Syensqo & MezLight Unveil Cutting-Edge Surgical Lighting with Radel PPSU

Syensqo, a top international provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, and MezLight LLC, experts in medical device solutions, have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking surgical lighting system to the market that incorporates key components shaped from Radel polyphenyl sulfone (PPSU).

The MezLight produced is the first surgical task light globally that is sterile, created to deliver bright, concentrated high-definition light for operating rooms while reducing the physical strain on surgeons, who have typically used heavy and unwieldy headlamps for extended periods. The flexible arm allows precise lighting of the workspace and enhances ergonomics for the surgeon by eliminating the burden linked to traditional headlights. It additionally provides the advantage of not blocking face shields.

“We are extremely happy to have contributed to this groundbreaking medical advancement,” states Natalie Dragunat, Global Marketing Manager at Syensqo. "The MezLight showcases the exceptional capabilities provided by our specialty polymers in the healthcare sector, featuring outstanding mechanical durability, heat and chemical resistance, sterilizability, and hydrolytic stability."

The primary engineering hurdles faced in the creation of the MezLight included designing a light capable of withstanding multiple steam sterilizations and ensuring it possessed the required mechanical durability for handling and placement during use. A material resistant to high temperatures was required to manage the heat generated by the LED component and guarantee that the polymer's elevated glass transition temperature would avoid any deformation.