Medical Design Technology articles from May 2007

Medical Design Technology archives from May 2007

Elastic Nonwoven.(Innovations)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This engineered elastic nonwoven technology enables designers to provide unique elastic functionality and deliver soft-stretch comfort. It is latex-free and contains no elastomeric polymers or chemical additives,...

Laser marking.(Innovations)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Professional Laser Series is a line of C[O.sub.2] laser systems that provides an impressive combination of high power (up to 120 ' watts using dual lasers), three popular work table sizes, and an advanced,...

Micro inert valve.(Innovations)
May 1, 2007... The vacuum rated LFV Series MIV is a two-way, normally closed, chemically inert solenoid valve that is ideal for fluidic circuits that will see both positive and negative pressures, such as pump inlet/outlet valves. The fluidic side of the...

Laser drilling.(Innovations)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company has augmented its ability to drill precise holes in polymer material by adding automated vision recognition to its process. It programs its automation to visually recognize color and pattern differences in...

Non-magnetic rigid chain.(Innovations)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RigiBelt is made of reinforced plastic and stainless steel. The chain comes together much like a zipper to form a column. It moves quickly and quietly while telescoping in and out, and is stored in a compact...

MDUFMA renewal plan spreads fee burden more evenly; Senate panel oks.(Regulatory Report)
May 1, 2007... Just two days after FDA released its behind-schedule proposal to reauthorize the medical device user fee program, a Senate committee approved the agency's recommendations to collect almost $300 million from manufacturers through 2012. On...

Abbott v. Medtronic.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2007... Advanced Cardiovascular Solutions, a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories formerly owned by Guidant, did not commit "inequitable conduct" to obtain stent technology that is also incorporated into Medtronic's $7 and Driver coronary stents, a U.S....

bioMerieux HPV test.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2007... Paris firm launches human papillomavirus (HPV) diagnostic in Europe April 23. The test, which uses NorChip's m-RNA-based Pre-Tect HPV-proofer on bioMerieux's NucliSENS EasyQ platform, is the result of a recently signed license agreement...

Study of device/drug firm influence.(Noted ...)
May 1, 2007... Relationships between physicians and device and drug firms vary significantly by the medical specialty, according to a study reported in the April 26 New England Journal of Medicine. Cardiologists were more than twice as likely as family...

FDA Seizure.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2007... FDA Seizure FDA seized all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh Inc., after finding significant deficiencies in the company's manufacturing processes. The tissue-based devices are used in many surgical settings, including open heart...

InterDry textile with silver granted FDA clearance.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2007... InterDry Textile With Silver Granted FDA Clearance The FDA has granted pre-market clearance under section 510(k) of the Drug and Cosmetics Act to Mill/ken and Company for InterDry textile with silver indicated as a skin protectant for skin...

Specialized Medical Devices Inc. acquired.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2007... Specialized Medical Devices Inc. Acquired Teleflex Inc. has acquired the assets of HDJ Co. Inc. (HDJ) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Specialized Medical Devices Inc., a provider of engineering and manufacturing services to medical device...

Software solutions partnership.(Industry Watch)
May 1, 2007... Software solutions partnership SolidWorks has named COMSOL as one of its select Solution Partners. This program provides Solid Works users with access to integrated products and services that can further boost productivity. In this case, COMSOL...

Calendar of events.(Industry Watch)(Conference news)(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... Click on the "Calendar" icon at www.mdtmag.com for information about any of the following events. June 4-6 First Annual NanoPower Forum, San Jose Marriott, San Jose, CA. June 6-8 Fourth Annual Medical Device Quality Congress, The...

An interview with Gil Zweig, President of Glenbrook Technologies Inc.(Interview)
May 1, 2007... The ability to ensure accuracy and safety while also determining whether or not a product is defective are the features most commonly sought after in a visual inspection solution. Unfortunately, the limitations of some inspection technologies...

Top healthcare-related material considerations for combination products.(Device Sector Spotlight)
May 1, 2007... For manufacturers of combination products, avoiding potential pitfalls is significantly more complex than with traditional medical devices due to the inclusion of a drug or biologic element. Therefore, companies need to ensure they have...

Materials database helps stretch R&D budgets.(Device Sector Spotlight)
May 1, 2007... As pressure mounts to improve product development times while maintaining low nests, device designers are constantly seeking tools that can enhance the efficiency of their processes. This search is even greater when developing combination...

Medical design & manufacturing east.(Show Preview)
May 1, 2007... June 12-14, 2007 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. In addition, Advantage Business Media will be...

