Medical Design Technology articles from April 2002

Medical Design Technology archives from April 2002

Toroidal transformers.
April 1, 2002... Custom designed to meet specific requirements of OEMs, this line of toroidal transformers come in a range of sizes and styles with ratings and terminations engineered to meet customer applications. All models feature double insulation using a...

Tungsten grinder.
April 1, 2002... The affordable "Sharp Shooter[TM]" is a precise, safe, robust tungsten electrode grinder. It features an enclosed grinding area that collects 100% of dangerous tungsten dust. Easy-use electrode wand guarantees precision and consistency for any...

Pressure transducer.
April 1, 2002... The Model DCT Industrial Pressure Transducer is a compact, extremely accurate, and reliable all-purpose industrial pressure transducer that brings a new level of accuracy and reliability to the company's pressure measurement product portfolio....

Filtered modules.
April 1, 2002... This line of filtered modules incorporates two functions into one package. They are designed to save panel space and increase user safety. The current carrying parts are not operator accessible when the cordset is engaged in the power inlet,...

Linear slides/positioning stages.(New Literature)
April 1, 2002... SMI's linear slides and positioning stages are made of lightweight aluminum carriage and base with black anodized finish. Straight line accuracy of 0.0001 in./inch of travel for cross rollers and 0.0005 in./inch of travel for ball slides. ...

Flexible circuits.(New Literature)
April 1, 2002... Brochure explains how photoetching and laser processing enables rapid turnaround for both prototypes and full production runs of flexible circuits for telecommunications, medical, and computer applications. Tech-Etch, Inc., 45 Aldrin Rd.,...

Thermoplastic components.(New Literature)
April 1, 2002... Company is a single source manufacturer of medical thermoplastic components and assemblies, whose Advance Quality Planning program helps to speed products to market cost-effectively. Geneva Medical Products, LLC, 100 Wisconsin St.,...

Contract manufacturer.(New Literature)
April 1, 2002... From product development to manufacturing, distribution, and field service, Nova can provide either the entire package or individual functions to supplement a customer's internal capabilities. Nova Biomedical, 200 Prospect St.. Waltham. MA...

Welding quickly & clearly.(The Way Ahead)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2002... Recently, I had the opportunity to observe a unique laser welding process for joining two pieces of plastic together. This innovative procedure will offer medical device manufacturers a new technology with which to accomplish a high speed weld...

Piezoelectric motor.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... As the smallest motor of its kind, the STM Series Motor provides high resolution motion control for linear or rotary devices in a fraction of the space of traditional mechanisms. The STM is ideal for motion in the few nanometer range, and can...

Cryogenic valves.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... This family of cryogenic valves are specifically designed to handle the challenges of critical flow control for liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide. These designs are suitable for a broad range of applications including those which...

Nanocomposite compounds.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... These SEP[TM] nanocomposite compounds are based on olefin elastomers and nylons, including 6, 11, and 12, offer substantial increases in rigidity and stiffness over the natural polymers while maintaining significant elongation. These...

Rollstock packaging system.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Medical device manufacturers can reduce packaging costs up to 75% over pouches or pre-formed trays and die cut lids with the Multivac R530 thermoform-fill-seal rollstock system. The R530 packages syringes, catheters, and other medical devices...

Assembly machine.(Editor's choice)
April 1, 2002... The Jetwing supports product-specific assembly lines based on standard modules. With a modular approach, adaptable stations, and other adaptable elements, Jetwing offers manufacturers of small components for the medical and pharmaceutical...

Ribbon cable.(Editor's choice)
April 1, 2002... MICROFLAT[TM] miniaturized high-density ribbon cable is the smallest pitch, lowest profile ribbon cable suited for cost effective, high volume, parallel termination. With a wire pitch of 100 [micro]m or less and wire diameters of smaller than...

Foot switches.(Editor's choice)
April 1, 2002... Series KF-MED is a family of foot-operated controls for medical applications. Each of these CE-compliant units meets IEC 601 and the European Medical Devices Directive, as well as bearing TUV's GM-mark for approved Medical Devices. Available in...

