, Medtronic Cardiovascular, USA
Novel BioResorbable Polymer based Drug Eluting Scaffolds
Dr. Joanzy Zeltinger, VP-Scientific Affairs, Reva Medical, USA
Role of BioResorbable Polymeric Scaffold in Vascular Systems
Dr. Syed Hossainy, Director-Innovation Incubator & Volwiler Fellow, Abbott Vascular, USA
Self-Expanding BioResorbable Scaffolds for Peripheral Artery Disease
Dr. Maria Palasis, Exe VP & Chief Technology Officer, Arsenal Vascular, USA
New Approaches to Define Biological Response of Biopolymers and Drugs used in Vascular Stents
Dr. JaiPal Singh, Chief Scientific Officer, Saint Joseph’s Trans Res. Institute, USA
Innovative Plastic for Cardiovascular & Renel Devices
Dr. Brock Thomas, Sr. Appl. Development, Eastman Chemical, USA
Gopal Saraiya, Global Segment Leader-Med Devices, Eastman Chemical, USA
Session II: Polymers in ORTHOPAEDIC Devices
High Strength Collagen Polymers for Orthopaedic Applications:
Creating Biomimetic Tendons
Dr. Thomas Koob, Chief Sci. Officer & Exe VP, MiMedx Group, USA
Biomaterial Innovation Takes Shape: Drug Delivery Device Forming Possibilities
Utilizing Extrusion Technologies
Anthony Listro, Managing Director-Delivery Science, Foster Corp, USA
High Performance Biocompatible Implantable Plastics
Michael Wallick, Technical Support Manager, Invibio, UK
Failure Modes in Polymers for Orthopaedic Applications:
Material Requirements/Design Constraints
Dawn Lissy, President & CEO, Empirical Testing Corp., USA

4. Session III: Advances in MATERIALS & COATINGS
Controlling Polymer Surface Properties for Tailored Biological Interactions
Dr. Theresa Hermel-Davidock, Manager-R&D, Beckton Dickinson, USA
Diagnostic Devices: Addressing Chemical Resistance of Plastics in Clinical
Environments
Matt Sauers, Principal R&D Engineer, Roche, Diagnostics Operations, USA
Novel Approaches to Address Chemical Resistance & Toughness:
Advances in Thermoplastic Alloys & Design
Dr. Steve Blazey, Technical Director, Diamond Network Polymers, USA
AntiMicrobial Acrylic: A New Medical Polymer Compound for Medical Device
Applications
Dr. Zhen Zhu, R&D Manager, Evonik Cyro, USA
AntiMicrobial Solutions for Next Generation Medical Devices
Troy Mohr, VP-Business Develop, BioMerics, USA
Alternative to PVC Plasticizer DEHP in Medical Applications: Eastman 168™
Dr. Mark Holt, Manager-Plasticizers Market Develop, Eastman Chemical, USA
Session IV: Advances in MANUFACTURING: Devices & Materials
State-of-the-Art Additions to Molding Machines for Medical Applications
Dr. Juergen Giesow, Regional Manager, Arburg, USA
Process Monitoring & Control for Medical Molders
Shane Vandekerkhof, Business Develop Mgr, RJG Inc., USA
Medical Devices & Packaging: Pushing the Boundaries of Conventional Thermoforming
Andy D’Esposito, Tek Packaging, USA
Session V: REGULATORY Requirements for Medical Polymers
FDA Medical Device Approval Process: An Overview
Dr. Linda Braddon, Secure BioMed Evaluations, USA