Medical Design Technology articles from December 2005

Medical Design Technology archives from December 2005

Blood pressure monitor connectors.(Innovations)
December 1, 2005... BPF Series female bayonet-style blood pressure monitor fittings are designed to provide increased convenience and ease of use over other monitor connector alternatives. The (patent pending) distinctively shaped, easy to grip product mates with...

X-ray inspection system.(Innovations)
December 1, 2005... The MedaScope real-time x-ray inspection system is able to identify flaws in products made of soft materials such as molded plastics, rubber, and silicones. At the same time, it powerful enough to inspect ceramic and metal devices. Its...

Isolation transformer.(MDT Exclusive)
December 1, 2005... ISO-PUCK is a wall-mounted, enclosed hospital grade isolation transformer available for power ratings of 300 VA, 600 VA, and 1,000 VA. The ISO-PUCK offers healthcare personnel and their patients increased safety when using electrical equipment....

Medical pouch sealer.(Innovations)
December 1, 2005... The high temperature Cryo530 medical pouch sealer is a validatable heat sealer with a CryoBand sealing element. This machine was designed for sealing fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) Cryo bags and sterile barrier products intended for...

Shipping damage tracker.(MDT Exclusive)
December 1, 2005... There are some enlightening statistics on how cost of damaged goods directly affects the bottom line. The Impactor provides the customer or OEM with definitive data to address any damage with their shipper. The device is a necessity to be...

Non-DEHP tubing.(Innovations)
December 1, 2005... TYGON ECMO non-DEHP tubing is designed for critical and demanding medical applications. This tubing offers excellent resistance to chemicals and offers an improved pump life over its predecessor TYGON S-65 HL, prompting less changeovers of...

J&J salvages deal with Guidant after $4 billion shaved off purchase price.(Regulatory Report)
December 1, 2005... Johnson & Johnson's renegotiated deal to acquire Guidant for $21.5 billion will make medical devices the firm's largest business segment once the merger closes, reports The Gray Sheet. Assuming J&J closes the transaction in early January, the...

MDUFMA II should address pre-IDE process--stakeholders.(Regulatory Report)
December 1, 2005... FDA should work to improve the process by which companies and the agency negotiate clinical trial designs, several participants argued at the third annual MDUFMA stakeholder meeting Nov. 17, notes The Gray Sheet. The pre-investigational...

OEM moves into reprocessing.(Noted ...)
December 1, 2005... Orthopedic firm Synthes is offering hospitals the option to reprocess used external fixation devices as part of a new reprocessing program. The U.S. division of the Swiss firm is reprocessing over a dozen of its fixation devices, including...

Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust improvements act.(Noted ...)
December 1, 2005... Firms will likely be able to electronically file premerger notification submissions by early 2006, Marian Bruno, Federal Trade Commission pre-merger notification and operations assistant director said Nov. 15 at a Food & Drug Law Institute...

Will Holly graft go back to the drawing board?(Noted ...)
December 1, 2005... CABG Medical's drug-eluting artificial coronary artery bypass graft might need to be redesigned following an initial 35-patient arm of a clinical trial that failed to "meet the standards necessary to obtain regulatory product approvals,"...

An interview with Pat DiFlavis and Dave Roberts of Gore & Associates: as an essential part of so many medical devices, it is important for manufacturers to keep abreast of tubing advances. This month's 'View From The Top' offers insights into this sometimes overlooked but often critically important component.(View From The Top)(Interview)
December 1, 2005... Tubing is integrated into medical devices so much that it can often be taken for granted by device makers when designing their finished products. Yet the increasing demands that the device manufacturers are putting on the tubing suppliers to...

Precise injection control for disc arthroplasty.(Emphasis On Sensors)
December 1, 2005... Debilitating back pain is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans. While traditional treatments are quite invasive, resulting in long recovery times, recently developed therapies are leading to better alternatives. This article...

Injunction against Arthrotek.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... The United States District Court in Oregon has granted a preliminary injunction in favor of the Endoscopy Division of Smith & Nephew in a patent infringement case against Arthrotek Inc. and its parent, Biomet Inc. Smith & Nephew Endoscopy and...