Filling valve.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2007... The Model 775 filling valve is a pneumatically operated spool type valve that can accurately dispense medium to high viscosity fluids. It is capable of dispensing shots of less than 0.01 to over 50 ml and features an adjustable pull-back for...

Butterfly valve.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The corrosion-resistant Type 568 butterfly valve's lug style design is intended specifically for dead-end service and fully pressure rated at 150 psi to allow for easy system expansion to the pipeline without the...

Gear pumps.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The QDM brushless series of gear pumps combines the best principles of gear and magnetically driven pumps. Engineered without any drive seals, the pumps offer a leak free, pulse-less, magnetically driven operation....

Dispense valve.(Notables: Pumps & Valves)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model 2200-033-011 automatic Snuf-Bak dispense valve is ideal for high volume fluid control and fast shut-off of viscous materials such as polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, greases, and various cohesive...

Disposable Medical Instrumentation: in an effort to enhance safety, sterility, and convenience, device manufacturers are seeking solutions to enable them to create disposable medical instrumentation. New sensor technology and innovative modular design are helping to make these types of devices a reality. This article reviews these technological advances.(Cover story)
May 1, 2007... In medical electronics applications, sensors respond to stimuli such as temperature, protein, pressure or motion and relay the data to signal-processing circuitry. Depending upon the application, there may be a display (usually an LCD) that...

Cutting to the point of fiber lasers: precision is of paramount importance in the manufacture of medical devices. Few technologies demonstrate the ability to achieve the necessary degree of accuracy more effectively than laser solutions. This article specifically examines the benefits of using fiber lasers for cutting and welding applications in medical device manufacturing.(Emphasis On Lasers)
May 1, 2007... Technological advancement, a wealthy aging population, and the increasing number of treatable diseases and conditions have created a medical device market that is constantly growing. Combined with this, device size is shrinking, functionality...

592-nm visible orange fiber laser.(Product Spotlight)
May 1, 2007... Like other fiber lasers from the company, the VFL-P-592 Series fiber laser is easy to use, maintenance-free, highly reliable, and air-cooled. Offered in a modular package with an output power of up to 200 mW, these lasers are ideally suited to...

Enhancing the design of a pre-existing device: a user centered approach.(Device Section Spotlight)
May 1, 2007... * An inhaler is a very simple device for patients to use and one that is easily identifiable by these who require it. However, concerns with gauging the remaining amount of doses have caused device manufacturers to revisit its design. This...

Brushless motors.(Device Sector Spotlight)
May 1, 2007... Weighing just 33 grams, these brushless motors provide 50 watts of power at up to 60,000 RPM in a compact 16 mm housing, with incredibly quiet 39 dB operation. Additionally, a new internal design achieves a 10% reduction in length and as much...

Linear guiding system.(Device Sector Spotlight)
May 1, 2007... The Speedi-Roll linear guiding system offers high load-carrying capacity, rigidity, and torque resistance where long strokes and/or high speeds are required. Typical applications for this lightweight cam roller type rail guide system include...

Barcode reader handles.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Grip family of barcode reader handles for MAH200 and MAH300 series barcode readers withstand demanding application conditions in high use environments, with an extended-use ergonomic design for prolonged reader...

Twin rod air cylinders.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These twin rod air cylinders are a cost-effective means of achieving precise, non-rotating linear motion. The twin rod design has less than 1/3 of a degree of rotation, allowing precise rod alignment and virtually...

Semiconductor package.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CoreEZ semiconductor package utilizes an organic, thin core build-up flip chip technology that combines exceptional electrical performance, wireability, and reliability with a cost sensitive material set. This...

Circuit breaker.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TA35 series introduces a new generation of circuit breakers for equipment. The breakers are available in 1-, 2- or 3-pole arrangements and stand out through their compact form and attractive design. The...

Electronically commutated motors.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EC-max 2-wire motor offers important physical advantages. The motor turns detent-free and is highly efficient. The stainless steel motor housing, when combined with the metal flanges, provides a high degree of...

Microscope automation products.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two devices in a new generation of microscope automation products are offered with built-in motion controllers. This achievement was made possible by the small size and ease of integration of the EZHR17EN step motor...

Image stabilization system.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This image stabilization system consists of a gyrosensor that measures vibration, a lens assembly with a CCD, a digital signal processor, and resident software to provide fully automatic operation. Featuring zero...

Battery management system.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Intelligent Battery and Power System serves as a complete AC/DC power supply and provides clean, regulated DC, sourced from Li-Ion battery packs, an AC wall outlet, or any external DC. source including solar and...

