Medical Design Technology articles from August 2006

Medical Design Technology archives from August 2006

Linear drive.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... The Model RS linear drive offers a wider range of linear pitch settings for improved versatility and functionality in meeting linear motion application requirements. The change to linear pitch requires no re-gearing or adjustment to motor...

Controlled environment apparel.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... Developed specifically for professionals in a variety of markets including the biotechnology and medical device manufacturing industries, the Suprel LS controlled environment apparel line delivers a unique combination of comfort, breathability,...

Compact vision system.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... Galileo EZ is an affordable, compact manual vision system featuring live video camera teed and automatic edge detection via the new Metronics QC300 digital readout, high quality optics, and more. It is an ideal video based measurement solution...

Ink jet printer.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... The Videojet 1310 ink jet printer is available in North America with a simpler user interface, similar to the popular Videojet Excel ink jet printer. Compared to the previous 1310 interlace, users will find the new Excel interface reduces the...

Temperature control system.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... The ProcessMate 6500 temperature control system eliminates temperature fluctuations in assembly fluids that can cause variations in shot size, viscosity, and pot life when dispensing solder pastes, thermal-cure epoxies, and other...

Self-clinching access hardware.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... PEM Type PF50/60 self-clinching access hardware incorporates a captive screw in a spring-loaded assembly to keep parts to a minimum and prevent screws from falling out and damaging internal components. These panel fastener assemblies...

Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven.(Innovations)
August 1, 2006... No. 962 is a 500[degrees]F, electrically-heated, Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven, currently used for pass-through depyrogenation of glassware. Workspace dimensions measure 24 in. W x 36 in. D x 27 in. H. The 10 KW installed in Incoloy-sheathed...

With 18% revenue drop, Guidant unit drags down Boston Scientific growth.(Regulatory Report)
August 1, 2006... Boston Scientific says it will be another three to five years before it realizes double-digit growth from its acquisition of Guidant. "We're really measuring ourselves in a three-to-five-year timeframe, not a 90-day timeframe," said Chief...

Device center enthusiastic about Bayesian trial submissions.(Regulatory Report)
August 1, 2006... FDA's device center continues to ramp up its resources to deal with a potential influx of PMA submissions that rely on an advanced statistical technique that can speed up clinical trials. CDRH statisticians currently spend at most 5% to 10%...

FDA adjusts thinking on drug/diagnostic co-development draft guidance.(Regulatory Report)
August 1, 2006... FDA will be more flexible about the schedule it expects sponsors to follow for drug/diagnostic co-development than the agency suggested in a 2005 "concept paper" on the subject. The concept paper described a process for evaluating a...

Noncoverage for anodyne therapy?(Noted ...)
August 1, 2006... CMS proposes national non-coverage for infrared therapy devices due to insufficient evidence that the treatment is reasonable and necessary for beneficiaries with peripheral neuropathy, skin ulcers, and related conditions. The agency cites poor...

Intuitive shows no slowing.(Noted ...)
August 1, 2006... Growth of robotic surgery systems firm Intuitive Surgical continues to soar with second quarter sales of $87 million, up 65% from the prior-year period, driven by strong performance from its gynecologic sector, which became its second largest...

Physician fee legislation.(Noted ...)
August 1, 2006... Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) introduced a bill July 24 to revamp the physician fee schedule beginning Jan. 1. HR 5866 would replace the sustainable-growth-rate formula CMS uses to calculate physician payments with the Medicare economic index...

An interview with Don Jones, vice president, QUALCOMM.(View From The Top)(Interview)
August 1, 2006... Wireless devices have become an integrated aspect of everyday life for many people. Recognizing the advantages of moving to a wireless solution, medical device manufacturers have begun to incorporate it into their finished products, replacing...

Designing a cleaning efficacy program for reusable devices.(Emphasis On Cleaning Validation)
August 1, 2006... There have been a number of changes in the last decade, which have raised questions as to how manufacturers should design cleaning and sterilization validation in order to be in compliance with new standards. This article provides answers to...

Milling Chuck.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... The CT-S Super Tite-Lock Milling Chucks incorporate dual-stage clamping for improved performance in both heavy milling and finish milling. For finish milling applications, tightening the chuck's clamping ring until the black area on the...

