Medical Design Technology articles from April 2003

Medical Design Technology archives from April 2003

Diaphragm pump.
April 1, 2003... The oil-free vacuum pump package Model N813.3AN(BLDC) obtains an extremely low vacuum that is attainable in a standard-production, 2-stage diaphragm pump. Combining KNF's structured, molded diaphragm and high-speed check valves and an efficient...

DC servo motors.
April 1, 2003... These high performance, fully autoclavable slotless-brushless DC motors are ideally suited for medical and surgical applications. Their highly (90%) efficient robust design offers reliability, very high power density, virtually and no RFI or...

Custom packaging.
April 1, 2003... Company offers its Molded Fiber custom packaging solutions for cushioning during shipping of medical equipment. Designed for safe product positioning and protection, Molded Fiber is cost-effective, 100% recyclable packaging that can be easily...

Machine vision light.
April 1, 2003... The CLE-24--designed specifically for the machine tool, process, inspection and image processing industries--provides high intensity white illumination, with uniform diffraction. It features ultra-bright LEDs, which have significant benefits...

Testing education. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... Company has produced "Leak and Flow Testing 101" and "Package Testing 201"--booklets providing basic information to determine the testing parameters and thus, the necessary capability of a test system. TMElectronics, Inc., 45 Main St.,...

Silicone manufacturing. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... Company offers design assistance, short and long run production, and QSR-compliant quality control procedures for silicone manufacturing. Capabilities include molding, extrusion, assembly, and a variety of other offerings. Vesta, Inc.,...

Test membrane. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... POREX[R] Lateral-Flo[TM] Membrane is designed specifically for lateral flow immunoassays and is a unique solution to the problems and inconsistency of nitrocellulose. Porex Corp., 500 Bohannon Rd., Fairburn, GA 30213. 800-565-8777...

Surface modification. (New Literature).
April 1, 2003... With proven technological successes and industry-leading advances, SurModics excels in its comprehensive offerings of coating technologies and service support. SurModics, Inc., 9924 West 74th St., Eden Prairie, MN 55344. 866-SURMODX...

The 3D revolution, Part II. (The Way Ahead).
April 1, 2003... While it's not exactly part two of a running column, it may seem that way to some. Just last month, I introduced you to some initiatives that were taking place involving 3D technologies. From a virtual heart to work on artificial knees, it is...

Check/pressure relief valves. (Editor's choice).
April 1, 2003... These cost-effective, reliable backflow prevention valves and pressure relief valves will handle virtually any type of fluid. The valves are ideal for such applications as infusion pumps, feeding pumps, and diagnostic equipment. The valves are...

Manufacturing software. (Editor's choice).
April 1, 2003... Company offers an array of software solutions for medical device manufacturers. FACTORY works integrates, coordinates, and tracks the activities of manufacturing resources. Xsite CMMS is a computerized maintenance management system designed to...

Tubing cutter. (Editor's choice).
April 1, 2003... Company offers the Micro-Bin system for its Model 202 automatic tubing cutter. The Micro-Bin system integrates with the tubing cutter which cuts tubing as small as 0.01 in. (0.25 mm) diameter and 0.017 in. (0.5 mm) length. Micro-Bin...

Power supplies. (Editor's choice).
April 1, 2003... This family of Open Frame 150W Switchmode Power Supplies offer up to 150W of regulated power. The 199 x 110 x 50 mm, low profile Leading Edge, convection-cooled designs have built-in EMI filter, soft-start circuit, limiting AC surge current,...

Digital camera system. (Editor's choice).
April 1, 2003... The DC 300FX is a 1.4 Megapixel, cooled color digital camera that offers excellent imaging for documentation and publication. The DC 350FX is a 1.4 Megapixel, cooled monochrome camera that offers near-infrared sensitivity for analysis and...

Barrier packaging. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Where barrier properties are required and EtO sterilization is the method of choice, Dispos-A-Vent[TM] pouches are an ideal option. Tolas converts select barrier materials and Tyvek[R] to form the Dispos-A-Vent pouch, a barrier package that...

