Medical Design Technology articles from June 2003

Medical Design Technology archives from June 2003

Linear actuators.
June 1, 2003... The "Spectrum" Slim-Line Series of actuators will incorporate precision linear slim-line actuators and presses which have been designed to accommodate the broadest range of users. The array of end users for which the slim-line series has been...

Tube clamp.(Barblock)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SureSeal[TM] is the first of a new generation of clamping systems. The user simply presses down to close and presses down again to open. The patent pending design provides clamp position at a glance. The design allows the clamp to be placed...

Restrictor.
June 1, 2003... The IMH Screened Orifice is an economical, miniature restrictor that provides far more accuracy than orifices specified by hole tolerances. Specifically designed for medical applications, the restrictor is preinstalled in a male to female luer...

Linear rail system.
June 1, 2003... The LR Series linear rail system is designed for light load applications where minimal frictional drag, long-wear life, and low cost are the primary concerns. It consists of a center-less ground and burnished stainless-steel shaft mated with a...

Nitinol processing. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... NDC develops and manufactures Nitinol materials (wire, tube strip, sheet, and bar) and components (stents, guide wires, catheters, and medical instruments) for medical markets worldwide. Nitinol Devices & Components (NDC), 47533...

Casters. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... Company produces over 10,000 caster variations and offers tailor-made solutions. Standard caster materials include stainless and pressed steel, polypropylene, and TENTEprene. Tente Casters, Inc., 2266 Southpark Dr., Hebron, KY 41048....

IV products. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... This full-color catalog provides a complete listing of the company's IV product offerings. The catalog includes comprehensive physical data on each product. Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 1600 West Merit Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095....

EL printing. (New Literature).
June 1, 2003... MetroMark maintains the ability to manufacture segmented electroluminescent (EL) colors all on one substrate. This allows for multiple color combinations within one lamp structure. MetroMark, 11574 Encore Circle, Minnetonka, MN 55343....

Pall Medical--OEM filtration devices. (2003 Corporate Profile).(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... Company Description For over 50 years, Pall Corporation has provided the global medical manufacturing industry with the widest selection of customized membranes and devices. Because we manufacture our own membranes, we can control the OEM...

HIMSS staffing & technology survey results offer good news to manufacturers. (The Way Ahead).(Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society)
June 1, 2003... In February, the HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) conducted a survey at its annual conference. Its focus was staffing and technology and the results offer some great news for medical device manufacturers. With...

Silicone processing. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Company offers four data sheets detailing its molding, extrusion, and assembly capabilities, as well as design assistance/prototype services. The data sheets offer an illustration of each process and a discussion of the benefits, applications,...

Plug-and-Weld ultrasonic generator. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Plug-and-Weld system in the DPC II Plus ultrasonic generator recognizes modules as they are added or removed from the generator and automatically reconfigures the user interface. This greatly simplifies and speeds up the setup procedure,...

Drives. (New Products).(Danaher Motion)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SynqNet[TM] has been added to the ServoSTAR[TM] CD product offering. Further, SynqNet capability has been added to the company's custom drive library of Motion Building Blocks. Kollmorgen is releasing custom multi-axis torque versions, as well...

Bellows. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... A completely sealed protective bellows design is air tight, dust tight, and light tight. It provides assured protection for precision medical equipment, clean room applications, and inspection and test equipment. Among its uses are protecting...

Cordsets. (Editor's choice).
June 1, 2003... Company adds three Interpower NEMA 6-15P cordsets to its molded North American family. The NEMA 6-15P cordsets are for equipment rated up to 15 amps with service at 250 VAC and are UL listed and CSA certified. These Interpower cordsets are...

Filter membrane. (Editor's choice).
June 1, 2003... Ideal for use in many medical applications, this asymmetric membrane--the Millipore Express[R] Plus PES (polyethersulfone) membrane--provides high flow and high throughput. In addition, the membrane ensures sterilizing grade retention. It has...

Soft wall cleanrooms. (Editor's choice).
June 1, 2003... The Series 550 vertical flow soft wall cleanrooms feature a modular design with all metal construction that provides durability, functionality, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. All Series 550 cleanrooms are designed for energy efficiency...