Cutting grades.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... Featuring polished insert faces and cutting edges, AC610M and AC630M grades turn stainless steel and steel with excellent accuracy. Each grade combines advanced substrates and wear resistant A[l.sub.2][O.sub.3] and TiCN coatings for longer tool...

CNC lathes.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... To continue driving down cost per part, a series of lathes that provides milling capability as robust as a machining center was developed. Engineered from the viewpoint of work-pieces and tools, the NL Series of lathes focuses on increasing...

Machining software.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... Vericut 6.0 CNC machine simulation and optimization software has many features designed to increase the ability of CNC manufacturing engineers to analyze and optimize the entire CNC machining process in order to increase manufacturing...

Grinding/machining center.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... The V160 vertical grinding and machining center incorporates ID/OD grinding, auto loading, and rough machining (hard turning) with automatic in-machine wheel dressing and in-process gauging, permitting the production of high precision parts...

Coated cutting tools.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... The IASR/ASR multi indexable cutting tools utilize inserts coated with JX Coating--a PVD coating that incorporates particles with enhanced self-lubricating characteristics. Lubricity as well as hardness, heat-resistance, and chipping resistance...

Round inserts.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... A modern approach to turning hip joints is provided with these round inserts. When used for internal turning of the spherical cup in a ball and socket hip joint, not only do these inserts provide excellent balance of security and productivity,...

30-taper machining center.(Notables: Machining)
August 1, 2006... The RoboDrill T-21EL DDR 700 V size vertical machining center is available with a choice of 10,000 or 24,000 rpm spindles and employs a direct-drive indexing system to achieve extremely high positioning and cutting speeds in the fourth axis....

Internal form and finish critical to manufacture of heart pump.(Case In Point)
August 1, 2006... * The Project: Verify that geometry and surface texture of the housing for a heart pump will facilitate smooth functioning while not adversely affecting blood. * The Solution: Use extremely accurate instrumentation to measure form and...

Clean is a project: closely monitored project management is essential to the success of clean room manufacturing. This article showcases methods in which to approach a project involving a clean room and the differences involved whether purchasing the necessary equipment or outsourcing the responsibilities to a clean room manufacturing partner.(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... In the long run, if a product is destined for clean room manufacturing, formal project management will be of a tremendous benefit. Whether a brand new product is being introduced into a clean room environment or a mature product is being...

Foam expands material choices for medical device manufacturers: reticulated polyurethane foam handles a wide range of medical and healthcare tasks with ease-in devices ranging from blood oxygenators, transdermal patches, and EKG pads to pre-op sponges, surgical drapes, and neck braces. This article examines this versatile material, its benefits, and physical characteristics.(Emphasis On Raw Materials)
August 1, 2006... Polyurethane foam consists of a thin membrane of polyurethane encapsulating a network of open cells. The reticulation process subjects the foam to heat and pressure to remove the membrane, producing an open-pore reticulated foam with a skeletal...

Benchtop technology offers solution for testing strength of vascular stents.(Case In Point)
August 1, 2006... * The project: test the mechanical strength of drug-eluting, polymer fiber stents to determine their ability to be utilized in specific applications. * The Solution: Use benchtop tensile testing technology to verify the strength of the...

Embedded high performance analog simplifies portable medical design.(Emphasis On Electronics)
August 1, 2006... As more portable electronic medical devices are introduced to monitor and treat patients, manufacturers are seeking technologies with which to reduce the complexity involved in the design of the finished product. This article will explore the...

Clarifying the risk management requirements of IEC 60601-1, third edition.(Emphasis On Risk Management)
August 1, 2006... Guidelines that aid medical device manufacturers in the regulatory approval process are welcomed resources for engineers. The third edition of the IEC 60601-1 integrates risk management into the previously accepted safety standards for medical...

Human patient simulator used for medical board certification.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... Members of the American Board of Disaster Medicine (ABODM) examination development task force gathered in Sarasota recently to finalize the performance assessment component of the certifying exam. The exam features Medical Education...

$470,000 awarded for development of cancer detection devices.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have been awarded $470,000 from a private foundation for the development of new medical technologies aimed at improving cancer detection. Xudong Fan and John A. Viator, assistant biological...