Elastic String Marking Device. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This Elastic String Marking Device conveniently snaps a colorful elastic string loop onto wire, cable, hose, and/or any other irregular shaped extrusion to mark specific points of concern. The system works with defect detectors, laser...

Melt indexer. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The MP600 melt indexer is equipped standard with all operating tools, piston rod, and orifices. An integral microprocessor-based controller/timer incorporates the latest digital technology, serial port, non-volatile memory, LED indication, and...

Conveyor stop gate. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... A low-noise stop gate makes it possible to reduce the overall noise generated by smaller- and medium-sized assembly systems. The model VE2/L emits less than 60dB (A) of noise during opening and closing actuations--a 20% reduction compared to...

Electronic records & signatures draft guidance withdrawn. (FDA update).
April 1, 2003... In early Feb. 2003, FDA officials formally announced that they are taking the unusual step of withdrawing its important draft guidance, "Guidance for Industry, 21 CFR Part 11; Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures, Electronic Copies of...

Peristaltic pump tubing. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... C-Flex[R] is a unique, patented thermoplastic elastomer specifically designed to meet the critical demands of the medical, pharmaceutical, research, biotech, and diagnostics industries. C-Flex pump tubing is a leading choice for many...

Pressure/temperature measurement. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This full-color catalog contains an extensive listing of the company's process gauges, liquid-filled pressure gauges, general purpose and special application gauges, temperature products, diaphragm seals, electronic pressure products, level...

Polymer extrusions. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This 101-page, full-color catalog features the company's line of resin offerings. In addition to providing a full description of each specific material, the catalog also discusses the various applications in which the resins may be utilized....

Anechoic chambers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This overview of anechoic chambers is for both high frequency and EMC test facilities. Standard and custom-designed versions are available on a turnkey design and build basis, backed by a portfolio of proven technology and previous...

Cable connectors. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Smart Cable line of universal disposable generator cables mates to virtually all existing generators. Smart Cable connectors incorporate an engineered friction fit that replaces costly latching systems. This system is a cost-effective...

Diamond-like coatings. (Focus On Adhesives & Coatings).
April 1, 2003... These high performance surface coatings-Diamonex[R] Diamond-like Carbon coatings (DLC)--provide excellent chemical resistance, low friction, electrical insulation, and biocompatibility, creating an ideal solution for a variety of applications...

Temperature resistant epoxy. (Focus On Adhesives & Coatings).
April 1, 2003... This two-component epoxy system ia for service above 500[degrees]F. Called EP125, the compound is designed to withstand exposure to boiling acids, alkalis, salts, fuels, and most organic solvents. It offers high bond strength to metallic and...

Epoxy adhesives. (Focus On Adhesives & Coatings).
April 1, 2003... These fast-curing epoxy adhesives require no fixturing. Available in three formulations, they are ideal for a multitude of OEM assembly applications as well as for repairs. They offer good dielectric strength and withstand service temperatures...

Medical adhesive tape. (Focus On Adhesives & Coatings).
April 1, 2003... Bioflex[R] Rx895S is a double-coated pressure sensitive adhesive film specifically designed for use in surgical drape fabrication. It consists of a 3 mil matte polyethylene film coated on its exposed side with 1.75 mils of rubber pressure...

Cyanoacrylate adhesive. (Focus On Adhesives & Coatings).
April 1, 2003... Loctite[R] 4206--a fast-fixturing, thermally resistant cyanoacrylate adhesive--was designed for use in assembling disposable medical devices. It is a single-component, low viscosity material that offers excellent flexibility and improved...

Linear positioning slides. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The NDN family of stainless steel linear positioning slides delivers high precision linear motion in an extremely compact envelope and are factory preloaded for optimal stiffness and smoothness. Available in three sizes, with overall height as...

Power supply. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The R65 is a 65-watt single output power supply unit in the industry standard 3 in. by 5 in. footprint with a 30% increase in thermal performance for more reliable operation for today's smaller packages. A key feature of the R65 family is its...

Washers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Company can produce short or large run orders featuring over 17,000 non-standard washer/spacer sizes, all with no tooling charges. It also offers a full range of metric sizes and large diameter washers. Outside diameters ranging from 0.08 in....