Ergonomic handle. (Editor's choice).
June 1, 2003... Ergonomically designed handles help the press operator achieve higher output levels and provide a more comfortable workstation. These side-mounted, offset handles can be incrementally adjusted to the proper position to suit the operator's...

High-Speed Spindle. (Editor's choice).
June 1, 2003... ASR2000 High-Speed Spindle offers a high-speed brushless servomotor, instrument grade precision ABEC-7 angular contact bearings, balanced to ISO 1940 G 1.0, and high acceleration capability (6000 rpm in Aerotech, Inc., 101 Zeta Dr.,...

FDA housecleaning withdraws outdated proposals. (FDA Update).(Food and Drug Administration)
June 1, 2003... Normally I clean off part, but not all, of my desk about once a quarter, or worst case, every January. With the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the pattern is probably closer to once a decade, or best case, once every time a new...

Fastener coatings. (Surface Treatment & Modification).
June 1, 2003... This line of fused-on powder coatings for fastener heads meets GM 4383 spcifications. The powder coatings form a consistent and durable coating that prevents metal-to-metal contact and provides wear resistance. They also provide a smooth...

Surface-modification technology. (Surface Treatment & Modification).
June 1, 2003... SurModics' PhotoLink[R] surface modification technology's photoreagents can be applied to many different substrates allowing manufacturers a high degree of flexibility in designing their products. The technology can utilize a variety of...

Surface treating station. (Surface Treatment & Modification).
June 1, 2003... The universal surface treating station is designed for processing a multitude of part shapes and sizes. The system uses a unique rotating electrode array, and has two high voltage/high frequency transformers. One transformer has a maximum...

Goodyear Chemical.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... Goodyear Chemical, based in Akron, Ohio, is a global leader in the production of synthetic rubber and for more than 30 years has supplied high-performance polymers to manufacturers of medical devices and healthcare products. The company...

High speed machining gives California molder technology edge. (Design Insight).(Reny & Company Inc. installs Mikron Bostomatic Corp. VCP 600)
June 1, 2003... From an unpretentious location in El Monte, Calif., near Los Angeles, a mold maker is successfully applying the latest machine tool and design technology to create new life-saving devices. Steve Raiken, president of Reny & Company, Inc., is...

Optical Gaging Products, Inc. .(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... Precision for People Optical Gaging Products, Inc. (OGP[R]) continues to be a global leader in the design and manufacture of non-contact and multi-sensor dimensional metrology systems. OGP delivers precision for people. People who use OGP...

Metering/mixing catalog. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Metering, mixing, and dispensing equipment for multi-part fluids is presented in this 36-page catalog. Piston and gear pump solutions, together with stepping-motor drives for virtually any application requiring precise control are featured....

Encoders. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The CoreTech CA25 Absolute Encoder measure 2.5 in. and are available in any resolution from 2 ppr to 32,768 ppr. They feature an electronic zero position set and parallel or SSI absolute output. The encoders have fewer electronic components...

Capacitors. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Based on the combination of very high capacitance and ultra low ESR (down to 25 milliOhms), BestCap[TM] (Battery Energy Saving Technology Capacitor) devices offer superior high power pulse characteristics. The company's patented aqueous polymer...

Linear actuators. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... A series of Smart M-Digit (Medical-Digit) brushless motor linear actuators includes a full 32-bit PID motion control system. This versatile programming environment allows the user to easily configure the Smart M-Digit Series actuators to fit a...

High flow valves. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Series 80 line of large orifice solenoid valves effectively addresses process industry requirements for high flow rate or quick dump and fill capacity. These AC or DC powered valves are also suited for low pressure gas and liquid...

LED. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The PY1114CK Super Thin Type SMT LED is 0.4 mm thick and is an excellent light source for applications including medical devices and instrumentation requiring minimal space. It is specifically designed for backlighting keypads and other types...

Tube Expander. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Model 995HD-2 Tube Expander offers the ability to perform assembly on different operations without wasting time changing jaw sets by having the ability to mount two different jaw sets of different sizes to the same expander arms. It saves money...