Radlink granted clearance.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... In a move that opens the door for computed radiography to be more widely available to healthcare providers nationwide, the FDA has granted clearance to Radlink Inc. to proceed with the sale and distribution of its CR Pro machine. Radlink, a...

Varian acquirers Polymer Labs.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... Varian Inc. has acquired PL Intl. Ltd. and its subsidiaries including Polymer Laboratories Ltd for approximately $42 million in cash net of acquired cash, subject to certain net asset adjustments. Polymer Laboratories is a leader in the...

SmartPill trial complete.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... The SmartPill Corp., developer of the SmartPill pH.p capsule--a non-invasive medical device that captures biomedical data from within a patient's GI tract--has stated that the clinical trial of its capsule device and monitoring system was...

Rexroth acquires Nyquist BV.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... Bosch Rexroth has acquired the Dutch company Nyquist BV, a provider of industrial motion control solutions specifically for the semiconductor and medical manufacturing industries. The acquisition gives Bosch Rexroth the capability to supply...

Technology Task Force formed.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... The Hi-Tech Group--the parent company to Hi-Tech Rubber, A.C. Hoffman Engineering, and Inland Technologies--has announced the formation of a Technology Task Force to ensure that its medical and commercial customers' products are continually...

Development relationship formed.(Industry Watch)
December 1, 2005... AMI Semiconductor--a designer and manufacturer of integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, as well as mixed-signal foundry services--and MagnaChip Semiconductor--a designer, developer, and manufacturer of mixed-signal and...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... December 12-14: National Conference on Mobile Healthcare 2005, conference and exhibition, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego. December 14-16: European Nano Systems 2005, conference and exhibition, Hotel Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel...

Medical Device Puerto Rico show preview: promising to exceed the success of last year's debut, Medical Device Puerto Rico will once again offer networking opportunities and an educational conference to medical device manufacturers and suppliers alike.(Show Preview)
December 1, 2005... Following up on its successful launch last year, Medical Device Puerto Rico exhibition and conference returns in February 2006 to provide a venue in which medical device manufacturers can meet with prospective suppliers, attend educational...

Disposable filling methods: combining medical disposables with automated aseptic filling technology reduces costs and production time while improving efficiency and sterility. This exclusive article examines the benefits of utilizing disposable technology.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... Today, medical and pharmaceutical companies are faced with producing products and devices that are safer, more efficient, and have alternate points of administration. They must accomplish these tasks while, at the same time, reducing costs. One...

Web enabled controller.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
December 1, 2005... The Blue Fusion Model 5222, which features an embedded web server, is a high performance programmable automation controller designed for industrial, discrete, and process control applications. The controller combines the features of a PLC,...

Machine vision software.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
December 1, 2005... Designed for programmers, software engineers, and machine vision specialists capable of operating at the library routine level, this mvBlueLYNX-compatible version of EconoCR enables users to quickly create stand-alone industrial OCR systems...

Robot line.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
December 1, 2005... These Pro Six 6-axis robots offer faster speeds, heavier payloads, longer reaches, and IP65 rated protection. They are designed for small parts assembly, dispensing, machine tending, medical device manufacturing, packaging, and other...

Current loop controller.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
December 1, 2005... The MR267 current loop controller (CLC) option remotely controls a motorized potentiometer and/or rotary cam switch via 4-20 mA current loop, 0-2.5 V input or external potentiometer. It provides a simple and inexpensive solution for automating...

Small assembly robots.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
December 1, 2005... A range of four-, five- and six-axis robots with reaches from 350 to 1,300 mm for payloads of up to 20 kg are available to medical device manufacturers. Repeatability is as low as [+ or -] 0.015 mm. The robots' compact space-saving design...

Screen printing machine.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
December 1, 2005... This high production screen printing machine can be used for plastic syringes. The Model T8 super precision screen printer will automatically load, flame treat, print, UV cure, and unload up to 3,000 parts per hour. Features include a fully...

Medical Design & Manufacturing West: January 31-February 2, 2006 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA.(Show Preview)
December 1, 2005... The Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show serves as host to a number of medical device manufacturing professionals once again in 2006. It runs concurrently with Electronics West, WestPack, Automation Technology Expo, Plastec West...

