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GradeMatch® is designed for MedTech companies that have climate targets, face pressure from customers, or are required by regulations to become more sustainable. GradeMatch gives your MedTech company a strategic advantage through more sustainable medical devices.
We support medical technology companies that want to create a long-term strategic advantage through sustainability with our four-pillar approach.
Structured Plastic Selection Process
Our structured, data-driven plastic selection process, the GradeMatch® Framework, can be easily integrated into your medical device development. A suitable plastic for your medical device can be found within two weeks: robust, implementable, and suitable for your medical devices.
Knowledge Building
With our on-demand learning platform, your development team can build the expertise in weeks that we have accumulated and condensed over a decade. From biocompatibility in material selection to ISCC-PLUS certification and ecodesign – we provide the knowledge your team needs to develop your products quickly, safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
Support
Top experts in plastics for medical technology are at your side. It's like having a plastics expert on your team – without having them on the payroll.
Network
Do you need support with LCA, biocompatibility, or conformity? If we are not the best for your concern, we know the best and recommend our partners for comprehensive support in plastics, sustainability, and medical technology.
We make your medical devices more sustainable. Ready for it?
The GradeMatch® Framework
The GradeMatch® Framework was developed to identify the best plastic for your MedTech application. We have tested and validated it with more than 40 medical technology companies. It is a structured, data-driven plastic selection process, plug-and-play for any medical device development project.
We capture your technical and regulatory requirements, scan global markets, conduct a utility analysis, and provide you with the most suitable plastic type for your medical device. Supported by data, not assumptions.
Our Guarantee:
Our Guarantee: Delivery of a suitable plastic recommendation within 2 weeks – or you get your money back.
We evaluate plastics holistically
Because the best strategy is sustainable. Market success and sustainability are not contradictory; they are intertwined.
Material properties such as strength, barrier properties, or temperature resistance are evaluated based on application
- Processing compatibility with existing production facilities is checked
- Long-term stability and performance under clinical conditions are analyzed
Compliance with relevant standards and regulations in the target market is ensured
- Documentation and biocompatibility requirements are integrated early on
- Risk analysis and compliance are proactively managed
Material costs in relation to performance are transparently evaluated
- Impact on production costs and scalability is considered
- Total Cost of Ownership over the entire lifecycle is examined
CO₂ footprint and environmental impact are considered holistically
- Recyclability and circularity are checked
- Environmental and disposal impacts are realistically assessed
Integration into existing production processes is analyzed
- Quality assurance and process stability are secured
- Supply chain risks and availability are considered
Safety and tolerability are central to the evaluation
- User comfort and functional requirements are included
- Acceptance in clinical practice is checked
Medical technology companies helped
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Years of Expertise in Plastics & Sustainability
« Gradical helped us select a more sustainable and cost-effective plastic»