FDA approval received for Bone Healing System.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... Smith & Nephew's Orthopaedic Trauma & Clinical Therapies division has received FDA approval for its Exogen 4000+ Bone Healing System. The system is a low-intensity pulsed ultrasound device that is externally applied 20 minutes a day over the...

Patent infringement lawsuit.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... The Swedish medical technology enterprise Nobel Biocare is alleged to use a method for making so-called dental drill guides. These dental drill guides are acknowledged as a very promising improvement for implant treatment. Materialise has...

European healthcare industry awards.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... Outstanding performances in Europe's healthcare industry were recognized at Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in London in July. Fourteen companies were presented Awards at this prestigious event. Recipients...

TSE acquired.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... Private equity firm Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C. has acquired Technical Services for Electronics Inc. (TSE), a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered interconnect solutions for the medical device and instrumentation equipment industries. TSE's...

Costa Rica expansion.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... The MedTech Group Inc., has recently announced Medtech Costa Rica's first expansion. This new facility--first constructed in 2004--is an FDA registered, ISO 13485:2003 certified medical device manufacturer, that covers 25,000 square feet,...

ISO 13485:2003 certification.(Industry Watch)
August 1, 2006... Solectron Corp., a leading provider of electronics manufacturing and integrated supply chain services, has announced its Sherbrooke plant in Quebec, Canada has received ISO 13485:2003 medical certification. The certification specifies...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
August 1, 2006... Click on the "Calendar" link at www.mdtmag.com for information about any of the following events. August 23-24 International Training Course on Plastics Compounding, TK Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. August 23-25 The Second Annual...

Miniature medical connectors.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Medical connectors need to be small, lightweight, and comfortable in use, but built for rugged handling and extended performance and reliability. These miniature medical interconnects suit those needs. Standard and custom designs and shapes...

Light-duty footswitch.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Series 600 footswitch features a 4 in. wide target that won't tip when stepped on because it has an extended steel base and a non-skid pad for added stability. Designed with a formed and contoured cover pedal which has no gaps on the sides,...

Linear actuator.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The ZBX Series anti-backlash assembly is a linear actuator for design operations requiring precise positional accuracy and repeatability, at a minimum cost. The inherent damping qualities of the ZBX design make it ideally suited for vertical...

Vision system.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The processing speed of this monochrome vision system, the PV310, has been improved as well as its ability to transfer images in real time via Ethernet. It offers 13 preprocessing image functions that can be combined to enhance difficult...

Ribbon cable assemblies.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The MacroFlex Series of ribbon cable assemblies can be used in multiple applications requiring high performance ribbon cable assemblies, including board-to-board connections in medical electronic equipment. The series features silver plated...

Compact module.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The performance of the Rexroth CKK and CKR compact modules is now available in a 200-mm wide extrusion utilizing two size 25 ball rail systems. Widely used for multi-axis pick-and-place systems in assembly environments and dispensing operations...

Form-fill-seal machine.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Integri-Seal horizontal form, fill, and seal machine is designed specifically for the medical/pharmaceutical industry to produce 4-sided seal packages with secure, sterile seals for such items as wound dressings, sterile fields swab sticks,...

Thermocouple recorder.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The TCTemp1000 rugged thermocouple recorder, a submersible temperature gauge, is waterproof, N.I.S.T. traceable, reusable, and battery powered. It is a stand-alone, compact, portable, easy-to-use device that will measure and record up to 16,383...

Laser diode.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The DL-LS2075 offers high beam quality and laser performance with CW optical output power of 200 mW at a lasing wavelength of 808 nm. It is suitable as a high power light source in therapeutic medical equipment and scientific equipment. ...

Workbench.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Ergonomically designed, the Arlink 7000 versatile workbench system significantly improves productivity and maximizes the use of floor space. It has received Class 10,000 cleanroom compliant certification. Ideal for a variety of applications,...

Optical rotary encoder.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The absolute multi-turn encoder and the incremental encoder in the company's expanded line of offerings are designed to withstand strong shock and vibration in demanding end use environments. The GXM2S optical absolute multi-turn encoder...

Adhesive tape.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Bioflex Rx1184P-2.4 is a durable, heavyweight fabric adhesive tape for direct skin medical device attachment. The product is specifically designed for bandages, insulin infusion sets, ECG electrodes, and TENS. The tape is composed of a...