Sensor amplifiers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Din Rail mounted amplifiers provide Hi-Level output signals, ready for long cable runs, and/or direct interface to common PLC interface cards. These amplifiers provide controlled power to the associated sensor and condition the sensor's return...

Copolymers. (Medical Plastics).
June 1, 2003... K-Resin[R] DK11 and DK13 styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBC) have a number of applications in the medical field. Both can be used to produce cast or blown film. Uses range from making protective wrapping for medical devices to producing tear...

Optical brighteners. (Medical Plastics).
June 1, 2003... Eastobrite optical brighteners are an ideal whitening and color enhancement solution for polymer formulators and fabricators. The line of optical brighteners is available in three versatile formulations--OB, OB-l, and OB-3. The newest,...

PVC films. (Medical Plastics).
June 1, 2003... Company has commissioned the world's newest and most advanced pharmaceutical-grade PVC films calender at its PurePlast/Tekni Films plant. By commissioning the new calender, Tekni-Films is now in the position to provide its unique products and...

Implant-grade polymers. (Medical Plastics).
June 1, 2003... BioPEKK[TM] polymers are designed for medical implant and device applications as determined by individual manufacturers. They are available in fully finished, packaged, and sterilized parts and assemblies. BioPEKK polymers have successfully...

Polycarbonate sheet. (Medical Plastics).
June 1, 2003... MAKROLON[R] MG (machine grade) polycarbonate sheet engineering plate is an amorphous thermoplastic material that offers high impact strength, high modulus of elasticity, and excellent dimensional stability. It offers good mechanical and...

Avery Dennison Medical. (2003 Corporate Profile).
June 1, 2003... Avery Dennison Medical serves medical companies as a partner in bringing new products to market. No Avery Dennison brand wound dressing, diagnostic product, surgical or incise drapes, electrodes or transdermal competes for shelf space with your...

Contract services. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company provides custom, full-service assembly, pack-aging, labeling, and complete project management of sterile and non-sterile devices using its state-of-the-art 10,000 class cleanroom. LumiLife, 809 West 106th St., Bloomington, MN 55420....

Diaphragm pump. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The Model N838 diaphragm pump is available with an integrated-control brushless DC motor. It delivers 34 lit./min, flow in a compact 6L x 3.5W x 5H in. package, with an achievable end vacuum of 27 in. Hg. KNF Neuberger, Inc., Two Black...

Injection mold tooling. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Accurate Injection Molds supplies injection mold tooling under "fast track" scheduling for diverse applications. From CAD to delivery, the firm offers a full range of services and value-added procedures. Accurate Injection Molds, 22264...

Fluorinated solvents. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... AK-225 demonstrates superior solvency and material compatibility. It is used in the technology sector as a precision cleaning solvent and defluxing agent. AK-225 is also used in the medical field as a carrier solvent for silicones or for the...

Production tools. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company produces tool holders; circulars and rounds; form tools; and precision, high speed, carbide, diamond-tipped, and borazon-tipped inserts. It specializes in designing and manufacturing carbide and steel inserts with unique forms, depths,...

Power supply. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Two families of external desktop medical switchmode power supplies are available in sleek, low profile, ABS plastic cases, SMT leading edge circuit designs. The units are convection cooled with regulated voltage outputs. GlobTek, Inc., 186...

Precision medical machining. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company is an FDA-registered manufacturer dedicated to machining close tolerance ([+ or -] 0.0002) components for use in medical instruments, bone screws, surgical implants, and diagnostic instrumentation. Criterion Instrument, 5349 West...

Leak testing. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The Vector's unique modular design lets the user choose only the features that are actually needed while allowing the capabilities of the tester to be easily and economically expanded as future requirements dictate. Uson L.P., 8640 North...

Medical tubing. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... As experts in the manufacture of plastic swab sticks, laboratory pipettes, pinch sealed tubing, and multi-layered tubing for medical packaging and diagnostic services, this company can meet the strictest of medical industry specifications. ...

Sterilization services. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Through 16 North American facilities, this company delivers state-of-the-art Gamma, EtO, and E-Beam processes as part of a complete managed program that emphasizes exceptional process quality, efficient turnaround, and optimum cost containment....

