The integrated molding of two to three plastics of varying levels of hardness into one plastic component within an injection molding machine is one of our company’s specialty techniques.
In December of last year our first step was the sales release of a tongue depressor.
Currently, as our second and third step, we are in the process of developing surgical procedure equipment and needle free injection syringes for animals.

We consulted directly with hospital employed doctors in order to understand the current needs of the medical industry. We discovered that conventional tongue depressors are usually made either of stainless steel or wood, the stainless steel being hard and cold to the touch while the wood prone to splits on the surface and easily broken. We have put our accumulated expertise to use by creating a depressor with a main component made out of a material twice the strength of wood while ensuring that the tip that enters the patient’s mouth is made out of an extremely soft material, hence lowering the risk of regurgitation.
Mayor Masato Takegami stated his plans to use 2,500 of the depressors for collective pediatric exams as well as another 2,500 at the after hours clinic. He encouraged our methods with his comment, “It’s also true with syringes, but one-use medical equipment is the only way to go. Safety and peace of mind are what we are looking for.”

The brand Lustromedic will bring improvements to the medical field. Currently, most medical equipment is made out of metal, however, there are some items that can be replaced with plastic equipment. Product commercializing will begin with tongue depressors and speculums. Furthermore, researching the production of needless plastic syringes and so forth, Lustromedic will utilize their accumulated expertise in order to create “patient-friendly medical equipment” on a global level.

In 2019 Iwasaki Industries Co.,Ltd. opened its own brand of medical equipment. They began with the production of disposable (one-use) tongue depressors and speculums. The main component, which must be able to resist force, is made out of a tough plastic material, while the part of the device that makes contact with the body is made out of a soft material. This spring, five hospitals will begin trial use of the products. Replacing metal equipment that must be repetitively sterilized with disposable equipment will reduce the work load of medical personnel while also relieving the patients of discomfort.