Precision molds. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Company specializes in precision molds for a variety of industries, including medical and electronics. Ranging in size from miniature to over 5,000 pounds, the molds can vary from single cavity to complex, multi-cavity tools for both powder and...

Displays. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... These TFT color LCDs with 8.4-inch diagonal displays in both VGA and XGA formats are designed for non-PC applications that require outstanding front-of-screen performance and exceptional durability. Both 8.4-inch diagonal TFT LCDs feature LCD...

Wire strippers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The HTS1 and HTS2 are handheld thermal wire strippers. The HTS1 strips insulation from solid and stranded wires from 1/2 in. to 43 AWG. The HTS2 strips insulation from 18 AWG to 43 AWG. With the adjustable heat control, the element temperatures...

Spindles. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... High speed aerostatic (air bearing) Colibri spindles are ideal for cutting and polishing optical components as well as dicing, micromachining, and fine milling. The Colibri ZAL Series spindles feature an axial stiffness of 7 N/pm, a radial...

Micro-video projector. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... These non-contacting table top Micro-Video Comparators feature high magnification--25x up to 455x--for measurements with greater accuracy and speed, while lessening operator fatigue and error. Either geometric digital readouts or LCD digital...

Linear motion. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This brochure features a number of the company's motion solution products. A small graphic of each product is provided along with the a brief listing of the physical characteristics of the items. Included are linear positioners, actuators,...

Dryers/oven systems. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Company is a leader in specially designed industrial dryers and oven systems. Their product line includes convection impingement dryers and ovens, floatation dryers, combination convection and radio frequency drying, and patented Perfect...

Encoder. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The RCML15 is a compact optical encoder that combines brushless motor commutation pulses and incremental position feedback in a low profile (0.35 in. height) optical encoder, for applications where space is critical. LED and sensor arrangement...

Spot curing unit. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... Company has improved both the Green spot and Emerald spot curing units. These systems have new optics which increases lamp output through the fiber optic cables. American Ultraviolet/ UV Source Division, 212 South Mt. Zion Rd., Lebanon, IN...

Cable products. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... Company is a manufacturer of miniature cables, fittings, assemblies, and pulleys for over 28 years, maintaining a presence at the forefront of miniature.... cable development and manufacturing. Its products offer reliability, repeatability, and...

Peristaltic pumps. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... Designed to most medical standards, these peristaltic pump systems are offered to registered medical product manufacturers who have or are developing products for angioscopy, arthroscopy, endoscopy, laparoscopy, or other surgical/patient care...

Super wide angle LED. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... The 1105CK Super Wide Angle SMT LED offers superior backlighting for keypads and switches. The unique design of the 1105CK provides uniform light distribution with an unprecedented viewing angle of 180 deg. Stanley Electric Sales of...

Cleanroom laboratory. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... Company's Ortech (Mississauga) laboratory in Toronto has increased clean room capabilities in support of polymer, medical device, and pharmaceutical development activities. Bodycote Technology Centre, 2395 Speakman Dr., Mississauga, ON L5K...

Rubber latex tubing. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... Company is a manufacturer of precision-engineered dipped natural rubber latex tubing. It also extrudes TPE and PVC tubing, non-latex tourniquet bands, and a variety of other profiles. It produces custom dip molded natural rubber latex and...

Silicone fabrication. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... Company maintains a steady focus on the versatile and durable chemistry of silicone as a means of adding value and innovation to its customers. It offers three decades of experience in design, engineering, and fabrication of silicone rubber...

Medical cables. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... 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 service for cable assemblies and insert molding. Tens Accessories, 7406...

Precision motors. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... This 6-page brochure includes line of standard and custom DC and brushless DC motors, gearmotors, cooling fans and special devices. Highlights applications where Globe's engineering, manufacturing, and quality expertise have solved specific...

Flow controls. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... The Dual Flow Control Valve's "no spring" design assures dependable operation and low back flow cracking pressure. The body of this valve is precision made with machined, anodized aluminum. Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., 7390...