Controller. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The EM Gateway delivers a cost effective solution for adapting the company's standard controllers to Ethernet networks, allowing users to monitor and control processes remotely through PCs with Ethernet connections. Watlow Electric...

IV Catheter. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The Introcan[R] Safety IV Catheter incorporates a passive design to minimize needlestick injuries without requiring user activation. The safety clip is pre-assembled in the catheter hub, and is automatically engaged when the needle bevel exits...

Brushless DC motor. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... This brushless DC motor range with integrated electronics offers unsurpassed efficiency (up to 75%), +20,000 hours operating life, and extremely low levels of noise and vibration. Crouzet, 204 Airline Dr., Suite 300, Coppell, TX 75019....

Contrast injection line tubing. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... DuoPEX[TM] uses two layers of material for flexibility and strength at a mid-level cost. It is a good alternative to more rigid PVC lines that can be difficult to handle during contrast injection procedures. PEXCO Medical Products, 170...

Stent molding. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Braidgen[TM] is a modeling technology for braided catheters and endo-vascular stents that enables rapid generation of finite element models of complex braided structures. Stress Engineering Services, 5380 Courseview Dr., Mason, OH 45040....

SurModics, Inc.: hemocompatible coatings for medical devices. (2003 Corporate Profile).
June 1, 2003... SurModics' photo-modified heparin can be immobilized directly to the surface of your device or used in conjunction with other PhotoLink[R] surface modification reagents. Covalently bound photoheparin coatings are durable and retain their...

SurModics, Inc.: lubricious surfaces for medical devices. (2003 Corporate Profile).
June 1, 2003... PhotoLink[R] lubricious coatings present a new opportunity to companies seeking to differentiate themselves in the device-manufacturing marketplace. PhotoLink coatings improve medical devices by reducing the coefficient of friction by up to 90%...

SurModics, Inc.: drug-eluting coatings for medical devices. (2003 Corporate Profile).
June 1, 2003... SurModics technology can provide a polymeric matrix on the surface of medical devices or as part of a drug-delivery device for use as a reservoir to incorporate drugs. Therapeutic or antimicrobial agents can then be released from the matrix at...

Sterilization services. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Sterigenics specializesin sterilization supply chain management for the medical industry, offering consultative services (SteriPro[R]), and time-based contract sterilization and deployment solutions (SteriDirect[TM]). Sterigenics, 2015...

Cleanroom laboratory. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company's Ortech (Mississauga) laboratory in Toronto has increased clean room capabilities in support of polymer, medical device, and pharmaceutical development activities. Bodycote Technology Centre, 2395 Speakman Dr., Mississauga, ON L5K...

Air Filters. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Mini Air Filters are specifically designed for mobile rackmount computers used in such applications as medical. They were developed to assist OEM designers challenged to deliver ever-smaller rackmount computers that are robust, reliable, and...

Epoxy adhesive. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... EPd2-1Med is a two component epoxy adhesive system which features outstanding chemical and temperature resistance. This compound is specifically designed to withstand repeated cycles of steam, ethylene oxide, radiation, and chemical...

Amplifier. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The AC4, available in a small box, provides motor power for a maximum of 4 Elements. This amplifier is 50% smaller than the previous version and accepts a 12 volt input. Nanomotion, Inc., 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B2, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779....

Brushless Motor. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The E 800 Brushless Motor and Spindle operates at speeds from 20,000 to 80,000 rpm. NSK offers a choice of two spindles--the NR3080 and the NRA5080--with the system. NSK America, 700B Cooper Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60173. 800-585-4675...

Polyurethane molding. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The Poly-urethane Custom RIM business unit provides housings, enclosures, and functional parts for medical, industrial, and leisure industries. It is a top choice for industrial designers due to its freedom-of-design possibilities. THIEME...

Adhesive products/services. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Avery Dennison Medical serves medical companies as a partner in bringing new products to market. No Avery Dennison brand competes for shelf space with customers' brands in hospital storerooms. Avery Dennison Medical, 7100 Lindsay Dr.,...