Dispensing pump.(Editor's choice)
April 1, 2002... The PumpPro DPM Dispensing Pump is a low cost, microprocessor controlled dispenser for laboratory use. The pump is a fast, full-featured, peristaltic bench-top dispenser, used for filling all types of small vials, including culture, media, and...

Sewing machine.(Editor's choice)
April 1, 2002... The DLSM 360-20 ultrasonic sewing machine is designed for use in fabric and film, as well as medical markets. Typical applications for the DLSM are disposable booties, gowns, wipes, and hairnets. Most synthetic materials can be ultrasonically...

Top loader.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... With high speed consumer goods packaging applications demanding a complex combination of mechanisms and motion control, the Presto combines the optimal flexibility and reliability that today's customers demand from their packaging machinery....

The FDA learned back flips from the olympic judges; part 2.(FDA Update)
April 1, 2002... As readers of my column may recall, Biomedical Market Newsletter published an exclusive expose on Feb. 28, 1999, revealing that the FDA had lost track of more than 4,000 medical product manufacturers, distributors, importers, sterilizers,...

Digital drive.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... This fully digital drive is capable of encoder based sinusoidal commutation of brushless servomotors, with or without Hall sensors. A 20 kHz digital current loop utilizes Space Vector Modulation switching techniques. This technique provides...

Dispense pump.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The IDS 2000 Dispense Pump is designed for dispensing and metering fluids used in chemical, electronics, battery, metal finishing, semiconductor, and other industrial process environments. The integrated pump and electronics are housed in a...

Retractable Scalpel.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 3127 MSP[TM], SAF-T-PASS[TM] Retractable Scalpel lowers the risk of percutaneous injury, while enjoying the quality, reliability, and convenience of the MSP[TM] retractable scalpel. The precision-molded blade locks in place with a smooth,...

Cables/cable assemblies.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 1838 These high flex-life cables and cable assemblies are a solution for a wide range of high flex applications including medical device manufacturing. The cables are ideal for applications where reliability is critical and downtime is...

Silicone extrusion.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 2874 Company offers silicone tubing and profiles to compliment its silicone molding. It continues its quick turn-around times on both extrusion and molding with in-house tooling. Limtech, Inc., 1810 Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant, WI...

Motor amplifier.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 1881 The AB1A 3U is for use with all of the company's standard motors. The 3U version provides all the functionality of the standard AB1A amplifier in a board level product. This makes it ideal for OEMs who prefer to package electronics...

Laser processing.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 1388 Using their custom designed CO2 and Nd:YAG laser systems, Laserage can precisely cut, drill, scribe, weld, and heat treat a wide variety of materials to customer specifications. Laserage Technology Corporation, 3021 Delany Rd.,...

Diaphragm pump.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 2345 With an impressive noise level as low as 35dB(A), the VC0201B dual diaphragm pump is quiet and UL approved. It was designed to meet and exceed the strictest noise requirements, including those of the medical industry. Medo USA,...

IV Catheter.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 1913 The Introcan[R] Safety[TM] IV Catheter incorporates a passive design to minimize needlestick injuries without changing technique. The safety clip is pre-assembled in the catheter hub, and is automatically engaged when the needle...

Connector.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 2050 The REDEL Fluidic Connector incorporates a monotube design for use with air, inert gas, and liquids up to 2-bar pressure using industry standard tubing that fits onto the 2.6 mm fluidic ferrule. It was developed for applications that...

Pressure-sensitive adhesives.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 2739 Brochure covers the capabilities of the medical division. It provides brief descriptions of each component in the product line, including adhesives, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, nonwovens, foams, films, and laminates. Avery...

Custom reinforced extrusions.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 1775 For applications demanding mechanical strength, notch resistance, or non-stretch qualities, company offers custom reinforced extrusions featuring wire or other reinforcing materials within the wall. Should printing be required, the...

Assembly/production machines.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 1552 Company has been serving the marketplace with custom-built machinery for more than 75 years. It has produced over 200 patented designs and has built over 5,500 totally automated assembly and process machines. It has developed with...