Label applicator.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... This industrial-grade label applicator, called the ALS 204, automatically applies preprinted product ID labels to cartons, boxes, and other items at packaging-line speeds up to 40 meters per minute. It is equipped with advanced electronics and...

Custom flow tubes.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Custom flow tubes are manufactured to customer specifications. These custom flow tubes meet exacting industry standards and are tested to assure that they satisfy individual customer requirements. The company has the ability to develop tooling...

Custom surgical tubes/rods.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Using high precision wire EDM processes, surgical tool components are manufactured that answer the need for next generation devices for minimally invasive cosmetic, orthopedic, cardiac, urological, and vascular procedures. With dimensional...

UV resistant tubing.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Fluoropolymer tubing products are available for a variety of fluid handling applications. Unique characteristics of fluoropolymer tubing include exceptional heat and UV resistance, as well as an extremely low co-efficient of friction. In...

Hose identification.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Page-Ident marking system is an easy-to-read, permanent hose identification marking system featuring a permanently secured, clear silicone sleeve with encapsulated data inside of it. This improved means of tracking hose installations offers...

Compliant Chip Fuse.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... This IEC quick-acting (F) chip fuse series USI 1206, Universal Modular Fuse (UMF) is approved according to IEC 60127-4/2, and bears international approvals by cURus, METI, and CCC. The new fuse series has high melting Ft values, which provides...

Tool holder.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... This adjustment tree rotary broaching tool holder is designed for swiss type machines. Swiss type tools are increasingly popular due to their use in medical applications, such as with orthopedic bone screws and other micro fastener products....

Single wire conductors.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Single wire HAR conductors are intended for use in making electrical connections in equipment for European countries. The single conductor wires are available in brown, blue, yellow/green, black, and red. They are available in sizes from a 0.75...

Vinyl coating.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The ability to vinyl coat wheelchair handles, handlebar grips, and anything else that needs to have a soft, ergonomic finish molded to is available. By molding a vinyl grip right to the product instead of purchasing one and applying it, the...

Laser processing.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The laser processing of PEEK and Hytrel tubing is available. This offering is in addition to the company's established ability to process another hard polymer, polyimide, and compliments its processing of soft polymers such as Pellethane and...

Measuring systems.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Quick Image QI-2017RL and QI-3017RL Series 2D vision measuring systems employ a bilateral telecentric lens train capable of focusing on multiple surface levels at the same time. The result is reduced focusing effort, translating into error...

Cartridge needle valve.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... This miniature cartridge needle valve is offered for precise flow adjustment in an extremely compact package. The product can be used to control mini-cylinders, nozzles, timing circuits, filling heads, bleed vents, and in many other...

Checkbox.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Rigel 601 Checkbox is offered for medical applications. By simulating both AC and DC.leakage currents of medical equipment, the Checkbox provides comprehensive calibrated values for earth leakage, enclosure leakage, patient leakage, and...

Flat wireform jumpers.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The RoHS-compliant FJ Series of ultra-low profile jumpers is available. Specifically developed to ensure the reliability, functionality, and integrity of interconnect traces on multi-function printed circuit boards, the SMT jumpers are flat...

Thermocouple contact connectors.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... High reliability thermocouple contacts are offered for standard and high-density D-subminiature as well as circular connector products. The thermocouple contact line has recently been extended to include combination D-subminiature connectors....

Machine vision illuminator.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Fiber-Lite DC950 machine vision fiber optic illuminator is intended for machine vision integrators. It is a 150-watt quartz halogen regulated illuminator. The unit features DC regulated output, fast lamp response, and a 0-5 VDC remote...

Wipe.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Synergy is a wipe that is tough, abrasion resistant, very absorbent, and virtually free of particle generation. It is comprised of a synergistic blend of virgin polypropylene and cellulose that is layered and ultrasonically bonded into a...

3D laminate.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... A high-durability grade of three-dimensional laminate called Kydex HD surpasses high-pressure laminates, melamines, and rigid thermofoils in resistance to surface and edge impact. The sheet grade has been developed specifically for membrane...

Aluminum gas cylinders.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Aluminum gas cylinders are available for medical O2 applications. The aluminum cylinders are as much as 50% lighter than traditional steel cylinders, making them easier to carry and handle. The medical O2 aluminum cylinders are suitable for use...

