Medical Design Technology articles from May 2006

Medical Design Technology archives from May 2006

Pneumatic valves.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... Maximatic 3-way, 4-way, single and double solenoid, and 3-way and 4-way air piloted valves are available in many sizes and variations for a wide range of applications. Specified, tested, and backed by the company, these quality manufactured...

Keyboard.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... InduMedical is an antimicrobial industrial keyboard with Microban's active protection against bacteria, yeast, mold, mildew, and fungi that cause stain, odors, and product degradation. It is intended for use in hygiene sensitive environments...

Thermal printer.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... This series of ultra-compact and lightweight portable thermal printers offers an "easy-load" facility and a wide choice of data interlaces. Designed for maximum versatility, the printers are ideal for a wide range of applications in the...

ZIF connectors.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... The Cannon DLP series of Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connectors provide greater contact reliability and reduced signal crosstalk. With a minimum rated life of 10,000 mate/unmate cycles and no loss in performance, DLP series connectors can be...

Environmentally sealed toggles.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... Designed to meet the needs of applications requiring an environmentally sealed solution, the WT series of toggles is rated at 10 A at 125 V AC and 6 A at 250 V AC or 10 A at 30 V DC. The sealed construction of these standard size toggles...

Power supply.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... A series of 200-watt peak power supplies are available with an integral variable-speed, temperature-controlled fan. An extension of the high-technology NV-175 family, the single and multiple power supplies are ideally suited for a wide range of...

Atmospheric pressure plasma system.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... The Atomflo is used for high-speed treatment of surfaces of all shapes and sizes prior to bonding, marking, painting, and coating. The lightweight aluminum plasma applicators are designed to be either handheld or machine-mounted. Them are no...

Biomedical testing system.(Innovations)
May 1, 2006... The BioPuls submersible pneumatic side action grips and temperature controlled bath with pneumatic lifting and lowering mechanism is to be used along with the standard video extensometer. This offering was specifically designed for the...

MedPAC supports DRG overhaul, though data does not meet its worst fears.(Regulatory Report)
May 1, 2006... ACMS advisory group remains supportive of the Medicare agency's proposed overhaul of the inpatient payment system, despite recent analysis suggesting that the impact of physician-owned specialty hospitals on the U.S. healthcare system has not...

International Medtech competition review.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2006... The International Trade Commission, at the request of the House Ways & Means Committee, has launched a general fact-finding investigation regarding the competitive conditions affecting U.S. sales and trade of medical devices in principal...

2006 Japan pricing cuts.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2006... The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare's most recent round of biannual reimbursement cuts under its unloved foreign average pricing (FAP) system, implemented April 1, poses varying levels of impact on industry, with implantable cardioverter...

Conor's Costar II.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2006... Firm has completed enrollment of 1,700 patients in its U.S. non-inferiority pivotal study comparing Costar paclitaxel-eluting stent to Boston Scientific's Taxus Express to treat de novo lesions. Conor modified the trial protocol in February due...

Asthma trial.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2006... Asthmatx treated the first U.S. patient in its 300-subject Asthma Intervention Research 2 pivotal trial using the Alair catheter-based bronchial thermoplasty system, the firm announced April 18. During the procedure, a standard bronchoscope is...

Boston Scientific, Guidant close the deal following FTC approval.(Regulatory Report)
May 1, 2006... Boston Scientific closed its $28 billion acquisition of Guidant on April 21, one day after the Federal Trade Commission approved the deal--the largest medical device acquisition in history. The FTC approval requires Boston Scientific to...

J&J to focus on small-to-medium size acquisitions for the time being.
May 1, 2006... J&J is targeting more small-to-medium size companies for acquisition now that ICD-maker Guidant is out of reach. "We're being very good about looking at good business-building acquisitions, opportunities at a variety of sizes, so finding...

Medical Design Technology has teamed up with sister publication The Gray Sheet to bring essential regulatory information to readers.(FDC REPORTS)
May 1, 2006... Medical Design Technology has teamed up with sister publication The Gray Sheet to bring essential regulatory information to readers. Each month "Regulatory Report" will offer select highlights from The Gray Sheet, which covers FDA regulatory...