Needleless access sites.(MD&M East Preview)
April 1, 2002... Booth 2215 This line of needleless access sites prevent accidental needle-sticks by eliminating the conventional method of using sharp metal needles for accessing IV lines. They are luer-activated valves that simply require a standard male luer...

Power Supplies.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The TPS600 Power Supplies are a series of compact, rugged, conservatively-rated supplies for applications where reliable, uninterrupted operation is critical. The series offers one of the most robust, high-density power solutions available for...

Laser cutting system.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Based on the highly successful StarCut 18 Pulsed Nd:YAG laser, the CNC-controlled, Class I StarCut Stent Cutting System is capable of cutting extremely complex geometries from a thin-walled steel tube (1.0 to 10.0 mm diameter). The StarCut...

Task light.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The "E'" version Roma features an electronic ballast which eliminates flickering and ignites lamps quickly. This special ballast also helps reduce energy consumption, which is a current concern of progressive companies today. The Roma's fully...

Needle manufacturing.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Expanded capabilities feature 9 hub styles, seven basic needle-point configurations and greatly reduced delivery of two to four weeks on custom nee dies. Basic needles are manufactured from 304 stainless steel tubing and chrome plated brass...

Seal Design Guide from Apple Rubber.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2002... Apple Rubber Products offers its Seal Design Guide--in book form or on interactive CD-ROM--with comprehensive information, including seal types and gland design, material selection guide, formulas, sizes and how to order, and more. Includes...

Silicone molding, extrusion, and assembly capabilities.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2002... Vesta, Inc. offers a new brochure showing its silicone molding, extrusion, and assembly capabilities for the medical device OEM. Vesta helps customers with ambitious end use and time-to-market requirements, and offers cost-efficient...

Custom electroforms.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2002... Rugged, precision, light weight electroforms can be used at cryogenic temperatures or up to 1000[degrees]F. Diameters can range from 0.03 in. to 8 in. Wall thicknesses from 0.0003 in. to 0.025 in. can be supplied. Can be made an integral unit...

Pressure indicating sensor films.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2002... Pressurex pressure indicating sensor films enable you to quickly, accurately and inexpensively measure pressure distribution and magnitude between any two contacting surfaces QC and R&D applications include evaluation of bolted joints, clamps...

Photochemical machining.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2002... Brochure/folder describes PEI's expertise in photochemical machining and their broad range of photochemically-etched metal parts for industries including medical, electrical/electronics nuclear, semiconductor, aerospace/ military,...

FDA approval guidance.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2002... NAMSA, a leader in nonclinical testing of medical devices, is implementing plans to prepare clients for the impact of the release of ISO 10993-18, "Chemical Characterization of Materials." This standard will define in greater detail the...

Panel fasteners.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Metal/plastic HYBRID[TM] floating panel fasteners are designed to compensate for mating hole misalignment up to 0.06 in./1.52 mm and can be installed into any panel material. Type PFF floating panel fasteners feature fully captive steel screws...

Endoscopic valve.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The Endoscopic valve allows for passage of instruments into working ports without requiring additional manipulation and is leak-tight to help prevent fluid exposure. It is latex-free polyisoprene and the body is polycarbonate. The body features...

Optical sensors.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The ERT-3280 Series is a sub-miniature (2.7 mm x 3.2 mm x 1.4 mm) reflective high-speed optical sensor combining a high-output GaAs IRED with a high sensitivity phototransistor. This sensor is designed for applications requiring a light-weight...

HEPA filter.(Focus on Filtration)
April 1, 2002... The Bio Plus[R] Model 2004 in-duct/in-line bactericidal HEPA filters are ideally suited for cleanroom applications requiring high airflow rates in a compact package--up to 6500 scfm per module. The filters can be used as pre-filters for Class...

EMI filters.(Focus on Filtration)
April 1, 2002... This line of EMI/RFI power filters with current ratings to 75 Amps are designed for use in 48- and 60 volt applications. They feature a turn on/turn off window, over-voltage protection, and short-circuit protection. The company has designed...