Tape.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High quality 3M VHB bonding and sealing tape is designed to permanently bond and seal a variety of metals, plastics, and other surfaces during medical device assembly, resulting in increased productivity, exceptional...

Load cells.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A family of load cells will allow design engineers to use direct force measurement in many OEM applications where the technology had previously been too expensive. Microfused load ceils are manufactured at a fraction...

Ball bushings.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... This extensive line of linear ball bushings is offered for most factory automation applications. By offering 259 types of linear ball bushings, customers are able to choose from a broad assortment of sizes and styles, so their application needs...

Metal-free conveyor.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For customers who have existing metal detection units but not the conveyors to accommodate them, company can build custom AquaPruf Series sanitary conveyor systems to fit their specific application. This expanded...

Feedthrough filters and capacitors.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... The Corcom brand feedthrough filters and capacitors are suitable for AC applications ranging from 10 to 300 amps, and DC applications ranging from 10 to 200 amps. Feedthrough filters offer high reliability and performance in high frequency...

Stepper drive.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... The ST10-S stepper drive delivers up to 10 with 24-80 VDC input, and is engineered to deliver maximum performance benefits in a compact and cost-effective package. It can be controlled by a step and direction input, or by a host controller via...

Micro tilt sensor.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... The D6BN series of micro tilt sensors are designed for detecting mechanical vertical versus horizontal positioning. With a very low profile of 2.0 mm in a gull-wing SMD package, the D6BN sensors measure just 7 W x 7 D mm. They consume just 1 mA...

Leak & flow tester.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... The Sprint iQ multi-function leak and flow tester features a capability of testing up to four parts simultaneously, a wide range of available test methods, enhanced measurement resolution, advanced communication capabilities, and intuitive...

Laminates.(New Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laminates laminate systems allow for both flexible film and sheet to achieve superior mechanical bonds to fabric during manufacturing. These improvements eliminate secondary processes, allowing for a single in-line...

Vacuum chamber systems.(News Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TC Temperature control line of vacuum chamber systems have been specifically engineered to meet or exceed the validation requirements of medical product manufacturers. Makers of sensitive medical products such as...

Z-Bend socket.(News Products)
May 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For low profile IO applications, this surface mount SIP socket strip is assembled parallel to its board surface. It is ideal for placement near the board edge for easy access test connections and creating pluggable...

DC/DC converters.(News Products)
May 1, 2007... These DC/DC converters deliver a stable, isolated high power (300 W), low voltage DC supply to ensure accessories operate properly, regardless of load current or state of battery charge. Suitable for all equipment having inputs from 24 to 160...

James Alexander Corp., a leading manufacturer and contract packager of unit dose dispensing systems, recently developed a sample kit designed to introduce a variety of their products to prospective customers.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2007... James Alexander Corp., a leading manufacturer and contract packager of unit dose dispensing systems, recently developed a sample kit designed to introduce a variety of their products to prospective customers. The kit features samples of some of...

A totally remodeled Biomaterials Network is now available online.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2007... A totally remodeled Biomaterials Network is now available online. The site was revamped not only in terms of graphics but new functionalities and major changes were implemented in order to provide better services to everyone interested in...

The FDA has launched a new web page that will keep the public informed about the status of post-approval patient studies for certain recently approved medical devices.(Design Notes)(Website overview)
May 1, 2007... The FDA has launched a new web page that will keep the public informed about the status of post-approval patient studies for certain recently approved medical devices. "FDA is committed to improving its medical device safety program and...

A free task lighting design guide is available for engineers and buyers responsible for providing proper task lighting in the work environment.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2007... A free task lighting design guide is available for engineers and buyers responsible for providing proper task lighting in the work environment. The design guide is available free for download from Sunnex, a leading manufacturer and distributor...

Kent Elastomer Products Inc. offers three two-sided sell sheets detailing the capabilities and technical data of their enhanced product lines.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2007... Kent Elastomer Products Inc. offers three two-sided sell sheets detailing the capabilities and technical data of their enhanced product lines. The sheets provide information on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) tubing, natural rubber latex tubing,...

Outsourcing partnership enables success.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2007... Major advances in cardiac surgical procedures continue to make headlines as new products are developed that are less invasive, easier to use, and produce more effective patient outcomes. One such device-the FasTac Flex steerable lead implant...

Processor enhances diagnostic tool's features.(Design Notes)
May 1, 2007... Lechnologies Research Inc. is using Analog Devices Inc's Blackfin Processor in its innovative new AfibAlert atrial fibrillation monitor. The AfibAlert is designed for daily use in the home to record and analyze heart rhythm data, and indicates...