Compressors. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... The 2660 series of WOB-L[R] piston compressors has a revolutionary one-piece cast aluminum head design that eliminates leakage and greatly reduces sound levels. The series is ideal for use in medical equipment such as nebulizers and surgical...

Spincoat systems. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... These spincoat systems accurately coat materials on planar substrates, including photoresists, polyamides, metallo-organics, dopants, and silica films. The Spincoat G3 Series includes eight-, twelve-, and fifteen-inch bowl models in three...

Polyurethane molding. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... The Polyurethane Custom RIM business unit provides housings, enclosures, and functional parts for medical, industrial, and leisure industries. Literature highlights the company's capabilities as well as reviews some of the material with which...

Solenoid valves. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... This valve design employs an all-plastic bobbin core as the sleeve, which simplifies its manufacture. Series 40 with an optional forged brass, no leak body has applications in laboratory equipment. Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc., 480 John...

Pouch handling system. (Technology showcase).
April 1, 2003... The OK Pouchpack is an automatic pouch handling system. The system automatically takes pouches from a magazine, rotates for easy filling of the pouch, and then rotates to a pouch sealer. The Pouchpack is compact, user friendly, and fully...

Laser encoder. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Renishaw RLE fiber optic laser encoder is an interferometer-based system designed to produce high resolution, linear position feedback signals, while maintaining an ease of installation comparable with traditional tape and glass based...

Potentiometers. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... A complete line of low-cost, reliable position feedback potentiometers is available that offers 100,000,000 revolutions/strokes minimum life. The company's manufacturing process produces a flush circuit element that has a longer life and is...

Power entry module. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... While only slightly larger than similar 10 Amp rated products on the market the EC series power entry module packs in a significantly higher power rating of 20 Amps. Like all power entry products, integrating primary power functions can save...

Flow controller. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The ultra small MicroFlo mass flow controller is one-third the size of traditional MFCs and is ideal for tight areas and mobile units. Its exceptional performance is largely due to its InSitu-Sense[TM] sensing technology that incorporates a...

Linear motion assembly. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Design engineers adding a linear motion system to production machines having a rotary drive motor, such as a conveyor, may use the Amacoil/Uhing linear motion assembly without having to include additional motors and controllers. The assembly is...

Force measurement system. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This economically priced system combines the GS0 (Precision Gram Sensor) and the DPM-3 Panel Mount Meter. The system is suitable for a variety of industrial and OEM force measurement and weighing applications. The DPM-3 can be scaled to a full...

Clamping Handle. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Grip & Go Clamping Handle replaces a clamp screw in any of the company's clamp-type shaft collars to allow rapid repositioning without the need for a wrench. Featuring a knurled O.D. for a sure grip, this handle is offered in 4-40, 6-32,...

Bottle caps. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Company has customized its inert bottle caps to produce a system capbable of sparging, filtering, and transferring highly aggressive fluids from storage bottles to the inlets of an automated chromatography instrument. The securing ring on the...

Syringe pumps.
April 1, 2003... A line of standard and custom syringe pumps are ax available for precision filling and dispensing applications. The VersaPump series offers syringe volumes ranging from 10 uL to 50 ML, with 3-way to 8-way valve capability. Pumps can be...

Dispense valve.
April 1, 2003... The Dispensit[TM] Model 1052 rod positive displacement valve series is designed for accurate, repeatable dispensing of shots ranging from 0.002 cc to 1.8 cc. The valve can dispense virtually any single component material needed for medical...

Solenoid pumps/valves.
April 1, 2003... This line of manifold inert solenoid pumps and valves has a footprint as small as 0.5 in. for space-saving mounting. A highly efficient threaded collar design is employed to secure the valve or pump to the manifold. The locked-in threaded...

Dispense valve.(741MD-SS MicroDot)
April 1, 2003... The 741MD-SS MicroDot[TM] dispense valve was designed for precision assembly operations where fluid deposits as small as 0.007 in. in diameter are required. It applies consistent, precise amounts of most assembly fluids, including UV-cure...