Free air filters.(Focus on Filtration)
April 1, 2002... Electronics equipment design engineers can get a free, fully functional air filter prototype within five business days by submitting specification data to the company through its web site. By answering a few simple technical questions on the...

Membrane filter.(Focus on Filtration)
April 1, 2002... The SteriLUX[R] PVDF membrane filter is available in 0.1 [micro]m, 0.2 [micro]m, 0.45 [micro]m, and 0.6 [micro]m absolute ratings for the sterile filtration and clarification of liquids. The filter offers high flow rates and extremely low...

Respiratory filters.(Focus on Filtration)
April 1, 2002... The P/N 28201 Respiratory Heat and Moisture Exchange Filter and P/N 28202 Respiratory Bacterial/Viral Filter are made of K-Resin/Polyester and are intended for single use. The filters are used in breathing circuits. Specifically designed for...

Casters.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... A popular high design caster now featuring Tenteprene tread for interior use is available in three styles: swivel, fixed, and Total-Lock casters and in three sizes: 80 mm, 100 mm, and 125 mm. Wheel centers are available in a variety of standard...

Miniature bellows contacts.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... These miniature belows contacts are for applications where contact with a delicate component or material is required. The contacts have low insertion forces, low insertion losses, and extremely low DC resistance. They have been designed to...

Single board computer.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The IBC 2802, 6U single slot CompactPCI[R] peripheral master and PICMG 2.16 compliant server blade are designed to deliver the extreme levels of performance and bandwidth demanded by many of today's networking, wireless, and industrial control...

Modular clean rooms.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Company offers turnkey modular clean rooms for the electronic, pharmaceutical, and other industries where a structure with a controlled environment is essential. Normally designed as inside structures, these rooms range up to 5,000 sq. ft. or...

Test stands/controllers.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... The advanced Universal Test Systems are ball screw driven test stands, excellent for affordable, precision tensile and compression testing of a wide variety of materials and products. To complement the stands, the company offers the ComTouch...

Plasma etcher.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Company offers the PE-200 with added touchscreen control, compact design, high frequency power, automatic matching network, and custom electrode configurations all in one reliable system. The PE-200 even has Reactive Ion Capabilities and is...

Medical cables.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Company has been providing medical cables to the market for over 20 years. It provides computer cables, as well as switch boxes and connectors. It also offers custom services for cable assemblies and insert molding. Tens Accessories, 7406...

Leak testers.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Company offers its third generation of leak testers to address customer concerns with returned parts due to leaking products and stalls in production due to inefficient testing stations. ATEQ Corp., 42000 Koppernick Rd., Canton, MI 48187....

Cameras.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Company offers a variety of color cameras that may be incorporated into a medical manufacturing solution. Included in their selection are the 3-CCD HV-D30 (shown here). Hitachi Denshi America Ltd., 150 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY...

Instrument guards.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... The flexible, vinyl guards fit snugly over sharp medical instruments and provide additional safety while shipping. They cling tightly and won't fall off in transit, yet are pliable enough to apply and remove easily. Caplugs Division,...

Machining.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Brochure offers a comprehensive description of the company's machining capabilities. Genca toolmakers select the proper grade of steel from stock and then are able to machine a part utilizing the latest NC/CNC and EDM equipment. In addition,...

Electrical discharge machining.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Working with a wide selection of state-of-the-art equipment enables the company to provide cost-effective cutting of any electrically conductive material for tool building and manufacturing. Accu-Prompt, Inc., 100 83rd Ave. NE, Suite 101,...

Press monitoring system.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... The PressControl 1001 eliminates expensive, unreliable random post-assembly inspections. Real-time data acquisition of force and ram stroke performance is done by fully integrated electronic hardware. SCHMIDT Feintecknik Corp., Cranberry...

Cart.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Designed to hold laptops, PC based computers, and small instruments, the Point of Care Cart is an excellent option for use in an exam or operating room, beside a patient's bed or anywhere space is limited. The cart base measures 25 in. in...