Contract manufacturers aid in enabling supply chain optimization.(Emphasis On Contract Manufacturing)
May 1, 2006... Medical device OEMs can partner with contract manufacturing firms to optimize their supply chains to gain a competitive advantage over other manufacturers in the industry. This article discusses the benefits that may be realized from such a...

Rechargeable battery technology for portable medical applications: in the ongoing movement to establish more wireless options for medical devices, concerns over adequate power sources become a primary issue for manufacturers. This exclusive article will examine Lithium-ion technology and analyze the essential components of the battery pack.(Emphasis On Batteries)
May 1, 2006... Quality of care, convenience, and cost are the motivations for making medical equipment ambulatory. The increased mobility needs of the patient have led to many traditionally stationary medical devices, such as patient monitors and ventilators,...

Mix-dispense valve.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2006... The Model 2200-545-037 two-component miniature mix-dispense valve precisely dispenses miniature beads and very small volumes of low-viscosity pourable materials and abrasive or filled materials. The valve is ideal for low-flow applications...

Industrial air compressor.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2006... A series of air compressors--the Sullair 3000, Sullair 3700, and Sullair 4500--offer 40. 50, and 60 horsepower and are designed for point-of-use facility installations. The 3700 Series compressors were designed to answer end users' demands for...

Solenoid valve.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2006... The 3B23 solenoid valve is designed for medical device applications that require media-separation such as dialysis machines, instrument cleaning devices, and dental irrigation equipment. It is compatible with a variety of media types like water...

Pressure control module.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2006... The VSO-EP is a module for precision control of critical system pressures. It is an automated alternative to manual pressure regulators, needle valves, flow controllers, and bleed orifices, providing integral closed-loop proportional control...

Butterfly Valve.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2006... The Type 57 Butterfly Valve incorporates four major design upgrades in thermoplastic valve technology. New design features include a flange stopper, which prevents the valve liner from over compression, a second feature is a molded body...

Custom high flow, low power [O.sub.2] concentrator valve assembly.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2006... A manufacturer of [O.sub.2] concentrators for in-home oxygen therapy wanted a unit that would simultaneously fill portable bottles while supplying the patient. In addition, size and weight restrictions dictated that the assembly would have to...

Top technologies: medical devices involve multiple technologies, from metallurgy to microprocessors. This article, based on interviews with experts in the field, takes a look at several that will have a significant impact in the years to come: smart implants and wireless communication, smart materials, MRI compatibility, and nanotechnology.(Forecast Series Presents)(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... Smart materials, smart implants, nanotechnology, wireless devices, and MRI compatibility are on the leading edge of medical device technology. This article will examine each of these important sectors. Smart Implants and Wireless...

Millipore buys Serologicals.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2006... The boards of directors at Millipore Corp. and Serologicals Corp. have approved a definitive agreement whereby Millipore will acquire Serologicals in an all cash transaction. The acquisition will transform Millipore into a company with combined...

Rubbermaid/Signalife Partnership.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2006... Rubbermaid/Signalife Partnership. Rubbermaid Medical Solutions and Signalife Inc. have jointly entered into a multi-year, exclusive marketing and sales agreement involving the nationwide rollout of Signalife's flagship Fidelity 100 ECG heart...

Precision Dynamics Inc. acquired.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2006... Sensors has acquired Precision Dynamics Inc. (PreDyne), a leading manufacturer of custom miniature solenoid valves, manifold assemblies, and fluidic systems. As a result, the company's name will change to Gems Sensors & Controls. PreDyne valves...

Name change.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2006... Medical Alley/MNBIO, the 21-year old membership organization committed to promoting the medical sciences in Minnesota, declared the next step in its evolution by formally changing its name and refining its core focus to include the highly...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... May 22-23 2006 Florida Tech Transfer Conference, conference and exhibition, Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Sarasota, FL. May 29-31 CleanMed Europe, conference and exhibition, Stockholm City Conference Centre, Stockholm, Sweden. June 5-7 Sensors...