Captive linear actuators.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Three metric strokes of 18, 25, and 31 mm are now available on the Z26000 captive linear actuators. These extended travels are in addition to the Z26000 series that is offered with a V2 in. of travel. This extends the use of the Z26000 to...

Lead screw.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The VHD series helps in eliminating drag and wear associated with high pre-load forces. The anti-backlash assembly provides the maximum load-carrying capability and the highest axial and radial stiffness of any of the company's nut assembly....

Measuring machine.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The Surftest SV-3000 is engineered around a column-moving mechanism that virtually eliminates load capacity limitations. The machines large measuring envelope and long-stroke probe arm are designed to accommodate sizable, heavy workpieces. The...

Power supplies.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The manufacturer of medical power supplies is converting all the models in its linear power supply line in order to bring the units into full compliance with the RoHS directive. The "International Plus" series linear supplies are available in...

Silicone hose.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Silicone hose products are offered in plain platinum cured silicone, braided, four-ply, four-ply with stainless steel wire helix, stainless steel braided PTFE with extruded platinum cured silicone cover, and convoluted PTFE with 316 stainless...

Inert diaphragm valves.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The inert diaphragm valve is a solenoid-operated diaphragm isolation valve designed for use with corrosive or high-purity fluids commonly found in the medical equipment industry. The materials of all surfaces in the flow path are inert and...

Proximity switches.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The Series 1180/1181 and Series 1300-1303 ready-to-connect ultrasonic proximity switches are available as diffuse and reflex sensors. The delivery program comprises M 18 short devices adjustable with teach-in, as well as compact switches in...

Capillary Luer adapter.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... This Luer-to-MicroTight adapter introduces no dead volume to the flow path and is ideal for infusing sample into lab-on-a-chip devices. Use it to directly connect a luer-tip syringe or other standard male luer to 360 [micro]m O.D. capillary...

Keypad tact switches.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Combining high performance, usability, and robustness, the KMX series of low profile, keypad tact switches offers users a pleasant, tactile feel together with a fast switching response. At only 0.58 mm thick, the series employs an extremely...

Accessory power module.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The filtered Sheet F outlet accessory power modules are intended for medical equipment applications where the combination of filtering and AC power entry for detachable Sheet E power cords or cord-sets in one component is advantageous. The...

Laminate liquid Stick Pack.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The liquid Stick Pack is part of a line of single-use packaging products, available in a foil laminate tube-like packette form in sizes from 1 ml to 30 ml. It features a directional flow channel along with the ability to apply high-level...

High density polyethylene tubing.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... High density polyethylene (HDPE) tubing (Part #T1150) is available in coils of 250 feet. The tubing has an ID of 0.1 in. and an OD of 0.15 in. This type of tubing is an option for storing and dispensing guidewires without kinking. Custom...

Bioanalysis software.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The software offerings for the Finnigan TSQ Quantum series of triple quadrupole mass spectrometers has been expanded with the release of the LCQUAN 2.5 data acquisition system. It features a bi-directional interface with Watson LIMS 7.2.0.01 to...

Circular connector.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Mil Spec quality LCP circular connector with a Santoprene over-mold and embedded electronics is well suited for catheter applications. Focus is on size, ease-of-use, and reliability for medical OEMs. They are comprised of Mil Spec stamped BeCu...

Metal fabrication.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Precision metal parts can be delivered in as few as 24 hours with chemical etching. Working with over 50 metal alloys, the company continues to refine the photochemical machining process to produce custom precision metal parts. Typical...

Metal tube bending.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The company bends and forms metal tubing, including stainless steel, MP35N, titanium, and several other alloys in diameters from as small 0.004 in. O.D. to as large as 0.25 in. O.D. It has had tube bending capability in its Boulder, CO...

EMI filters.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... EMI filters are available in 1206, 1809, and 1812 case sizes. The 2 kV rated capacitors are designed for AC terminations, as the EMI filters are capable of withstanding high-voltage surges. Primary reasons for use of the high-voltage chip...