Burr-free metal cutting.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Company offers burr-free cutting, machining, and polishing of small diameter metal tubes, wire, and rods to extremely precise lengths and with surface finishes as smooth as 1 micro inch. Metal Cutting Corp., 89 Commerce Rd., Cedar Grove, NJ...

Precision Electroforms.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Servometer has refined the process for manufacturing precision, custom designed Electroforms, and thin walled hollow components, for use in a myriad of high tech applications. Servometer, 501 Little Falls Rd., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009....

Injection-molded products.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... ISO 9002-certified company provides full-service production of plastic disposable injection-molded medical products. Capabilities include: cleanroom injection molding, product decoration, device assembly and packaging. The MedTech Group,...

Electrical safety tester.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... Company offers its exclusive built-in Verification System found in its latest electrical safety compliance testing instruments. The electrical safety testers also include an enhanced graphic display, which provides the flexibility to add...

Conferences calendar.(Technology showcase)
April 1, 2002... An e-mail delivered, international newsletter, sent twice a month, is available." Subscription only, written in MS Word, it briefly profiles 1,000+ important medical meetings, conferences, and exhibitions for 2002-2003. Biomedical Market...

RFI shielding.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The electronic enclosure RFI shielding product line is a unique combination of the two simplest, most-effective products available today--ferrites for cables and copper alloy gaskets for enclosure openings. A basic in-stock assortment of 75...

Metrology system.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... SmartScope[R] Quest is a 3D, multi-sensor, metrology system designed from the ground up to use video, touch probe, and laser sensors for precision dimensional measurement. Its TeleStar[TM] zoom optics, designed specifically for metrology,...

Gearheads.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The HG gearhead is available in combination with two types of AlphaStep packages. Combined with the gearhead, the 1.65 in. sq. motor models, including those equipped with electromagnetic brakes, produce a maximum holding torque ranging from 22...

Positioning stage accuracy and flexibility enhance cutting edge genomic, proteomic, and drug discovery tools.(Design Insight)
April 1, 2002... Recent advancements in genomic research are creating a 'gold rush' in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries as drug corporations, biotech firms, research labs, and universities strive to take advantage of the new research at their...

DC/DC converters.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The Apollo series of single-output, 30-amp, quarter-brick, DC/DC converters are ideal for a variety of industrial applications that require high current, low voltage, and fast transient-response times. The Apollo product family is available in...

Linear bearing system.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The One-Stop Shopping DryLin[R] linear bearing system consists of DryLin R linear plain bearings, with or without pillow blocks, and DryLin S aluminum shafting. All components have been optimized to work together for minimum wear and friction...

Linear image sensors.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The S8383 and S8381 NMOS linear image sensors feature high sensitivity and stability in the IR and soft X-ray regions. The high-end performance of the sensors make them well suited for multichannel spectrophotometry applications as well as for...

Round wire saddle.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The RWSB series of wire saddles are ideal for routing and bundling wires. They are available in two different sizes, accommodating a range of wire bundle diameters. The unique design allows the wires to be easily inserted in the top of the...

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.(Design Insight)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2002... Providing Creative Medical Electronic Technologies Worldwide For more than a quarter century, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has led the way in medical and scientific achievements that have provided clinicians and patients with some of the...

Fluidic products.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Company provides a complete line of fluidic products for analytical and clinical instrumentation as well as industrial applications worldwide. It offers a standard platform of liquid handling components, including syringes, solenoid and shear...

Pressure valve.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... The NanoPeak[TM] valve is precision engineered for high pressure micro- and nano-scale analyses, such as LC-MS. With easy sample-loop customization and a miniscule 25nL port-to-port volume, this valve is premounted on an electronic actuator. It...

Precision metal foils.(New Products)
April 1, 2002... Delker Corp., a manufacturer of precision metal foils, is a certified ISO 9002 manufacturer. The company subscribes to the International Standards Organization's requisite features, including documentation and record-keeping, while it also...

Assembly/packaging services.(Focus On Contract Manufacturing)
April 1, 2002... Company is an FDA-registered/ISO certified medical device contract manufacturer. Services encompass assembly, testing, and packaging of plastic and electromechanical components as well as high volume and specialized assembly using standard or...