Medical Design Technology articles from April 2005

Medical Design Technology archives from April 2005

Customized battery pack.(MDT Exclusive)
April 1, 2005... SecuraPack is a custom lithium battery pack designed to optimize battery system reliability and product safety. This brand offers OEM customers a power solution, with a customized, high-performance--and most importantly safe--battery system...

Brushless DC motor.(Innovations)
April 1, 2005... The 000-0358 high performance brushless DC frameless motor is designed for low voltage applications where a high acceleration, high torque motor is required at low speeds. At 48 volts, this motor operates at 200 rpm and comfortably delivers 600...

Magnetic absolute encoder.(Innovations)
April 1, 2005... The MagRes magnetic absolute encoder line is specifically designed for medical equipment and devices requiring extremely precise direction and position monitoring. Low cost. compact, and lightweight, the encoders are ideal for imaging systems...

Customized mechatronic solutions.(Innovations)
April 1, 2005... Integrated component designs and systems for medical applications enable precise, reliable, and quiet operation and performance of equipment and devices, including those specified for use in demanding cleanroom and vacuum settings. The...

EMI filter.(Innovations)
April 1, 2005... The Corcom MRI 2030R facility electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter is an improvement over the previous generation in terms of size and leakage current performance. The MRI 2030R consumes one-fifth the volume and passes only 3 percent of...

Electronic DHR.(MDT Exclusive)
April 1, 2005... This real-time electronic device history record (eDHR) solution incorporates components of Brooks Software's Factoryworks3 Manufacturing Execution System and AssurX Inc.'s CatsWeb Non-Conformance and Corrective/Preventive Action system. The...

Tumor ablator trials travel drug path, but sponsor seeks device regulation.(Regulatory Report)
April 1, 2005... Genetronics Biomedical is in talks with FDA to pursue clinical development of the MedPulsar tumor ablation system through a device regulatory route, reports The Gray Sheet. The San Diego firm claims FDA's drug approval process is...

Abbott xact carotid stent update.(Noted ...)
April 1, 2005... According to The Gray Sheet, Abbott anticipates debut of a stent with the Emboshield embolic protection system by June, following receipt of an "approvable" letter from FDA and a planned inspection. Guidant was first to gain carotid...

Automated blood cell separators.(Noted ...)
April 1, 2005... An FDA proposed rule would down-classify automated blood cell separators that use centrifugal force from Class III to Class II, reports The Gray Sheet. Accompanying special controls draft guidance that recommends manufacturers submit annual...

Peripheral drug-eluting stents.(Noted ...)
April 1, 2005... FDA may consider granting a broad indication to leg stents based on data from the "worst" part of the leg vasculature, according to CDRH Peripheral Vascular Devices Branch Chief David Buckles, PhD. "One of the areas we are considering is...

AdvaMed ethics compliance survey.(Noted ...)
April 1, 2005... Device manufacturers typically lack ways to measure the effectiveness of compliance training programs and industry ethics codes, though most firms use those tools to guard against misconduct, according to an AdvaMed--commissioned survey. "The...

An interview with Dr. Dan Schultz, Director of FDA's CDRH: it has been one year since Dr. Dan Schultz became the head of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. This month's "View From The Top" takes a look at his first 12 months and finds out what is on his agenda for the year to come.(View From The Top)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... Dr. Dan Schultz, director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has been responsible for FDA's program to regulate medical devices and radiation-emitting products since last April, when...

Counting/Weighing Scale.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... The Alliance/Ohaus Trooper Count Series Scale provides up to 300 memory locations that can store average piece weights, tare weights, part numbers, accumulations, and other data for up to 60 items. Featuring software which updates the average...

Flowmeter.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... The CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeter is for measuring and monitoring cooling flows in medical device manufacturing processes. Applications include machining, metal fabricating, injection molding, and other processes using cooling water and...

Motion Control IC.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... The Magellan family of motion processors is offered with real-time servo trace capture. This advanced trace capability improves servo tuning performance, optimizes motion trajectories, and can be used to capture time sensitive data. They are...

Five-Axis Measurement System.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... The SmartScope Quest 650 enables programmable five-axis measuring. A motorized heavy-duty dual rotary indexer allows the Quest sensors to measure features anywhere on the most complex parts. MeasureMind metrology software supports simultaneous...

Multisensor measuring machine.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... The MarVision MS 662 multisensor measuring machine is designed to provide industry-leading precision measurements on larger precision parts and on high volume components and assemblies that can be inspected in trays and pallet lots. Fully...