Vision system heats up needle-electrode inspection process.(Case In Point)
May 1, 2006... The Project: Create an alternative to the inspection protocols that rely on a human operator to verify the quality of electrosurgery electrodes. The Solution: Develop a 100% automated inspection system, that maintains rapid throughput, to...

NPE 2006: The International Plastics Showcase: June 19-23, 2006 McCormick Place, Chicago, Il.(Show Preview)
May 1, 2006... Founded and sponsored by the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc., the NPE 2006: The International Plastics Showcase will be the largest international plastics show of the year. The event will be the 25th NPE since 1946. At least 2,000...

Precise motion control contributes to virtual microscopy slide scanner.(Case In Point)
May 1, 2006... * The Project: Create a device to enable the high speed digital scanning of slides for use in virtual microscopy. * The Solution: Use precision motion control components to ensure extremely high resolutions, that are free of imperfections,...

Medical Design & Manufacturing East: June 6-8, 2006 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY.(Show Preview)
May 1, 2006... June 6-8, 2006 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY The Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East show hosts a number of medical device manufacturing professionals in June. The event runs concurrently with EastPack,...

Aligning product development processes to meet compliance demands.(Case In Point)
May 1, 2006... * The Project: Streamline the document management and retrieval processes to enable a more efficient regulatory compliance protocol. * The Solution: Implement an electronic product lifecycle management solution to manage product-related...

Silicone dispensing tube.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Pumpsil-D platinum silicone dispensing tube is specially formulated and designed specifically for high accuracy dispensing applications in the biopharmaceutical industry. Due to its superior flex memory, which doubles the accuracy of dispensed...

Level detection sensor.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Levelprox, a non-invasive ultrasonic sensor that provides point level detection of liquids through metal containers, now has FM approval. The T50 (316L stainless steel housing with an integrated sanitary connection) and the M30 (standard 30-ram...

Snap-acting switches.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... RoHS compliant and featuring silver contacts, the durable MDB Series of micro-miniature snap-acting switches is rated for 100,000 cycles under load and 1,000,000 mechanical cycles. The series is ideal for a wide range of applications that...

Linear actuators.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The PROmech Series LP28 linear positioner is a complete linear motion solution OEMs can afford to design into their high-volume equipment. With a travel range from 5 to 500 ram, the LP28 has several linear bearing options and a variety of...

Label printing system.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... A full line of label and barcode printing systems for work in process (WIP) tracking, product identification, component tracking, shipping and logistics, and regulatory labeling applications is available. The Ultimate 3000 Series Label Printing...

RoHS compliant motors.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The company's motors are manufactured in compliance with the European Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The directive requires that all electrical and electronic products registered with the European Union be free of...

Quick disconnects.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... This ultra-miniature M3 threaded quick disconnect assembly is comprised of a brass internal end and a stainless steel external end. The entire assembly weighs only 3.4 grams. The internal end is designed with an automatic shut-off valve and an...

Machine vision system.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... This PC-based automated insert/outsert counting system, Count Accura, is used in the printing and packaging segments of pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing operations. It has been specifically designed for use when exact counts of boxes or...

Micro drives.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The motors in the micro drive product range include brushless and brush DC motors with diameters between 6 to 10 ram, the design of which brings substantial benefits to customers. DC motors with ironless winding are characterised by the absence...

Laser coder.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The Videojet 3320 creates consistent, crisp marks on high-speed production lines. It seamlessly integrates into virtually any application that requires permanent marking of variable data on substrates such as glass, plastic, rubber, cardboard,...

Molded rubber/silicone components.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Close tolerance, medical-application-specific molded rubber and silicone components and bonded rollers requiring special formulations and surface finishes are offered. Included are custom rollers for CAT scanning systems, dry laser imagers,...

Non-contacting rotary sensor.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The RSC 1300 series of miniature noncontact sensors is designed for use in robotics, medical devices, scientific instrumentation, and other applications that require dependability and precision in the smallest possible package. The sensor is...

