Thermoplastic elastomers may be manufactured by mixing together
plasticizing oil, a triblock copolymer and one or more additives, e.g.,
an antioxidant, an antimicrobial agent, and/or other additives, to form a
mixture which is melted then cooled into the thermoplastic elastomer.
During cooling the thermoplastic elastomer may be molded or otherwise
formed into any number of articles including, but not limited to,
prosthetic liners, prosthetic sleeves, external breast prostheses, breast
enhancement bladders, wound dressing sheets, wound dressing pads, socks,
gloves, malleolus pads, metatarsal pads, shoe insoles, urinary catheters,
vascular catheters and balloons for medical catheters both vascular as
well as urinary.