Universal cartridge.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The universal two-component adhesive cartridge fits in a standard caulk gun. It is now available in a 2:1 ratio pack. The patented cartridge stores one component of the adhesive in front of the other but both are extruded through the cartridge...

Brush DC servomotors.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... MAE brand Series 500 brush-commutated DC servomotors offer precision and speed for power applications in a wide range of industries. Their design features and construction deliver smooth-running performance and promote extended service life....

Pressure regulator.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The QB3 is an electronic pressure regulator that uses replaceable o-rings as seats and seals. If an application requires special materials, all o-rings and seals are replaceable or exchangeable for a new or different elastomer. The o-rings for...

Gravure coating.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Scapa has the ability to gravure coat adhesives in a cross-hatch pattern onto a wide range of substrates. This pattern coating reduces the amount of adhesive on the substrate and allows strategic areas to be left uncoated to achieve specific...

Spiral wrap.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Heli-Tube PTFE Spiral Wrap is an expandable wiring harness suitable for bundling and protecting wires, cables, and tubing in laboratory and harsh environments. Highly flexible for use with automated equipment or to bend around consoles and...

Touch panel.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... QField uses charge-transfer sensing techniques to enable the design of capacitive touch screens with a single conductive layer of indium tin oxide (ITO) rather than the two layers needed for resistive and other capacitive screens. The...

DIP switches.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The RoHS compliant JS series of subminiature DIP switches incorporate several distinctive characteristics including both through-hole and surface mount configurations as well as the choice of four or eight positions. These end-to-end stackable...

Rotary selector valves.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The selector valve can be used as a quiet replacement for solenoid valves. In the standard configuration; a single input can be switched between two to six output ports. The selector valve can be ordered either with detents for manual operation...

3D printer.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... ZPrinter 310 Plus creates the most detailed parts in its price class at high speed. It is an example of the company's ongoing effort to incorporate high-end 3D printing capabilities into its entry-level products. ZPrinter 310 Plus incorporates...

Distribution block.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The IKPP-3KPP and 1KPP-4KPP low voltage distribution boxes allow the distribution of DC power from an oft-the-shelf power supply using the industry standard three- or four-pin locking plug to three equivalent three- or four-pin locking jacks....

Subminiature connectors.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The Grommet D range of D-subminiature connectors are a cost effective and high-density rectangular connector system equipped for the most extreme environmental conditions. Superior sealing is provided by silicone rear grommets and interfacial...

Dispense system.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The 505 Fixed-Ratio Meter System is designed for automated, robotic, or manual dispensing applications. This single-servomotor dispensing system allows fixed and variable dispense rates while providing on-ratio materials which meet suppliers'...

Conveyor.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... The dual track precision indexing conveyor delivers single-track positioning accuracy with dual-track versatility. The open-center design permits a variety of in-line operations, while dual tracks allow processing of smaller parts on each belt...

Rolling bearings.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Insocoat electrically insulated rolling bearings promote increased reliability and machine uptime by protecting against potential damage caused by the passage of electric current in AC and DC motors, generators, and associated equipment. They...

Prototyping process.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... A refined rapid response prototyping process helps bring products to market faster. The process accelerates product development cycle times, allowing quick iterative design changes to meet any dispensing, transfer, circulation, or dosing...

Adhesive/sealant.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Polymer System UV15X-6 is an optically clear, flexible UV curable adhesive/sealant that fully qualifies to the USP class VI protocol. It is a single component special urethane formulation which is 100% reactive and does not contain any...

Molding compound.(New Products)
December 1, 2005... Loctite ResinAid 3596 cures on exposure to UV or visible light of the right intensity. The molding compound produces tear resistant yet soft and conformable shells that deliver improved comfort and durability in the ear canal. This tough...

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Pneumatic cylinders feature polished stainless steel tubes with I.D. 304 for low friction. Available in 12 bore sizes with strokes to 40". Precision-rolled construction, clear anodized machined aluminum heads, and roller burnished 303 stainless...

Interpower Corporation.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... New Interpower[TM] IEC 60320A Filtered Sheet F Outlet Accessory Power modules are for computer, medical general, and custom indoor equipment applications where the combination of filtering and AC power entry for detachable Sheet E power cords...