Needle Pinch Valve. (new products).
April 1, 2003... This family of Needle Pinch Valves combines the pre-flow control characteristics of needle valves the convenience, economy, non-wetting, and ease of use features of pinch valvex The valves work with all types and sizes of flexible tubing up to...

Fluid handling. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Company offers fluid handling products including standard models, configure-to-order options, and custom OEM configurations. Through its added product lines and increased flexibility in custom OEM design capabilities, Micropump can provide the...

Pumps catalog. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Included within this 4-color brochure are product design features and technical data for Watson-Marlow Bredel's OEM product line, which includes its 100, 300, 400, 500, and 600 Series pumps. Each pump in the series is highlighted, including the...

Pinch valves. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Designed for use with disposable tube sets, Model 955 and 958 panel mounting solenoid pinch valves include a manual override feature for easy tubing loading. Valves are virtually maintenance-free and with the internal "Splash Seal" and panel...

Gear pump. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Polyolefin manufacturers have a new gear pump choice for their vertically fed reactor application processes. The viscorex[R] 20 in. gear pump manages throughputs up to 70,000 lbs./hr. This polymer pump was a development based on the needs for...

Dispense valve. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Designed for use with materials of all viscosities, the 2200-1021 dispense valve incorporates No-Drip[R] internal design with immediate shut-off action to insure that material will not drip from the valve outlet in the off mode. The 2200-1021...

Pneumatic technologies. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Gast Manufacturing, Inc., a Unit of IDEX Corporation, has released a brochure featuring an overview of Medical/ Diagnostic Applications using Gast pneumatic products. The brochure also explains the different pneumatic technologies used for...

Solenoid valves. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Features of the high flow Skinner[TM] 71417 and 71477 four-way direct acting solenoid valves include: a specially designed, high performance operator assembly for reliable, long-life service; brass body; dual frequency rated coils; optional...

Vacuum pump. (new products).
April 1, 2003... The compact two-stage scroll vacuum pump packs large-pump performance into a miniturized profile for use on portable medical and laboratory equipment. Patented two-stage scroll compressor technology allows the pump to provide less than 10 mt...

Protein analysis has never been so pumped.
April 1, 2003... Eric Coates of Amersham Biosciences recognized at the very beginning of his most recent product development that the protein analysis unit for academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology scientists would require a pump. Coates, a product...

Vacuum pump: this reversible, anti-clogging, air powered material trans-pump is ideal for conveying complex shapes. (new products).
April 1, 2003... This reversible, anti-clogging, air powered material trans-pump is ideal for conveying complex shapes, bulk materials, small parts up to 4 in., continuous strips such as trim or scrap from fabrics, textiles, metals, or plastics, as well as...

Manifold systems. (new products).
April 1, 2003... Fully integrated manifold systems replace multiple independent valves, yards of tubing, multiple screw sets, ferrules, and countless assembly hours with a fully configured, multi-directional flow control system that permits the use of 2-way and...

Flow valves. (new products).
April 1, 2003... A line of flow valves are ideal for applications where a constant flow is required. Providing ease of operation, the valves are designed to maintain a constant flow even if the differential pressure is altered. Asahi/America, Inc., 35...

Diaphragm pump. (new products).
April 1, 2003... With an impressive noise level as low as 35dB(A), this quiet, UL approved dual diaphragm pump was built to exceed the strictest noise requirements including those of the medical industry. Capable of achieving 190 mmHg, 40 LPM, and 3.4 PSI, the...

Dryer. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... A model of the Maguire[R] Low Pressure Dryer[TM] (LPD[TM]) with five times the maximum capacity of the next-largest LPD unit makes the substantial cost savings, reduced heat history, and other advantages of vacuum drying available to a vast new...

FMEA software. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... This FMEA tool is a comprehensive and innovative software solution for conducting a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of any manufactured medical product. It covers Design FMEA, Process FMEA, Service FMEA, Application FMEA, and more. The...

Soft molding. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The PolyTect[TM] Soft Molding engineering grade polymer for overmolding fully-populated printed circuit boards is available for a wide variety of applications. AVX has added the Polytect product line's capabilities by designing three different...