Light curtain sensor.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The ParCon ZADM 034I is an analog optical line sensor that projects a continuous 24-mm wide parallel beam to a reflector, permitting extremely fast and reliable edge and width detection to 1.0 mm. The mini light curtain sensor accurately...

Desktop manometer.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The desktop manometer is provided in a kit complete with hardware and software to simulate and display an instrument grade manometer. It consists of four components: a pressure sensor, small housing, interface cables (RS232 and USB), and...

Voice coil positioning stages.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... High resolution, compact, voice coil stages with up to 50.8 mm of travel, with no force or velocity ripple for very smooth motion, are ideal for precise motion control applications such as scanning, lens grinding, and laser and mirror...

Hose.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Flexible Hytrel style Type 888 hose features injection molded alloy cuffs that are made without adhesives to eliminate potential leakage and odors, and it can be sterilized by ETO gas, radiation, or pasteurization (275[degrees]F). Providing a...

Motor evaluation kit.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The SQ-100N motor OEM evaluation kit is for designers of laser systems, microscopes, medical and laboratory equipment, and other scientific instruments. The kit includes an SQ-100N piezoelectric Squiggle motor with greater than 5 Newtons axial...

DC Motor.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The Faulhaber 0615 6-mm diameter coreless DC motor is available with a matching diameter planetary gearhead. Designed with a high energy rare earth magnet and the patented Faulhaber skew-winding, it is available in 1.5, 3, and 4 V versions. The...

Power adapters.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... An expanded series of 15 to 65 W desktop external switching power adapters offers single, dual, and triple outputs in voltages from 5 to 48 VDC and all accept Universal Input of 90-264 VAC. The adapters provide line/load regulation of [+ or -]...

Braid reinforced hose.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Company recently made improvements in its manufacturing processes and realized increased capacity for its braided hose production lines. Inventories of the company's braid reinforced PVC hose. Nylobrade, and braid reinforced polyurethane hose,...

Clean bench.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... The Series 303 horizontal laminar flow clean bench provides a Class 100 or Class 10 clean air environment ideal liar laboratory work, testing, manufacturing, inspection, or pharmaceutical operations. The cabinets are designed for quiet...

Cleaning brushes.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... An assortment of instrument cleaning brushes are ideal for providing access in hard-to-reach areas. With a variety of different brush diameters and handle lengths, they are well suited for cleaning projects in any industry. The nylon brushes...

Sapphire laser optics.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Custom medical sapphire optics are fabricated to specifications as balls from 0.005 to 0.5 in. diameter, piano-convex and -concave lenses, windows from 0.5 to 6 in. diameter, as well as rectangles, squares, cones, and domes. Extremely durable,...

Hearing aid adhesive.(New Products)
May 1, 2006... Designed for vent channel formation and shell repair, Loctite 369 I ResinAid is a pink one-part acrylic adhesive that cures tack-free in less than 20 seconds on exposure to UV or visible light of the right intensity. In less than 10 seconds,...

Online tools.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2006... * EH&E, a leading provider of health, safety, and engineering consulting services, has introduced an environmental health and safety compliance support site specifically designed for companies containing laboratory space. The site helps reduce...

Free offers.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2006... Sensor buyers can obtain a better understanding of how to evaluate sensor costs by reviewing a white paper available at no charge. The Sensor Total Cost of Ownership white paper, seven pages in length, enables engineers and technicians to...

Blood pressure maker uses online 3D interactivity.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2006... Medwave Inc. -- an innovator in sensor-based, non-invasive blood pressure measuring solutions--has selected the Kaon Advisor to showcase the Primo non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitoring system. With Kaon's solutions, Medwave is able to...

Lower cost, portable surgical robots could be smooth operators.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2006... A mechanical engineer at Purdue University is teaming up with medical doctors in research aimed at developing less expensive, portable, and versatile surgical robots that could become more common in operating rooms. The researchers also are...

Centers of excellence strive to promote innovation.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2006... While most companies try to solve healthcare design challenges as they arise, GE Plastics is a company that sees global application technology (GApT) and design as a major competitive advantage as it accelerates expansion of GApT capabilities...