Thermoplastic extrusion of Monofilament, Tube, Film, Profiles

Certifications

  • ISO 9001:2008

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9925 Mesa Rim Road
San Diego, CA 92121
+1 858-453-4451
www.biogeneral.com

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About Biogeneral Inc

Biogeneral manufacturers monofilament, profiles, thin wall tubing and film out of various melt processable plastic materials. These materials include traditional and nontraditional thermoplastics (PP, PET, PEN, PES, PEEK, Elastomers), biodegradable thermoplastic materials and fluoropolymers, such as Teflon AF 2400. The fibers / monofilaments can be made as small as .0006" diameter.

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41 Community Reviews 4.51/5 Overall Rating

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Biogeneral material experts


Quality , Medical Device
05/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

We have consulted with Biogeneral for years for expertise knowledge on polymer monofilaments and they have always provided us with excellent feedback and reports. They are the experts when it comes to material science and can provide a wealth of knowledge to help you make decisions on your end. Their knowledge has been able to help us get through process validation on multiple devices. Their service is expensive but is still a great value considering what they provide you with. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and easy to work with. I have no reservations on recommending them for others as they have been a tremendous resource for us on our end. Give them a call and i'm sure they can find a way to help you out.

Strengths: polymer filaments, custom product, customer service

Needs to improve: None that i can think of

good stuff


Manufacturing , Medical Device
05/25/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We have been working with Biogeneral for years and they have been a supplier of quality medical component. and parts for us. They mostly supply us of medical instrument that we use in our simulation testing lab. They have a lot of various sizes and parts to select from. Their customer staff is easy to get a hold of. They work very efficiently and get work done very quickly. They are also very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to get to work with. I have no issues recommending them for others to use. They are great to work with and we will continue to use them as a vendor.

Strengths: good quality products

Needs to improve: no weakness

Excellent Tubing Manufacturer...


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
06/30/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We have contracted Biogeneral Inc. for tubing requirements on our wand assemblies. They added tremendous value by have the correct tubing size OD and cutting it to length per our requirements - this saved us another step in our process by utilizing one vendor for our parts - a time & cost savings. Their staff is very knowledgeable and always go extra mile to ensure we are happy with their services. Biogeneral has now become a regular vendor of ours and we view them as a critical member of our engineering & manufacturing team. We highly recommend this group!

Strengths: customer service, accurate quotes, attention to detail, on-time delivery, extensive website, competitive pricing

Needs to improve: none

Great Components from Biogeneral


Operations , Medical Device
06/26/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We contracted Biogeneral Inc for their wide selection of components in our assembly line of medical devices. The components that they offer are durable and reliable. We've never had any quality issues with them. Customer service was approachable and professional. They were able to answer all of our questions and find cost effective solutions. Ordering was easy and quick. The order arrived on schedule. It was easy to install and improved the efficiency of our assembly. Overall we're very satisfied with our experience with Biogeneral. We will happily refer them to others.

Strengths: quality, reliability, customer service, value

Needs to improve: none encountered

Responsive staff


Manufacturing , Medical Device
04/22/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 4

Biogeneral was the supplier of a bioabsorbable filament in one of the products I worked on. After transferring it into production, we ran into some complaints in the field. Biogeneral was very accommodating to our needs when we wanted to visit the facility and also very open about their processes. They helped is with our root cause analysis and were able to provide important information and insight about the product behavior. Great staff to work with!

Strengths: Bioabsorbable, monofilaments, customer service, knowledgeable staff

Needs to improve: I have not encountered any weaknesses with biogeneral after 3 years of working with them

Very Happy With The Support


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/30/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Customer Service is Helpful - Wide selection - Reliable quality products - Pricing is competitive - Fast turnaround - Accurate quotes

Strengths: Our R&D department use Biogeneral Inc. as a source for their prototypes. We mainly have used them for their membrane and film on our projects. Their engineered assistance support very good and responsive. They were able to work closely with from development through final product. Their pricing is competitive and they have reliable services. Their quality is very good. Their technical and customer service is excellent and very knowledgeable. Quotes are accurate.


Needs to improve: No complaints. They meets and if not exceed our expectations.

This is the vendor right for you!


Operations , Medical Device
11/01/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Our company contacted and do business with Biogeneral Inc as it supplies us various components for our medical device products. The quality was high quality and outstanding for every items like components, accessories or instruments for the R&D lab. Customer service representative are easy to reach and helpful to our concerns. They provide accurate quotes, durable equipment, good communication and hassle free shipment in just low cost items. Highly recommended for those who looks great vendor!

Strengths: knowledgeable staff, customer service, durability, ease of ordering, quick turnaround

Needs to improve: none

A great supplier for medical devices.


Clinical , Medical Device
09/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 3

Our experience with Biogeneral has been good. They have excellent customer service and shipping is fast. We are satisfied with their services and will continue getting our supplies from them.