LEMO USA, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... LEMO's REDEL plastic connectors are ideal for medical and have options of two to 32 contacts. Available in a variety of shell styles, including plugs, sockets, and front, rear, or flange mounted panel receptacles; disposable socket with...

Colder Products Company.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Colder Products MPC Series Couplings provide an economical option for disposable applications. The MPC/ABS features reliable, leak-free seals for enhanced safety and a smooth, internal flow path for low turbulence. Colder has a variety of...

Kerk Motion Products, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... VHD series for high load motion control applications is ideal for high pre-load forces. Kerk VHD Series anti-backlash assembly provides the maximum load-carrying capability and the highest axial and radial stiffness of any Kerk nut assembly....

MicroMo Electronics, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Expanded DC Micromotor product line features the Series 1024 S, with an external motor-diameter only 10 mm and a length of 24 mm and an impressive power-to-volume ratio. The precious metal commutation allows operation at low starting voltages...

Slater Tools, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... New series of external rotary broaches fit Slater's swiss-type internal rotary broach tool holders and is available in custom sizes and standard hexagon forms as small as 1.5mm. Screw machine shops and CNC machine shops now have any internal or...

Specialty Silicone Fabricators, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... New proprietary processes produce close-tolerance silicone tubing that can spiral or twist to a desired pitch. Techniques expand the medical uses for silicone extrusions. Benefits include improved flexibility, kink resistance, and electrical...

Halkey-Roberts.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Swabable vial cap reduces the potential for accidental needle sticks and transmission of blood-borne diseases. The patented design simplifies vial attachment suiting it for home use. The benefits include low priming volume and...

Kloehn Ltd.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Manufacturer of liquid handling components and subassemblies, including syringes, syringe pumps, valves, needles and probes, and associated tubing and fittings for clinical and analytical chemistry instrumentation. Includes turnkey integrated...

Millipore.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Gamma stable SureVent[R] membranes simplifies sanitization processes for cost-effective packaging. Stabilized for exposure to gamma irradiation, the membranes maintain their physical properties after gamma sterilization. As a result, sterile...

PennEngineering Motion Technologies.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... New MAE[R] brand Series 500 brush-commutated DC servomotors offer precision and speed for power applications in a range of industries, including storage, medical/biotech, processing, and automation. Design features and construction deliver...

Universal Air Filter Company.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Shield EMI, shed rain, and direct airflow in outdoor electronics enclosures with UAF's new Honeycomb Vent Air Filters. Offers cooling, mist elimination, and Telcordia NEBS GR-487-CORE compliance. Using a slanted honeycomb, the dual EMI air...

Intergrated BioSciences, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... IBS is a full service contract manufacturer of medical devices specializing in the integration of automation equipment. Total project management from start to finish for class I and II medical devices. Services include product design/support...

KNF Neuberger, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Latest version of KNF's NMP850 diaphragm pump offers increased flow, vacuum, and pressure in a compact package that can be mounted in any position. Available in a variety of corrosion-resistant materials and motor versions. For use in...

ODU-USA Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... With custom design capabilities, ODU offers a modular connecting system that allows design combinations of high voltage, high power, signal, coaxial, pneumatic, and fiber optic connections. Available are quality board connectors, and heavy-duty...

Point Technologies, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Company selectively coats PTFE on discreet lengths of wire components, such as pins, needles, electrodes, or plain wire. Coatings can be applied onto tubing components for catheter and laparoscopic applications. Other applications including...

Upchurch Medical.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... A new 4,000-square-foot manufacturing facility includes a Class 100,000 clean room that houses full-featured molding, extrusion, assembly, and other services. All molding, extrusion, machining, tooling, assembly, and clean room capabilities are...

Free offers.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2005... Rubber Industries Inc. is offering a free CD providing polymer and rubber selection guidelines to assist in the part design process. A must-have reference for every designer of rubber parts, the CD contains a brief description of the most...

Online resources.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2005... The Minco Heater Configurator functions like a search engine, allowing users to configure, price, and order Minco catalog model Thermofoil and wire-wound heaters by entering a heater model number or searching for heater models by dimensional...