Camera.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... This extremely high-resolution area camera is designed for capturing images in the 900 to 1,700 nm waveband range. The solid state SU640SDV-1.7RT InGaAs SWIR Area Camera features a 640 x 512 pixel resolution on a 25 micron pitch with room...

Power and Energy Meter.(Notable Products: Instrumentation & Controls)
April 1, 2005... This portable, dual channel power and energy meter is designed for the measurement of lasers and other optical sources. The Universal Meter for Power and Energy (MPE-2500) interfaces to thermopile, pyroelectric, semiconductor, and temperature...

Validating sterilization in a Global Market: how should manufacturers complete validation in order to be in compliance with current standards? In this report, two experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions involving medical device testing standards and how they affect the process of validation.(Emphasis On Sterilization)
April 1, 2005... When choosing a sterilization process for a medical device, U.S. manufacturers rely on guidance from FDA and validation methods developed by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) as well as international...

Committee created to find replacement for AdvaMed President.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... With the resignation of AdvaMed's President, Pamela G Bailey, the association has created a three-member search committee to identify a replacement. Arthur D. Collins Jr., chairman of the AdvaMed board of directors and chairman and CEO of...

Nanotechnology review.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... In an effort to better educate its scientific reviewers on the rapidly emerging science of nanotechnology, the FDA's Center for Drag Evaluation and Research (CDER) is holding workshops on the subject. Presenting are leading professionals in the...

Package testing.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... DDL Testing Services, a MN-based package, product, and material testing laboratory, has introduced PackReview ISO 11607 clause 6 certification service. It is granted to packages that have successfully endured rigorous package testing in order...

New plant.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... SMC Ltd. Molding and Manufacturing has opened a new facility in Amery, WI. The location--just a short distance from the company's headquarters in Somerset, WI and the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area--offers the company the necessary capacity...

Nanotechnology patent.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... Biophan Technologies Inc. has been issued Patent No. 6,864,418, "Nanomagnetically Shielded Substrate." The technology has applications in medical devices being developed for commercial use by the company to protect patients having pacemakers...

Calendar of events.(Industry Watch)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Click on the "Calendar" icon at www.mdtmao.com for information about any of the followin9 events. * April 26-28: INTERPHEX 2005, conference and exhibition, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. * April 27-28: Medcon Conference...

Award winner.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... For its development of "biological glue" for the medical coatings and biocoatings market, Affinergy Inc. is a recipient of Frost & Sullivan's 2005 Technology Innovation of the Year award. The product consists of all-biological materials that...

Patent filed.(Industry Watch)
April 1, 2005... IVMD Inc. has filed a patent application for the sensitive measurement of blood flow in tissue and includes the measurement of blood flow and concentration in skin and other body tissue through the noninvasive use of magnetic fields. This will...

At Creganna.(PEOPLE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... Ian Quinn has been appointed as company chairman, Helen Ryan as CEO, and Alan Crean as senior VP commercial operations at Creganna Medical Devices, Galway, Ireland. Quinn had served for 25 years as the company's CEO, Ryan most recently held the...

At Cambridge Consultants.(PEOPLE NEWS)
April 1, 2005... G. Wayne Booker was named head of business development at the U.S. Headquarters office of Cambridge Consultants in Boston. The UK-based agency also added three additional hires to more than double the U.S. office staff.

Products for tomorrow: how are some medical device companies developing next-generation designs? And how are they bridging the gap between a niche idea and an innovative premium product? In many cases, external technology partnerships are transforming concepts into reality.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... Demand for high-quality medical products and devices is influenced preventive care and a focus on health care cost containment. Medical manufacturers are challenged to deliver products quickly while ensuring safety and effectiveness. For many...

Medcon: conference for the Design And Manufacturing of Medical & Biotech Devices.
April 1, 2005... April 27-28, 2005 Del Mar Fairgrounds San Diego, CA www.medconexpo.com Co-located with the Del Mar Electronics Show and the Del Mar Design & Manufacturing Show, Medcon Medical/Biotech Device and Design Conference is a...

New way to slim down medical electronics: a new process, referred to as system level integration and miniaturization or SLIM, spans a product's development cycle from device, package, module, and system-level design to electrical, thermal, and mechanical analysis and characterization to component selection, product assembly, and test.(Material & Component Review)
April 1, 2005... The medical industry has been leveraging advanced electronics packaging in recent years to meet its product design goals. For example, chip-scale packages--semiconductor packages that are nearly the same size of the semiconductor die--can be...