Strengths: Our medical company purchase our tubing for some of our medical devices. Their products are reliable and durable and hold up very well. They are a good company that we have been using to supply us with what we need. They are fast in delivering our orders which makes our job so much easier and helps us to meet our deadlines.

Needs to improve: None

High quality and excellent service.


Quality , Medical Device
02/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

The chemists and engineers at Biogeneral work very closely with us to develop the right formulation for our application. Additionally, they are able to conduct all of the necessary validations that we require before accepting product. With the in-process inspections and final release inspectionsand testing, we are able to receive fiber from Biogeneral and after reviewing the documentation, place it in stock.

Strengths: Biogeneral manufactures high performance monofilament, tubing and film. They work very closely with us to develop the right fiber for our application.

Needs to improve: None

Quality supply partner


Operations , Consulting
06/21/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Biogeneral supplies our company with a variety of components when we are working on medical device collaborative projects. Whether they be components, instruments or accessories for the R&D lab, quality is top notch across the board. Customer service is extremely helpful and quick to offer promotions when available. Accurate quotes, quick turnaround time, helpful staff and competitive rates make doing business with simple and easy. Will continue to reach out to.

Strengths: knowledgeable staff, customer service, durability, ease of ordering, quick turnaround

Needs to improve: none

Great Plastic extrusion


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
08/26/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 3

We contacted Biogeneral's plastic extrusion products. They are our long time vendor and they can support our large demand without any problems. We get parts on time most of the time. At first when we order custom small quantity and it was very expensive but it gets cheaper over time. Customer service is very supportive of any issue we address.

Strengths: Great customer service. Great product.

Needs to improve: Custom small order can be expensive

GREAT PRODUCT AND SERVICE!


CEO/Owner , Consulting
08/26/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We have been ordering all of our medical tubing through Biogeneral Inc over the past few years. We have had nothing but success when ordering through them. They have done a lot of custom sizing for us. We never have had any issues ordering in bulk. The tubing that we have received from them has been very high quality. We highly recommend these guys to anyone!

Strengths: Easy to navigate website!! Great quality products! Knowledgeable customer care!

Needs to improve: None!

Grateful for their product and services


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/12/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We've used Biogeneral for polyester extrusions, or what we call tethers. The quality is always up to par and we greatly rely on this, as it is an important aspect of our product design. I couldn't imagine what it'd be like with an inferior product. We are lucky to have a vendor who is willing to work with us, provide good quality, and fast lead times.

Strengths: Good quality and fast lead times

Needs to improve: None

Trusted supplier


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/28/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We have always had a great experience with Biogeneral. Dr. Koev is extremely knowledgeable in plastics. They are eager to please and go the extra mile to get you what you need. They are very willing to supply samples and provide great support. They have a great quality system with excellent traceability. You can't go wrong with Biogeneral.

Strengths: Quality products, excellent customer service, good product support, extremely knowledgeable staff

Needs to improve: None

Tubing for your medical devices!


Clinical , Medical Device
10/04/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 4

We buy tubing from this vendor for our medical devices, it's good quality, and they have a wide selection to choose from. Accurate quotes,competitive prices, and fast deliveries! A great vendor to do business with and good customer service!

Strengths: Good quality tubing, we buy for our medical devices, were happy with the product, and will continue to buy from this vendor!

Needs to improve: None

Biogeneral Medical Tubing


Manufacturing , Medical Device
08/26/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

My company relies on Biogeneral Inc for their exceptional tubing products, they are durable and made of high quality, long lasting, and reasonable pricing.

Strengths: Quality products, their tubing is unlike any other, on time delivery, employee's are aware of their products and how they work and communicate effectively to ensure that we understand as well. They are extremely helpful and reliable.

Needs to improve: None.

Excellent customer service and Very Good product quality


CEO/Owner , Medical Device
10/02/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5


Their variety of components in our medical device have been a good asset to our company. And everytime we needed their help regarding the item they are always ready to answer our call and aid us to fulfilling our goals. their competitive and helpful staffs make doing business with ease.

Strengths: Knowledgeable staff, customer service,

Needs to improve: none

Good suture supplier


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
04/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

BioGeneral has been a good supplier over the years. They have been very collaborative in developing a material that suits our specific application. They are extremely nice and are always willing to provide samples for evaluation. BioGeneral is extremely organized and has a great quality system.

Strengths: Responsive, collaborative staff, knowledgeable

Needs to improve: None

Small range of polymer filaments


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
05/12/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We use their polymer products for our manufacturing team. They make quality and fine filaments small in sizes and they can hold our requirement specification. Their R&D team always come up with new technologies to keep out process better.

Strengths: Quality polymer filaments. Knowledgeable customer services. Competitive pricing

Needs to improve: None

Good PGA, PLA product


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/21/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We use them for manufacturing and also for R&D. They always come up with better quality product.

Strengths: Quality PLA, PGA etc. product. Proficient in producing big lots fro manufacturing and also small lot with new specs for R&D. Knowledgeable sale specialist there.

Needs to improve: Shorter lead time would be great