Medical Design Technology articles from July 2005

Medical Design Technology archives from July 2005

384-hole heater.(Innovations)
July 1, 2005... The 384-hole heater provides critical temperature uniformity across a 384 well polymerase chain reaction (PCR) sample block. This technology, which addresses the move in the IVD market from 96-hole to 384-hole microplate, enables extremely...

Ultra Thin tube.(Innovations)
July 1, 2005... Actone Ultra-Thin is designed for users who prefer thin wall thickness and excellent torque response, along with kink resistance at small radius bends. With cable tube sizes of 1.0 mm or less, a flat wire is used to minimize the wall thickness....

Connector.(Innovations)
July 1, 2005... The PL-1200 Series connector features a PulseLok coupling, a unique push and click auto-latching mechanism that greatly simplifies mating, providing tactile and visual confirmation that the connector pair is securely engaged. The PL-1200 Series...

Prototype printer.(Innovations)
July 1, 2005... The Spectrum Z510 is designed to produce high-definition, full-color 3D prototypes quickly and affordably. Superior inkjet printing technology creates parts with crisply defined features, enhanced accuracy, and precise color so that users can...

Linear guide system.(Innovations)
July 1, 2005... The compact Redi-Rail linear guide system is now offered with an anti-bacterial coating to address the needs of the medical industry. The baked-on, durable finish contains a unique additive that ensures years of built-in protection against...

Forecast: device firms will collaborate, not merge, with pharma.(Regulatory Report)
July 1, 2005... Mergers of drug discovery companies with device developers will remain rare, even as collaborations across the drug, device, and biologics industries become more common, Medtronic COO Bill Hawkins maintains. Some industry observers believe...

Heightened device postmarket oversight contingent on drug bill, FDA report.(Regulatory Report)
July 1, 2005... According to The Gray Sheet, Congress could consider specific device postmarket surveillance legislation if a report included in the drug safety bill concludes that intensified oversight is necessary. "The Food & Drug Administration Safety...

New reprocessor guidance on standards, packaging.(Noted ...)
July 1, 2005... FDA will update guidance on premarket submissions of validation data for reprocessed single-use devices in a document to be released within the next several months, reports The Gray Sheet. The clarifications will be based on questions that...

Breast cancer screening test.(Noted ...)
July 1, 2005... International Medical Innovations will seek PMA approval of a screening indication for its breast cancer detection test, provided results from a confirmatory study prove positive. The Gray Sheet reports that the firm anticipates that the test...

Plastic material innovations help shape healthcare industry: while many medical products are still produced in "off-the-shelf" plastics, medical device designers are expanding their knowledge of new thermoplastic technologies and exploring how to apply these materials in medical applications. Here's a look at the growing palette of properties and options.(Emphasis On Thermoplastics)
July 1, 2005... The rapid growth of thermoplastics in the medical market reflects the suitability of these materials to meet the demands of today's healthcare industry. Thermoplastics can be combined with a variety of unique modifiers to yield specific...

IV filters.(Notable Products: Filtration Technology)
July 1, 2005... All the products in a line of IV filters feature air elimination and can be incorporated with gravity and pump sets. The IV Express is a 0.22 [micro]m filter designed to eliminate particles and microorganisms in an IV stream. Microvex is used...

Nanofiltration membrane.(Notable Products: Filtration Technology)
July 1, 2005... The Fluid Systems TFC SR2 spiral nanofiltration membrane significantly lowers operating costs for a wide variety of selective rejection applications. It is highly energy efficient and capable of producing more water per square meter of membrane...

Laboratory filters.(Notable Products: Filtration Technology)
July 1, 2005... A line of laboratory filters and transducer protectors has been designed to meet the specific needs of professionals in the medical field. The laboratory filters work in a wide array of medical, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical applications,...

Medical membrane.(Notable Products: Filtration Technology)
July 1, 2005... This filtration product's unique all-in-one design combines high particle-holding capability and long life with a contamination barrier to provide a high level of protection to health care workers, patients, and equipment. It is designed to...

Air filter.(Notable Products: Filtration Technology)
July 1, 2005... This basket air filter enhances cooling capabilities in medical electronics equipment enclosures by expanding the air filter surface area. This design can more than double the surface area, extending either inside or outside the enclosure. A...

Electrostatic dissipation: doctors are now experimenting with inhalation therapies for conditions other than respiratory ailments. As a result, drug delivery devices need to become more sophisticated and effective. This exclusive report examines a new family of acrylics that promises to improve the clinical effectiveness of drug delivery cost-effectively.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... The invisible forces of static can be the enemy of delicate medical procedures. Static charges created through friction can, for example, hinder radioactive seeds from reaching malignant tumors in cancer treatment, or it can prevent powdered...

Six steps to customizing a temperature controller: by thinking about customization in terms of the steps outlined below, manufacturers can determine if a custom temperature controller makes sense for their products. Moreover, understanding the layers within a controller can lead to the development of better medical devices.(Material & Component Review)
July 1, 2005... In the pursuit of innovative solutions, companies try to create their own "niche" and solve unmet needs. Equipment manufacturers, for example, seek to satisfy hospitals as they attempt to serve doctors and patients. The goal might be to deliver...