Soldered Flip-Chip.(Other offerings ...)
April 1, 2005... This Soldered Flip-Chip is a response to increased demand for microminiaturized products with medium to large production volumes at very competitive costs. It can be used for medical devices or portable systems whenever extreme miniaturization...

Resistors.(Other offerings ...)
April 1, 2005... This series of pulse withstanding thick film resistors with improved power ratings are offered in a reduced chip size. Designated the PWC Series, the thick film resistors deliver up to 50 percent higher power ratings than conventional thick...

Power supply.(Other Offerings ...)
April 1, 2005... The APS63MI family of 60 W single output power supplies is offered in the industry standard 2 x 4 in. footprint with a low profile of only 0.92 in. The supply features Class B emissions and worldwide safety approvals, including UL/cUL60601-1...

DIP rotaries.(Other Offerings ...)
April 1, 2005... The ND and ND3 series of ultra-miniature 8 mm DIP rotaries are available in both through-hole and SMT configurations. The series feature a sealed construction, preventing contact contamination. The heat tolerant resin used for construction...

DC/DC converters.(Other Offerings ...)
April 1, 2005... The JTA family of wide-input, 10, 15, and 20 W converters is a re-design of industry-standard modules that now utilize the latest component and manufacturing technologies to bring down costs while maintaining a mean time between failures of...

Converter.(Other Offerings ...)
April 1, 2005... The AD7745 CDC integrates all stages of capacitance-to-digital conversion on one chip, reducing costs associated with traditional multi-chip solutions by 65 percent. It is a high precision solution for interfacing with capacitive sensors. The...

Conductive tubing.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... PTFE Conductive Tubing is offered with a conductive ID that conforms to AMS-H-27267, having a minimum conductance of 10 to 20 micro-amps with 1,000 VDC applied over a 14 in. length. The tubing is designed to eliminate the build-up of static...

Swivel Adapters.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The Swivel EMI Adapters help mechanical designers and electrical engineers achieve effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, while adding valuable flexibility, functionality, and greater convenience to existing cable management....

Dispense valve.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The 2600-003 Series positive-displacement metering valve is designed to dispense precisely repeatable, small-volume shots of low- to high-viscosity adhesive and sealant materials and lubricants. The valve's all-pneumatic, double-acting design...

Power isolation transformer.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The 450 VA rated M4L-1-4, M4L-2-4, and M4L-3-4 power isolation transformers are for use in providing reinforced isolation between mains supply and sensitive electronic equipment. The parts are in full compliance with the leakage and insulation...

Vacuum motor.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The NEMA size 11, 1.8 degree 211 vacuum rated series motors measure 1.1 in. square and are available in three lengths: the 211-13 is 1.24 in, the 211-18 is 1.75 in., and the 211-20 is 1.99 in. The 211-13 produces 9.2 oz-in, of holding torque,...

Thermal switches.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The TSW and TSW2 models provide a simple means to monitor a single temperature. Thermal specifications range from 0[degrees]C to 150[degrees]C for the TSW and -40[degrees]C to +125[degrees]C for the TSW2. The TSW3 monitors a custom-specified...

Form/fill/seal machine.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The Integri-Seal horizontal form, fill, and seal machine is designed specifically for the medical/pharmaceutical industry to produce four-sided seal packages with secure, sterile seals for such items as wound dressings, sterile fields swab...

Ball nut.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... By incorporating spacers between the balls and plastic tubes in the recirculating channels, this company has succeeded in producing a ball nut--the UltraSpeed KES--specifically designed for applications demanding high speed capability as well...

Socket strip.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... This Japanese socket strip is rated for a maximum 15 amps with service at 125 VAC. it is configured with six outlets, a lighted reset switch, and power cord of 2.07 meters. * PSE approval * Use with equipment for multiple temporary tap...

Linear guide system.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The high-precision Ball Rail System greatly reduces rolling, pitching, yawing deviations in linear guideways due to ball recirculation. The result is extremely smooth motion with virtually no deviation in the X, Y, or Z direction. * Ideal...

Parts cleanliness testing station.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The Surfex-300 is a parts cleanliness testing station for large pans. Smaller parts can also be tested. The Surfex combines ultrasonic extraction, particle measurement, high purity fluidics, and automated software control to save time and...

Vertical Flow Filter Modules.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The Series 116 Vertical Flow Filter Modules can install on top of a support frame or be hung below the cleanroom ceiling, drawing air from the room or a return air duct. They are self-contained with filters, lights, and blowers. Prefilters may...