Laminar flow clean bench.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Series 305 horizontal laminar flow clean bench features a stainless steel table top with a white painted-steel shell, front access, and interior lighting. Models are available for Class 100 or Class 10 environments. Bench length and height...

Free form sensing points.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Tactilus line of dynamic electronic pressure mapping systems has been expanded with the introduction of free form sensor systems. The systems consist of up to 16 individual sensing points that can detect pressures up to 60 PSI coupled with...

Industrial EMI filters.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The MA and MX series EMI filters provide two levels of electrical noise attenuation in the same-size package and offer unique time-saving connection methods-enabling system designers to avoid compromising on filter choice based on installation...

Labeling system.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The Multivac 6000 cross web labeling system features a redesigned dispensing head for optimal sanitation, easier operation with touch panel display, and increased cycle speeds to accelerate production by as much as 33%. Its state-of-the-art...

External power family.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... A 19-watt family of external switch-mode power supplies are the first in a family of power devices that meets with the requirements of the EPA's Energy Star program. The PW148 series is available in desktop or wall plug-in styles with a single...

Measurement system.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The MMQ 34 Formtester measures roundness, cylindricity, straightness, flatness, concentricity, coaxiality, radial run-out, total radial run-out, axial run-out, total axial run-out, parallelism, perpendicularity and angularity. It offers all the...

Enclosure System.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The SIS 797 Enclosure System with ACT! (Active Channel Technology) is the ideal cleanroom technology for medical device manufacturing procedures. ACT! allows users to adjust the insert channel of the SIS frame for different sizes of solid...

Servo controller.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... The SilverDust IG8 communication options include RS232, RS485, CAN, and Ethernet. This multi-channel architecture allows for a network of field devices using CAN to work simultaneously with a supervisory network using RS232, RS485, or Ethernet....

Brushless DC motors.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Portescap N Series slotted brushless DC motors are available in size 5, 6, 9, and 11--ideal for medical assembly applications where high speed is key--and in sizes 12, 14, and 15 for industrial applications where high torque is required. The...

Sapphire/ruby balls.(New Products)
August 1, 2006... Sapphire and ruby balls feature precise sphericity with A.F.B.M.A grade diameter tolerances and exhibit Moh 9 hardness. Ideal for applications requiring precise balls that are highly wear-resistant and chemically inert, they are suited for use...

Universal Air Filter can help design engineers meet their deadlines by providing a free "to specification" air filter prototype ready for testing and evaluation.(Free Offers)
August 1, 2006... Universal Air Filter can help design engineers meet their deadlines by providing a free "to specification" air filter prototype ready for testing and evaluation. This free, round-the-clock service is available to design engineers worldwide. The...

North American electronics products manufacturers affected by the RoHS Directive from the European Union that became effective July 1, 2006, and similar legislation now pending in many States in the USA, can now obtain fully-RoHS-compliant nameplates, decals, and other product IDs from Mcloone.(Free Offers)
August 1, 2006... North American electronics products manufacturers affected by the RoHS Directive from the European Union that became effective July 1, 2006, and similar legislation now pending in many States in the USA, can now obtain fully-RoHS-compliant...

FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, introduces the Latch-N-Lok Developer's Kit, which enables designers to try this unique input-output connector without ordering new parts.(Free Offers)
August 1, 2006... FCI, a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, introduces the Latch-N-Lok Developer's Kit, which enables designers to try this unique input-output connector without ordering new parts. The free kit contains a selection of...

A free white paper, entitled "Biosafety Review Key to Infection Control," is available to help biotech laboratories minimize the risk of infection through focused biosafety reviews.(Free Offers)
August 1, 2006... A free white paper, entitled "Biosafety Review Key to Infection Control," is available to help biotech laboratories minimize the risk of infection through focused biosafety reviews. This paper outlines a biosafety review process developed by...

Renishaw's Calibration Products Division is offering present users of its ML10 laser calibration systems free upgrade to the latest version of its Laser 10 software package.(Free Offers)
August 1, 2006... Renishaw's Calibration Products Division is offering present users of its ML10 laser calibration systems free upgrade to the latest version of its Laser 10 software package. The Laser 10.06 Windows[R] software is standard-priced at $895 for...