New catheter tipping process aids tubing's accuracy and throughput.(Case In Point)
July 1, 2005... * The Project: To resolve inconsistency and waste issues associated with manual tipping method. * The Solution: Use automated system that processes a wide range of tubing durometers, shapes, and sizes. How does an industry leader of...

Multi-axis robots.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The compact and powerful RV-3S (6-axis) and RV-3SJ (5-axis) Series robots offer speeds of up to 5,500 mm/sec, repeatability of [+ or -] 0.02 mm, a reach of 641 mm, and an improved range of motion over previous models. Cleanroom versions are...

Threaded connectors.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... Extra large bore high flow threaded connectors allow for faster delivery of viscous fluids and avoid the risk of connection errors between incompatible fluid systems. The extra large bore threaded male connector (part #98663) and female...

Inductive proximity sensor.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The IWRM 12Z8704/S14C analog inductive proximity sensor is provided with independently programmable digital and analog outputs. This completely self-contained unit delivers highly precise noncontact proximity, position, and distance sensing for...

Blower.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The RL Series rotary lobe blower brings the benefits of "roots blower" technology to a unit measuring just six inches long and weighing only 1.75 lbs. The unusually small size is made possible through a patent-pending assembly process that...

Spinal disc testing system.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The BioPuls multi-station spinal disc wear debris testing system provides both power and flexibility for accurate, concurrent testing of up to six intervertebral disc devices. With two independent groups of three stations, this test system is...

Power supply.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... This 30 watt medical AC-DC universal input power supply is designed for small and compact space requirements. The GNT30 Series allows design engineers to realize the benefits of the compact footprint (50 x 80 mm) with less design impact. It is...

AdvaMed has called for policies that expedite the adoption of health information technology in its newly released white paper.(Educational Resources)
July 1, 2005... AdvaMed has called for policies that expedite the adoption of health information technology in its newly released white paper, "Health Information Technology: Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care." The paper demonstrates how smart,...

Manufacturers now have access to a comprehensive resource for packaging equipment purchasing and integration decisions with AutoPak Engineering Corp.'s "Engineering Resource.".(Educational Resources)
July 1, 2005... Manufacturers now have access to a comprehensive resource for packaging equipment purchasing and integration decisions with AutoPak Engineering Corp.'s "Engineering Resource." The guide provides descriptions, technical and material...

Filled with practical knowledge, "Reactive Polymers Fundamentals and Applications" is a valuable tool.(Educational Resources)
July 1, 2005... Filled with practical knowledge, "Reactive Polymers Fundamentals and Applications" is a valuable tool for chemists, engineers, and manufacturers who use, formulate, and cure raw materials into final products. Information: www.williamandrew.com....

Due to the specialized nature of compliance safety testing, engineers and technicians frequently have little or no training using electrical safety testing instruments.(Training Tools)
July 1, 2005... Due to the specialized nature of compliance safety testing, engineers and technicians frequently have little or no training using electrical safety testing instruments. Associated Research offers extensive training and educational programs to...

Sysmex America Inc. has launched its first e-learning program.(Training Tools)
July 1, 2005... Sysmex America Inc. has launched its first e-learning program. Its purpose is to ensure that new instrument owners gain a basic knowledge about Sysmex instrumentation before attending classes at the Sysmex Training Center. This online...

"The Adhesive Sourcebook, Volume 5" is a 149-page comprehensive resource guide from Henkel Corp.(Catalogs)
July 1, 2005... "The Adhesive Sourcebook, Volume 5" is a 149-page comprehensive resource guide from Henkel Corp. updated to include the company's line of more than 1,400 Loctite adhesive, sealant, coating, cleaner, and lubricant products, as well as dispensing...

Banner Engineering's new catalog CD contains all current product catalogs for more than 15,000 sensing, safety, measurement and inspection, and vision products, as well as current pricing.(Catalogs)
July 1, 2005... Banner Engineering s new catalog CD contains all current product catalogs for more than 15,000 sensing, safety, measurement and inspection, and vision products, as well as current pricing. New and notable for this CD are the more than 3,500...

Sapphire Engineering offers a concise source of product information for lab automation and clinical diagnostic OEMs.(Catalogs)
July 1, 2005... Sapphire Engineering offers a concise source of product information for lab automation and clinical diagnostic OEMs. This 16-page brochure describes key features and specifications for Sapphire's precision dispense pumps, rotary solenoid...

Non-latex solution realized for probe cover.(Engineer's Toolkit)
July 1, 2005... With 1 percent of the population and 17-25 percent of health care workers demonstrating allergic reactions to latex, doctors and hospitals have been moving away from the material. Medical Technique Inc. (MTI) of Tucson, AZ, makers of microscope...

Becoming RoHS compliant.(Engineer's Toolkit)
July 1, 2005... The RoHS Directive restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers within electrical and electronic equipment with the goal of contributing to human health and the...