Flyback Transformers.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The Model 4283-1200 Series Hi-Voltage Flyback Transformers provide a cost-effective means of driving high impedance loads requiring up to 2,000 VDC. They are application-specific devices that can be custom configured to meet a wide variety of...

Seal material.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... SP-45 is a PTFE-based material that has been proven biologically compatible for use in medical equipment seals. Tests conducted per ISO-10993 concluded that SP-45 meets requirements for "unlimited use on intact surfaces," "limited use on...

Motor Feedback System.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The SKS 36 SinCos Motor Feedback System with Hiperface interface is more than a small version of a conventional rotary encoder. Its construction is fundamentally different, with a minimum number of components to open the door to the production...

Keylock switches.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... These keylock switches provide protection against unauthorized access and offer higher levels of safety control. They are constructed from high quality materials and tested rigorously to meet many international standards. Protected to IP67...

Custom packaging services.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... APS can custom packages two-component adhesives, sealants, and resins, including acrylic, anaerobic materials, conductives, epoxy, polysulfides, UV curable, and other polymers. Free sample using your supplied material is available, in addition...

Seal Design Guide.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Apple Rubber Products offers its Seal Design Guide--in book form or on interactive CD-ROM--with comprehensive information, including seat types, gland design, material selection guide, formulas, sizes, how-to order, and more. The guide also...

REDEL Plastic Series Connector catalog.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... LEM0's REDEL Plastic Connector catalog offers new connectors and an easier to read format. Connectors are suited for medical applications and offer two to 32 contacts. Available in a large variety of shell styles, including plugs, sockets, and...

Krytox[R] Fluorinated Lubricants.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Krytox[R] Fluorinated Greases and 0ils are chemically inert, insoluble in common solvents. Temperature range from -103 [degrees] to 800 [degrees]]F. Compatible with plastics, rubber, ceramics, and metals. Oxygen compatible (safe for oxygen...

10 ways to cut Die Cast Part Costs.(Literature Resource Center)
April 1, 2005... New from CWM, "10 Ways Design Engineers Can Reduce Custom Die Cast Part Costs" outlines the cost drivers that can increase unit cost savings in the production of die cast medical components. Available free to qualified OEM product designers and...

Design software.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The capabilities of this release of 3G.Design Simulation/Optimization Suite 2005 RI include the addition of bi-directional support for XXen functional modeling CAD system, random vibration and base excitation simulation functionality within the...

Diaphragm vacuum regulator.(New Products)
April 1, 2005... The VRD-ANB-CD ultra-miniature single-stage diaphragm vacuum regulator is designed to control output vacuum from 0 psig to full vacuum and is especially suited to low vacuum regulation such as negative I/2 psig. Its lightweight design allows...

Training program.(Engineer's Toolkit)
April 1, 2005... Fluke Corp. has announced its 2005 calibration and metrology course schedule for North America, which includes five different ways to learn. The program offers instructor-led classroom and web-based courses, as well as new, self-paced CD-ROM...

White paper.(Engineer's Toolkit)
April 1, 2005... Document Control Systems (DCS) can help readers navigate the FDA maze with a complimentary white paper, "21 CFR Part 11--Are You Ready for an FDA Inspection?" The white paper provides an overview of Part 11, what inspectors are looking for, and...

Material samples.(Engineer's Toolkit)
April 1, 2005... Free samples of Meldin polyimide and high performance thermoplastics materials are available from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. Meldin is offered as rod, sheet, custom molded parts, and/or machined components and stock shapes for excellent...

Online CAD designs.(Engineer's Toolkit)
April 1, 2005... A new online design program for caster selection is part of Tente Casters' customer focused website expansion. The catalog now includes additional search functions including detailed product information and access to CAD drawings. The online...

Design engineers can download air filter models into all major CAD formats for fit and tolerance stack-up evaluation from Universal Air Filter's (UAF) website.(Engineer's Toolkit)
April 1, 2005... Design engineers can download air filter models into all major CAD formats for fit and tolerance stack-up evaluation from Universal Air Filter's (UAF) website. Engineers can configure air filters and visualize them from all angles before...

RFID Training Center.(Engineer's Toolkit)
April 1, 2005... The Diagraph University: RFID Training Center & Application Testing Lab was established to aid companies in their investigation of RFID products via a special one to two day workshop, regardless of their current level of knowledge with the...