Motor control. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... This brochure is a concise overview of the company's motor control electronics and includes specs on both brush and brushless motor controllers. Amplifiers that control velocity or torque with current capabilities up to 10 A continuous, 30 A...

Pouches. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... TPF-0563/1073B Tyvek[R] pouches are a high performance alternative to conventional autoclavable packaging. They are tear and puncture resistant, retaining strength and integrity throughout the sterilization process. Tolas Health Care...

Retractable Scalpel. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... MSP[TM], SAF-T-PASS[TM] Retractable Scalpel lowers the risk of percutaneous injury, while enjoying the quality, reliability, and convenience of the MSP[TM] retractable scalpel. The precision-molded blade locks in place with a smooth, one-handed...

Plastic bag ties. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The plastic bag tie is molded in polyethylene and is 18 cm long. It is designed to be releasable, adjustable and reusable. The tie features a ribbed surface that is fed through the slots so the clip can grasp and lock. Qosina, 150-Q...

Tubing. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... SIL-KORE[TM] jacketing and tubing material meets the challenges of today's preoperative and postoperative cleansing procedures. This autoclavable material can be utilized in a broad array of sterilization techniques. W. L. Gore &...

Force/pressure sensor. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Tactilus[R] is an electronic tactile force and pressure indicating sensor. It allows an engineer to monitor precisely how force is disbursed between any two contacting or mating surfaces in real-time while the event occurs. Sensor...

Rubber latex tubing. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company is a manufacturer of precision-engineered dipped natural rubber latex tubing. It also extrudes TPE and PVC tubing, non-latex tourniquet bands, and a variety of other profiles. It produces custom dip molded natural rubber latex and...

Curing System. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The EXFO Lite, which is ideal for use in manual precision assembly environments, has a new iris adjustment feature to allow user selectable intensity levels. The system has a small footprint and long lamp life, saving both bench space and...

Shaft couplings. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... These flexible shaft couplings are precision bellow-type flexible couplings used in applications requiring extreme precision, flexibility, sensitivity, and high reliability. They are a must for critical positioning applications. ...

Medical filters. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Meeting the needs of large and small GEM suppliers, company has developed and produced hundreds of product innovations designed to provide high-performance filtration solutions. Filtertek, 11411 Price Rd., Hebron, IL 60034. 815-648-2416...

Pumps catalog. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Included within this 4-color brochure are product design features and technical data for the company's product line. Each pump in the series is highlighted, including the 100 Series with versatile flow-speed range and the 300 Series with...

Connector. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The REDEL Fluidic Connector incorporates a monotube design for use with air, inert gas, and liquids up to 2-bar pressure using industry standard tubing that fits onto the 2.6-mm fluidic ferrule. LEMO USA, Inc., PO Box 2408, Rohnert Park, CA...

Catheter material. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... These cross-linked nanocomposite nylons are specifically indicated for advanced catheter applications. The nylon 12 formulations incorporate the latest in nanocomposite technology for precision rigidity enhancement. Foster Corp., 329 Lake...

Advanced tubing system. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... The EZ Glide range is already a favorite among PTCA Catheter manufacturers. It combines the strength of metal with the smoothness of plastic for enhanced catheter performance. Creganna Medical Devices, 7767 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove, MN...

Elastomer molding. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company specializes in custom molded rubber products using the proprietary Da/Pro Process, which automatically adjusts for compound or part configuration variables. The result is precision tolerance parts of consistent high quality. Da/Pro...

Check valve. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... This check valve is ideal for applications that limit flow to one direction or to provide a leak proof disconnect or introduction port into a fluid system. The check valve can incorporate a number of fitting configurations using luers, threads,...

Caps & plugs. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company offers a product sheet designed specifically to meet the needs of the medical field. Included on the sheet is a breakdown of the varies series of caps and plugs most commonly used in the medical industry along with information on their...

Pneumatic technologies. (Marketers focus).
June 1, 2003... Company has released a brochure featuring an overview of Medical/Diagnostic Applications using Gast pneumatic products. The brochure also explains the different pneumatic technologies used for medical applications, product features, and...