Medical Design Technology articles from July 2007

Medical Design Technology archives from July 2007

Motor control.(Innovations)
July 1, 2007... This bipolar chopper driver chip, NP3775, and state logic chip (phase distribution chip), NP7380, are offered for use with the company's tin-can rotary and linear stepper motors. The firm provides motors, electronics, and engineering support...

Loading and assembly system.(Innovations)
July 1, 2007... The TaskMate robotic loading and assembly system combines a FANUC LR Mate mini robot with ESS-designed equipment to create a system that reduces repetitive motion in the loading and assembly of packaged medical devices and other products. The...

Moisture control pouch.(Innovations)
July 1, 2007... DesiShield is fabricated with advanced desiccating technology to meet the packaging challenges associated with moisture sensitive devices and diagnostic products. The design maximizes product shelf-life by driving down the relative humidity...

UVC lamps.(Innovations)
July 1, 2007... This high-output [800 mA; also available as standard output (425 mA)], low-mercury ([less than or equal o] 8 mg) UVC lamp is offered for disinfecting air and water. They are easy to dispose of and have been tested and validated to effectively...

Shielded nano connectors.
July 1, 2007... The metal Bi-lobe nano-miniature connectors are available with patent pending sealed backshells and braided cable shielding to reduce crosstalk and EMI problems in today's high density electronic modules. The 25 rail pitch connectors have been...

Filtered inlets and outlets.
July 1, 2007... This line of IEC 60320 filtered inlets and outlets are intended for medical applications, in addition to a variety of others. They have ratings from 6 to 20 amps and either 120 or 250 VAC. Features include robust screw mount, nickel plated,...

FDA user fee reauthorization bill cleared for House floor action.(Regulatory Report)
July 1, 2007... A medical device user free reauthorization bill was approved June 21 by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and cleared for floor debate. The legislation largely mirrors proposals previously negotiated by industry and FDA, with some...

Device industry proposes medtech-friendly universal coverage plan.(Regulatory Report)
July 1, 2007... With the release of its own universal healthcare coverage proposal June 21, the device industry is trying to bring medical innovation friendly policies into the national healthcare debate leading up to next year's presidential election. ...

St. Jude/Cambridge Heart sales.(Noted ...)
July 1, 2007... St. Jude Medical will market Cambridge Heart's HearTwave II microvolt t-wave alternans test to North American primary care and internal medicine physicians under an amendment to the firms' three-year marketing agreement. Under the original...

Medtronic Neurostimulation.(Noted ...)
July 1, 2007... FDA approves Medtronic's Specify 5-6-5 surgical lead for treatment of chronic low back pain with its RestoreAdvanced and PrimeAdvanced neurostimulators. Specify 5-6-5 has 16 electrodes in three columns imbedded on a flexible paddle with...

Hospital price data updated.(Noted ...)
July 1, 2007... CMS has updated hospital-specific volume and payment data for 31 common inpatient procedures on its website. Intended to increase transparency for consumers, data on the procedures was first posted last June. According to the update, in fiscal...

Partnership success leads to technology success for endoscopic products: recognizing potential synergies and maintaining close relationships with technology experts is proving to be a successful equation in medical device manufacturing. This article examines how it is impacting the endoscopic marketplace, specifically examining one technology supplier.(Device Sector Spotlight)
July 1, 2007... Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized healthcare by reducing extensive cutting, bleeding, and long periods of healing for many types of surgery. The procedures would not have advanced as quickly as they did without micro-optical...

Nanotechnology: huge future for small innovation.(Cover story)
July 1, 2007... Medical nanotechnology promises improved diagnostics, delivery of drugs with exquisite precision, and even nanosurgery. This article, based on interviews with experts in the field, will take a look at some of the more interesting...

Are virtual design teams right for you? Utilizing a virtual design team is a strategy that can be implemented successfully for certain projects that meet specific requirements. This article reviews the necessary elements to ensure a successful virtual design team and offers tips on how to enhance its effectiveness.(Emphasis On Design)
July 1, 2007... Virtual design teams are part of concurrent engineering, with the goal of improving time to market, maintaining a high level of innovation, and creating great products quickly. This model may be used for medical products, consumer electronics,...

Polycarbonate resins.(Notables: Molding)
July 1, 2007... Makrolon polycarbonate resins provide excellent impact strength, glass-like transparency, excellent temperature resistance, superior processability, and dimensional stability. Certain Makrolon polycarbonate resins designated as "medical-grade"...

Masterbatch/precolored resins.(Notables: Molding)
July 1, 2007... Standard lines of UniColor universal masterbatch and precolored resin products are offered for use in medical devices, medical packaging, pharmaceutical applications, and disposable medical products. The standard colors, as well as custom color...

Thermoplastic elastomers.(Notables: Molding)
July 1, 2007... This ultra-clean TPE technology provides high oxygen barrier performance that is up to ten times better than conventional TPEs and equivalent to traditional thermoset butyl rubber. At the same time, it delivers the exceptional design freedom...

The new website for Universal Air Filter is easier for design engineers to navigate to help them save valuable time and money.(Design Notes)(Website overview)
July 1, 2007... The new website for Universal Air Filter is easier for design engineers to navigate to help them save valuable time and money. Seven of the most popular design applications are featured on separate landing pages to find specific information...

A technical paper from New Scale Technologies presents a novel microfluidic pump design that promises better accuracy, fluid pressure, and flow rates in a package that is dramatically smaller than existing micro pumps.(Design Notes)
July 1, 2007... A technical paper from New Scale Technologies presents a novel microfluidic pump design that promises better accuracy, fluid pressure, and flow rates in a package that is dramatically smaller than existing micro pumps. The new design offers...

A white paper from Rockwell Automation provides a revealing "snapshot" of how manufacturers are beginning to bridge the historic divide between controls engineering and IT.(Design Notes)
July 1, 2007... A white paper from Rockwell Automation provides a revealing "snapshot" of how manufacturers are beginning to bridge the historic divide between controls engineering and IT. The paper identifies the organizational and business process challenges...

MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division has introduced a comprehensive product catalog for liquid-level applications.(Design Notes)
July 1, 2007... MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division has introduced a comprehensive product catalog for liquid-level applications. The catalog features the high-performance M-Series products with Temponsonics magnetostrictive technology and a wide range of...

Omron Scientific Technologies Inc. has made available its 2007-2008 Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding.(Design Notes)
July 1, 2007... Omron Scientific Technologies Inc. has made available its 2007-2008 Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding. This 1,500+ page, two-volume set is a comprehensive machine and process safety product and technical reference guide. The...

The 2007 Directory of Metals & Materials is now available from Goodfellow, a leading supplier of small quantities of metals and materials for scientists and engineers.(Design Notes)(Directory)
July 1, 2007... The 2007 Directory of Metals & Materials is now available from Goodfellow, a leading supplier of small quantities of metals and materials for scientists and engineers. The Directory contains a wealth of information about the pure metals,...

Porous metal in medical device designs.(Design Notes)
July 1, 2007... Designers value the strength and durability of sintered porous metal which allows the material to hold its form, function in adverse conditions, and generally last longer than polymeric materials. It is used in a number of medical applications...